ABOUT

Bike Wānaka –
supporting the biking community in Wānaka for over 30 years.

Our priorities

As our Wānaka community flourishes, so does our dynamic bike scene. Bike Wānaka is a charitable organisation powered by a passionate group of volunteers, dedicated to growing a thriving bike community in our region. We host events, champion the interests of our members and the community, and maintain and develop trail networks and bike parks. From beginners to seasoned pros, and from lakeside cruisers and commuters to adrenaline junkies, Bike Wānaka is a club that welcomes all. We partner with other local charities to incorporate plantings into all of our projects.

Our priorities are:

  • Advocate for Sticky Forest to remain a recreational asset for the community
  • Advocate for biking trails on Mt Iron reserve
  • Build new tracks and bike parks
  • Maintain existing track network and bike parks
  • Hold bike events, accessible for all, throughout each year
  • Provide great discounts and deals for our members
  • Advocate for broader cycling issues in Wānaka
  • Build strong relationships with partner organisations – DOC, QLDC, and Upper Clutha Tracks Trust.

- OUR CODE -

Trail etiquette is basically just good manners. We insist all our members commit to this code to keep riding fun for everyone.

Respect others

  • Stay in control
  • Give way to walkers
  • Signal your approach and pass with care
  • Ride shared-use tracks in small groups

Respect the rules

  • Ride only where permitted
  • Obtain permission from private land owners
  • Leave gates as you find them
  • Be prepared – take food, water, tools, First Aid & warm clothes

Respect the track

  • Don’t skid, cut corners, or make new lines
  • Avoid riding muddy tracks
  • Take rubbish home
  • Check, Clean and Dry your bike between rides

The Team

Ewan Mackie

President

Ewan Mackie

President

Sammy Lane

Treasurer

Sammy Lane

Treasurer

Lottie Haskell

Secretary

Lottie Haskell

Secretary

James Mulcahy + Annie Muir

Memberships

James Mulcahy + Annie Muir

Memberships

Olly Manson + Russ Paver

Trails

Olly Manson + Russ Paver

Trails

Toby Roberts

Events

Toby Roberts

Events

Simon Telfer + Ian Greaves

Advocacy

Simon Telfer + Ian Greaves

Advocacy