Konica Minolta Nelson Cycle Festival event dates released for 2013

Nelson Cycle Festival 2013

Media Release – For immediate release With the success of the 2012 Konica Minolta Nelson Cycle Festival still under their belt, the organisers have announced the calendar for the 2013 event. The Konica Minolta Nelson Cycle Festival emerged from an idea initiated by Mike Watson to promote both cycling and the Nelson Tasman region in [...]

Cycling alive and well in Nelson!

Media Release – For immediate release With around 20 events featured over the month of October and over 1200 cyclists participating in various events. The Konica Minolta Nelson Cycle Festival proved to be successful with a bright future. The support provided by local businesses, community groups and the cycling community was outstanding and the calendar [...]

Premium Rush had us jumping in our seats

On Friday night 90 people made it out to the Great Taste in Movies, movie premiere of “Premium Rush” as part of the Konica Minolta Nelson Cycle Festival. A very successful night with many taking the opportunity to wear some cycling gear to get in the mood and collect a complimentary drink. The movie was [...]

Thanks from the Milk & Honey Team

Dear Sponsors & Supporters The 2012 Milk and Honey Race was a huge success. We exceeded our expectations with entries, the event ran smoothly on the day and folks seemed to have great time. Awesome! From a post on vorb.org.nz last night: First of all a big thankyou to the organisers, did a fantastic job, [...]

Gentle Cycling Brightwater Vineyard Ride (Cancelled)

Unfortunately, The Gentle Cycling Brightwater Vineyard Ride has been cancelled. For more information go to www.gentlecycling.co.nz/blog.html. Rose Griffin, The Gentle Cycling Company. 027 34 66 202

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Gentle Cycling Beer Country Riders rewarded with beautiful day!

It was a cyclists’ heaven in the Moutere region on Sunday for our Gentle Cycling Beer Country Ride. And there was a lot more than beer to tickle our taste-buds. With maps in our pockets, we hardly had a chance to get our wheels warm as we headed off in the sun, down behind the [...]

Overnight Mountainbike Adventure Ride

The Overnight ride to rocks hut and out to the Browning and Hackett went off without a hitch. Well, apart from the weather, which forced a postponement, and meant that many of the original group couldn’t make it? However an intrepid bunch of 3 set off as planned and made it to rocks hut in [...]

Nelson Mountain Bike Club – 2012 Cross Country Event 1

Nelson Junior Mountain Biking on the rise. On Sunday 21st October, the first round of the Nelson Mountain Bike Club Cross Country Series was held in perfect conditions on the Codger’s Trails. This race was a multi-lap event on what many felt was the best course they had raced on in this area. Judging by [...]

Fun times at the 2012 Urban Cross Country

Last night the 2012 Urban Cross Country Event was held at the Nelson Boys College. A multi-lap, short course format event through the grounds, lots of steps and indoor sections and loads of fun was had by all. Check out some of the photos below and for even more photos visit Shuttersport Nelson. And thanks [...]

Movie Premiere “Premium Rush” Friday 26th October tickets now available

Fundraising event for Nelson Tasman Cycle Trails Trust. Movie premiere of “Premium Rush” Dodging speeding cars, crazed cabbies and eight million cranky pedestrians is all in a day’s work for Wilee the best of New York’s agile and aggressive bicycle messengers.  It takes a special breed to ride the fixie – super lightweight, single-gear bikes [...]

Continental Tyres Tandem Classic - Nelson Cycle Festival

Continental Tyres Tandem Classic 2012 results

The CONTINENTAL TYRES TANDEM CLASSIC started with the 13km time trial from the Moutere Store to the Riverside Café. The weather varied from very heavy rain to just heavy rain. The wind was slight, but what there was, was in the face. In the Serious Fun Class Dean & Inga Veale from Auckland took the [...]

Kaiteriteri Family Adventure Race Day Results

The weather held out for a great day at the Kaiteriteri Family Adventure Race held at the Kaiteriteri Mountain Bike Park on Sunday. Lots of families took part and a lot of fun was had by all. Results from the day here and gallery of images below courtesy of Oliver Weber Photography.  

Tasman Wheelers Tour de Moutere (Cancelled due to weather)

Sorry folks. One thing you can’t control is the weather. Unfortunately due to today’s heavy rain, The Tasman Wheelers Tour de Moutere is Cancelled. For more details: www.tasmanwheelers.co.nz or email race@tasmanwheelers.co.nz Still more events to enter, visit here to register  

Mountain Bike Fun Ride – Sat 13th Oct – Cancelled

We are very sad to announce that due to a heavy rain forecast, The Mountain Bike Fun Ride – Coppermine Loop – is cancelled. For further information please contact Dave Judson, mrjuddy@gmail.com or 021-2482248. www.bikingnelson.co.nz