PNP Weekly News
Hi Riders
ALL: Makara Peak MTB Park needs your vote
Makara Peak MTB Park is a finalist in BikeWise's 'Favourite Places to Ride' competition. With 40 km of sweet singletrack, beautiful native forest, a million-dollar view from the top, and a couple of excellent new tracks on the way...all so close to town, we reckon it deserves to win!
The Wellington Round the Bays ride is also a finalist.
Please place your vote (and go in the draw to win a bike) here:
NZ Cycle Series on TV ONE 14th Feb 7pm – Along for the Ride
Along For The Ride is an entertaining cycling-inspired TV series that hunts down bike-related Kiwiana, starting on TV One at 7pm on Saturday 14th February.
Then 21st Feb, 28th Feb, 7th Mar, 14th Mar, 21st Mar and 28th Mar
Radio presenter and cycling aficionado Simon Morton starts his tour of the country trying to find ‘ground zero’ for the bike, in North Otago and South Canterbury, before pedaling his way up the country over 7 entertaining weeks.
Wairarapa Bike Festival - From 14th Feb
http://www.wairarapanz.com/hurihuri
http://www.womenstournz.com/
Ciclovia is back! – Sun 15th Feb
THIS Sunday 15 February and Sunday 8 March
Last weekend there were 2300 people braving the wind to explore a car free peninsula! Come check it out!
On three Sundays this summer, Massey Road on the Miramar Peninsula between Shelly Bay and Scorching Bay will be OPEN to cyclists, walkers, roller bladers, scooters, skateboarders and people using wheel chairs and mobility scooters.
The road will be CLOSED to motor vehicles, wahoo!
For more info check out the Ciclovia website.
Go by Bike Day – Lower Hutt – Wed 18th Feb
7.0 0 – 9.0 0am
Wednesday February 18
Dowse Art Museum
Laings Road
Jump on your bike, and head to the Dowse for FREE breakfast goodies
FREE bike safety checks with AvantiPlus Lower Hutt, and Biketec.
FREE ‘Fix a Flattie’ demonstrations, Bikewise safety gear spot prizes and giveaways, Photobooth fun – get yourself into the picture, in the ‘See the person, share the road’ courtesy campaign.
Frank Kitts to Miramar peninsular CLOSED TO CYCLISTS and all traffic Sun 22 Feb to 1pm
The annual Round the Bays run is on, starts Frank Kitts Park and goes to Miramar peninsular.
This is a police enforced total road closure, including no cyclists.
Road reopens around 1pm.
http://wellingtonroundthebays.co.nz/
Ciclovia is back! Miramar is closed to vehicles but fully open to cyclists so get around the bays Feb 8th, 15th and March 8th
http://cyclingwellington.co.nz/2015/02/miramar-ciclovia-2015-8-15-february-and-8-march-2015/
Spin/RPM at Spinningcrankitup
Upper Hutt (60 Percy Kinsman Crescent, Riverstone) and sessions run Monday to Thursday 5pm and 6pm.
Hannes Venter
venterhannes@yahoo.com.au
House of Travel Cycling Tours
There are lots of interesting trips here for 2015 and 2016 including Tour Down Under
http://www.rideholidays.co.nz
The Canadian Rockies trip in 2016 will be epic.
Karl will pay the PNP club a $200.00 commission for any new bookings from a PNP member, thanks Karl.
Please support Karl Woolcott
RIDE Holidays and Personal Travel Broker
www.rideholidays.co.nz
Ph 021-272-4522 or 04-386-3587
kwoolcott@hot.co.nz
houseoftravel.co.nz/karlwoolcott.htm
GWRC Great Outdoors Summer Events Programme
We wanted to let you know that bookings for the Great Outdoors Summer Events programme are now open.You can find a copy of the programme here, please feel free to contact me if you have any questions regarding events or bookings.
We hope that you will share this with your friends, family and followers. We hope you will join us for some great events this season in the Regional Parks.
Kind Regards,
Zoe Ogilvie | Community Events and Marketing Assistant, Parks Department
GREATER WELLINGTON REGIONAL COUNCIL
Shed 39, 2 Fryatt Quay, Pipitea, Wellington 6011, PO Box 11646, Manners St, Wellington 6142
Tel: 04 830 4041 | Cell: 021 0839 1217
www.gw.govt.nz | www.metlink.org.nz
ROAD: Time Trial Makara to Johnsonville - 14th Feb
Our next individual time trial will be this Saturday the 14th of February commencing from Makara Beach (between Karori and Johnsonville) and finishing at the corner of Branscombe Street and Ironside Road. Total distance is approx. 16kms.
