Mountainbike events calendar - 2019 past events

This calendar was compiled by Craig & Rebekah, Christchurch Singletrack Club and is a list of 2019 events that have been and gone and have been shifted over from the main calendar page.

Click here for 2018 events, or here to go back to the main calendar page.

4-6 January 2019 - Elite Road Nationals (in Napier again in 2019), www.elitenationals.co.nz

Sat 19 January 2019 - St James MTB Classic - St James Cycle Trail
Two courses in very spectacular countryside: The 65km James Pony Express and the 103km James Epic. Really stunning highcountry location and great course. They also have heaps of running and multisport course options. www.stjamesmountainsports.co.nz

Sat 19 January 2019 - Minaret Burn - Wanaka
62km race with over 1100m of climbing. $200 per person to enter https://redbulldefiance.nz/

Sun 27 January 2019 - 679 XC Race - Mt Hutt
Advanced, intermediate and novice courses using the fantastic Mt Hutt trail network. For more info see... www.bikemethven.co.nz

Sun 27 January 2019 - Cheviot Hills Challenge - Cheviot
A multi-lap format race held within the Cheviot Hills Reserve, 1.5 hours drive North of Christchurch. Choices range from one 7km lap for team riders through to 4 laps for expert class riders. Course is a mix of singletrack, 4WD farm track and grass berm. Great chance to test the end of season form. Organised by the Cheviot Lions with proceeds going to fund local community projects. www.runandride.co.nz or email runandride@xtra.co.nz

Sat 2 February 2019 - Crocodile Challenge - Crocodile XC MTB Park, Christchurch
Held the day before SIXCO, this is a two-lap event for those who want to race on the course that is being used for the SI Champs the following day but don't want to commit to one of the champs race. More details about the event, and how to enter, at www.singletrack.org.nz

Sun 3 February 2019 - SIXCO 2019 (MTBNZ South Island XCO Champs) - Crocodile XC MTB Park, Christchurch
Its back! After a very successful 2018 event, the Christchurch Singletrack Club are hosting it again in 2019! A lot of work during 2018 and early 2019 has gone into improving the course to make the 2019 event even better. We'd love to have you there, either racing or spectating. We're using a sweet 4-4.5km (160-180m of climbing per lap) purpose-built race course that uses a few brand new tracks and features, along with some existing tracks. More details about the event, and how to enter, at www.singletrack.org.nz. This is going to be great for ChCh with options for all riders. The course double backs on itself in numerous places so is excellent for specatating at, especially with the best riders from around NZ (and possibly a few Aussies) taking on the main Champs races. Lock the date in and bring along your friends. Don't miss this one!

Sun 3 February 2019 - Gold Trail MTB Ride - Shantytown, West Coast
A 40km ride from Shantytown to Moana (Lake Brunner) by a route never done before this event. Ride through the history of the West Coast and the Gold Trails that both our ancestors and many Chinese walked, in the search for their riches of the Gold of the West Coast. www.goldtrail.co.nz

8-9 February 2019 - Coast to Coast, www.coasttocoast.co.nz

Sat 9 February 2019 - Moonshine Trail - Gore
Southland’s premier mountainbike event. MTB courses range from 30 to 50 km. An awesome warm up for the Motatapu. Held at Dolamore Park, just out of Gore. See www.moonshinetrail.co.nz

Sun 10 February 2019 - MTBNZ North Island XCO Champs - Palmerston North
Hosted by the Manawatu Mountainbike Club. https://mtbnz-event-series.cyclingnewzealand.nz/events/north-island-xco-champs-manawatu

Tue 19 February 2019 - 'Reverse-Enduro' Hillclimb Event - Crocodile XC MTB Park, Christchurch
Following positive feedback on last year's event, we're bringing back this 'Reverse-Enduro' hillclimb event, done in an enduro-style where you are timed on the climbs and ride the untimed descents at whatever speed you want. Your cumulative time across the 4-5 stages decides your placings. Hosted by the Christchurch Singletrack Club. More details at www.singletrack.org.nz

