CALENDAR OF EvENTS - Bay of Plenty Regional Council

Calendar of events
BIKEWISE BUSINESS CHALLENGE
Family 3hr Multi-lap Enduro Event
Month of February for all Businesses
The Bike Wise Challenge is a fun, free, online competition which encourages
you to give cycling a go during Bike Wise month. Organisations compete
against others of a similar size in their region to see who can get the highest
percentage of members/staff cycling. Give it a go there are heaps of prizes up
for grabs.
For more information contact Nicki on 07 578 0016 ext 829
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February
Cycle safety education for Yr 5 - 6 students.
Mount Primary School, Brookfield School.
Contact Iris Thomas on 07 578 7025.
Kids Can Ride
February
Bike Ride with Backpack covers Yr 5 - 6.
Mount Primary School
Contact Iris Thomas on 07 578 7025.
MTB TGA Summer Series
Monday 21st February Registration 6:00pm
The Summer Series race nights suit all ages and abilities. Bring the family and find
out what mountain biking is all about in a casual/social environment. $5 on the night.
Summerhill Recreational Farm Park, Welcome Bay.
Contact Matt Williams [email protected]
Register: www.bikewise.co.nz
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Sunday 20th February Register 10:00am Start 10:30am – 1:30pm
Complete this endurance event as a team or individual. Complete the 7km track as
many times as possible in three hours. Over 15yrs. Cambridge Road Park.
Contact Bruce Galloway at Tauranga City Council on 07 577 7000.
Papamoa Peddlers
Pedal Matua for Beginners
Thursday 10th February 9:00am
Enjoy a pedal around Matua and see how easy it is to get around by bike. On-road and
off-road tracks. Bring your own bike and helmet. If you enjoy it you can join in with the
regular group.
Front entrance of Fergusson Park off Tilby Drive, Matua.
Contact Nicki on 07 578 0016 ext 829, [email protected].
Papamoa Peddlers
Friday 11th February 9:00am Join an experienced road cycling group for a ride. Medium – high fitness level. Adults
only.
Café Inspire, Cnr Papamoa Beach and Parton Road. Contact Nicki on 07 578 0016 ext 829, [email protected].
Tuesday 22nd February 9:00am
Join an experienced road cycling group for a ride. Medium – high fitness level.
Adults only.
Café Inspire, Cnr Papamoa Beach and Parton Road. Contact Nicki on 07 578 0016 ext 829, [email protected].
BMX Give it a Go Night
Tuesday 22nd February Registration 5:15pm
Need the confidence to get into BMX riding? This session will help you learn to ride
a BMX track. Anyone can come and give it a go for free. Bring covered shoes, long
sleeves, helmet, gloves and bike.
Keith Allen Drive, Sulphur Point.
Contact Nicki on 07 578 0016 ext 829,
[email protected].
Urban Mountain Bike Loop 4
(20km)
Wednesday 23rd February 5:45pm
On-road and off-road tracks around the
city and outskirts. No charge. Moderate
level of fitness. Bring own bike and
helmet. 11yrs upwards.
All Terrain Tracks and Trails Discovery
Sunday 13th February 9:30am – 1:30pm 90% off-road on narrow trails suitable for intermediate riders who can handle their
mountain bikes on dirt tracks and trails. Bring your own bike, helmet, gloves, water and
lunch. Over 13yrs. Mountain Bike area at TECT All Terrain Park.
Bookings essential, limit 30.
Contact Rasmus on 07 579 6742 or [email protected]
Bike Basics Workshop
Tauranga City Council Carpark.
Contact Bruce Galloway at Tauranga City Council on 07 577 7000.
Bike Basics Workshop
Wednesday 23rd February 6:00pm-7:00pm
Brush up on some basic bike maintenance skills. Learn correct bike set up, how to
change a tube and more. No charge. Koops Cycles, Cnr Cameron Road and 17th Avenue.
Bookings essential, limit 20.
Contact Nicki on 07 578 0016 ext 829, [email protected].
Someone’s kid Backpack Cover promotion.
All ‘Kids Can Ride’ primary schools.
Contact Travel Safe at Tauranga City Council on 07 577 7000.
Monday 14th February 6:00pm – 7:00pm
Brush up on some basic bike maintenance skills. Learn correct bike set up, how to
change a tube and more. No charge. Avanti Plus Mount Maunganui, Owens Place.
Bookings essential, limit 20.
Contact Nicki on 07 578 0016 ext 829, [email protected]
Urban Mountain Bike Loop 1 (7.2km)
MTB TGA Summer Series
Monday 14th February Registration 6:00pm The Summer Series race nights suit all ages and abilities. Bring the family and find
out what mountain biking is all about in a casual/social environment. $5 on the night.
Summerhill Recreational Farm Park, Welcome Bay.
Contact Matt Williams [email protected]
Thursday 24th February 9:00am
Enjoy a pedal around Matua and see
how easy it is to get around by bike.
On-road and off-road tracks. Bring your
own bike and helmet. If you enjoy it you
can join in with the regular group.
Front entrance of Fergusson Park off
Tilby Drive, Matua.
Contact Nicki on 07 578 0016 ext 829,
[email protected].
Tour de TECT All Terrain Park
BMX Give it a Go Night Tykes on Trikes
MTB TGA Summer Series
NATIONAL GO BY BIKE DAY
Travel Safe Kids Can Ride
February – All Year
Wednesday 2nd February 5:45pm On-road and off-road tracks around the city and outskirts. No charge. Moderate
level of fitness. Bring own bike and helmet. 11yrs upwards.
Historic Village entrance.