The time trial is open to ALL riders of any ability and the least experienced will go first. You can register at Makara Beach, or to save time on the day, please feel free to email me if you intend to join in.
At the other end (Branscombe St), another person will be taking your first name and surname initial and the time. Please feel free to take your own time and pass this on to me at the finish. All riders will receive points allocated from first to not first, and at the end of the ITT season (beforewinter) the person with the most points receives a 'sort after' trophy and 'bragging rights'.
Safety is a priority, so apart from the safety briefing on the day there are few rules listed below for your information. We rely on your common sense and respect for others to follow these.
Schedule for the day will be as below:
8.30am meet at usual place – Automat café (old Civic Video building), Burma Rd Khandallah. Ride in groups to Makara Beach via Cortina Ave and Takarau Gorge Rd.
8.40am others can meet at top of Cortina Ave and follow the main group down 9.00am meet at Makara Beach for briefing – usual safety rules and confirming names and ride off times. (leaving at 30 sec intervals) 9.15am Start (leaving at 30 sec intervals) Newer/inexperienced riders off first.
BURKES CYCLES SPEED LEAGUE SUMMER SERIES ROUND 3
Full results from the Burkes Cycles Speed League Summer Series Round 3 incorporating the Wellington TT and Keirin Championships can be found here, and below are the current leaderboards.
Burkes Cycles Speed League 2015 Summer Series Category Leaders:
Senior/ Under 19: Bruce Cook (24 points)
Female: Ele Pepperell (13 points)
Under 17: Grace Saywell (38 points)
Under 15: Max Wickens (14 points)
Under 13: Matt McCarty (31 points)
Burkes Cycles Speed League 2014/5 OVERALL Category Leaders:
Senior/ Under 19: Grant Perry (91 points)
Female: Lisa Hunkin Johnson (47 points)
Under 17: Grace Saywell (100 points)
Under 15: Amelia Taylor (61 points)
Under 13: Henry Tate (75 points)
The Lanes Sprint Ace (men): Louis Higgison
The Lanes Sprint Ace (women): Ele Pepperell
Zeal Commercial Interiors Teams Prize: Capital Cycles Dame Truth (253 points)
Results from Summer Series Round 3.
Burkes Cycles Speed League tables.
Photos are up on the Facebook page: www.facebook.com/wellington.velodrome
Follow us on www.twitter.com/welly_velodrome or drop us a line at track@pnp.org.nz.
Wellington Cup Series Race 1 Blue Mountains loop – Sat 21stFeb
Race Route: Starting and finishing at the top of Blue Mountains
Race Distance: A Grade 100km, B Grade 75km, C/D Grade 50km
Race Format: Graded
Registration: Blue Mountains Progressive Association.
Note that all PNP road events for this season require pre-registration or an additional fee will be charged. Payment to be done on the day of the race.
Description: Finishing at the top of Blue Mountains.
More details here
Ricoh Gentle Annie Bike Ride – Sat 28th Mar
The Gentle Annie is back for 2015 & this year we are looking to make it bigger & better!
This extremely challenging course over the iconic Taihape to Napier Road is a must-do for any recreational cyclist and travels over spectacular countryside.
There are long climbs, steep climbs & long steep climbs!
The race distance is 132km and there is 2759m of climbing, making the Gentle Annie the hilliest race in the country.
Two or three person relay team options are available to those that don't want to tackle the full distance but places are limited so be in quick!
There are limited edition Gentle Annie KOM jerseys to be won as well as a fantastic race pack and spot prizes.
We also have a transport option for those that enter before 14 February that will safely transport both you and your bike from Hastings to the start in Taihape.
Full details can be found on the website www.gentleannieride.co.nz and also please remember to Like our facebook pagewww.facebook.com/gentleannieride
Enter the Club Road National Championships – 16-19 Apr
Entries are now open to the 2015 Club National Championships being held in the Hawke's Bay from 16-19 April.
To enter visit www.eventplus.co.nz/register?eporg=CRN15
For more information about the Club Road Championships visitwww.dynamoevents.co.nz/club_road_national_championships_home.html
Please note entries will close on Sunday, 29 March.
