https://wellington.gen.nz/mountain-biking/geotagged Geotagged Mountain biking newsitems https://wmtbc.org.nz/news/course-announced-for-the-makara-peak-enduro We’re pleased to announce the course for the Mākara Peak South (of the) Park Enduro on the 14th of March. makara places mountain-biking sport Tue, 03 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://wmtbc.org.nz/news/course-announced-for-the-makara-peak-enduro Wellington Mountain Bike Club 2026-03-03T00:00:00Z -41.2687515 174.7053988 Makara, Wellington https://wmtbc.org.nz/news/photos-from-the-wainui-enduro We had three all-time photographers out on course (Don Johnson, Lisa Ng and Caleb Smith) throughout the race. They’ve started posting their work online now - Don has made a gallery available here, and Lisa Ng has posted to a race album on her Facebook page. The photos are free to share - if you’re posting them on your socials, please credit the photographer. wainuiomata places mountain-biking sport Wed, 25 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://wmtbc.org.nz/news/photos-from-the-wainui-enduro Wellington Mountain Bike Club 2026-02-25T00:00:00Z -41.2618075 174.9480696 Wainuiomata, Lower Hutt, Lower Hutt City, Wellington, New Zealand/Aotearoa https://wmtbc.org.nz/news/results-posted-for-the-2026-wainui-enduro It was great to see you all at the Wainui Enduro today. wainuiomata places mountain-biking sport Sun, 22 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://wmtbc.org.nz/news/results-posted-for-the-2026-wainui-enduro Wellington Mountain Bike Club 2026-02-22T00:00:00Z -41.2618075 174.9480696 Wainuiomata, Lower Hutt, Lower Hutt City, Wellington, New Zealand/Aotearoa https://wmtbc.org.nz/news/makara-peak-south-of-the-park-enduro-announced The south side of Mākara Peak is an often undiscovered gem; views out over the rugged south coast, longer trails, and more adventure. makara places mountain-biking sport Mon, 16 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://wmtbc.org.nz/news/makara-peak-south-of-the-park-enduro-announced Wellington Mountain Bike Club 2026-02-16T00:00:00Z -41.2687515 174.7053988 Makara, Wellington https://wmtbc.org.nz/news/course-announced-for-wainui-enduro We’re stoked to announce the course for the Wainui Enduro, which will be held on the 22nd of Feb (with the course open for practice on the 21st). wainuiomata places mountain-biking sport Tue, 03 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://wmtbc.org.nz/news/course-announced-for-wainui-enduro Wellington Mountain Bike Club 2026-02-03T00:00:00Z -41.2618075 174.9480696 Wainuiomata, Lower Hutt, Lower Hutt City, Wellington, New Zealand/Aotearoa https://makarapeak.bike/news-blog/2025/5/19/digital-kiosk Mākara Peak has a shiny new digital kiosk at the main park entrance to better connect with park users, providing up to date information on what’s happing across the park, including trail status, safety info and how you can get involved with the great work the Mākara Peak Supporters do. cycling sport makara places mountain-biking Mon, 19 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://makarapeak.bike/news-blog/2025/5/19/digital-kiosk Makara Peak Mountain Bike Park 2025-05-19T00:00:00Z -41.2885782 174.7073019 Makara Peak Summit Viewing Deck, Ridgeline, Karori West, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6012, New Zealand https://wmtbc.org.nz/news/rollercoast-refresh With a big thumbs up to Trails Wellington for funding, Jimmy and Dan from Total Trail Solutions are completing a bit of a refresh underway on the rollercoaster jumps. mountain-biking sport Wed, 19 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://wmtbc.org.nz/news/rollercoast-refresh Wellington Mountain Bike Club 2025-03-19T00:00:00Z -41.2987567 174.7499877 Rollercoaster, Highbury, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6012, New Zealand https://getlostcycling.co.nz/blogs/adventures/great-southern-brevet-2025-emma-bateup The Great Southern Brevet (GSB) is a staple of the NZ bikepacking community, a mountainous 1100km loop in the south of the South Island More cycling sport mountain-biking retail business Tue, 18 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://getlostcycling.co.nz/blogs/adventures/great-southern-brevet-2025-emma-bateup Get Lost Cycling 2025-03-18T00:00:00Z -41.296274 174.7844257 Get Lost Cycling, 24c, Elizabeth Street, Mount Victoria, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand