iBike4Kids is back for 2023!!!


10th September 2023



We have started planning for our 2023 event.  We have rescheduled the event from November to September to align with the Manawatu Mountain Bike Club development courses. 


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iBike 4 Kids is an event run by Manawatu Mountain Bike Club. Participants can choose between short, medium or hard courses and can also test their talents on the skills course. There is also a 'Balance bike' section, just for the little ones under 5 riding balance bikes.

All profits from the event are invested back in our club skills development program or public access trails.  Our Skill Development program is a series of free coaching clinics that run throughout summer at Paneiri Park.  These are well attended and provide a great introduction to mountain biking.

The Manawatu Mountain Bike Club are developing trails at Arapuke Forest Park in partnership with PNCC. There is now a network of over 25km of trails, with significant investment in new trails during 2022 to expand the network to over 30km.  See www.arapuketrails.co.nz for more info

THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE YOU ENTER

Safety

Accompanying riders

The Event Director's decision is final for any disputes.

iBike4Kids Tee Shirts

Check out our Cool iBike4Kids T-shirt Design...you know you want one!

Sizing

Sizing XS=6, S=8, M=10, L=12 XL=14 or Small Adult

Ordering

Tee shirts have to be preordered to allow time for printing. Sales close at midnight on Thursday 31st August to allow time for printing. Your tee shirts will be available for pick up on the day.

Colours


What's in it for Schools?

We encourage schools to tell their students all about the event. 

There are two prizes


This gives small schools a chance as well...

What are you waiting for... tell everyone in your school all about it!


Fairplay rules

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS


WHY SHOULD I ENTER?

Mainly because its heaps of fun and you can do it with your friends from school. There is a cool medal for everyone who takes part, a bunch of stuff just for entering and the chance to win cool prizes, like mountain bikes, helmets and cool scooters


HOW DO I ENTER?

To be in the draw for prizes and to make sure you get a medal, you need to enter before the event. You will need to get Mum or Dad to help you enter on-line, by clicking on the "Enter Now" button. Get in early as there are limited places


WHO CAN ENTER?

The event is open to Primary or Intermediate aged kids. If you can ride a bike you can enter. If you need mum or dad to help you must ride the short course with them at the back. If you ride with trainer wheels or balance bike you can do the special balance bike course with a helper. Entries are limited to 600.


WHAT EVENT SHOULD I ENTER?


ABOUT THE COURSE

* If you need an adult to ride with you, the only option is the Short course or Balance bike course. No adults to ride on the Medium and Long courses please.


WHAT DOES IT COST?

Just $15. You can order a cool event t-shirt as well. Price $22.50 each for Cotton Tees.


WHAT TIME IS THE EVENT?

Times listed below. You need to go to registration on-the-day to pickup your event pack and you may have a spot prize.


Registration Opens at 8.15am


Registration closes

09:00 - Long course

09.55 - Medium course

11:00 - Balance bike course

11:15- Short course


Events Start at

09.15 - Long course

10:10 - Medium course (in 2 waves)

11:15 - Balance bike course

11:30 - Short course


There will be a briefing just before each category starts. EVERYONE must attend, so make sure you are there and listening hard!


WHERE IS THE EVENT?

The event is in the Victoria Esplanade, Palmerston North. Here is a map below to show you how to get there and where the course goes.


COURSE DESCRIPTION

Balance bikes - Mostly flat, no obstacles. Approximately 1km. Recommended for under 5 year olds on balance bikes( no pedals).

Short - Mostly flat, no obstacles and one short downhill section. 2.6km. Recommended for 5-6 year olds.

Medium - 2 laps of the short course, 5.2km. Recommended for 7 years + or beginners.

Long - a slightly longer course which includes obstacles, a short set of steps, steeper climbs and descents. 3 laps of a 3km course. Recommended for 9 years + competent rider


See a larger version of the map below here