Greg.Palmer@cyclingnewzealand.nz
Wellington Masters Cycling Club News
2014/15 Membership open
$50 for a calendar of 40 events.
Calendar: Click Here
To join: Click Here
Masters membership is open to men 35+ and women 30+ as at 31/12/2013
vetslist@gmail.com
Road: Pedal Ready Adult Skills 2015
Pedal Ready has set the calendar for Adult Skill courses for 2015. If you have newly rediscovered an enthusiasm for your bike or would appreciate some hints & tips on how to make your on-road journeys safer, then Bike Skills 101 is for you!
Cost $20 or $10 with community services card.
10:00 - 1:00 with a short break for a snack.
Please check calendar here, and you can book onlinehttp://pedalready.org.nz/event-calendar/
Marilyn and Claire
Regional Cycle Training Coordinators
Pedal Ready
GREATER WELLINGTON REGIONAL COUNCIL
Te Pane Matua Taiao
PO Box 11646, Manners St, Wellington 6142
ad: Pedal Ready Adult Skills 201
Social Riding
Please take great care, show courtesy, and obey all road traffic rules on group road rides. They are not races, just training social rides.
Revolve at On Yer Bike 181 Vivian St. Every Saturday leaving at 8am
A fun group of women, anywhere from total beginner to experienced riders.
Come along for a couple of rides then “Join the Revolution” by becoming a Revolve member. More info on www.revolvecycling.co.nz ormailto:info@revolvecycling.co.nz
Freyberg Pool, round the bays. Every Wednesday at 12:15pm
A social group leaves from to Brooklyn and back to town 40km.
Onslow Tarbabies ride every weekend
http://www.onslowtarbabies.org.nz/
Subscribe to their E-Group herehttp://www.onslowtarbabies.org.nz/html/all_otb_subscribe.html
A Road Riding group every Sat 8am and Sun 9am leaves from Thorndon Quay/Tinakori Rd corner.
HCR Harbour City Racing
Rides Tuesday & Thursdays 6.40am from corner of Herd Street & Oriental Parade, and Sunday 7am from iRide Thorndon Quay.
The group generally consists of riders who target the 5 hour mark for Taupo. All welcome. For more details and to make contact refer HCR FB page https://www.facebook.com/HarbourCityRacing
Cycle Science Lower Hutt every Thursday night 6pm Road ride
Wellington Schools Cycling
http://groupspaces.com/WellingtonSchoolsCycling/
TRACK: CASH PRIZES FOR ALL GRADES AT LAYKOLD CUP CARNIVAL FEB 15
The Laykold Cup Carnival on February 15 is Wellington’s biggest one day track cycling event with a highly prestigious history, and we’ve secured over $800 in cash prizes to spread across all grades and age categories.
The main trophy events are the Laykold Cup itself, now run as an open 10km Scratch, the Poneke Plate 8km Scratch for women and the Stayers Cup 8km Scratch for masters.
It’s open to riders of all abilities and is always a great day out. Plus there’ll be cash prizes for the first three riders in every A, B and women’s supporting race, and for each junior omnium category.
Check the event page for the full programme and prize list:http://www.pnp.org.nz/events/laykold-cup-carnival/
Entry is free for Burkes Cycles Speed League season passes or $7 for seniors, $5 for juniors on the day. It all kicks off at the Wellington Velodrome, Hataitai at 12pm (rego from 11:15).
Please support our sponsors:
Salvation Coffee, Wellington Windows and Doors, Wellington Powder Coaters, Red Rocks Property Management, Zeal Commercial Interiors, Scotties Potties, Think Turf, Wellington Podiatry Clinic, The Lanes Bar and Bowling Lounge, Burkes Cycles, Jackson Electrical, Bedpost, arerekura.co.nz
MTB: Makara Peak Supporters Update
First, a big thank-you to Deneefe Signing Systems for manufacturing all the new signs. The quality (and price) is superb. If you need any specialist printing – here (http://makarapeak.us6.listmanage2.com/track/clicku=ec8abee9232d20497b5d957bd&id=1d477af1be&e=63906ef191) is their website.
Summer track building is going swimmingly on Peak Flow. It is still a construction site, so no riding (seriously you may come to an abrupt and painful stop). Having been down there on foot it is going to be rad when it is finished. Wide, smooth, flowy and basically as fast as you want to go. Not too much longer now.
