Mountainbike events calendar - 2020 past events
This calendar was compiled by Craig & Rebekah, Christchurch Singletrack Club
and is a list of 2020 events that have been and gone and have been shifted over from
the main calendar page.
Sat 18 January 2020 - St James MTB Classic - St James Cycle Trail
7-8 February 2020 - Coast to Coast, www.coasttocoast.co.nz
Sat 15 February 2020 - 4X2 MTB relay - Timaru
20-23 February 2020 - The Escape Stage Race - Hawkes Bay
Sat 29 February 2020 - Bluebridge Karapoti Classic - Wellington
CANCELLED - was to be Sat 7 November 2020 - Woodbury Hill Country Challenge - Orari Gorge
CANCELLED - Was to be Sun 22 November 2020 - Cheviot Hills Challenge - Cheviot
Sat 28 November 2020 - Tekapo10 - Lake Tekapo
Sat 5 December 2020 - Pineapple Crusher XC stage race - Dunedin
Sun 13 December 2020 Nelson XC Series race 3 - Kaiteriteri
Christchurch Singletrack Club
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
Sun 19 January 2020 - MTBNZ South Island XCO Champs - Timaru
Hosted by the South Canterbury MTB Club. http://www.southcanterburymountainbikeclub.co.nz
Sat 25 - Sun 26 January 2020 - CyclingNZ National XCO Champs - Signal Hill, Dunedin 
Hosted by Mountainbiking Otago. www.mtbnationals.co.nz
Sun 2 February 2020 - MTBNZ North Island XCO Champs - Palmerston North
Hosted by the the Manawatu MTB Club. https://mmbc.co.nz/
Tuesday evening, 4 February 2020 - Singletrack Club Crocodile Summer Series round 1 - Crocodile XC MTB Park
The Christchurch Singletrack Club are running a series of short races this season for CSC club members (others are welcome to race for a small entry fee). Round 1 is a mini-XC similar to what we ran before Christmas. The other rounds are different formats. More details at www.singletrack.org.nz. Entry is by donation (or $10 for non members). 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 8 February 2020 - 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
Tuesday evening, 11 February 2020 - Singletrack Club Crocodile Summer Series round 2 - Crocodile XC MTB Park
The Christchurch Singletrack Club are running a series of short races this season for CSC club members (others are welcome to race for a small entry fee). Round 2 is a 90 minute solo/relay event. The other rounds are different formats. More details at www.singletrack.org.nz. Entry is by donation (or $10 for non members). Will be postponed or cancelled if raining or if tracks are too wet. More info from Rebekah, 322 7886 or rebekah@singletrack.org.nz.
This is a great event and well worth Christchuch riders driving 2 hours south for. Held in the Scenic Reserve (Centennial Park) in Timaru. 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 closer to the time at www.southcanterburymountainbikeclub.co.nz,
Tuesday evening, 18 February 2020 - Singletrack Club Crocodile Summer Series round 3 - Crocodile XC MTB Park
The Christchurch Singletrack Club are running a series of short races this season for CSC club members (others are welcome to race for a small entry fee). Round 3 is a Reverse Enduro Hillclimb event, very similar to the 2019 one we ran. The other rounds are different formats. More details at www.singletrack.org.nz. Entry is by donation (or $10 for non members). Will be postponed or cancelled if raining or if tracks are too wet. More info from Rebekah, 322 7886 or rebekah@singletrack.org.nz.
5 and 3 day options for solo riders or teams of two. www.theescape.co.nz
22 February 2020 - Ride The Rakaia, www.ridetherakaia.co.nz
Sat 22 February 2020 - Mt Somers MTB Classic - Mt Somers
Two courses on Mt Somers Station: 31 and 23km. See
www.mtsomersmc.nz
Sat 22 February 2020 - 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
Sat 22 February 2020 - 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
Tuesday evening, 25 February 2020 - Singletrack Club Crocodile Summer Series round 4 - Crocodile XC MTB Park
The Christchurch Singletrack Club are running a series of short races this season for CSC club members (others are welcome to race for a small entry fee). Round 4 is a Cross Country event similar to our mini-XC events but of longer duration. More details at www.singletrack.org.nz. Entry is by donation (or $10 for non members). Will be postponed or cancelled if raining or if tracks are too wet. More info from Rebekah, 322 7886 or rebekah@singletrack.org.nz.