Sat 16 February 2019 - 4X2 MTB relay - Timaru
This is a great event and well worth Christchuch riders driving 2 hours south for. Held in the Scenic Reserve (Centennial Park) in Timaru. Now in its fifth year, this event is a fun race for solos or teams of 2. Complete as many laps as you can on this short, very fast single track/ hardpack track in 4 hours. This is a fundraising event for trail development and other projects in South Canterbury. More info and entry forms later in 2018 at www.southcanterburymountainbikeclub.co.nz,

Sun 17 February 2019 - Sheffield Rugby Club MTB Race - Sheffield
45 minutes from Christchurch, 981 Dalethorpe Rd, Sheffield. The opportunity to ride over some of the great country the Sheffield community has to offer, riding over three privately owned farms. This is a 24km race for the young and the young at heart! Riding through paddocks, 4WD tracks, and weaving through tussock country. There are a couple of steep short climbs, rewarded by fantastic views of the Canterbury plains and balanced with invigorating descents! See www.sheffieldmtb.co.nz

21-25 February 2019 - The Escape Stage Race - Hawkes Bay
5 and 3 day options for solo riders or teams of two. www.theescape.co.nz

Sat 23 February 2019 - Mt Somers MTB Classic - Mt Somers
Three courses to suit all abilities and ages on Mt Somers Station, which in the past have been 35, 30 and 20km, but in 2019 will most likely be altered a little due to the new start/finish point. All races start and finish at the Mt Somers Station, one hours drive from ChCh. Visit www.mtsomersbikerace.co.nz or their Facebook Page

23 February 2019 - Ride The Rakaia, www.ridetherakaia.co.nz

Sat 23 February 2019 - Ruapehu Express - Central Plateau
A classic 55km XC point to point race/ride mostly across private land with exclusive access for this event only! Riders start on the Tukino Ski field Road and will be treated to a huge variety of terrain and trails including leg 1: NZ Army tussock/desert landscape LAV tracks, leg 2: the myriad of trails in the Karioi pine forest which wraps around the Whangaehu and Wahianoa Rivers, leg 3: the beautiful native Rangataua forest, leg 4: a smattering of farm land and quick dash to Ohakune on the tar sealed roads. There is also a shorter 21km course for those wanting a shorter challenge. Riders start mid way though the Karioi forest, then wind their way through the Rangataua native forest ending with a glide down to the finish line at Ohakune. www.ruapehuexpress.co.nz

Wed 27 February 2019 - Secondary School Singletracks 2019 Series round 1 - Crocodile XC MTB Park
A popular annual series for secondary school students, held after school on five Wednesday afternoons before the school's road season kicks off in April. All the events are based at the dog exercise area at Halswell Quarry (near the start of the Crocodile Track) and will make use of the MTB singletrack network in the adjacent Crocodile XC MTB Park. The series is organised by Murray Anderson from the Christchurch Singletrack Club, who build and maintain the Crocodile XC MTB Park trail network at Halswell.
More details are available at www.racesingletracks.org.nz and keep up with updates through our Race Singletracks Facebook Page

Sat 2 March 2019 - Bluebridge Karapoti Classic - Wellington
NZ’s longest running mountainbike event. 50km, 20km, and Kids 5km options. Based in Wellington's rugged Akatarawa Ranges, 10km north of Upper Hutt City, the Karapoti Classic is NZ’s premier MTB event. Established in 1986, it is renowned worldwide as the Southern Hemisphere’s longest running MTB event. This old-school adventure ride combines a huge but achievable challenge with superb scenery and an awesome social scene. Be quick... entries are limited to 1000 starters. www.karapoti.kiwi

Sat 2 March 2019 - Te Anau Enduro - Te Anau
A very cool unique format event. A lap-style multi-sport endurance race which has three optional loops: 10km XC MTB, 5km trail run, & 5km kayak, all around 25-30 mins in length. You have the option of competing for 4 or 8 hours duration, and as a team or individual. You choose whatever discipline you want each lap you do during your race duration. For mountainbikers, you can simply choose to just ride the whole time if you wanted. See www.teanauenduro.com, or their Facebook page

