Getting Kids on Bikes
Kids Bike Taupo
Getting Kids on Bikes
Bringing bikes to the children of the Taupo District to build a cycling culture
Kids Bike Taupo started in 2012 with the aim of getting kids of all ages on bikes. Since then Cath Oldfield has developed a very successful programme and now has a big van with 30 or so bikes providing a mobile service to the Taupo community.
Since 2012 Cath has taught more than 200 kids each year to ride bikes.
Kids Bike Taupō Bike Sessions
Cath and Ricky Biker are out and about every week, 3 times a week so make sure you catch them!
Every week Kids Bike Taupō is at:
Mondays 3.30 - 5.00pm - Taupo BMX Track (115 Taharepa Road)
Tuesdays 3.30 - 5.00pm - Craters Mountain Bike Park (meet at the top/old carpark)
Thursdays 3.30 - 5.00pm - Crown Park Pump Track (entrance is off Crown Rd)
The Craters MTB Park session is ideal for families who have never been to Craters and would like a friendly introduction. It would help to have adults on bikes as well, where possible.
ALL sessions are free however a small koha is greatly appreciated. All sessions are suitable for all ages and abilities however young children must be accompanied by an supervising adult.
If you have your own bikes and helmets, it helps but hose without bikes can use the KBT ones.
If the weather is dodgy we will try to notify cancellations on the BT Facebook Page. No sessions on Public Holidays.
Please wear sensible biking clothes and covered in shoes. Bring water.
Kids BT also offers a variety of custom biking activities
Kids Bike Taupo Programme for Schools. Freeride/skills session at school. Bikes, jumps, see-saw and games. 1.5 hours.
Session at the BMX Track. 1.5-2 hours.
Mountain biking at Craters MTB Park - Wairakei Forest, Great Lake Trail, Kinloch. Pureora Forest, Timber Trails. Waikato River Trail, Atiamuri/Whakamaru/Mangakino. Tongariro River Trail, Turangi. Up to 30 people and probably 2-3 hours, whatever fits your schedule?
Spa Park/ODP Adventure. Meet at Taupo Events Centre and we can spend 2-4 hours at Pump Track, Velodrome, mountain bike tracks.
Five Mile Bay Walkway. Meet me at Wharewaka or Five Mile Bay and we can ride the easy track along the lake. 2-4 hoursLion's Walk. Meet at Boat Harbour/Hot Water Beach/2 Mile Bay. Ride as long as you like.
We Need Your Help To Carry on This Mission
Our programme is very popular and oversubscribed. With a sustainable source of funding, we could offer Kids Bike Taupo to more children. Our main focus is on children aged 7 years and younger. We have learned that getting on two wheels as young as possible is the best way and we have aspirations to take the programme to all early childhood centres.
All donations are gratefully received!
Please also consider how your organisation or business could support Bike Taupo to continue and grow this programme. Contact us at kids@biketaupo.org.nz or phone Cath Oldfield directly on 027 280 4005.
