February 9, 2018 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm New Places to Ride River Shared Pathway (Start at Market Carpark) A ride to and on new pieces of cycle paths around Whanganui Where: Meet at kererū statue near I-Site, Taupo Quay Contact: Lyneke Onderwater - wbug@can.org.nz - ph: 06 348 8046
February 10, 2018 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Rivercity Wheelrace Carnival It’s going to be huge with world champions competing Where: Cooks Gardens Velodrome Contact: www.wanganuicycling.club Cost: adults $5, kids free $5
February 14, 2018 National Go By Bike Day Free pancake breakfast for all people on bicycles. Turn up on your bike in the morning for some free kai and a high five for cycling. Free bike checks, courtesy of Green Bikes. Where: Cornmarket Reserve When: Breakfast 7am-9am Contact: wbug@can.org.nz
February 16, 2018 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm River Ride – Cycle the Four Bridges 40-50 min ride. Suits newcomers Where: Meet at Union Boat Club, 1a Taupo Quay Contact: Rod Trott - rodtrott1@gmail.com - mob: 022 158 3886
February 18, 2018 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Kiwi Kids Bike Race Number one of a fun series of events for all kids from 3 to 13 years of age to help build skills and confidence on bikes.Registration @12.30pm Where: St Johns Hill School Contact: www.facebook.com/wanganuimtbclub $2
February 23, 2018 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Twilight Ride A celebration of bikes and our cycle ways with a bike cruise along the Awa including stops and community highlights along the way. Where: Meet at I-Site, Taupo Quay Contact: Let’s Go Team - Michelle, mob: 022 642 9903 email: letsgo.mackenzie@gmail.com
February 25, 2018 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Frocks on Bikes A fun filled mystery ride with activities along the way. It includes a family friendly route Dress up in your finest frock, suit or superhero costume and join in a fun adventure around town. All wheels without engines are welcome. Where: Meet at Ladie’s Rest Building 75 St Hill Street Contact: ph 06 345 6833; […] $5
March 4, 2018 @ 8:00 am - 12:30 pm Tri Whanganui This year the Tri hub will be at Whanganui East Pools. Short Distance - 3km Run, 10km Bike, 200m Swim Long Distance - 6km Run, 20km Bike, 400m Swim Fun Run/Walk - 6km Where: Whanganui East Pool, 67 Tinirau Street Contact: FB - @TriWhanganui, email - maoritoa.whanganui@gmail.com , mob - 022 353 8847 $5 – $35
March 4, 2018 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Kiwi Kids Bike Race Number two of a fun series of events for all kids from 3 to 13 years of age to help build skills and confidence on bikes.Registration @12.30pm Where: Westmere School Contact: www.facebook.com/wanganuimtbclub $2
March 8, 2018 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm The Big Bike Film Night – ‘Cycling Short Films’ We’re on a mission - sharing the best cycling short films from around the world. Showcasing a collection of movies that have everything a cycling-centric audience could want: action, drama, humour and plenty of inspiration; the evening is going to be Bike-alicious! Where: Davis Lecture Theater, Whanganui Regional Museum Contact: www.bigbikefilmnight.nz mob: 021748441 $12 – $16