Bike-a-Palooza Wānaka!
Saturday 7 December 2024!
New Zealand’s best, super fun, and most rad kid’s mountain bike event ever!
This amazing event is brought to you by the WORD Assistant Instructor Event Management Crew! A collection of our awesome 14-16 year olds plan and run the whole event!
Mark your calendars! Bike-A-Palooza, the most RAD kids' mountain biking event!
Get ready for a morning of racing (the friendly type), games, Mr. Whippy, and stoke! This event is open to all riders aged 2 to 13 years-old. We have 4 different courses, listed below, on offer to cater to all abilities. Please ensure you discuss with your young rider about which course they would like to race.
This event is brought to you by the WORD Youth Leadership and Events Team! We're really excited to make this year's event the best yet!
4 Great Courses to Choose from…
Orange Course
Recommended age: 2-6 year olds.
The young ones will jump on their runner bikes or small pedal bikes and boost up to the stream crossing and back! (2km) Parent supervision is required for the orange course… be prepared for a little jog or slow ride ;)
Green Course
Recommended age: 7-9 year olds.
From the skills area, across the stream and up the Kākāriki two way trail to the split onto Kākāriki link, compulsory stop for snacks as we regroup, then back the same way to base!
Blue Course
Recommended age: 10-12 year olds.
From the skills area, across the stream and up the Kākāriaki climb to Jacks Spot, down Jairolla into Fern Berms and back to base!
This course is TIMED.
Black Course
Recommended age: Intermediate/Advanced 10-13 year olds.
Kākāriki up to Jacks Spot onto Switch it up, then down Lower Baywatch, Jairolla and Fern Berms, back to base!
This course is TIMED.
Registrations
Online registrations are now closed.
*On the day registrations (bring cash!) are still available from 9am at the Check in/rego table at the Bike Glendhu base building.
This event is limited to 150 kids.
Individual- $20 online ($25 on the day) Bike Glendhu season pass holder
Individual- $30 online ($35 on the day) Bike Glendhu day pass included
Family (3 kids)- $50 online ($60 on the day) Bike Glendhu season pass holder
Family (3 kids)- $80 online ($95 on the day) Bike Glendhu day passes Included
Timeline
9am- Check in and On the day registrations at the rego tent at the main Bike Glendhu base building
9.50am- Event Briefing (kids and parents to attend)
10am- START!
Race order:
Black Course (Timed)
Blue Course (Timed)
Green Course
Orange Course (parents allowed to walk/ride with this group)
11.30am (ish)- Spot Prizes!
Volunteer Marshals Wanted!
We are on the look out for some cheery people to be marshals for our favourite event of the year. We have spots for people on foot or bike, yay!
Knowing the trails is a bonus, but not necessary. You will be supplied a sweet orange vest and paid in smiles, food, and cheering.
8.30am- Meet at Bike Glendhu for marshal briefing
11am- Finished!
Flick Rob an Email, at: wanaka@word.org.nz to register your interest.
