Sat 11 - Sun 12 January 2025 - MTBNZ XC Series Round 1 - Dunedin,
A three round series this year. www.mtbnz.org.nz

Sat 18 - Sun 19 January 2025 - MTBNZ XC Series Round 2 - Taupo,
A three round series this year. www.mtbnz.org.nz

Sat 25 - Sun 26 January 2025 - MTBNZ XC Series Round 3 - Te Miro,
A three round series this year. www.mtbnz.org.nz

Wed 29 January 2025 - Summer 'Night' racing - McLeans Island
A one-off event that uses a similar course to the night racing series, but held in daylight. Organised by Muddy Gumboot Events...www.muddygumbootevents.com

Sat 1 February 2025 (Waitangi Weekend) - Gold Trail MTB Ride - Shantytown, West Coast
A 40km ride from Shantytown to Moana (Lake Brunner). www.goldtrail.co.nz

7-8 February 2025 - Coast to Coast, www.coasttocoast.co.nz

Sat 8 February 2025 - Goldminer - Coronet Peak, Queenstown,
A 50km course with a massive 3000m of climbing in one of NZ's most scenic locations, utilising some pretty epic singletrack. Also a 20 km course option with 1350 m of climbing. www.goldminer.co.nz

Thursday, 13 February 2025 - Singletrack Club Crocodile Reverse Enduro - Crocodile XC MTB Park
Our annual Reverse Enduro which will decide the 2024-25 club Hillclimb Champions. Five short timed hillclimb stages where you cruise the untimed descents in between! More details at www.singletrack.org.nz. Entry is by donation for club members (otherwise $15). Will be postponed or cancelled if raining or if tracks are too wet. More info from Rebekah, 027 3134 908 or rebekah@singletrack.org.nz.

22-23 February 2025 - CyclingNZ XC National Champs - Rotorua,
www.cyclingnewzealand.nz

Thursday evening, 27 February 2025 - Crocodile Series, round 5 - Crocodile XC MTB Park, ChCh
We (Christchurch Singletrack Club) are running our annual series of short XC races again 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. Races typically take around 30-40 minutes to complete, and involve up to 4 laps. We vary the course each week for the main course. Usually 4 races each evening to cater for both sport and expert riders. More details at www.singletrack.org.nz. Entry for club members is by donation, and cheap for others. Will be postponed or cancelled if raining or if tracks are too wet. More info from Rebekah, 027 3134 908 or rebekah@singletrack.org.nz

Sat 1 March 2025 - Karapoti Classic - Wellington
Based in Wellington's rugged Akatarawa Ranges, 10k north of Upper Hutt City, the Karapoti Classic is renowned as the Southern Hemisphere’s longest running mountain bike event. Established in 1986, this old-school adventure ride combines a huge but achievable challenge with historic trails, superb scenery and an awesome social scene. With options ranging from the feature 50km Classic to the 20km Challenge and the Kids' 5km Klassic, Karapoti has something for everyone. www.karapoti.co.nz

Sat 1 March 2025 - Motatapu, Wanaka
A 47km scenic ride from Glendhu Bay, Wanaka, to the historic and beautiful Arrowtown. This is your once a year opportunity to experience the breathtaking high country terrain and traverse the Motatapu, Soho and Glencoe Stations. www.motatapu.com

CANCELLED - was to be Fri 7 - Sun 9 March 2025 - The Prospector MTB Stage Race, Alexandra
A very popular three day MTB stage race set in the hills surrounding Alexandra using epic singletrack, gnarly climbs, arm pumping descents, and flowing trails. www.prospectormtb.co.nz

Thursday evening, 6 March 2025 - Crocodile Series, round 6 - Crocodile XC MTB Park, ChCh
We (Christchurch Singletrack Club) are running our annual series of short XC races again 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. Races typically take around 30-40 minutes to complete, and involve up to 4 laps. We vary the course each week for the main course. Usually 4 races each evening to cater for both sport and expert riders. More details at www.singletrack.org.nz. Entry for club members is by donation, and cheap for others. Will be postponed or cancelled if raining or if tracks are too wet. More info from Rebekah, 027 3134 908 or rebekah@singletrack.org.nz