Sun 3 March 2019 - Pass 2 Pub MTB ride/race - Burkes Pass to Albury
A very popular 36km ride from Burkes Pass to the Albury Tavern, utilising gravel roads and 4WD tracks. Limited to 1000 riders. www.pass2pub.com

Wed 6 March 2019 - Secondary School Singletracks 2019 Series round 2 - Crocodile XC MTB Park
A popular annual series for secondary school students, held after school on five Wednesday afternoons before the school's road season kicks off in April. All the events are based at the dog exercise area at Halswell Quarry (near the start of the Crocodile Track) and will make use of the MTB singletrack network in the adjacent Crocodile XC MTB Park. The series is organised by Murray Anderson from the Christchurch Singletrack Club, who build and maintain the Crocodile XC MTB Park trail network at Halswell.
More details are available at www.racesingletracks.org.nz and keep up with updates through our Race Singletracks Facebook Page

Sat 9 March 2019 - Motatapu, Wanaka
A 47km scenic ride from Glendhu Bay, Wanaka, to the historic and beautiful Arrowtown. The first few kilometres are on gravel road, then you continue up the Motatapu Valley on a well maintained farm track climbing gradually over undulating terrain with several small stream crossings, until topping out at 887m when you reach the 35km mark. The course descends gently until it reaches a steep, rocky descent down the Soho Creek into the famous Macetown track. There are several river crossings over the last 8km on a gravel track. Depending on recent rainfall, rivers can be up to thigh deep. http://motatapu.com or contact nzinfo@ironman.com. This event fills up really fast so you need to get in early.

Sat 9 March 2019 - Triple Peaks Challenge - Hawkes Bay
47km ride over three peaks in the Hawkes Bay. www.triplepeakschallenge.co.nz

Sun 10 March 2019 – Rakahuri Rage 6-Hour Mountainbike Race – Rangiora
This family-friendly event offers a challenge for riders of all skill levels and experience. Based from the Rangiora Racecourse, you'll compete in a team of 2-4 riders over an 8km loop course featuring singletrack and stop bank roads. The team which completes the most laps during the 6-hour race wins. For the 2019 Rakahuri Rage they are introducing a solo category for a field of 10 riders. One of the main aims of the Rakahuri Rage is to create a relaxed and social atmosphere. For more information or to enter visit www.rakahuri-rage.nz

Wed 13 March 2019 - Secondary School Singletracks 2019 Series round 3 - Crocodile XC MTB Park
A popular annual series for secondary school students, held after school on five Wednesday afternoons before the school's road season kicks off in April. All the events are based at the dog exercise area at Halswell Quarry (near the start of the Crocodile Track) and will make use of the MTB singletrack network in the adjacent Crocodile XC MTB Park. The series is organised by Murray Anderson from the Christchurch Singletrack Club, who build and maintain the Crocodile XC MTB Park trail network at Halswell.
More details are available at www.racesingletracks.org.nz and keep up with updates through our Race Singletracks Facebook Page

Sat 16 March 2019 - Hanmer 4 and 8 hour MTB event - Hanmer Springs
Perfect for all Canterbury riders! This is a great course for this race format - uses some of Hanmer's great singletrack but still not too demanding for those doing solo. With a team of up to four riders, or you could go solo, with a mixture of double track and singletrack riding, what a way to spent an Autumn day in Hanmer Springs. You have the choice of riding for 4 or 8 hours. The whole event will be run in daylight, so no need for expensive lighting systems. Based out of the Forest Camp grounds, so great facilities and plenty of space to enjoy the MTB Village atmosphere, with time in the evening to enjoy the other delights of Hanmer Springs. For more details and entry forms head along to www.hanmerevents.co.nz

Sat 16 - Sun 17 March 2019 - CyclingNZ National XCO Champs - Rotorua
Hosted by the Rotorua MTB Club. www.mtbnationals.co.nz