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
Sun 1 March 2020 - 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 4 March 2020 - Secondary School Singletracks 2020 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 start in the upper 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 7 March 2020 - Triple Peaks Challenge - Hawkes Bay
47km ride over three peaks in the Hawkes Bay. www.triplepeakschallenge.co.nz
Sun 8 March 2020 – 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 (or a solo rider) over an 8km loop course featuring singletrack and stop bank roads. The team which completes the most laps during the 6-hour race wins. 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
Sun 8 March 2020 - Krank It - Christchurch
An event for women and children, held at Bottlelake Forest in both March and August. www.krankit.co.nz
Wed 11 March 2020 - Secondary School Singletracks 2020 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 start in the upper 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 14 March 2020 - 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.
CANCELLED - Was to be Wed 18 March 2020 - Secondary School Singletracks 2020 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 start in the upper 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
POSTPONED - Was to be 21 March 2020 - Le Race, www.lerace.co.nz
CANCELLED - Was to be Sat 21 March 2020 - 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
CANCELLED - Was to be Sat 21 March 2020 - Papakaio 8 Hour MTB Challenge - Oamaru
An 8hr relay on an 8km course on private farmland, opened exclusively for the race. Track is a mixture of hand cut single track, historic water races and farm track - plenty of challenge but well within the ability of most social riders. Vibrant event village with premium food and beverage outlets, kidszone entertainment and 3 different children's loops to keep the kids entertained. Competitive teams of up to 4, social teams of up to 10 or ride it solo. For more info and to register visit www.papakaio8hour.co.nz
CANCELLED - Was to be Sat 21 March 2020 - 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
POSTPONED - Was to be Sun 22 March 2020 - 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
CANCELLED - Was to be Wed 25 March 2020 - Secondary School Singletracks 2020 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 start in the upper 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
CANCELLED - Was to be 27-29 March 2020 - South Island School MTB Champs - Mount Hutt
schools.cyclingnewzealand.nz/
POSTPONED - Was to be Sat 28 March 2020 - 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
CANCELLED - Was to be 28-29 March 2020 - North Island School MTB Champs - Wainuiomata, Wellington
schools.cyclingnewzealand.nz/
CANCELLED - Was to be Wed 1 April 2020 - 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 start in the upper 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
POSTPONED - Was to be Wed 1 April 2020 - Night racing - McLeans Island, Christchurch
Night racing series. www.bluedogevents.co.nz
POSTPONED - Was to be Sat 4 April 2020 - Naseby 12 Hour Challenge - Naseby
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 team spots fill up very quickly! Solo spots take a little longer but you'll still want to be quick.
CANCELLED - Was to be Sat 4 April 2020 - Rainbow Rage - St Arnaud to Hanmer
A point-to-point event that travels the 106km from St Arnaud to Hanmer via the gravel Rainbow Road. Contact Mike Gane at mike@rainbowrage.co.nz or on 0273 151 138, or head to
www.rainbowrage.co.nz
CANCELLED - Was to be Sun 5 April 2020 - 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.cheviotnzlions.club or email cheviotnzlions@gmail.com
POSTPONED - Was to be Wed 8 April 2020 - Night racing - McLeans Island, Christchurch
Night racing series. www.bluedogevents.co.nz
POSTPONED - Was to be Wed 15 April 2020 - Night racing - McLeans Island, Christchurch
Night racing series. www.bluedogevents.co.nz
CANCELLED - Was to be Sat 18 April 2020 - 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/
CANCELLED - Was to be Sat 18 April 2020 - 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
POSTPONED - Was to be Wed 22 April 2020 - Night racing - McLeans Island, Christchurch
Night racing series. www.bluedogevents.co.nz
POSTPONED - Was to be Sat 25 April 2020 - Tekapo Alpine Grind - Lake Tekapo
1, 3, 6 and 9hr options using a 10km circuit of 4WD tracks, singletrack, and open farmland on Balmoral Station. activeqt.co.nz
CANCELLED - Was to be Sun 26 April 2020 - Red Zone 6 - Christchurch
6hr event on an 11km circuit around the streets of the Burwood red zone area. www.redzone6.co.nz
POSTPONED - Was to be Wed 29 April 2020 - Night racing - McLeans Island, Christchurch
Night racing series. www.bluedogevents.co.nz
CANCELLED - Was to be 2 May 2020 - Around Brunner www.aroundbrunner.co.nz
CANCELLED - Was to be Sun 3 May 2020 - 6-hour event - Ashburton