Meanwhile the volunteer effort has gone into the first stage of Three Brothers – we are about 90 metres from having this stage knocked through with a bit of tidying up to follow. The next work parties are: Saturday 14 February, Thursday 19 February, Thursday 26 February and Saturday 28 February.
Makara Peak is a finalist in the Bikewise “Favourite Place to Ride” – voting here (http://makarapeak.us6.list-manage.com/track/click?u=ec8abee9232d20497b5d957bd&id=f3d5817d43&e=63906ef191) (hint - vote for Makara).
Project Crimson had its 25th anniversary with a flash do at Government house. Project Crimson spend their time planting Pohutukawa and Rata through-out NZ. They undertake their work nationwide, and have been active around Wellington planting Rata around the Peak and other places like Tinakori Hill. To find out more, have a look around their website here (http://makarapeak.us6.list-manage.com/track/click?u=ec8abee9232d20497b5d957bd&id=7f9ead3f9d&e=63906ef191 ) :
Lastly - here is a picture of a digger, because we like them. Pedal on.
Digger
http://makarapeak.us6.list-manage.com/track/click?u=ec8abee9232d20497b5d957bd&id=2f5446e153&e=63906ef191
UPCOMING EVENTS & WORK PARTIES
For all Makara Peak Supporters work parties, tools, gloves, drink and food will be provided.
Ruamahanga Trail Ride – Sun 15th Feb
9.00am assemble at The Square, Martinborough
10.00am start
An inaugural ride off-road to Ocean Beach along the banks of the Ruamahanga river. Join the Kennett Brothers on a guided ride of this incredible trail, the result of a massive effort obtaining permissions from over 32 landowners.
Strictly limited places.
Cost of entry:
Price includes BBQ lunch and bus back from Ocean Beach
with your own bike $45.00
with a hire bike and helmet $80.00
Cheers Catherine.
joehowells57@gmail.com
Jan.Simmons@huttcity.go
Karapoti pre-ride – Sun 1st Mar
PNP will take you around the full 50km course
We will split into a fast and slow group and have a tail end Charlie
Meet us 9am at the upper car park, 2km up the Karapoti Gorge at the end of the tarseal
Bike the Trail – Sun 1st Mar
Bike the Trail
Hutt River Trail, Harcourt Park or Stokes Valley
Sun 10am start
www.bikethetrail.co.nz
Get family and friends on their bikes and join us for Bike the Trail. Enjoy an easy, scenic bike ride down the Hutt River Trail from one of two locations. Both location starting areas will start at 10am, and about 50 riders at a time will be set off every two-three minutes
Zoe Ogilvie | Community Events and Marketing Assistant, Parks Department
GREATER WELLINGTON REGIONAL COUNCIL
Shed 39, 2 Fryatt Quay, Pipitea, Wellington 6011, PO Box 11646, Manners St, Wellington 6142
Tel: 04 830 4041 | Cell: 021 0839 1217
www.gw.govt.nz/summerevents
Wellington MTB Club Newsletter
Events coming up
Dirt Merchants 476 Enduro - Sunday 1st March, Polhill Reserve
Revolve Super V - Saturday 14 March, Polhill Reserve
Mt Vic Super D - Sunday 22nd March, Mt Victoria
Wainuiomata Trail Project Fundraiser – 17th May, Wainuiomata
Trail Building Update
Read it all online at http://wmtbc.org.nz/news/3202472
Volunteers needed for events
Events simply cannot run without the assistance of volunteer marshals and drivers. Any help you can offer will be greatly appreciated. If you’re interested in helping out at any of the events mentioned above - please contact events@wmtbc.org.nz and we’ll put you in touch with the right people.
Want to keep in touch? Follow WMTBC
For Club news, updates and media - follow us on Facebook, or check the Club page at WMTBC.org.nz.
Karapoti Classic 30th Anniversary – Sat 7th Mar
Due to more than a few panicked calls, we're extending the early entry fee period. Enter by midnight February 8th & you avoid the Late Entry Fee...
Entries now open for the 30th anniversary of NZ’s longest running MTB event
www.karapoti.co.nz.
Ladies Leading The Way...
Defending champion Kim Hurst & 2007 champion Jenny Smith are set for a showdown at the 30th anniversary Karapoti. It was Jenny's race record that Kim broke when winning last year, so it's gonna be a hum-dinger... Check Out Our Hall of Fame
30th Anniversary Exhibition...