Sun 17 March 2019 - Geraldine Multi-Challenge - Geraldine
Using purpose-built single track, Orari River trails, quiet back country roads, and local farmland, this event has something for every rider, with three courses to choose from (52, 32 and 18km). www.geraldinemultichallenge.co.nz, https://www.facebook.com/geraldinemultichallenge

Wed 20 March 2019 - Secondary School Singletracks 2018 Series round 4 - Crocodile XC MTB Park
A popular annual series for secondary school students, held after school on five Wednesday afternoons before the school's road season kicks off in April. All the events are based at the dog exercise area at Halswell Quarry (near the start of the Crocodile Track) and will make use of the MTB singletrack network in the adjacent Crocodile XC MTB Park. The series is organised by Murray Anderson from the Christchurch Singletrack Club, who build and maintain the Crocodile XC MTB Park trail network at Halswell.
More details are available at www.racesingletracks.org.nz and keep up with updates through our Race Singletracks Facebook Page

23 March 2019 - Le Race, www.lerace.co.nz

Sat 23 March 2019 - The Dual, Motutapu-Rangitoto Traverse - Auckland
Choose either a 30 or 50km course that traverses the stunning volcanic Rangitoto and Motutapu Islands just off Auckland's east coast. Your entry includes a ferry trip out there and back from Auckland. All the details are at www.thedual.co.nz

Sun 24 March 2019 - Omihi School Farm Race - Canterbury
26 km, 18 km or 12 km. 9 am start. Contact Maree Lucas 021 776 864. See www.omihi.school.nz

Wed 27 March 2019 - Canterbury Secondary School XC Champs - Crocodile XC MTB Park
A popular annual series for secondary school students, held after school on five Wednesday afternoons before the school's road season kicks off in April. All the events are based at the dog exercise area at Halswell Quarry (near the start of the Crocodile Track) and will make use of the MTB singletrack network in the adjacent Crocodile XC MTB Park. The series is organised by Murray Anderson from the Christchurch Singletrack Club, who build and maintain the Crocodile XC MTB Park trail network at Halswell.
More details are available at www.racesingletracks.org.nz and keep up with updates through our Race Singletracks Facebook Page

Sat 30 March 2019 - Moonride - Rotorua
12 and 6hr options for individuals or teams of 5 riders. Held at Waipa MTB area, Whaka Forest, Rotorua. More info at www.eventpromotions.co.nz/

30 March 2019 - Graperide www.graperide.co.nz

Wed 3 April 2019 - Night racing - McLeans Island, Christchurch
Night racing series. www.bluedogevents.co.nz

Fri 5 April 2019 - HUXSTER McLeans primary and intermediate school MTB relay - Christchurch
A popular annual event for years 5-8 at McLeans Forest. Older kids can do solo. Course is usually around 4.5 km. See www.facebook.com/huxstermtb/

Sat 6 April 2019 - Naseby 12 Hour Challenge - Naseby
Awesome, awesome, awesome! The best relay event around. Start/finish area is at the Larchview Campground, Naseby. Usually 9am till 9pm. The normal 10 (ish) km course includes heaps of sweet singletrack and some forestry roads. More details available at www.mountainbikingotago.co.nz. There are limited entries due to tent site spaces, so best be quick! Entries open on 1 Feb and all 750+ spots fill up within a few minutes! Solo spots take a little longer but you'll still want to be quick. For more info contact Craig Bates, 0274 894 361, 03 489 4360 or at cbates@landwardrealty.co.nz

Sat 6 April 2019 - Coppermine Epic - Nelson
Don't miss this one! Simply awesome. Mountainbike courses don't come better than this. The main race features 40km of Nelson’s epic mountain bike trails incorporating a loop of the stunning mineral belt. The loop starts in central Nelson and joins the historic Dun Mountain Rail Trail, a flowing gently inclined singletrack leading to a climb up the Classic to almost 900m to the top of Fringe Hill. Followed by the undulating Black Diamond Ridge single track through spectacular native bush. After rejoining the rail trail to complete the loop of the mineral belt with an 850m descent of the new challenge in descending; “Boulder valley”. There is also an easier option (but same distance) that avoids both the grunt up to the summit of Fringe Hill and Black Diamond Ridge. Entry numbers are restricted. Full details, maps etc and entryforms available online at www.coppermine.co.nz

