EXPLORE AND GET YOUR CREW LEARN AND GAIN GIVE IT A GO DO IT YOURSELF LEAD THE PACK GET ACTIVE TOGETHER CONFIDENCE
Western Bay of Plenty
WESTERN Bay of Plenty 406 Devonport Road Tauranga www.sportbop.co.nz Phone: (07) 578 0016 Email: [email protected] www.facebook.com/playinthebay www.facebook.com/playinthebay
Day Sunday 3rd Urban Trail Ride - Omokoroa FREE Discover the new Omokora* to Wairoa river trail. Suitable for 12+ years, 4 hours return. Time 9am *Ride subject to the completion of the Omokoroa trail; please check the Play in the Bay EXPLORE AND Facebook page the day before. Contact Bruce Galloway 027 297 1213 or Location [email protected] Wairoa River Bridge, SH2 Tauranga GET ACTIVE FREE Day Wednesday 6th Urban Trail Ride - K Valley Time 5.45pm Discover how to use the K Valley trails. Suitable for 12+ years.
Contact Bruce Galloway 027 297 1213 or Location [email protected] 17th Avenue West, The Village
Day Saturday 9th Tauranga Moana Leisurely Historical Bike Ride FREE Hear from local Maori historians about significant pa sites and the interaction that took Time 9 -11am place between Maori and colonials between 1820 and 1864 and how they influenced who we are today. Contact Andrew to register. Meet at the end of The Strand, by the Maori Contact Andrew Thorpe 022 413 7295 or Location [email protected] waka,Te Awanui
Day Sunday 10th BOP Community Trails Trust Ngatuhoa Ride FREE Ride from the end of Omanawa Road up to Ngatuhoa Lodge and then onto the beautiful Te Time 9am Rere I Oturu waterfall. This is a challenging 3 – 4 hour ride so a capable mountain bike and level of fitness is needed. Suitable for ages 16+.
Contact Bruce Galloway 027 297 1213 or Location [email protected] Sealed end of Omanawa Road, Omanawa
Day Tuesday 12th Tauranga Moana Leisurely Historical Bike Ride FREE Listen to local Maori historians speak about significant pa sites and the interaction that Time 5.45 – 7.45pm took place between Maori and colonials between 1820 and 1864 and how they influenced EXPLORE AND who we are today. Contact Andrew to register. Andrew Thorpe 022 413 7295 or Meet in Tauranga at the end of The Strand, Contact Location GET ACTIVE [email protected] by the Maori waka, Te Awanui Day Wednesday 13th Urban Trail Ride FREE Discover the Poike Overbridge at SH29A and some other links to the Toi Ohomai & Time 5.45pm Maungatapu. Bruce Galloway 027 297 1213 or Contact Location Greerton Park, Oropi Road [email protected]
Day Sunday 17th BOP Community Trails Trust Ruahihi Canals Ride FREE Time 9am Ride from the Ruahihi canals to McLaren Falls park and return. Suitable for 12+ years. Bruce Galloway 027 297 1213 or Contact Location Gunga Lane, 1km up Ruahihi Road off SH29 [email protected]
Day Wednesday 20th Urban Trail Ride FREE A 23km loop mostly off road with links through numerous parks and reserves around Time 5.45pm Otumoetai, Matua, Bethlehem and central Tauranga. Suitable for 12+ years. Bruce Galloway 027 297 1213 or Contact Location Bottom of 17th Avenue, Tauranga [email protected]
Day Sunday 24th BOP Community Trails Trust Ultimate Urban Mountain Bike Ride A combination of all the urban mountain rides around Tauranga. Approximately 30km. Time 7.30am Suitable for 15+ years. Contact Bruce to register. EXPLORE AND Bruce Galloway 027 297 1213 or Waterfront (Dive Crescent End), The Strand, Contact Location [email protected] Tauranga
Wednesday BOP Community Trails Trust Ride FREE GET ACTIVE Day 27th Exploring a route that begins at Greerton Park and covers Windermere, Poike/SH29A bridge, Maungatapu and Ohuaiti before returning. Suitable for 15+ years. Contact Bruce Time 5.45pm to register. Bruce Galloway 027 297 1213 or Contact Location Greerton Park, Oropi Road, Tauranga [email protected]
Day Saturday 2nd Weekend on Wheels Ride 1 - Tour de Papamoa FREE Explore the Papamoa stormwater reserve by bike. Smooth winding trails, park-like 9.30am Time surroundings. 12-15 kms, 1.5 hrs. Suitable for intermediate riders ages 12+. A few roads to (ready to ride) cross. Gordon Spratt Reserve - Alice Way (off Parton Andrew Thorpe 022 413 7295 or Contact Location Road). Park and meet in front of the Papamoa [email protected] Sport & Rec Centre.
