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We are the focus point for mountain biking in the greater Tauranga region. Looking after riders in all age groups we aim to promote the sport of mountain biking while having as much fun as possible.
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Summerhill Skills Track Open Day - THIS SATURDAY

TUESDAY 24 JANUARY 2012
OFFICIAL TRACK OPENING & NATIONAL DIRT JUMP SERIES

Come up to Summerhill THIS SATURDAY 28th January from 10.00am and ride the new Skills Track and watch NZ's top Dirt jumpers compete in the 2nd round of the National Series. Papamoa College along with 'Friends of Summerhill', Johnny Sanderson from Avanti Plus Mt and Kris and his crew from Cycle Obsession have developed this awesome track aimed at junior and intermediate MTB riders and dirt jumpers. It's a lot of fun and a great place for kids(of all ages) to develop their skills. It is gold coin entry with proceeds going back into Summerhill and food and drink will be available.

WORK CONTINUING ON SKILLS TRACK... YOU CAN HELP!

Kris (Cycle Obsession) and the 'Friends of Summerhill' are looking for helping hands (and feet) to finish this area off. So if you have some spare time and want to help out give Kris a bell.

TECT Park: January Update

TUESDAY 24 JANUARY 2012

TECT ALL TERRAIN PARK UPDATE

Sorry its been a bit quiet on the news front from up at the park but things are still progressing! There is a brand spanking new shelter up at the hub and a new trail being finished off. The shelter has been put in by the councils and needs some staining. The new trail starts at the hub and heads north and does a loop back around to finish near the Uno trail, it has been funded thru MTBTauranga memberships so get your memberships in and we can do more trails! The trail is called Kereru and is being completed by the trail coordinator Paul, hes great and is keen to pass on his knowledge. We plan to have the new digger up at the park in the next month or so and we are planning a lot of work and will be looking at funding and sponsorship. We need a keen administrator type person to help with applications and to keep things moving. We are planning a muck-in on the 12-13th February, staining the shelter and finishing off the Kereru trail so book it in please. Keep on riding! Cheers, Marty

Summerhill working bees - JANUARY 2012

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TUESDAY 24 JUNUARY 2012
GET UP TO SUMMERHILL FOR A WORKING BEE & GIVE SOMETHING BACK

This month (January 2012):

SUNDAY 22 is scheduled in as working bee day. (Auckland Anniversary Weekend coincides end of month... never a good turn out)
Ongoing projects:
- Weedeating (Ongoing, anytime, everywhere at this time of year. Last summer we had up to 12 people whacking!)
- Mojo bridge track completion, (It's the bridge to nowhere at the moment. 10 folks could knock out that final dig. Come on Mojo users step up).
- Challenge area clean-up, stormy weather has played its part all over
- The trail network needs TLC.

REMINDER: Skills track Opening January 28, plus Dirt Jam!
Go away Rain! Cheers, Karl

Regular working bees are held on the last Sunday of every month but there is always work to be done at Summerhill. If you are keen, or for more info, call Karl Young on 07 542 1838, email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or visit: www.summerhilltrails.co.nz

Share your ride

THURSDAY 19 JANUARY 2012
IT"S ALWAYS MORE FUN TO SHARE WITH EVERYONE

If you have any interesting MTB/DH/General bike related stories/photos from around the region, stories about new or interesting away rides close to home, events/result breakdowns, links to MTB related content on your Facebook/Blog page, then click This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it and email them to us.

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Summer Series 2011/12: Race 7 Results

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THURSDAY 19 JANUARY 2012
THE RESULTS FROM MONDAY NIGHTS RACING HERE
SERIES OVERALL RESULTS HERE

Racing got underway for 2012 on Monday night. Looked like a few of you are lucky enough to still be enjoying your holidays!

We hope you are enjoying the racing and please feel free to give us any feedback you might have, good or bad, so we can continue improving the series. You can leave comments/thoughts on our Facebook page or the traditional way of conversation on the night. Thanks also to our supporters this year, Avanti Plus The Mount, Cycle Obsession and Endura MTB Apparel... you guys rock!

Look forward to seeing everyone next Monday, 6.30pm for Race 8 of the MTBTGA Summer Series.

February is Bike Wise month

TUESDAY 20 DECEMBER 2011
BIKE WISE MONTH IS NEARLY HERE FOR 2012

Events will be running nearly every day throughout the month of February including Bike Workshops, BMX, Mountain Biking, Urban Biking, Road Cycling and even the chance to try out the new trails at the TECT All Terrain Park. The calendar is jam packed, there is something for everyone so hop on a bike and give cycling a go this Bike Wise Month!

Here are a sample of the events aimed at Mountain Bikers:

Various Urban Mountain Bike Loops
On-road and off-road tracks around the city and outskirts.
See the Bike Wise Events Calendar for dates, times and levels of skills/fitness required.

Tauranga Mountain Bike Club - Summer Series
Every Monday throughout February 6:00pm
Join the Tauranga Mountain Bike Club at their Summer Series at Summerhill Recreational Farm Park (Welcome Bay). First night free, thereafter $5.00.
Summerhill Recreational Farm Park (Welcome Bay)

Piko Piko Trails Poker Run
Thursday 9th February 4:30pm
Five laps around a 2km mountain bike course, draw a card after each loop to put together a poker hand. Free, suitable for 10yrs up, bring mountain bike and helmet.
TECT All Terrain Park mouintain bike hub
Registration is essential Contact Garry on 027 2457595

Piko Piko Trails Family Challenge
Saturday 11th February 9:30am
A relay bike challenge for families consisting of two adults and two children around a 300m off road track. Free, suitable for 5yrs up, bring mountain bike and helmet, prizes up for grabs.
TECT All Terrain Park mouintain bike hub
Registration is essential Contact Garry on 027 2457595

Piko Piko Trails Outback Mountain Bike Ride
Sunday 26th February 1:30pm
A 10km lead Mountain Bike around the park, taking in the “Buffalo Girl” track. The tracks on the ride require a grade 3-4 skill level and has some short steep hills.12yrs upwards, moderate to high fitness level. Bring Mountain bike and helmet.
TECT All Terrain Park Mouintain Bike hub
Registrations essential Contact Garry on 027 2457595

The Bike Wise event calendars are out now! Pick one up from your local library or download one HERE

For more information about Bike Wise Month go to www.sportbop.co.nz/bikewise-2012 To see other events across the country visit www.bikewise.co.nz

There are also lots of competitions to enter and some great prizes to be won.

See you on your bike this February!

Latest TECT Park Newsletter out now

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WEDNESDAY 5 OCTOBER 2011
THE OCTOBER EDITION OF TERRAIN NEWS IS AVAILABLE TO DOWNLOAD here

It will bring you up to speed with latest happenings in the TECT All Terrain Park. Lots of other useful information about the Park can also be found on their website www.tectallterrainpark.co.nz

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