Wheels & Vines
A celebration of all things to do with cycling will take place in the wine village of Martinborough this spring with a series of fun activities planned for people of all ages and stages of cycling.
Wheels & Vines will be held on Saturday, 27 October, the day before the popular Martinborough Charity Fun Ride, a long-standing event organised by the Rotary Club of South Wairarapa. Wheels and Vines will feature a special road cycling workshop, a screening of the popular film Le Ride with guest speaker Jonathan Kennett and a meandering lunch around four vineyards and an olive grove.
Wheels & Vines will be held on Saturday, 27 October, the day before the popular Martinborough Charity Fun Ride, a long-standing event organised by the Rotary Club of South Wairarapa. Wheels and Vines will feature a special road cycling workshop, a screening of the popular film Le Ride with guest speaker Jonathan Kennett and a meandering lunch around four vineyards and an olive grove.
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Saturday 27 October
Le Ride presented by Jonathan Kennett
Saturday 27 October 7.30pm Circus Cinema, Martinborough $20 Le Ride will be shown at Circus Cinema in Martinborough. This popular movie recreates the 1928 Tour de France on period bicycles and will be introduced by cycling personality Jonathan Kennett. Following this screening John Randal, who rode the 2018 Tour course as part of a fundraiser for the Mental Health Foundation, will share his experiences with the audience. 
Tour de Vines
Saturday 27 October All day $60 greenjersey.co.nz, Martinborough Tour de Vines - a meandering lunch on bikes - will be held at four Martinborough vineyards (Luna, Te Kainga, Cambridge Road & Colombo) and includes an olive oil tasting at Olivo Olive Grove. This will see vineyards offer up a delicious tasting plate and wine tastings. Bring your own bike or hire one at Green Jersey Explorer Tours. $60 per person (plus $40 bike hire). 
For more information on booking accommodation visit www.wairarapanz.com
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Road Racing Clinic with Gary Gibson
Saturday 27 October 2pm Meet at Green Jersey, Martinborough $30 Booking essential email wairarapabikefestival@gmail.com Get ready for the Martinborough Fun Ride with a Road Racing Clinic with Gary Gibson - aimed at cyclists looking to improve their skills when riding in a bunch and racing. Sunday 28 October
Martinborough Fun Ride
Sunday 28 October Registration essential. Choose from 48km, 67km or 115km. $65 (individuals) / $90 (tandems) Start at Martinborough Rugby Club www.mcfr.org.nz A fun road bike ride for cyclists starting in Martinborough and passing through the surrounding countryside. Three loops to suit different cycling abilities – they are: 48km, 67km and 115km. Register here. 
Trust House Series
Sunday 28 October RACE THREE. The Trust House North Island Team Series for registered teams only. Cyclists will ride from Martinborough – Tora – Martinborough with the route including 2km of flat gravel road on the final circuit. Click here for details. |