Thursday evening, 13 March 2025 - Crocodile Series, round 7 - Crocodile XC MTB Park, ChCh
We (Christchurch Singletrack Club) are running our annual series of short XC races again 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. Races typically take around 30-40 minutes to complete, and involve up to 4 laps. We vary the course each week for the main course. Usually 4 races each evening to cater for both sport and expert riders. More details at www.singletrack.org.nz. Entry for club members is by donation, and cheap for others. Will be postponed or cancelled if raining or if tracks are too wet. More info from Rebekah, 027 3134 908 or rebekah@singletrack.org.nz

Sat 15 March 2025 - The Hanmer Hundy - Hanmer Springs
1, 2 or 4 laps of a 25km course. More info at stjamesmountainsports.co.nz

Sat 15 March 2025 - Papakaio 4&8 Hour MTB Challenge - Oamaru
A 8hr relay (with 4hr option) on an 7.7km course on private farmland, opened exclusively for the race. Track is a mixture of singletrack, historic water races and farm track - plenty of challenge but well within the ability of most social riders. 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 Sun 16 March 2025 - Arapuke Classic - Arapuke MTB Park, Palmerston North
The Arapuke Classic is Manawatu MTB Club’s longest running XC race. Three courses (13, 26 or 37km) in the foothills of the stunning Tararua Range on the doorstep of Palmerston North. The courses are predominantly purpose-built singletrack with some epic downhill trails. www.arapukeclassic.co.nz

21-23 March 2025 - Oceania XC Champs, Coronet Peak, Queenstown
oceaniacycling.org

22 March 2025 - Le Race, www.lerace.co.nz

Sun 23 March 2025 - Geraldine Multi Challenge - Geraldine
Includes 52km MTB Challenge over combination of river tracks and backcountry roads. Also 32km and 18km courses alongside the Orari River www.geraldinemultichallenge.co.nz

26-30 March 2025 - Volcanic Epic MTB Stage Race - Rotorua
Ride. Relax. Repeat. NZ's biggest MTB stage race, riding the best singletrack the geothermal plateau has to offer. Blast the 35-55km stages in the morning, and chill and explore in the afternoons ready to do it all again the next day. Your ultimate stage race adventure. www.volcanicepic.co.nz

Sat 5 April 2025 - The Mackenzie - Lake Tekapo
A lap of Lake Tekapo with 73 & 92km options, and 34 & 78km options for out and back courses. themackenzierace.com

Sun 6 April 2025 - Porirua Grand Traverse - Porirua, Wellington
Established in 2006, the PGT is the grand tour of Porirua's spectacular hills, harbour and coastline. Tackle the full 58km multisport event, or have a crack at the 28km MTB ride on Rangituhi's amazing singletrack paradise. Something for everyone - all ages, all abilities, all amazing! Enter at poriruagrandtraverse.co.nz

Wed 9 April 2025 - Night racing round 1 - McLeans Island
Organised by Muddy Gumboot Events...www.muddygumbootevents.com

Sat 12 April 2025 - Naseby 3&6 Hour Challenge - Naseby
A fantastic relay event, now in a much shorter format than the traditional 12-hour that it has been for the first 20 years. Start/finish area is at the Larchview Campground, Naseby. More details available at www.mountainbikingotago.co.nz.

Wed 16 April 2025 - Night racing round 2 - McLeans Island
Organised by Muddy Gumboot Events...www.muddygumbootevents.com

18 - 21 April 2025 = EASTER WEEKEND

Wed 23 April 2025 - Night racing round 3 - McLeans Island
Organised by Muddy Gumboot Events...www.muddygumbootevents.com




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Christchurch Singletrack Club
www.singletrack.org.nz
Canterbury cross-country mountainbike trailbuilding and events
craig@singletrack.org.nz