What's On! Events
Wairarapa hosts some amazing events for Cyclists! There's Cycling Races/Series, Mountain Biking and loads of family friendly events to suit everyone. Check out the events below and see if there's something for you to get involved in!
October 2020
Trust House NI Team Series Sept - Nov
Race 1 Sunday 27th September - Alfredton circuit Race 2 Sunday 4th October - Alfredton - Pongoroa - Alfredton Race 3 Sunday 25th October - Teams Time Trial & Criterium Race 4 Sunday 8th November - Rangitumau - Mauriceville circuit Race 5 Sunday 29th November - Masterton - Bideford - Dryers Rock - Masterton There are 5 races in the Trust House North Island Team Series. The 2020 line up includes new circuits. Four category grades. Teams can be male, female or mixed Click here for details on the series, the riders would love some local support so find out where to watch some of this exciting racing and enjoy! 
Greater Welly Bike Festival
1-31 October 2020 A celebration of cycling this Region wide Festival will encourage people to get on their bikes, give biking a go and let kids have loads of fun while building skills. Events vary throughout the Region - Wairarapa list of events are included below and keep growing! Check back regularly or follow us on FB to keep up to date. 
GWBF Leaders lead Rides
October 2020 Join some of our local leaders/councillors for a ride to celebrate the Greater Welly Bike Festival. Please note these are organised rides only and all road code rules are required to be followed. We will update links below to local rides as they are organised: Carterton: Thursday 1st October 9.30am meet at Carterton Events Centre, Holloway Street and take a cycle with Mayor Greg Lang, Deputy Mayor Rebecca Vergunst and other councillors. More info here 
Carrington Park Family Bike Day
Sat 3rd October 2020 11am-2pm Join us for a fun filled few hours at this one-off event. Starting with the official opening of the Carrington Park Lions Cycle Skills Track at 11am, Children can have fun navigating the skills track, and continue onto the rodeo obstacle course set up on the basketball court. And if that's not exciting enough, come with colourful decorated bikes to enter the "colour ya bike" competition being held at 12.30pm with local judges and prizes for "most colourful" and "judges choice" in ages 1-6yrs and 7yrs+ categories. The Lions Hot Food Truck and candyfloss will be there to purchase some goodies. Register at the Huri Huri Flag to win spot prizes! Of course there has to be something for the "big kids" amongst us with adult ebike tasters around the Carrington circuit track where just by giving it a go you can enter to win your very own e-bike as part of the region wide Festival! For more details and cancellation notifications check out the FB event here 
Rivenrock Mtb Park Opening for Season
Rivenrock is planning to open for the season on 3rd October, 2020. There's even a new Grade 3 trail opening called Corona-Coaster. Head to their FB page for more details here And check out Central Wairarapa Mountain Bike Club and find out how to become a member on their FB page here 
"Stay Rad" BMX have a go Day
Sat 10th October 2020 11am-2pm Come along to this event hosted by the Central Wairarapa BMX Club, Huri Huri and Masterton District Council! Suitable ages 4+, it's all about giving it a go, and enjoying this fabulous track that has had a revamp thanks to the club. Enjoy a sausage sizzle for just a gold coin. Spot prizes to be won just register at the Huri Huri Flag! Bring a safe bike (bmx, mountain/trail, or even strider), helmets must be worn. All children must be supervised by an adult. For more details and cancellation notifications check out the FB event here 
ACM Club Race Nights
Every Tuesday throughout the summer from starting October. Starts at 6pm. Organised by Athletics Cycling Masterton (ACM). Spectators are welcome to check out the routes and take a look at these regular races. Click here for details. 
Spring Biathlon Series
Every Thursday from 8th October through to December. Organised by Wairarapa Multi-sports Club. Get fit for summer and take part over the 9 weeks - either as an individual or a team. 5km run followed by a 20km road cycle. Meet at 5.45pm at Men’s Shed, Henley Lake, Masterton. Click here for details. 
WMCC Lake Wairarapa Cycle Challenge
Sunday 11th October 2020 80km & 64km courses Organised by Wellington Masters Cycling Club With a large field of riders sent off in waves, this would be a great opportunity to head out and see some action! Check out the route, plan a spot to watch and support the riders - they will love it! Click here for details. 
ACM Clark Cup
Sunday 18th October 2020 80km handicap Road Race Organised by Athletics Cycling Masterton (ACM). This would be a great opportunity to head out and see some local racing action! Check out the route, and support the riders - they will love it! Click here for details. 
Walk or Wheel to School Week
19th-24th October 2020 WoW to School Week is a free, fun, week-long celebration for students similar to Movin'March. All Wellington region schools are invited to join in this spring active travel campaign. If your school is on board, contact GWRC on schooltravel@gw.govt.nz to arrange great prizes and passport cards for students taking part! Students can take part individually or as a school or group. School participation in WoW to School Week enhances sustainability curriculum, builds community, and highlights the benefits of active transportation - like less congestion and healthy, energised students. November 2020
WAITRI
Saturday 21st November The Kids WAITRI introduces kids to triathlon and adventure racing, but has a unique twist as it also includes paintball as one of the event disciplines. There is a short course for kids, aged 5-7 years old, which will take place in the surrounding paddocks, and a more challenging course for kids aged 8-17 years old, which includes two 3.5km mountain bike legs along a traffic-managed Upper Belvedere Road and a marshalled 2.5km trail run around the Fensham Reserve circuit. The cost is $15 for 5-7 years old (or $10 for the first 25 registrations) and $25 for 8-17 years old (or $20 for the first 25 registrations). Numbers are limited in each category. Visit https://www.wairunfest.co.nz/ or PM Catherine Rossiter-Stead for more details and https://eventplus.net/WAT20 to register. 
Enduro @ Rivenrock
Sunday 22nd November Come and join the challenge of this 5 Stage Enduro Open Race Hosted by Rivenrock Mountain Bike Park & Central Wairarapa Mountain Bike Club Click here for details 
Tour of Wairarapa
Sunday 22nd November Tour of Wairarapa is a scenic rural fun ride with options of 120km or 50km. Check out the details here. |