This year's anniversary celebrations include a 30th anniversary Karapoti exhibition at Upper Hutt's Expressions Gallery. Showing from Feb 6 to March 5, it's a great ride back down memory lane. Expressions Gallery - 836 Fergusson Dve, Upper Hutt... Check It Out!
Volunteers Please...
Not riding in 2014 but still want to be involved? Or maybe looking to kill some time while your loved-one's conquer Karapoti. We could use your help. It takes almost 100 helpers to make Karapoti tick. It's a fun day with a free lunch, free t-shirt and free entry for the following year... Click Here to Volunteer.
Karapoti Pre-ride – Sun 1st March...
Mtb'ers from PNP Cycle Club are holding a Karapoti pre-ride the Sunday prior to race day. They'll split into fast and slower groups and have a Tail End Charlie. Meeting 9:00am at the car park at the end of Karapoti Rd.
Karapoti's 30th Anniversary Merchandise...
Our 30th Anniversary Karapoti collectables can be seen online. To ensure availability, order when you enter... Click Here To See Designs.
Check out Karapoti on Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/karapoticlassic?ref=hl
Email michael@mdj.co.nz
Revolve Super V is coming!
Saturday 14 March 2015
Save the date for the 3rd annual Super V
The women's only, mostly downhill with some pedalling event.
For more info and registrations, click HERE
and check out the Facebook event page
Nth Island Secondary Schools Champs – 14th -15th March Hunua
New Zealand Secondary Schools & North Island Secondary Schools Mountain Bike Champs 2015
WHERE: Hunua Regional Park
WHEN: 14/15 March 2015
WHAT: A mountain bike competition open to all Secondary School Students (also year 7 & 8 by invitation)
WHY: To find the Champions, Individual and Overall
We the host clubs and organisations would like to invite all New Zealand Secondary Schools to enter their mountain bikers in the 2015 New Zealand Secondary Schools & North Island Secondary School Mountain Biking Championships.
AIM (Mission): We wish to encourage our secondary school mountain bikers to have a go! This is about participation, developing skills in the various disciplines of mountain biking (XC and DH), as well as competing at a level above your regional races. The events will identify promising young riders who should be encouraged to complete in the New Zealand MTB National Championships as well as the New Zealand Cup, Oceanias, Worlds and beyond!
http://www.nissmtb.co.nz
Whitireia Social Bike Ride – Sat 14th Mar
Whitireia Social Bike Ride
Whitireia Park, Onepoto Bay entrance
Meeting 9.30am
RSVP amandasmtb@gmail.com
Bring: Mountain bike, water, first aid kit and a basic bike kit. Join “Amanda’s Social Beginner MTB Group” for a fun, friendly ride suitable for beginners and casual riders. Getting there: Turn right from Titahi Bay Road onto Onepoto Road.
Zoe Ogilvie | Community Events and Marketing Assistant, Parks Department
GREATER WELLINGTON REGIONAL COUNCIL
Shed 39, 2 Fryatt Quay, Pipitea, Wellington 6011, PO Box 11646, Manners St, Wellington 6142
Tel: 04 830 4041 | Cell: 021 0839 1217
www.gw.govt.nz/summerevents
Cycling amongst Giants – Sun 15th Mar
Wainuiomata Water Collection Area
9am-12noon
Max 30 people
Come for a cruise on the access roads within the Wainuiomata Water Collection area passing lush forested areas with some ancient trees that have never been felled. Learn more about the role these magnificent gentle giants play with the water we drink today. Bikes must have a minimum of 20 inch wheels. To book: Phone 04 526 4133 orparks@gw.govt.nz
Zoe Ogilvie | Community Events and Marketing Assistant, Parks Department
GREATER WELLINGTON REGIONAL COUNCIL
Shed 39, 2 Fryatt Quay, Pipitea, Wellington 6011, PO Box 11646, Manners St, Wellington 6142
Tel: 04 830 4041 | Cell: 021 0839 1217
www.gw.govt.nz/summerevents
Porirua Grand Traverse – Sun 12th Apr
Hey hey outdoor and sport enthusiasts!
I'm getting a hold of you to share a sweet opportunity that will sort out your club/team fundraising efforts! Yeah, easy, get it done in one day!