Sun 7 April 2019 - Kaiwara Classic – Culverden to Cheviot
A scenic traverse between Culverden and Cheviot via the Lowry Peaks Range, Kaiwara Saddle, Ethelton Valley and the Random Spur. Two course options available: the traditional 43km ‘Challenge’ course; or the 45km 'Epic' course option for those who wish to race harder for longer. The epic course continues climbing from Kaiwara Saddle to the tops along rough farm track before re-joining the challenge course at the end of the Ethelton Valley. This adds 30 mins to the riding time. Organised by the Cheviot Lions with proceeds going to fund local community projects. For more information and to enter visit www.runandride.co.nz or email info@runandride.co.nz

Sun 7 April 2019 - Porirua Grand Traverse - Wellington
A 30k mountain biking tour of New Zealand’s newest mountain bike park, the Rangituhi Trail Park. Stunning single track in native bush mixed with 4WD roads to spectacular 360-degree views inland and out to sea. www.pgt.org.nz

Wed 10 April 2019 - Night racing - McLeans Island, Christchurch
Night racing series. www.bluedogevents.co.nz

Sat 13 April 2019 - Kaiteriteri 6 hour - Kaiteriteri
This 6 hour relay is the main event on what is a weekend of MTB events at the fabulous Kaiteriteri MTB Park. 20-30 min laps through their easier tracks for teams and solo riders. See https://bikekaiteriteri.co.nz/

Sat 13 April 2019 - Lake Hawea Epic - Lake Hawea
One of the most scenic MTB events in NZ. Circumnavigate the stunning and remote Lake Hawea, next to Wanaka. Ride through the Hunter Valley and Dingleburn Stations past the foothills to the Southern Alps and experience a unique and memorable adventure. Distances for every ability; 35km, 95km, 125km or 160 km. Entries close 31 March. www.contactepic.co.nz

Wed 17 April 2019 - Night racing - McLeans Island, Christchurch
Night racing series. www.bluedogevents.co.nz

Wed 24 April 2019 - Night racing - McLeans Island, Christchurch
Night racing series. www.bluedogevents.co.nz

Sun 28 April 2019 - Red Zone 6 - Christchurch
6hr event on an 11km circuit around the streets of the Burwood red zone area. www.redzone6.co.nz

Wed 1 May 2019 - Night racing - McLeans Island, Christchurch
Night racing series. www.bluedogevents.co.nz

4 May 2019 - Around Brunner www.aroundbrunner.co.nz

Sat 4 May 2019 - T42 - Central Plateau
The 48km 42 Traverse is a historic logging road – undulating, with a few technical bits and a handful of short river crossings. www.t42.co.nz

Sun 5 May 2019 - 6-hour event - Ashburton
6-hour relay event on the Ashburton River trails for solo riders or teams of up to 4, hosted by the Mid Canterbury MTB Club. www.midcanterburymtbclub.co.nz

Sun 5 May 2019 - Southern Cross Cyclocross Series - Rawhiti Domain, Christchurch
Fun event with both cyclocross and MTB categories. www.facebook.com/southerncrosscx

Wed 8 May 2019 - Night racing - McLeans Island, Christchurch
Night racing series. www.bluedogevents.co.nz

Wed 15 May 2019 - Night racing - McLeans Island, Christchurch
Night racing series. www.bluedogevents.co.nz

Sun 19 May 2019 - Southern Cross Cyclocross Series - Ferrymead Park, Christchurch
Fun event with both cyclocross and MTB categories. www.facebook.com/southerncrosscx

Wed 22 May 2019 - Night racing - McLeans Island, Christchurch
Night racing series. www.bluedogevents.co.nz

Sat 25 May 2019 - Mt Isobel Challenge - Hanmer
A superb mountain duathlon in the beautiful mountain setting of Hanmer Springs, involving a fantastic 8km 1000m ascent mountain run up to the summit of Mt Isobel and down to Jacks Pass, then a 22km mountainbike ride around the gravel road alongside the Clarence River and back over Jollies Pass and through the forest back to where you started at the Hanmer Domain. Compete as a team or an individual. For more details and entry forms head along to www.hanmerevents.co.nz