6-hour relay event on the Ashburton River trails for solo riders or teams of up to 4, hosted by Mountain Bike Ashburton. www.mountainbikeashburton.co.nz
POSTPONED - Was to be Wed 6 May 2020 - Night racing - McLeans Island, Christchurch
Night racing series. www.bluedogevents.co.nz
POSTPONED - Was to be Wed 13 May 2020 - Night racing - McLeans Island, Christchurch
Night racing series. www.bluedogevents.co.nz
POSTPONED - Was to be Wed 20 May 2020 - Night racing - McLeans Island, Christchurch
Night racing series. www.bluedogevents.co.nz
POSTPONED - Was to be Sat 23 May 2020 - 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 21 June 2020 - 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
Wed 24 June 2020 - Night racing - McLeans Island, Christchurch
Night racing series. www.bluedogevents.co.nz
CANCELLED - was to be Wed 1 July 2020 - Night racing - McLeans Island, Christchurch
Night racing series. www.bluedogevents.co.nz
Wed 8 July 2020 - Night racing - McLeans Island, Christchurch
Night racing series. www.bluedogevents.co.nz
Wed 15 July 2020 - Night racing - McLeans Island, Christchurch
Night racing series. www.bluedogevents.co.nz
Wed 22 July 2020 - Night racing - McLeans Island, Christchurch
Night racing series. www.bluedogevents.co.nz
Sun 9 August 2020 - Krank It - Christchurch
An event for women and children, held at Bottlelake Forest in both March and August. www.krankit.co.nz
Sun 16 August 2020 - Canterbury MTB Series - Bottle Lake
15 and 30 km loops.$49 per race. www.canterburymtb.co.nz
Sun 30 August 2020 - Canterbury MTB Series - Bottle Lake
15 and 30 km loops.$49 per race. www.canterburymtb.co.nz
Sun 30 August 2020 - Revolution MTB Race - Alexandra
A three stage event held on the great tracks of the Alexandra basin. www.willbike.co.nz/events/revolution/
Sun 13 September 2020 - Canterbury MTB Series - Bottle Lake
15 and 30 km loops.$49 per race. www.canterburymtb.co.nz
CANCELLED - Was 19 September 2020 - Le Race, www.lerace.co.nz
CANCELLED - Was to be in September 2020 - Day-Night Thriller 6 & 12hr - Tokoroa
Open to solo or teams. More info at
www.eventpromotions.co.nz
NEW DATE - Sat 26 Sept 2020 - 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
NEW DATE - Sat 10 October 2020 - Naseby 12 Hour Challenge - Naseby
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 team spots fill up very quickly! Solo spots take a little longer but you'll still want to be quick.
Sat 10 October 2020 - 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
CANCELLED - Was Sun 11 October 2020 - Rail Trail Rampage - Motukarara
A 24km (or 12km) race along the Little River Rail Trail from Motukarara (or Birdlings Flat) to Little River. $80. www.railtrailrampage.com
Sat 17 October 2020 - 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.nz
Sat 24 October 2020 (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
Sat 24 - Sun 25 October 2020 - 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
Sun 25 October 2020 (Labour weekend) - Deans Bank 10 hour - Wanaka
A popular event that has had great rider feedback. The event is held on the fantastic purpose built 11km track situated on DOC land alongside the Clutha River at Deans Bank in Wanaka. The track is all singletrack and has been designed for bikers by bikers so it’s fun to ride! The track has been designed to suit riders of all abilities. Team categories or solo. See www.bikewanaka.org.nz
Sun 25 October 2020 (Labour weekend) - Milk and Honey Race - Takaka, Golden Bay
One race, two bikes, one big hill. The Milk and Honey Race combines one of New Zealand’s biggest road climbs and longest stretches of downhill singletrack into one event. Join the Takaka Hill and the Rameka Track together, start and finish in Takaka, Golden Bay and you have an iconic road and mountainbike race that tests all-round riding skills. Roadies can team up with a mountain biker or you can go it alone with two different bikes. With a main street start and finish and famous Golden Bay hospitality, the Milk and Honey Race is one to enter now. Enter online at www.goldenbaymtb.club
Sun 25 October 2020 (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
POSTPONED - Was to be 31 October 2020 - K2 Cycle Challenge, www.arcevents.co.nz
Sat 31 October 2020 - Hanmer 12 hour - Hanmer Springs
A new 12 hour event on the Canterbury calendar! 12.5km course that uses many of the easier less technical tracks of the Hanmer forest trail network. Heaps more info at stjamesmountainsports.co.nz
Wednesday evening, 4 November 2020 - Singletrack Club Crocodile Summer Season, 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). Generally short course multi-lap format using various loops within the ever growing trail network of the Crocodile XC MTB Park. But some weeks may be longer or different format like teams relay. Races typically take around 30-45 minutes to complete and involve up to 5 laps. We vary the course each week for the main race. Usually 2 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.
