Bike-a-Palooza
Wellington!
Sunday 24 November 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, is back in Wellington on Sunday 24th of November 2024!
Get ready for a morning of racing (the friendly type), games, BBQ 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.
Around the Wetlands loop. Parents are strongly encouraged to ride/walk with kids. This is the only course that parents are allowed to join.
Green Course
Recommended age: 7-9 year olds.
Around the Wetlands loop, up Second Star, down Nga Tuna, last bit of the Wetlands loop.
Blue Course
Recommended age: 10-12 year olds. Intermediate Loop
Wetlands loop, up Second Star, down Nga Tuna, last bit of the Wetlands loop, Jungle Gym, across the first bit of Labyrinth, down Snail Trail, last bit of the Wetlands loop.
This course is TIMED.
Black Course
Recommended age: 10-13 year olds Advanced Loop
Wetlands loop, up Second Star, down Nga Tuna, last bit of the Wetlands loop Jungle Gym, up Labryinth, down Labryinth Return, down Snail Trail, carry on down the last bit of Wetlands loop,
This course is TIMED.
On the day registrations are still available from 8.30am at the Check in/rego table
This event is limited to 200 kids.
Individual- $20 online ($25 on the day)
Family (3 kids)- $50 online ($60 on the day)
Wainuiomata residents- $5!!!
Registrations
8.30-9:30am- Check in and On the day registrations at the rego tent at the main Wainuiomata Trails carpark at the end of Waiu street
9.30am- 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)
12pm (ish)- Spot Prizes!
Timeline
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 Wainuiomata for marshal briefing
11:30am- Finished! Go treat yourself to a couple of sizzles!
Keen to help? Flick us an email at info@word.org.nz to register your interest.