Sun 9 June 2019 - Southern Cross Cyclocross Series - Lake Roto Kohatu, Christchurch
Fun event with both cyclocross and MTB categories. www.facebook.com/southerncrosscx

Sat 15 June 2019 - Winter Solstice 8 hour - Invercargill
Based at the Southland Mountain Bike Club's Sandy Point trail network located at Invercargill City Council's forestry block, Sandy Point, Invercargill. The course will consist of approximately 50% singletrack and 50% access roads. 30 minute laps. www.southlandmtbclub.co.nz

Sun 23 June 2019 - Southern Cross Cyclocross Series - Spencer Park, Christchurch
Fun event with both cyclocross and MTB categories. www.facebook.com/southerncrosscx

Sun 23 June 2019 - Bridge to Bridge North - North Canterbury
30km and 60km courses, finishing in Kaiapoi just by the Bridge on Raven Quay. Bike from the Waimak River Gorge bridge to Kaiapoi along 4WD, stopbanks and forestry tracks. www.bridgetobridge.co.nz

4 - 13 July 2019 - BC Bike Race - British Columbia, CANADA
While we don't list many international events on here, this is one that many Kiwis head overseas for. They say it is more then a race, its the best 7 days you've ever experienced on a mountainbike. It's a tour of the West Coast of Canada's beautiful state of British Columbia - the trails, the towns, the lifestyle. Epic (avg 50km/day) or Challenge (avg 30km/day) Courses are 70% singletrack. This event sells out VERY fast and well ahead of the race date! All the details are at www.bcbikerace.com

Sun 7 July 2019 - Southern Cross Cyclocross Series - Hagley Park (or maybe Leeston), Christchurch
Fun event with both cyclocross and MTB categories. www.facebook.com/southerncrosscx

Sun 28 July 2019 - Southern Cross Cyclocross Series - Rangiora A&P
Fun event with both cyclocross and MTB categories. www.facebook.com/southerncrosscx

Sat 3 - Sun 4 August 2019 - Winter Forest Festival - Rotorua
The Winter MTB Classic is the MTB event of the three-event weekend on Rotorua's fantastic Whakarewarewa trail network. 15, 30 and 45 km courses. www.forestfest.co.nz

Sat 10-Sun 11 August 2019 - CrossFest'19 (Cyclocross Festival and National Champs) - Christchurch
Fun weekend of events at Steam Scene at McLeans Island. www.facebook.com/southerncrosscx

Sun 18 August 2019 - Revolution MTB Race - Alexandra
A three stage event held on the great tracks of the Alexandra basin. www.willbike.co.nz/events/revolution/

Sun 18 August 2019 - Canterbury MTB Series - Bottle Lake
15 and 30 km loops.$49 per race. www.canterburymtb.co.nz

Sun 1 September 2019 - Canterbury MTB Series - Bottle Lake
15 and 30 km loops.$49 per race. www.canterburymtb.co.nz

Sun 8 September 2019 - The Gambler - Taupo
This is a 4 hr multi lap race, with a BIG difference! You have 4 different tracks, each track with a different points allocation, and you choose which tracks you ride, when and how often. You accumulate points by completing laps and try to gain maximum points during the 4 hrs race time - thus the Gamble! They are using their local pumice based Taupo Trails at Craters MTB Park, situatied just North of Taupo Township. Are you up for The Gamble? When Mountain biking & Strategy collide. www.mountainbiketaupo.org.nz

Sun 15 September 2019 - Canterbury MTB Series - Bottle Lake
15 and 30 km loops.$49 per race. www.canterburymtb.co.nz

Sat 21 September 2019 - Day-Night Thriller 6 & 12hr - Tokoroa
Open to solo or teams. More info at www.eventpromotions.co.nz