Day Saturday 16th Weekend on Wheels Ride 2 - Tour de Omokoroa FREE 9.30am Explore the harbour’s edge by bike. 12-15 kms, 1.5 hours. Suitable for intermediate riders. Time (ready to ride) A few short steepish climbs. Andrew Thorpe 022 413 7295 or Omokoroa boat ramp reserve, 2 The Esplanade, Contact Location [email protected] Omokoroa. Park near the Beached on Blue café.
FREE Day Saturday 23rd Weekend on Wheels Ride 3 - Tour de Te Puke 9.30am (ready to Explore Te Puke and its new cycle trail by bike. 8-10 kms, 1 hour. Suitable for intermediate Time EXPLORE AND GET ACTIVE ride) riders ages 12+. Andrew Thorpe 022 413 7295 or Jubilee Park car park off Commerce Lane. Meet Contact Location [email protected] near the skate park entrance.
Day All of February Scavenger Hunts FREE Fun for all ages and abilities, head to sportbop.co.nz/bikemonth to download GET YOUR CREW Time Anytime a copy of a bike friendly Scavenger Hunt near you. Prizes to be won! Contact [email protected] Location Various locations
Wednesday 6th , FREE TOGETHER Day Katikati Family 5km Cycling Time Trial Series 13th, 20th & 27th A series of 5km family friendly cycling time trial events - one every Wednesday throughout Time 6pm the month of February. All ages and abilities welcome! Nicky Austin 021 550 409 or Contact Location Meet at the carpark by the Boat Ramp, Beach Road, Katikati [email protected]
Day Saturday 16th Waihi Beach Low Tide Ride FREE Low tide beach ride to Bowentown, Anzac Bay and return (there is also a road option). Time 9am Followed by a refreshment at the Waihi Beach Hotel. Ria Molema Contact Location Waihi Beach, Brighton Road Carpark 07 863 3149 or 021 0864 6422
Saturday Day Waihi Beach Frocks On Bikes 23rd Don your ‘Saturday Best’ for Waihi Beach’s 5th annual Frocks on Bikes group ride and after party. A family friendly event for all ages and abilities! Prizes for a number of categories, with prize GET YOUR CREW Time 3pm giving and after party hosted by the Waihi Beach Hotel. Grab that frock, decorate your bike and yourselves for a fun cycling day out. Register on the day. $2 per registration. Contact Teresa Qualtrough 027 748 1524 Location Waihi Beach Hotel, 60 Wilson Road, Waihi Beach TOGETHER Day Sunday 24th The Bike Tauranga Pedal Party FREE From striders to seniors, there’s a pedal powered fun ride for everyone. Two of the three routes Registration take in the new K-Valley Cycle Bridge and BMX Park, and the third juniors’ route is an easy loop Time from 9am circuit along the Kopurererua Stream area. There’ll also be a BMX display, Lex Spencer’s famous Crazy Bikes, bike shop tents, and food vendors. Register on the day.