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
Sat 7 November 2020 - Timaru 10 Hour Day/Night MTB Race - Centennial Park, Timaru
The Alpine Energy Ten Hour Mountain Bike Race is grassroots MTB endurance racing at its best. Run over a stellar 9km course on single track and formed trails in Centennial Park, Timaru it attracts up to 300 riders and up to 500 spectators/supporters. There are social and competitive grades – solo and team events, with 10,000km of riding over 10 hours of non-stop action. For more information or to enter on-line head to www.tenhour.co.nz
NEW DATE - Sun 8 November 2020 - 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
CANCELLED - Was to be Sat 14 November 2020 - Molesworth Muster - Molesworth Station
A gravel road race of around 80km from Molesworth Station down to Hanmer Springs. Riders camp out the night before the race. hawarden-waikari-lions.org.nz
Sat 14 November 2020 - 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
14 November 2020 - Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge, www.cyclechallenge.com
Sat 14 November 2020 - Huka Challenge - Taupo
85km MTB event run alongside the big Taupo roadie event. www.cyclechallenge.com
Sun 15 November 2020 Nelson XC Series race 1 - Nelson
Held at Codgers. XC multi-lap format using a 5km course with 250m climbing per lap. Also an easier course option available. www.nelsonmtb.club
Wednesday evening, 18 November 2020 - Singletrack Club Crocodile Summer Season, 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). Generally short course multi-lap format using various loops within the ever growing trail network of the Crocodile XC MTB Park. But some weeks may be longer or different format like teams relay. Races typically take around 30-45 minutes to complete and involve up to 5 laps. We vary the course each week for the main race. Usually 2 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.
A multi-lap format race held within the Cheviot Hills Reserve, 1.5 hours drive North of Christchurch. Choices range from 12km for less experienced riders through to 32 km for competent riders. Course is a mix of singletrack, 4WD farm track and grass. Organised by the Cheviot Lions with proceeds going to fund local community projects. Head to www.cheviotnzlions.club, their Facebook page, or email cheviotnzlions@gmail.com
Wednesday evening, 25 November 2020 - Singletrack Club Crocodile Summer Season, 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). Generally short course multi-lap format using various loops within the ever growing trail network of the Crocodile XC MTB Park. But some weeks may be longer or different format like teams relay. Races typically take around 30-45 minutes to complete and involve up to 5 laps. We vary the course each week for the main race. Usually 2 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.
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
Sun 29 November 2020 - 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
Sun 29 November 2020 Nelson XC Series race 2 - Nelson
Held at Codgers. XC multi-lap format using a 5km course with 250m climbing per lap. Also an easier course option available. www.nelsonmtb.club
Wednesday evening, 2 December 2020 - Singletrack Club Crocodile Summer Season, 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). Generally short course multi-lap format using various loops within the ever growing trail network of the Crocodile XC MTB Park. But some weeks may be longer or different format like teams relay. Races typically take around 30-45 minutes to complete and involve up to 5 laps. We vary the course each week for the main race. Usually 2 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.
Three stages: Short time trial lap of approx 15min in Redwoods, then 4km time trial up Nichols creak track (20–60min), then a mass start XC race of approx. 60min.
mountainbikingotago.co.nz/events/pineapple-crusher-xc/
Sun 6 December 2020 - Tombstone MTB Race - Hanmer Springs
A new event on the calendar that uses a 17.5km course (1 or 2 laps) that utilises the new Tombstone track. There is also an easier 7km course option.
www.hanmerevents.co.nz/tombstonemtb
Sun 6 December 2020 - 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
Wednesday evening, 9 December 2020 - Singletrack Club Crocodile Summer Season, round 5 - 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). Generally short course multi-lap format using various loops within the ever growing trail network of the Crocodile XC MTB Park. But some weeks may be longer or different format like teams relay. Races typically take around 30-45 minutes to complete and involve up to 5 laps. We vary the course each week for the main race. Usually 2 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.
Held at Kaiteritiri MTB Park. XC multi-lap format. www.nelsonmtb.club
Mon 30 December 2020 - 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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