Nelson Mountain Bike Club

Guess What?

Next time you're riding at Wairoa Gorge Bike Park ... your lunch time coffee will be supplied by Sublime Coffee Roasters !! A- Mazing!

Also, Sublime have the best loyalty card programme in town and would love to share that with NMTBC members... so come on down and grab your loyalty card now.

And next time you're riding at Wairoa Gorge... enjoy your coffee break on us.

YOUTH WORKSHOP – TOMORROW! 🚲

A reminder that our youth workshop is happening tomorrow, and we'd love to see our young racers there!

Nelson has well over 100 youth riders who get out and race regularly, so this is a great chance to mix and mingle with some of our local riders who have spent time racing on the international scene, ask questions and pick up a few ideas that might help with your own race journey.

Who: Teens who are currently racing, but all club members who are interested are welcome.

When: Tomorrow, 1pm - 3pm
Where: Maitai Golf Clubrooms

Bring your questions, come along for a relaxed afternoon and meet some of the riders who have been there and done it.

And bring your bikes – we'll head out for a mass party-train lap of Mr Chomper afterwards! 🚲

We'd love to see you there!

🚑 JOIN THE MEDIC CREW

One spot has become available on the upcoming Peak Safety Pre-hospital Emergency Care course, starting 14 September in Nelson.

This is a highly respected qualification and a great opportunity for someone keen to build their emergency response skills and become part of the NMTBC medic crew.

NMTBC will fund 50% of the course cost in return for an agreement to volunteer with the club over the next couple of years.

Interested? Send us a message for more info. [email protected]

We have a new club Sponsor!!

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As an NMTB sponsor, HD Geo offers all members and fellow sponsors 10% off our services.

Waitarake Access Update

The Nelson Mountain Bike Club, Nelson City Council and Tasman Pine Forests Ltd (TPFL) have been working together for years to improve recreational access to Waitarake (Sharlands) during forestry operations.

Earlier this year, we successfully opened the Waitarake Access Trail, providing a safe way to access Kaka Road from Maitai Valley Road without needing to use Sharlands Road.

This access is now at jeopardy.

We’ve been made aware that members of the public are currently ignoring signage and fencing and continuing to access closed areas within Waitarake — including areas where TPFL are actively logging.

🚫 Sharlands Road is CLOSED 24/7. There is absolutely no access, this also means access to Central Road (off Sharlands) is closed.

These continued breaches put the access we have worked so hard to establish at risk. Please don’t ruin this for everyone.

If you’re heading to the Waitarake trails, you must use the Waitarake Access Trail to get to Kaka Road and follow all signage and closures.

🙏 Please be our eyes and ears and help spread the word. We need everyone to respect the closures so we can maintain recreational access to Waitarake during harvesting.

Follow all signage. If in doubt - don't go!

Details:
❌Sharlands Road is closed.
❌Central Rd is closed off Sharlands Road.
❌Kaka, Broken Axe & Putakari are closed due to significant, and dangerous tree fall.

✅Kaka Road can be accessed via the Waitarake Access trail. This gives access to Supplejack, Rimu, Matai etc.
✅Maitai Face trails can be accessed via Te Piki climbing trail. You are allowed use Central Rd from the top of the climbing trail to access Goat Hill Rd.


Nelson City Council

Mammoth Enduro - 7th & 8th November

The Mammoth Enduro is 9 weeks away and is 75% sold out so if you're thinking about registering, now is the time! Also - the early bird entry pricing finishes at the end of September.

We're after volunteers for this event. . Volunteering is a really fun way to be involved in club events, meet new people and watch the action! No experience needed as we need everything from marshals, drivers to BBQ masters. If you can help out please complete the Volunteer form - https://forms.gle/3svcpL2xHynHJL1c7

Info & rego - https://nelsonmtb.club/event/mammoth-enduro-2026/

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MTF Finance Nelson

BRONZE Sponsor Post - Silky Saws NZ

Father’s Day is fast approaching, and any dad deserves better than just a pair of socks. So, this year get him something he truly wants. A Silky Folding Saw or a pair of Lowe Hand Cutters from www.sharpr.co.nz.

Make his day and give him the right tools while he’s riding the tracks. And don’t forget to use the NMTBC discount code to get 15% off your purchase.

He’ll love you for it…

The Gorge Enduro is moving to a summer slot and we've booked sunshine, fun trails, BBQs, swimming, camping and good people. ☀️

Once again, the event will be part of the NZ Enduro Series, returning to some of our most popular trails that were raced in the early days of the Gorge Enduro.

Course to be released soon and entries opening on Sunday 6th September! Spaces will be limited.

👉 Practice days – 29th & 30th January
👉 Race day – 31st January
👉 Onsite free camping
👉 Onsite BBQ available for those camping
👉 Beautiful swimming hole
👉 Racing the Gorge Classics – at least 5 stages

Summer racing at the Gorge. What's not to love? 🤘

https://nelsonmtb.club/event/gorge-enduro-2027/

Gorge Season Passes - $299

The Gorge Season Pass has been hugely popular, so we're going to keep selling them for a while longer!

The Gorge shuttles are operated by Nelson Mountain Bike Club and we look after the trails and land. A few people who have purchased passes have commented that it feels like the season pass will enable them to get to the Gorge way more often and make it feel more like a club-owned asset. Three days riding and you've paid it off!

If you'd like to find out more, email Mel at [email protected].

Wairoa Gorge Bike Park