Contact Location Start and finish at the 17th Avenue Skate Park Reserve, Richard Guthrie 0274 745 122 beyond Historic Village. Day Sunday 24th Frocks On Bikes - Mount Dinner Cruise FREE Cruise around the Mount followed by fish ’n’ chips or a picnic dinner of choice at Pilot Bay. Time 5.45pm Wearing a dress is optional - we are all about cycling in your normal, comfortable clothes, but bright/stylish is encouraged!! Register via Facebook event: facebook.com/frocksonbikestauranga. Contact Lillybeth Melmoth 021 150 1605 Location Base of Mt Drury/Hopukiore (beach side), Marine Parade Sunday 3rd Day The Great K Valley Adventure Race March Think scavenger hunt, mountain biking, map reading, puzzle solving as a team or individual. Combining the best of scavenger hunts, map reading and puzzle solving , this individual or team Time 10am – 4pm challenge is great fun for families, adventurers, friends, and workmates. Winning will require a little luck, willpower and mastery. Registration required. $15pp or $40 per team. Sunrise Rotary Tauranga: Kopurererua Valley Reserve, 17th Avenue West Contact Warren 027 692 7736 or Rhonda 027 967 328 Location [email protected] (adjacent to Historic Village)
Day All of February Travel Safe Intermediate School Cycling Programme FREE Before and after Real-time, real-environment cycle safety programme for intermediate students, with Time LEARN AND GAIN school qualified instructors. Contact Travel Safe to register. Contact Travel Safe 07 577 7000 Location Mt Maunganui, Otumoetai, and Tauranga Intermediate Schools CONFIDENCE Day During February Kids Can Ride FREE Year 5 and 6 cycle skills programme (aligned to the national Bike Ready programme). Time Varies Contact Travel Safe to register. Contact Travel Safe 07 577 7000 Location Tauranga / Western Bay District Schools
3 week course on Be Cycle Savvy – Cycle Skills Course 1 FREE Day Monday 4th, 11th Brush up on your bike handling and cycle safety skills. This practical workshop takes & 18th place over three 1.5hr sessions and includes a bike and helmet check, basic road cycling skills and negotiating traffic/intersections. Limited spaces, registrations essential. Time 6 – 7.30pm Register by Friday, 1 February. Andrew Thorpe 022 413 7295 or Contact Location Sport BOP, 406 Devonport Road, Tauranga [email protected]
3 week course on Be Cycle Savvy – Cycle Skills Course 2 FREE Day Thursday 14th, Brush up on your bike handling and cycle safety skills. This practical workshop takes 21st & 28th place over three 1.5hr sessions and will include a bike and helmet check, basic road cycling skills and negotiating traffic/intersections. Limited spaces, registrations essential. Time 6 – 7.30pm Register by Monday, 11 February. Andrew Thorpe 022 413 7295 or Contact Location Sport BOP, 406 Devonport Road, Tauranga [email protected]
FREE Tuesday 5th & Day 19th Learn to Spin - Stationary Cycling Grab a friend and give Spin Cycling a go at Toi Ohomai Aquatic and Fitness Centre. Learn GIVE IT A GO how to set up a spin bike and get involved in indoor cycling drills. Time 6 – 6.45pm
Toi Ohomai Aquatic and Fitness Centre, Contact Toi Ohomai Fitness & Aquatic Centre 07 557 8648 Location Windermere Campus
FREE Saturday 9th & Day Stride to Ride for Kids Sunday 10th An opportunity for Tamariki aged 2 - 6 years old to have a go at riding a pedal or strider bike through an obstacle course. Strider or balance bikes and helmets provided. Covered shoes, please no dresses or skirts. Time 9.30am – 1pm
Contact Jess Mortimer 0275 557 727 Location 181 17th Ave, by the Skate Park
Day Sunday 10th Tauranga BMX Club - Have A Go Open Day Introduction to BMX and a chance to ride the track. BMX is a great family sport for all Time 10am – 2pm ages from under 5s through to 70+. Free with own bike, or limited $5 bike & helmet hire.
