ABOUT

Bike Wānaka –
supporting mountain biking in Wānaka for over 30 years.

Our priorities

Our priorities include building and maintaining an awesome track network, hosting mountain biking events, accessing discounts for our members and advocating for the interests of all people on bikes in Wānaka. Our volunteer committee comprises of eleven local bike enthusiasts from a broad cross section of the Upper Clutha community.

Our 2022 priorities are:

  • Advocate for Sticky Forest to remain a recreational asset for the community
  • Build new tracks
  • Maintain existing track network
  • Hold MTB 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, Lake Wānaka Tourism 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

Naomi McGregor

Treasurer

Naomi McGregor

Treasurer

Jennie Taylor

Secretary

Jennie Taylor

Secretary

James Maulcahy + Jess Nuttridge

Memberships

James Maulcahy + Jess Nuttridge

Memberships

Olly Manson + Russ Paver

Trails

Olly Manson + Russ Paver

Trails

Toby Roberts + Jack Readman

Events

Toby Roberts + Jack Readman

Events

Simon Telfer + Ian Greaves

Advocacy

Simon Telfer + Ian Greaves

Advocacy