BAMBAduro 2026 - 9 May 2026 (09 May 2026)

Fri, 08 May 2026 20:00:00 GMT

NEW DATE ALERT!

SATURDAY MAY THE 9TH, 2026

GET READY TO RISK IT FOR THE BISCUIT AT THE 2026 BAMBADURO!

After a year off the BAMBAduro is back for 2026 with the finest of premium enduro trails for your racing pleasure.

WEATHER - If the event needs to be called off due to the weather making the trails unrideable keep an eye out for announcements on the usual social media platforms.

BBQ - bring cash.

There will be the usual intermediate and hard categories. With the hard category eligible for enduro series points.

Brought to you by:
Wellington Mountain Bike Club
BAMBA
Greater Wellington Regional Council
Dirt Merchants
Flowtech
Seashore Cabaret
Stihl Petone
Lighthouse Cinema
Baylands Brewery
Trail Stoke
Postguard

Facebook event

RACE COURSE
Intermediate:

1 - Electric Avenue/Weta
2 - Bullrun
3 - Borderline
Hard:
1 - Electric Avenue/Weta
2 - Bullrun
3 - Borderline
4 - OCD
You may race your stages in any order, and may repeat a stage any number of times if you think you can improve your time - the fastest run will be taken. You must be back before cutoff time (3.0 hours to complete all stages) or face a time penalty!

**NOTE** Wellington Enduro Series points will only be available for those racing in the Hard category only!
RACE TIMETABLE
Event Village is at the Woolshed (end of Stratton Street, Belmont)
Park streetside or in one of the designated car parks.

RACE TIMETABLE
Event Village is at the Woolshed (end of Stratton Street, Belmont)
Park streetside or in one of the designated car parks.
8.15 am - registration opens
8.45 am - marshal briefing
9.15 am - racer briefing (attendance compulsory)
9.30 am - race start
12.30 pm - race finish

13.00 pm - prize giving
14:00 pm After party at Baylands Brewery
CATEGORIES (Male/Female/Gender Diverse for each grade)
U10
U13
U16
U19
Open (19-29)
Masters 1 (30-39)
Masters 2 (40-49)

Masters 3 (50+)
Ebike Open (0-39)
Ebike Masters (40+)

The WMTBC has a reciprocal arrangement with PNP, WORD and MMBC, contact your club administration for the entry code.

If you aren't a Trails Wellington or WMTBC member already, CLICK HERE to join the Club and save on online registration.

Online registration closes Friday 8 May, 9pm.

ON-THE-DAY PRICES $60

There may be limited on the day entries. Registering online is highly recommended to speed things up on the day and save on registration.

Directions:

Refunds & Cancellation Policy:
In the event that you are no longer able to attend (and notify us by the friday prior to the event) or the event is canceled due to bad weather or unforeseen circumstances – we are unable to provide refunds, so instead we will credit your WMTBC account. You can use the credit to pay for future events, WMTBC membership or as a donation to Wellington trails.

Event terms & conditions:

NOTE: If you are under 18 years of age, you need your parent or guardian to sign/agree on your behalf.
1. I agree to wear a NZ Safety Standards approved helmet for the duration of any runs down the tracks.
2. I accept the risks inherent in mountain biking and will not hold the event organisers or landowner liable for any damages.
3. I am personally responsible for ensuring my bike is securely on the shuttle transport (if part of this event) and will not hold the Wellington Mountain Bike Club Inc liable to any damage.
4. If you need to stop on a trail, pull to the side and ensure both you and your bike are well off the trail.
5. You may injure yourself or come across an injured rider, if it is serious, someone should remain stationary with the injured rider and then the next rider must notify a marshal as soon as possible.
6. I agree to abide by all rules set out by the Wellington Mountain bike Club Inc.
7. I agree to a fee of $100 in the event that the race timing token allocated to me is not returned to WMTBC at the end of the event
8. I agree to abide by the government regulations relating to COVID 19 by wearing a mask, maintaining social distancing and about following the rules surrounding gatherings.

2026 Mana Noctourno (23 May 2026)

Sat, 23 May 2026 05:15:00 GMT

The mana cycle group and the wmtbc are pleased to invite you to the SECOND mana noctourno.

‍MCG Noctourno is here!

Lights on. Adrenaline up. Let’s ride in the dark.

Mana Cycle Group invites you to an evening gone dark... The MCG Noctourno: Enduro after dark at Rangituhi / Spicer.

Bring your sense of adventure, your best mates, and your brightest lights… because the trails are about to come alive under the night sky.

Whether you're chasing the clock to be crowned King or Queen of the Hill, or just out for a fun, social shred with your mates, this is your chance to test your skills, push your limits, and enjoy MTB in a whole new light.

Fast lines, dark trails, big vibes.

Ride solo or with your crew.

Challenge yourself or just soak up the fun.

Get your lights charged, your bike dialled, and your crew ready. Glow
sticks and fluorescent get up encouraged!

This is one night you won’t want to miss.

Please be respectful of residents and driveways in Kiwi Crescent.

The stages will be released shortly before the race.

EQUIPMENT
You must have two fully charged night lights, one mounted to your handlebars and one mounted to your helmet, each with 1000 Lumens or more and a NZ Safety Standards approved helmet.

RACE TIMETABLE

5.15pm Registration
5:45pm: Mandatory rider briefing
6pm: Race start
9pm: Race finish

Online registration closes Friday 22nd May, 9pm. Entries will be limited to 150.

ON-THE-DAY PRICES

There may be limited on the day entries. Registering online is highly recommended to speed things up on the day and save on registration. Entry prices on the day will be $40 (members) and $60 (non-members).

TRAVELLING TO THE NOCTOURNO
The event village will be located at Te Ngahere-O-Tawa, Kiwi Crescent Tawa (base of Kuma O Rua Haurua - Game of 2 Halves).

REFUNDS AND CANCELLATION

In the event that you are no longer able to attend (and notify us befory the Friday prior to the event) or the event is cancelled due to bad weather or unforeseen circumstances – we are unable to provide refunds, so instead we will credit your WMTBC account. You can use the credit to pay for future events, WMTBC membership or as a donation to Wellington trails.

EVENT TERMS AND CONDITIONS

NOTE: If you are under 18 years of age, you need your parent or guardian to sign/agree on your behalf.

I agree to wear a NZ Safety Standards approved helmet for the duration of any runs down the tracks.
I accept the risks inherent in mountain biking and will not hold the event organisers or landowner liable for any damages.
I am personally responsible for ensuring my bike is securely on the shuttle transport (if part of this event) and will not hold the Wellington Mountain Bike Club Inc liable to any damage.
If you need to stop on a trail, pull to the side and ensure both you and your bike are well off the trail.
You may injure yourself or come across an injured rider, if it is serious, someone should remain stationary with the injured rider and then the next rider must notify a marshal as soon as possible.
I agree to abide by all rules set out by the Wellington Mountain bike Club Inc.
I agree to a fee of $100 in the event that the race timing token allocated to me is not returned to WMTBC at the end of the event.
All entrants must have two night lights, one helmet mounted and one handlebar mounted, each with a minimum of 1000 Lumens.

Wellington Mountain Bike Club upcoming events

BAMBAduro 2026 - 9 May 2026 (09 May 2026)

GET READY TO RISK IT FOR THE BISCUIT AT THE 2026 BAMBADURO!

ON-THE-DAY PRICES $60

2026 Mana Noctourno (23 May 2026)

The mana cycle group and the wmtbc are pleased to invite you to the SECOND mana noctourno.