https://wmtbc.org.nz/news/pump-track-proposed-for-ian-galloway-park The team behind the BMX track at Ian Galloway park (next to the Karori Cemetary in Wilton) is proposing a wheels hub with a regional-scale sealed pump track, progressive dirt jump lines, and eventually a skate park and playground. karori wilton places mountain-biking sport Mon, 17 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://wmtbc.org.nz/news/pump-track-proposed-for-ian-galloway-park Wellington Mountain Bike Club 2025-02-17T00:00:00Z -41.2844173 174.7444792 Karori, Wellington, New Zealand https://wmtbc.org.nz/news/course-announced-for-the-wainui-enduro The team from Wainui Trail Project have confirmed the course for the 2025 Wainui Enduro, which happens on the 25th of February. wainuiomata places mountain-biking sport Thu, 23 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://wmtbc.org.nz/news/course-announced-for-the-wainui-enduro Wellington Mountain Bike Club 2025-01-23T00:00:00Z -41.2618075 174.9480696 Wainuiomata, Lower Hutt, Lower Hutt City, Wellington, New Zealand/Aotearoa https://wmtbc.org.nz/news/entries-open-for-wainui-enduro Every year, the trails of the Wainuiomata Trail Project host some of the funnest racing in the Wellington Enduro Series. wainuiomata places mountain-biking sport Wed, 08 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://wmtbc.org.nz/news/entries-open-for-wainui-enduro Wellington Mountain Bike Club 2025-01-08T00:00:00Z -41.2618075 174.9480696 Wainuiomata, Lower Hutt, Lower Hutt City, Wellington, New Zealand/Aotearoa https://getlostcycling.co.nz/blogs/adventures/emma-does-the-colorado-trail Emma has done more big missions than most and her latest "Psycho Crossing" had her challenging herself in new and increasingly exciting ways. cycling sport mountain-biking retail business Tue, 03 Dec 2024 00:17:48 GMT https://getlostcycling.co.nz/blogs/adventures/emma-does-the-colorado-trail Get Lost Cycling 2024-12-03T00:17:48Z -41.296274 174.7844257 Get Lost Cycling, 24c, Elizabeth Street, Mount Victoria, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand https://makarapeak.bike/news-blog/2024/11/21/safety-improvements-at-mkara-peak Ranger Mark has been busy working with our local emergency rescue personnel to make it quicker and easier for emergency services to help those in need. cycling sport makara places mountain-biking Thu, 21 Nov 2024 04:34:43 GMT https://makarapeak.bike/news-blog/2024/11/21/safety-improvements-at-mkara-peak Makara Peak Mountain Bike Park 2024-11-21T04:34:43Z -41.2885782 174.7073019 Makara Peak Summit Viewing Deck, Ridgeline, Karori West, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6012, New Zealand https://makarapeak.bike/news-blog/2024/9/24/2024-annual-report-has-been-published Click here for a copy of the 25th edition of the annual report of the Mākara Peak MTB Park Supporters Club. Enjoy the read. cycling sport makara places mountain-biking Tue, 24 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://makarapeak.bike/news-blog/2024/9/24/2024-annual-report-has-been-published Makara Peak Mountain Bike Park 2024-09-24T00:00:00Z -41.2885782 174.7073019 Makara Peak Summit Viewing Deck, Ridgeline, Karori West, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6012, New Zealand https://wmtbc.org.nz/news/anthill-films-anytime-premiere We’re stoked to announce the NZ Premiere of Antill Film’s Anytime on the 4th of September at 6pm at the Penthouse Cinema in Brooklyn. brooklyn places mountain-biking sport Mon, 12 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://wmtbc.org.nz/news/anthill-films-anytime-premiere Wellington Mountain Bike Club 2024-08-12T00:00:00Z -41.3068649 174.7620585 Brooklyn, Wellington, New Zealand https://getlostcycling.co.nz/blogs/adventures/wellington-bike-swap Love hanging out with your friends and piles of vintage bike parts? Then you would have loved the 2024 Wellington Bike Swap! While it rained outside the Tararua Tramping Club served as the perfect space for the local bike community to come together and buy, sell and swap their old bike parts. Whether you were looking for a particular component or just keen to add to your ever-growing parts bin there was something for everyone. Carbon cranks jostled for space with moto-x handlebars and vintage derailleurs creating a overwhelming but somehow cohesive jumble of colours and textures. cycling sport mountain-biking retail