Sun 29 September 2019 - Linger & Die XC - Alexandra
A 20-30 km XC race on mostly singletrack and some 4WD tracks in the area to the east of Alexandra, including flowing fast singletrack and technical rock features.www.lingeranddie.co.nz/

Sat 12 October 2019 - Motu 160 Cycle Challenge - Opotiki
A MTB and Road race that you can do as a solo or in a team. The 65km MTB leg on winding hilly forested gravel road is raced with the Motu Challenge multisport competitors and is followed by a road bike leg of 90km back over Traffords Hill and down Waioeka Gorge to Opotiki. www.motuchallenge.co.nz

Sat 19 October 2019 - The Salmon Run - Rakaia
A 26.5km intermediate MTB course alongside the Rakaia River. www.thesalmonrun.nz

Sat 26 October 2019 (Labour weekend) - Dusky Trail - Twizel
A great 40km course in the grandeur of the Mackenzie Country as you travel through iconic highcountry stations and take in the magnificent views of Mount Cook, Lake Pukaki, and Lake Benmore. Involves a few river crossings and an overall vertical climb of over just 500m. The Trail follows 4WD farm tracks and has a small section of both singletrack and gravel road. More info at: www.twizelhardlabour.org.nz

Sun 27 October 2019 (Labour weekend) - Whaka 100 - Rotorua
The Big One. 100km of riding over a course that is predominantly singletrack. There is nothing else like it in New Zealand. 3 courses will be offered: 25km, 50km and 100km. Regardless of what course you decide to race one thing is guaranteed: you will be racing in one of the best mountainbike venues in New Zealand. www.whaka100.co.nz

2 November 2019 - K2 Cycle Challenge, www.arcevents.co.nz

Sat 2 November 2019 - 10 hour Day/Nighter and 6 hour blast - McLeans Island
11km course of easy flat hardpacked gravel track at McLeans Forest Park, Christchurch. www.bluedogevents.co.nz

Sat 9 November 2019 - Woodbury Hill Country Challenge - Orari Gorge
4, 11, 19, 27 and 42 km options on the Orari Gorge hillcountry station, just out of Geraldine. Also have run and walk options. www.woodburyhillcountrychallenge.co.nz

Wednesday evening, 13 November 2019 - Singletrack Club Mini-XC Series round 1 - Crocodile XC MTB Park
The Christchurch Singletrack Club are running a series of short cross country races this season for CSC club members (others are welcome to come along to try it out). Short course multi-lap format using various loops within the ever growing trail network of the Crocodile XC MTB Park. Course typically take 20-30 minutes to complete and involve 1-5 laps. We try to vary the course each week. Usually 2-4 races each evening to cater for both sport and expert riders. More details at www.singletrack.org.nz. Entry is by donation. Will be postponed or cancelled if raining or if tracks are too wet. More info from Rebekah, 322 7886 or rebekah@singletrack.org.nz.

Sat 16 November 2019 - Ride the Wilderness - West Coast Wilderness Trail, West Coast
Four different course options to suit all riders:
- 131 km, Ross to Greymouth
- 100 km, Hokitika to Greymouth
- 64 km, Cowboy Paradise to Greymouth
- 26 km, Kumara to Greymouth
Teams of 2 or 4 can race from Ross and teams of 2 from Cowboy Paradise. See www.ridethewilderness.co.nz

Sun 24 November 2019 - The Longbeach MTB Coastal Challenge - Hinds
A course with stream crossings, strenuous gullies and farm tracks along the beautiful coastline of the Pacific Ocean. There are four courses:
- the 35Km Classic Track
- the 23km Recreational Track
- the 12km Family Track
- the 5km Kids Ride
More info at www.longbeachcoastalchallenge.com

Wednesday evening, 27 November 2019 - Singletrack Club Mini-XC Series round 2 - Crocodile XC MTB Park
The Christchurch Singletrack Club are running a series of short cross country races this season for CSC club members (others are welcome to come along to try it out). Short course multi-lap format using various loops within the ever growing trail network of the Crocodile XC MTB Park. Course typically take 20-30 minutes to complete and involve 1-5 laps. We try to vary the course each week. Usually 2-4 races each evening to cater for both sport and expert riders. More details at www.singletrack.org.nz. Entry is by donation. Will be postponed or cancelled if raining or if tracks are too wet. More info from Rebekah, 322 7886 or rebekah@singletrack.org.nz.

