"getting fit for skiing.. winter riding coming up doing the Epic over two days. Look forward to joining the Thurs & Fri arvo rides."
Whats On??????
Links to MTB events in our region-
2012:
Southland MTB winter series 1st Sunday every month May-October
Milton Jailbreak 20/5/2012
Cyclocross series in QT starts 17/6 ends 26/8
Mad Winter Enduro 23/6/2012
NZ Cyclocross National Champs - EIT Taradale, Napier – Hawkes Bay- 8/7/2012
Bannockburn Gutbuster (November?)
Bannockburn MTB classic(December?)
2013 (not all confirmed):
The Big Easy 26/1/2013
Moonshine Trail 16/2/2013
Motatapu 9/3/2013
Latest Activity
Nathan Primmer commented on Oliver Young's blog post King & Queen of Sticky Feedback"that was a great fun race, but alot harder than i thought it would be."
Videos
Unspoked - Wanaka Youth Riders
Unspoked Facebook page. If you are keen to join us, this is the link to find out what we are up to. The youth riders are from 11 to 16 years of age and enjoy getting on their bikes with friends. Riders are expected to be members of Bike Wanaka.
A big thanks to Sarah at Venus Coffee Roasters for supporting the King & Queen of Sticky race- give our local businesses your support. Phone 4436070
A big thanks to Jen at Sweet Cheeks for supporting the 10 hour. Give our local businesses your support.
Thanks to Wanaka health for supporting the 10 hour - give our local businesses your support
Dr Stefan Billing
Wanaka Health
21 Plantation Rd
Wanaka
9305
P: (03) 443 7055
M: (021) 689 770
Chiropractic
Functional Neurology
Physiotherapy
Acupuncture
Massage
Dietitian
Results Coaching
Photos
Blog Posts
Heaphy track
anyone interested in riding the Heaphy heres a link to local flight details and deals.
http://www.goldenbayair.co.nz/heaphytrack.html and …
ContinuePosted by Mark Gould on May 17, 2012 at 17:21
Rock and Rolla
Jamie and his crew have started the Rock and Rolla track at Lismore last week. Construction will continue over the next couple of months. Look forward to updates as work progresses.
Cheers, Mark
Posted by Mark Gould on May 7, 2012 at 19:44
King & Queen of Sticky Feedback
Thank you to everyone who turned up to race today. Despite the grim forecast a few days ago, thankfully it didn't reach us until we were all packed up! We hope you enjoyed the race and found it suitably challenging.
I have heard that some on the beginner's course found it too easy (and wanted to do another lap!) but I have yet to hear that from anyone who did the other courses!
We would like to hold the event again next year and therefore would love any feedback you can…
ContinuePosted by Oliver Young on April 29, 2012 at 18:16 — 2 Comments
Lismore Latest
You may have seen alot of activity at Lismore Bike Park over the weekend, we had the go-ahead from the council to remove some trees that we have been working around for the last few years and on Friday afternoon Fulton Hogan and the Lismore Logging gang removed the offending timber.
Everything went smoothly and according to plan, the logs will be going to the Luggate sawmill and the timber will be used to build features at the park.
The jump lines in the middle of the park will…
ContinuePosted by jamie greenway on April 23, 2012 at 9:57
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does anyone know where i can get airsoft/bb guns in wanakaContinue
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dj bike hire 1 Reply
im comming to wanaka and i cant bring my dirt jumping bike but i really want to ride there so if you guys could help me out that would be great. thanksContinue
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Unspoked working bee/track maintenance
Having recently shifted from Rotorua and being a member of their MTB Club, they always made a point of including the young riders in any working bee's. Given Mark Goodwin leads the charge with…Continue
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Why do we exist and need financial members?
- To enable us to fund raise for the construction and maintenance of mountain bike tracks in the Upper Clutha region.
- To foster an increased awareness of cycling and its health and general benefits in the local community.
- To have a strong collective voice for our common identity as cyclists living, commuting and riding recreationally in the Wanaka region.
- To liaise with and maintain the links we have with private landowners, local councils and the Crown regarding access for all forms of cycling.
- To be able to lobby to the necessary authorities for an increase in the public areas available for cycling.
- To provide a means for cyclists to obtain national racing licences (road & mtb).
- To undertake projects that will have a positive outcome for cyclists in the Wanaka region and to be able to apply for funding for such projects from the appropriate authorities.
- To foster a code of ethics for local cyclists and provide an easy method of distributing local cycling news.
- To look after the interests of the next generation of cyclists by acting as a watchdog over local, national and international issues that involve cyclists.
- To provide a point of contact for cyclists new to the Wanaka area.
- Please note you may get told you are already a user and your password is wrong. We understand this is from the 10 hour registrations. If you get this error just say you have forgotten your password and a password will be emailed to you.
Please go to Membership Portal to join or renew now!
120 photos of King & Queen of Sticky Forrest race (press this link). If anyone would like one please let me know. Oliver: barking.cat@xtra.co.nz
A small voluntary donation of $5 a photo for the club would be appreciated, please drop off at Thunderbikes.
Events
Ask Thunderbikes
Hi All,
If any one has biking questions keeping them awake at night, email me and i'll see if i can help.
This can be any thing from recommended chain lube and tire pressure, to fork oil weight and volume.
Suitable frame size, etc
Riding technique, track access.
If i dont know i'll try to put you on to some one who does.
Email, service@thunderbikes.co.nz
phone 034432558
Cheers Willem
Results
King & Queen of Sticky
Well done to all who competed.
King & Queen Sticky Results 2012
10 Hour 2011
Thanks to all those involved 280 riders had a blast. See you in 2012
Sticky Signage
A big thanks to Patrick and the team at the Wanaka Lonestar for offering to fund new track signage in Sticky. Underway now and should be in by summer
Local bike shops
Links to the local Wanaka bike shop websites- sales, information, repairs, bike hire and sound advise.
URL: Racers Edge
URL: Outside Sports
EML: Thunderbikes
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