business Sat, 06 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://getlostcycling.co.nz/blogs/adventures/wellington-bike-swap Get Lost Cycling 2024-07-06T00:00:00Z -41.296274 174.7844257 Get Lost Cycling, 24c, Elizabeth Street, Mount Victoria, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand https://makarapeak.bike/news-blog/2024/4/18/join-us-to-celebrate-25-years-of-mkara-peak-goodness On Saturday 11 May, we are celebrating the park’s 25th anniversary with a wee party. Fancy a great night out with like minded souls who have a passion for Mākara Peak? Click here to find out more. cycling sport makara places mountain-biking Thu, 18 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://makarapeak.bike/news-blog/2024/4/18/join-us-to-celebrate-25-years-of-mkara-peak-goodness Makara Peak Mountain Bike Park 2024-04-18T00:00:00Z -41.2885782 174.7073019 Makara Peak Summit Viewing Deck, Ridgeline, Karori West, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6012, New Zealand https://makarapeak.bike/news-blog/2024/3/12/mkara-peaks-25th-birthday-party The official opening of Mākara Peak as a mountain bike park was celebrated 25 years to the day on the 11th of March 2024 at a wee gathering of past and present visionaries and sloggers who have been involved in the creation and evolution of the Mākara Peak Mountain Bike Park over the last two and a half decades. cycling sport makara places mountain-biking Tue, 12 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://makarapeak.bike/news-blog/2024/3/12/mkara-peaks-25th-birthday-party Makara Peak Mountain Bike Park 2024-03-12T00:00:00Z -41.2885782 174.7073019 Makara Peak Summit Viewing Deck, Ridgeline, Karori West, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6012, New Zealand https://wmtbc.org.nz/news/makara-peak-chris-huxduro-video We’ve got a great video from Charlie Ruck of Round 2 of the 2024 Wellington Enduro Series - the Chris Huxduro. Check it out on our YouTube channel… makara places mountain-biking sport Sat, 24 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://wmtbc.org.nz/news/makara-peak-chris-huxduro-video Wellington Mountain Bike Club 2024-02-24T00:00:00Z -41.2687515 174.7053988 Makara, Wellington https://makarapeak.bike/news-blog/2024/2/15/mkara-peak-is-25 Back when downhill bikes looked like this, the Mākara Peak Mountain Bike Park was born. cycling sport makara places mountain-biking Thu, 15 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://makarapeak.bike/news-blog/2024/2/15/mkara-peak-is-25 Makara Peak Mountain Bike Park 2024-02-15T00:00:00Z -41.2885782 174.7073019 Makara Peak Summit Viewing Deck, Ridgeline, Karori West, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6012, New Zealand https://getlostcycling.co.nz/blogs/adventures/sound-to-sound-2023 The "Sound to Sound" is an annual bikepacking event running the length of the South Island of New Zealand. A few of us took on the challenge in March 2023 and have done our best to summarise our experience below: More cycling sport mountain-biking retail business Fri, 02 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://getlostcycling.co.nz/blogs/adventures/sound-to-sound-2023 Get Lost Cycling 2024-02-02T00:00:00Z -41.296274 174.7844257 Get Lost Cycling, 24c, Elizabeth Street, Mount Victoria, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand https://getlostcycling.co.nz/blogs/adventures/grompage-2023-film-festival Get Lost Cycling are proud to have hosted the inaugural edition of GROMPAGE™, Wellington's premier mountain bike movie festival 🔥 GROMPAGE™ is a celebration of Wellington's riding and creative talent. All videos were submitted by members of the local riding community and prizes were awarded for "best riding," "most creative edit," and "people's choice." cycling sport mountain-biking retail business Fri, 02 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://getlostcycling.co.nz/blogs/adventures/grompage-2023-film-festival Get Lost Cycling 2024-02-02T00:00:00Z -41.296274 174.7844257 Get Lost Cycling, 24c, Elizabeth Street, Mount Victoria, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand https://getlostcycling.co.nz/blogs/adventures/custom-wrad-hardtail-spoke-magazine-feature We've been big fans of Spoke magazine since we were teenagers so we jumped at the chance to feature in the latest issue. cycling sport mountain-biking retail business Fri, 02 