Sat 30 November 2019 - Tekapo10 - Lake Tekapo
A 10 hour XC team relay or solo race based in the Lake Tekapo Regional Park, utilising a 7km circuit of 4WD track and singletrack. Great race for all abilities of racers with plenty of passing room. This event is organised as a fundraiser for Mackenzie College. More details on their Facebook page closer to the event

30 November 2019 - Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge, www.cyclechallenge.com

Sat 30 November 2019 - Huka Challenge - Taupo
85km MTB event run alongside the big Taupo roadie event. www.cyclechallenge.com

Sat 30 November 2019 - Nevis Valley Gutbuster - Bannockburn
A 75km point-to-point adventure ride from Garston to Bannockburn via the Nevis Road. The course is around 75km long and includes two big hills (climbing 800m and 640m) and some 25 or more fords. More details available at http://www.cromwell.org.nz

Sun 1 December 2019 - Bridge to Bridge - North Canterbury
Bike 58km from the Waimak River Gorge bridge to SH1 along 4WD, stopbanks and forestry tracks. Also this year is a new 115km Enduro option which heads up the North Bank and down the SOuth Bank. Other options are the 30km Willows to SH1 course and a 12km recreational ride. www.bridgetobridge.co.nz

1-6 December 2019 - The Pioneer stage race - Queenstown
Now a six day format, starting and finishing at Queenstown. Contact 09 601 9590 or info@lagadere-unlimited.co.nz. http://thepioneer.co.nz

Wednesday evening, 4 December 2019 - Singletrack Club Mini-XC Series round 3 - Crocodile XC MTB Park
The Christchurch Singletrack Club are running a series of short cross country races this season for CSC club members (others are welcome to come along to try it out). Short course multi-lap format using various loops within the ever growing trail network of the Crocodile XC MTB Park. Course typically take 20-30 minutes to complete and involve 1-5 laps. We try to vary the course each week. Usually 2-4 races each evening to cater for both sport and expert riders. More details at www.singletrack.org.nz. Entry is by donation. Will be postponed or cancelled if raining or if tracks are too wet. More info from Rebekah, 322 7886 or rebekah@singletrack.org.nz.

Sun 8 December 2019 - Girls on Dirt Enduro - Christchurch
Similar format to previous years - an event just for the ladies, held at Christchurch's Crocodile XC MTB Park. See their Facebook Page

Wednesday evening, 11 December 2019 - Singletrack Club Mini-XC Series round 4 - Crocodile XC MTB Park
The Christchurch Singletrack Club are running a series of short cross country races this season for CSC club members (others are welcome to come along to try it out). Short course multi-lap format using various loops within the ever growing trail network of the Crocodile XC MTB Park. Course typically take 20-30 minutes to complete and involve 1-5 laps. We try to vary the course each week. Usually 2-4 races each evening to cater for both sport and expert riders. More details at www.singletrack.org.nz. Entry is by donation. Will be postponed or cancelled if raining or if tracks are too wet. More info from Rebekah, 322 7886 or rebekah@singletrack.org.nz.

Mon 30 December 2019 - Bannockburn MTB Classic - Bannockburn
A very popular event over the holiday period that takes you into the hills of Bannockburn (just down the road from Queenstown). Three courses to choose from:
- Adventure Ride - 54km with 2000m of climbing - a race for the fit endurance rider.
- Classic Race - 34km of moderate climbs and fast downhills - suited to the hard to average racer
- Sport Ride - 24km of farmland and tracks with a huge steep downhill section before it joins into the Classic course to finish.
- Family Recreation ride - 12km - a relaxing ride for the family
More info at www.cromwell.org.nz




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Christchurch Singletrack Club
www.singletrack.org.nz
Canterbury cross-country mountainbike trailbuilding and events
03 322 7886 ... 0274 571 074 ... craig@singletrack.org.nz