Contact Gary Arnold 027 655 5062 Location Tauranga BMX Track, 280 Cambridge Road
Day Tuesday 5th MyRide Bike Basics Workshop FREE Brush up on your bike maintenance skills. You’ll learn how to change a tube plus some Time 6:30 - 8:30pm tricks and tips on how to maintain your bike. You don’t have to bring your bike, just your DO IT YOURSELF questions. Suitable for ages 16+. Register via email [email protected] Contact Location MyRide Mt Maunganui, 37 Totara Street or text Leonie 021953116 FREE Day Tuesday 19th Cycle Obsession - Bike Maintenance Evening Head along for a bite to eat and to learn from the experts about how to keep your bike Time 5.30pm running smooth! Contact Cycle Obsession 07 575 2189 Location Cycle Obsession, 536 Maunganui Rd Mt Maunganui
Tuesday 12th & FREE Day Koops Cycles – Learn to Fix Your Bike 26th A maintenance evening where we teach you to maintain your bike and carry out basic Time 6 - 7pm repairs. Email or phone to register. Koops Cycles 07 578 5406 Contact Location Koops Cycles, 811 Cameron Road, Tauranga [email protected]
Day Wednesday 20th New to Biking Workshop for Women FREE Bring your bike and learn basic maintenance skills such as how to change a tube, use a Time 5 - 7pm pump and bike set up. BYO bike. Email or phone to register. Karen Smith 07 577 7396 or Contact Location Edgewater Fan, waterfront on the Strand, Tauranga [email protected]
FREE Day Sunday 17th Ride Leader Workshop Are you keen to share your passion for cycling with others? If so, then train up and LEAD THE PACK become a cycle group leader. Learn how to lead a group of cyclists and how to cycle safely on the road. This workshop is open to all types and levels of cyclists. Registrations Time 9am - 3pm essential. In conjunction with Cycling NZ. Register by Friday, 8 February. https://ride-leader.cyclingnewzealand.nz/home/workshops
Andrew Thorpe 022 413 7295 or Contact Location Sport BOP, 406 Devonport Road, Tauranga [email protected]
Design Your Own Helmet Competition
Calling all primary and intermediate students – create Contact the activity provider to discuss accessibility options. an awesome helmet design and be in to win a new helmet. Entries close 28 February. sportbop.co.nz/bikemonth AOTEAROA BIKE CHALLENGE AOTEAROA1-28 BIKE February, CHALLENGE 2019 RIDE1-28 A February,BIKE AND 2019 WIN Go By Bike Day RIDE A BIKE AND WIN Wednesday 27th Feb 6.45 - 8.45am Ride to work – it’s free and fun! Pit stop locations across town with refreshments and spot prizes. www.sportbop.co.nz/bikemonth
Register your school by February 22 for a Go by Bike event between February 25 and March 1 SCHOOLS: and your school could WIN A $500 PRIZE PACK thanks to Sport Distributors. A fun, free workplace• Join - Ride -competition. Win • A fun, free Sign workplace up atcompetition lovetoride.net/bop Contact [email protected] to register • Everyone can take part - it doesn’t matter if you haven’t ridden in years • Ride anywhere, anytime • Track your team’s position in live leaderboards • Join - Ride - Win • A fun, free workplace competition • Great• Join prizes - Ride • -Ride Win for • justA fun, 10 free minutes workplace or more competition to participate • Everyone can take part - it doesn’t matter if you haven’t ridden in years • Everyone can take part - it doesn’t matter if you haven’t ridden in years • Ride anywhere, anytime • Track your team’s position in live leaderboards • Ride anywhere, anytime • Track your team’s position in live leaderboards • GreatSign prizes up • Ride at for www.aotearoa.bike just 10 minutes or more to participate • Great prizes • Ride for just 10 minutes or more to participate Sign up at www.aotearoa.bike
Recreational Cycle Groups All ages, genders and abilities. Find a cycle group or club near you! sportbop.co.nz/get-involved
Bike Month is supported by: sportbop.co.nz/bikemonth
Thanks to all groups providing activities and events in Bike Month.