Contact Bruce Galloway at Tauranga City Council on 07 577 7000.
Sunday 6th February 9:30am – 1:00pm
Join park staff for an exploratory ride through this brand new network of roads
and trails. 90% on gravel roads or wide dirt tracks suitable for beginners/families.
Bring your own bike, helmet, gloves, water and lunch.
Mountain Bike area at TECT All Terrain Park.
Bookings essential, limit 30.
Contact Rasmus on 07 579 6742 or [email protected]
Monday 7th February Registration 6:00pm
The Summer Series race nights suit all ages and abilities. Bring the family and
find out what mountain biking is all about in a casual/social environment. $5 on
the night.
Summerhill Recreational Farm Park, Welcome Bay.
Contact Matt Williams [email protected]
BMX Give it a Go Night Tuesday 8th February Registration 5:15pm
Need the confidence to get into BMX riding?
This session will help you learn to ride a BMX
track. Anyone can come and give it a go for
free. Bring covered shoes, long sleeves,
helmet, gloves and bike.
Keith Allen Drive, Sulphur Point.
Contact Nicki on 07 578 0016 ext 829, [email protected]
Tuesday 15th February Registration 5:15pm
Need the confidence to get into BMX riding? This session will help you learn to ride
a BMX track. Anyone can come and give it a go for free. Bring covered shoes, long
sleeves, helmet, gloves and bike.
Keith Allen Drive, Sulphur Point.
Contact Nicki on 07 578 0016 ext 829, [email protected].
Wednesday 16th February 7:30am – 9:00a
FREE Breakfast for all cyclists. A great day m
to start
commuting by bike. Cycle to the city and cross
the
finish line in Red Square. Heaps of prizes
up for
grabs!
Red Square, Tauranga CBD.(Check out
Cityzoom
for cycle routes from your home).
Contact Nicki on 07 578 0016 ext 829,
[email protected].
Urban Mountain Bike Loop 3 (6.7km, steep)
Wednesday 16th February 5:45pm On-road and off-road tracks around Welcome Bay. No charge. Moderate level of
fitness. Bring own bike and helmet. 11yrs upwards.
Meet in the carpark of Waipuna Park, Kaitemako Road, Welcome Bay.
Contact Bruce Galloway at Tauranga City Council on 07 577 7000.
Ngawaro Night Ride
Wednesday 9th February 5:45pm
On-road and off-road tracks around the city and outskirts. No charge. Moderate
level of fitness. Bring own bike and helmet. 11yrs upwards.
Historic Village entrance.
Contact Bruce Galloway at Tauranga City Council on 07 577 7000.
Thursday 17th February 8:00pm – 11:00pm Combination of road, track and trail riding at night, suitable for advanced riders with
their own lights. Moderate to high fitness level required, 15yrs upwards. Bring your own
bike, helmet, gloves, lights, water and snacks.
Mountain Bike area at TECT All Terrain Park.
Bookings essential, limit 30.
Contact Rasmus on 07 579 6742 or [email protected]
Bike Basics Workshop
Cambridge Road Park BMX Open Day
Urban Mountain Bike Loop 2 (11km)
Wednesday 9th February 6:00-7:00pm
Brush up on some basic bike maintenance skills. Learn correct bike set up, how
to change a tube and more. No charge. Koops Cycles, Cnr Cameron Road and 17th Avenue.
Bookings essential, limit 20.
Contact Nicki on 07 578 0016 ext 829, [email protected]
Saturday 19th February 10:00am – 2:00pm
Come and check out the new Cambridge Road park. All ages welcome. Bring covered
shoes, long sleeves, helmet, gloves and bike.
Cambridge Road Park.
Contact Nicki on 07 578 0016 ext 829, [email protected].
check out urban biking trails by going to:
www.cityzoom.tauranga.govt.nz
Pedal Matua for Beginners
Friday 25th February 10:00am – 12:00pm
A fun event for under 5yrs. Bring the littlies along with their bikes to have a go on
our circuit course. Decorate your bikes and be in to win some great prizes!
Memorial Park, by the playground.
Contact Nicki on 07 578 0016 ext 829, [email protected].
Ultimate Ride (30km approx)
Saturday 26th February 7:30am
On-road and off-road tracks around the city and outskirts. Combinations of all Urban
Mountain Bike tracks. No charge. Moderate - high level of fitness 15yrs upwards.
Bring own bike and helmet.
Red Square, Tauranga CBD.
Contact Bruce Galloway at Tauranga City Council on 07 577 7000.
PikoPiko Pyjama Parade
Saturday 26th – Sunday 27th February 7:00pm – 8:00am
Ride around the 2km family track at dusk suitable for families and children 7ys up.
Bike skills area near trail for fun and practice. BBQ option beforehand. Camping
available afterwards – make a night of it with the whole family.
Mountain Bike area at TECT All Terrain Park.
Bookings essential, limit 30.
Contact Rasmus on 07 579 6742 or [email protected]
Bike Basics Workshop
Monday 28th February 6:00pm – 7:00pm
Brush up on some basic bike maintenance skills. Learn correct bike set up, how to
change a tube and more. No charge. Avanti Plus Mount Maunganui, Owens Place.
Bookings essential, limit 20.
Contact Nicki on 07 578 0016 ext 829, [email protected].
MAYORAL BIKE RIDE - THE LAKES
Sunday 6th March 10:00am (Riding
off at 10:30am)
Join our local Mayor’s for the finale
of Bike Wise month with a cycle ride
around The Lakes. Lots of great prizes
to be won!
The Lakes, Sales Pavillion
Contact Nicki on 07 578 0016 ext 829,
[email protected].