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://getlostcycling.co.nz/blogs/adventures/custom-wrad-hardtail-spoke-magazine-feature Get Lost Cycling 2024-02-02T00:00:00Z -41.296274 174.7844257 Get Lost Cycling, 24c, Elizabeth Street, Mount Victoria, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand https://makarapeak.bike/news-blog/2023/11/29/mkara-peak-has-merchandise Mākara Peak now has a merchandise store (hosted by Digitees). We are kicking things off with t-shirts featuring the five most popular trails in the park. Over time we will add more designs and other merch. Thanks for supporting. All sale proceeds go back into trails and conservation at Mākara Peak. Shop Mākara Peak cycling sport makara places mountain-biking Tue, 28 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://makarapeak.bike/news-blog/2023/11/29/mkara-peak-has-merchandise Makara Peak Mountain Bike Park 2023-11-28T00:00:00Z -41.2885782 174.7073019 Makara Peak Summit Viewing Deck, Ridgeline, Karori West, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6012, New Zealand https://makarapeak.bike/news-blog/2023/11/6/koru-refurbishment-complete Most people’s first experience of the Mākara Peak MTB park is the Koru trail - a meandering grade 2 trail that take riders and those on foot from the main park entrance through lush regenerating forest deep into the park. cycling sport makara places mountain-biking Mon, 06 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://makarapeak.bike/news-blog/2023/11/6/koru-refurbishment-complete Makara Peak Mountain Bike Park 2023-11-06T00:00:00Z -41.2885782 174.7073019 Makara Peak Summit Viewing Deck, Ridgeline, Karori West, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6012, New Zealand https://makarapeak.bike/news-blog/2023/11/6/building-offcuts-repurposed-for-mkara-peak-mtb-park Reproduced article: Building offcuts repurposed for mountain bike park The Living Pā is an innovative build project at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington that is aiming to meet the Living Building Challenge® certification. cycling sport makara places mountain-biking Mon, 06 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://makarapeak.bike/news-blog/2023/11/6/building-offcuts-repurposed-for-mkara-peak-mtb-park Makara Peak Mountain Bike Park 2023-11-06T00:00:00Z -41.2885782 174.7073019 Makara Peak Summit Viewing Deck, Ridgeline, Karori West, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6012, New Zealand https://makarapeak.bike/news-blog/2023/10/5/2023-annual-report-has-been-published Click here for our 2023 Annual Report cycling sport makara places mountain-biking Thu, 05 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://makarapeak.bike/news-blog/2023/10/5/2023-annual-report-has-been-published Makara Peak Mountain Bike Park 2023-10-05T00:00:00Z -41.2885782 174.7073019 Makara Peak Summit Viewing Deck, Ridgeline, Karori West, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6012, New Zealand https://makarapeak.bike/s/Makara-Peak-Annual-report-2022docx.pdf Check out our annual report for 2021-22 here. Permalink cycling sport makara places mountain-biking Mon, 26 Sep 2022 22:16:17 GMT https://makarapeak.bike/s/Makara-Peak-Annual-report-2022docx.pdf Makara Peak Mountain Bike Park 2022-09-26T22:16:17Z -41.2885782 174.7073019 Makara Peak Summit Viewing Deck, Ridgeline, Karori West, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6012, New Zealand https://makarapeak.bike/news-blog/2022/9/2/4drtsy187cofyvzwpkozr4kwjbhacy Welcome to spring! Already it feels decidedly warmer and there's the smell of new growth in the air. cycling sport makara places mountain-biking Thu, 01 Sep 2022 18:24:41 GMT https://makarapeak.bike/news-blog/2022/9/2/4drtsy187cofyvzwpkozr4kwjbhacy Makara Peak Mountain Bike Park 2022-09-01T18:24:41Z -41.2885782 174.7073019 Makara Peak Summit Viewing Deck, Ridgeline, Karori West, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6012, New Zealand https://makarapeak.bike/news-blog/2022/8/29/6c3y1aqmsztzacqqrrgk0as4uafl5m The 2022 AGM is on at 6pm, Tuesday 13 September at the Karori Rec Centre. karori places cycling sport makara mountain-biking Mon, 29 Aug 2022 02:28:34 GMT https://makarapeak.bike/news-blog/2022/8/29/6c3y1aqmsztzacqqrrgk0as4uafl5m Makara Peak Mountain Bike Park 2022-08-29T02:28:34Z -41.2885782 174.7073019 Makara Peak Summit Viewing Deck, Ridgeline, Karori West, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6012, New Zealand