Get your club together to volunteer a day in exchange for a donation to the club, ya? Read on!
The Porirua Grand Traverse event is happening on Sunday 12 April 2015.
Check out the event website here: http://poriruagrandtraverse.co.nz
Facebook page here : https://www.facebook.com/PoriruaGrandTraverse?fref=ts
This event requires heaps (100) volunteers. If you can get 10 people from your club to volunteer we will pay the club $40 a head! 20 people = $800. You see how easy that is.
What is required of Volunteers?
Be available Sunday 12th of April from about 9:00am to 2:30pm
To show up with a positive attitude; cheer participants on
Make sure participants stay on course
Have fun and enjoy a free lunch!
Please email mtb@pnp.org.nz if you can volunteer
shailie.events@gmail.com
Wainuiomata 6hr Worldz – Sun 17th May
The annual 6 hour Worldz is back
Wainuiomata Trail Park – Sun 17th May
This event is the main trail fundraiser for the park each year and is run by MTB’ers for MTB’ers.
Splashanddash@me.com
Evelyn Williamson 021 847088
JoyRide – Mountain Bike Skills Courses
We are super stoked that Ash and Rod have just launched a new MTB Skills course company here in Wellington!
JoyRide gives you the knowledge to develop your skills, confidence to push your boundaries and the encouragement to enjoy the ride... Guys and Ladies Group courses, private lessons, and gift certificates available on www.enjoytheride.co.nz
ash@bikewellington.co.nz
Other Events
Plugging other friendly events
Back for the third time is the Rotorua Bike Festival – a 10 day Festival containing over 30 events from hard-core downhill racing to family fun rides and everything in between. Scheduled to occur between Friday 13th & Sunday 22nd February, visit www.rotoruabikefestival.com to find an event or two that suits you.
And last by not least, the iconic Nzo Moonride 12& 24hr Mtb is back at Waipa Mtb car Park on 20th & 21st March and will be looping the lower Whakarewarewa forest trails. Visit www.eventpromotions.co.nz to find out more.
Trail Fund NZ
Trail Fund NZ applications are open to help you with advice and funding for trail building.
All the details including funding criteria and the application form are available here http://trailfund.org.nz/grant-applications/
Email trailfund@gmail.com
Thanks to everyone who has already gotten in behind the Trail Fund NZ project with offers of support, time or simply by buying one of the t-shirts at http://www.trailfund.org.nz/store
The 'profits' (approximately $20 / shirt) are going into directly into trails through the Trail Fund NZ grants.
Thanks again for the support, see you out on the trails.
Ben Wilde: on behalf of the Trail Fund NZ team.
http://www.facebook.com/trailfundnz
http://www.trailfund.org.nz
Training Subsidies for PNP Members
From each of the PNP Spring Series XC MTB races that riders enter, MTB put aside $2 per rider, to build up a fund for training subsidies, rider development and major racing event support.
The MTB Sub Committee will approve subsidies to approved skills/training courses of $30 per active PNP member.
Try MTB Skills Clinics at http://www.mtbskillsclinics.co.nz/bookings.phpor
Ashley Burgess at WORD http://www.bikewellington.co.nz/ and JoyRideat www.enjoytheride.co.nz
Smart Coaching Ltd Training programmes by Silas Cullen. Would you like to get the most from your time and effort on the bike? Contact Silas now to discuss your goals http://www.smartcoaching.org/
or any other relevant programme that you think might qualify.
Active PNP members can then apply to mailto:mtb@pnp.org.nz for the $30 subsidy after completing the programme.
Active means that you must enter most of our MTB events, and help occasionally with trail maintenance and/or marshalling.
PNP also support Active members with free entry to the annual National XC MTB Champs. This applies to Road and Track National Champs as well.
Ask president@pnp.org.nz for any more details.
Social Riding
Revolve ride every Thursday night.
More info on www.revolvecycling.co.nz or email Ash or Marjolein atinfo@revolvecycling.co.nz
Amanda Santos runs beginner level social MTB rides on Saturday mornings 9:30am
See her ride details and photos, comments and a lot more at herMeetup.com group
Her rides are suitable for those starting or restarting their fitness or for those less confident off road
Check out at Meetup.com and search for "Beginner" "Social" or "MTB rides".
Email Amandasmtb@gmail.com or text 021 578424 if you would like to join in.
