July 2020 Newsletter
Winter Update
Kia Ora Bikers
Well, the colder weather has definitely hit and winter has arrived which is great for the ski fields! Unfortunately we are currently unable to run away to a warmer climate so this is a great opportunity to explore our own own backyards and what we have on offer right here in NZ.
Obviously, this would have to be mountain biking! There is no better place than Taupo to get your mountain biking groove on, our pumice based soils offer us year-round riding with virtually no mud!
Taupo has been buzzing since lockdown so check out below whats on offer for you here over the school holidays and beyond....
Bit exciting to see Bike Taupo and the Taupo Pathways Licence to Work Programe feature on Seven Sharp news on Monday evening, if you missed it, click below:
Words of Wisdom from Our Chair
If there is one thing Covid 19 highlighted to us is how lucky we are to have our track system in our backyard. A big thanks to those track fairies who kept the tracks open and safe during lockdown!
The Craters track rebuild is going gangbusters with the working bee last month making a huge dent in Tank Stand downhill. The boys have also been working away on the Buzzard exit down to the Connection with both tracks being sort of rideable and should be totally open soon, (watch Facebook for updates)
We are having another working bee, as this was a great success last month and we hope to see you all again on:
Sunday 12th July 9am - 12pm
Drive down to the connection (first turn on right heading up to old carpark) the gate will be open and again bring your own tools!
We will be concentrating on the exit of Better than P back to the Connection which will be a new alignment as well as the Outback track over to Link road.
There are still heaps to rebuild, but the plan is to get the connection system up and running first. We will then look at the Retro and Luge areas as well as reinstating the old Young Pines area.
It’s great to be able to wash the bike now at the hub and the cafe is going full noise!
The GLT is getting loved to death and even better now we have another loop out of Kinloch. W2K is 12 years old, and after riding around the headland the other day it needs a tidy-up like we have completed recently on the Kawakawa Bay track. So hopefully we can get to this later in the year.
Pete Masters
Cycling Hub Carpark
The Cycling Hub area continues to progress. We now have a bike wash by the shelter, BBQ tables and map boards to come in the shelter. This area is starting to look fantastic, with a big thanks to Greening Taupo for the plantings around the underpass and car park.
The Expressway is traversing its way towards town, Scrag is just tidying up. Unfortunately we will not have enough money to complete the expressway but we are hoping there will not be too much of a gap! This will end up being a lovely roadside wander which connects the Hub to the Taupo township, a gravel base track which will be user friendly for all.
Kids Bike Taupo
Kids Bike Taupo Tongariro River Ride
Friday 17 July 10am
Meeting at Taupahi Park, Turangi. Phone Cath 027 280 4005 for further information.
Cath will also be at the Second Hand Bike Sale :)
Craters Classic
Craters Classic is back for 2020 with a new event date. Lots of exciting plans for 18th October, join us for a fabulous event based from the Wairakei Resort.
3 new courses to choose from, which will you choose?
The Aratiatia Adventure
The Wairakei Wizzer
The BFA Craters Classic
Second Hand Bike Sale
Saturday 11th July - Tongariro Domain
9am to 12pm
Cash up that old bike or hunt for a pre-loved bargain at the Taupō Secondhand Bike Sale. Have a shed full of bikes? Old bike parts that you don't need any more? Or on the hunt for a pre-loved treasure? Then the Taupō Secondhand Bike Sale is for you!
From pro-road cycling bikes to tandem wonders and kids first balance bike, there is something for every bike enthusiast at this community sale.
All proceeds from the $5 bike selling fee goes to support the work of Kids Bike Taupō
Bring down anything you want to sell from 9am and register onsite.
The team from the Craters Classic MTB event will be onsite with event merchandise and the opportunity to win a FREE event entry!
See you there :)
There will also be a Working Bee at Dirt Jumps in Spa Park, 1pm after the Secondhand Bike Sale.