Hutt Valley MTB Club have regular off-road rides.
Here is their ride calendar.
http://www.mountainbike.co.nz/clubs/hvmbc/rides.htm
Kapiti Cycles MTB group weekly rides Sunday 9am Kapiti Cycles, Otaki
http://www.kapiticycles.co.nz
PNP Rider’s Blogs
http://www.pnp.org.nz/mtb/blogs/
Please let me know if u have a blog to add to this list.
Track Maps-Wgtn Region
Description, Google maps and user contributed reports are all here
http://www.tracks.org.nz
Colonial Knob Trails
If you would like to help work on the new trails in Porirua near Colonial Knob please get in touch with Hugh
Hugh Peryman hperyman@mmnzfuso.co.nz 021 487 084
Mana Cycle group https://www.facebook.com/pages/Mana-Cycle-Group/145753538785973
Rimutaka Shuttles Featherston
Rimutaka Cycle Trail or other locations in the South Wairarapa or Wellington regions.
Rebekah Mehrtens and Leo Klafke
www.rimutakashuttles.com
Coming Events
To view our calendar online or add your event please visitwww.pnp.org.nz/calendar/
14th Feb MTB Santa Cruz Coppermine Nelson 40kmhttp://www.coppermine.co.nz
14th Feb MTB MTBNZ Natn Champs Whakarewarewa XC http://www.rotoruabikefestival.com http://www.mtbnz.kiwi
15th Feb MTB MTBNZ Natn Champs Rotorua DH http://www.rotoruabikefestival.com http://www.mtbnz.kiwi
14-15 Feb Road Bev May Women’s Tourwww.morrinsvillewheelers.org.nz
21st Feb MTB Giant 2W Gravity Enduro – Event 3 (Mid Summer) http://www.2w.co.nz
13-22 Feb MTB Rotorua Bike Festival http://www.rotoruabikefestival.com
21st Feb MTB Colville Connection, Colville
28th Feb MTB Oceania Champs Toowomba
1st Mar MTB Karapoti Pre-ride 9am Car park 2km in.
1st Mar MTB Bike the Trail. Hutt River Trail 10am http://www.bikethetrail.co.nz
1st Mar MTB Bikefit Marlborough MTB Club Bike Challenge www.marlboroughmountainbikeclub.co.nz
7th Mar MTB Karapoti Classic 30th Anniversaryhttp://www.karapoti.co.nz
14-15 Mar MTB NZ Secondary Schools Champs Hunua, Auckland http://www.nissmtb.co.nz
21st Mar MTB Rainbow Rage 20th Anniversary model http://www.rainbowrage.co.nz
22nd Mar MTB Mt Vic Super D Wgtn MTB Club www.wmtbc.org.nz/
25-29 Mar MTB Crankworx Enduro World Series Rd 1 Rotorua
4 – 6 Apr Road PNP Easter Tour. 3 days Wairarapa and Upper Hutt. Grades A to D http://www.pnp.org.nz/road
12th Apr Multi Poriua Grand Traverse 10th anniversary http://www.poriruagrandtraverse.co.nz
19th Apr Oceania MTB Champs, Toowomba
26th Apr MTB PNP Club Champs & College Sport Wgtn Champs, XC, Super D and Criterium Wainui Trail Park
3rd May Multi Hutt City Crazyman 25th Anniversary http://www.crazyman.co.nz
17th May Wainuiomata 6hr Worldz www.w6w.co.nz
6th Sep MTB PNP MTB Series Rd 1/5 Makara Peak
27th Sep MTB PNP MTB Series Rd 2/5 Wainui Trail Park
18th Oct MTB PNP MTB Series Rd 3/5 Colonial Knob Porirua
1st Nov MTB PNP MTB Series Rd 4/5 Belmont Regional Park
15th Nov MTB PNP MTB Series Rd 4/5 Makara Peak
Marco Renalli
PNP Pres
PNP Online
Everything you need to know about the club: www.pnp.org.nz
All the region's upcoming events: www.pnp.org.nz/calendar/
Contacts:
MTB: facebook.com/pages/PNP-MTB-Club/176210655760938?sk=wall or email mtb@pnp.org.nz
Road: facebook.com/PNPROAD or email road@pnp.org.nz
Track: facebook.com/wellington.velodrome, twitter.com/welly_velodrome or email track@pnp.org.nz
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