http://www.southcanterburymountainbikeclub.co.nz Official homepage of the South Canterbury Mountainbike Club Tue, 22 Jun 2010 10:14:57 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Hey all, Just a note to let everyone know that it’s that time of year again, (where has the summer gone?) The Monday night, night rides are starting up again! All riders are welcome (the more, the better!) and the rides will be a no-drop-ride!! i.e. riding pace will be set by the ... http://www.southcanterburymountainbikeclub.co.nz/2010/06/22/monday-evening-night-rides-scenic-reserve-timaru/ The Government recently purchased St James Station in the back of Hanmer and reverted it to a conservation area. Being 78,000 ha it has some great day and multi day rides in it and below are two of them. The best one I have done so far is the Lake Guyon ... http://www.southcanterburymountainbikeclub.co.nz/2010/06/22/st-james-conservation-area/ This is wide river valley on the edge of Arthurs Pass National Park and is a trial by DOC to see how mountain biking goes within a national park.  The ride starts from the Mt White road and drops down into the valley. The track then generally follows ... http://www.southcanterburymountainbikeclub.co.nz/2010/06/21/poulter-river-ride/ Here is a poster for details: http://www.southcanterburymountainbikeclub.co.nz/2010/04/28/mount-hutt-shuttle-day-2-may-2010/ Seven South Canterbury riders competed in excellent riding conditions last Sunday at the Hanmer Hammerhead. This years course was again very tough with each 13km lap including 450m of climbing. Elite riders having to complete three laps. Although the climbs were hard work, like any good MTB course you were rewarded ... http://www.southcanterburymountainbikeclub.co.nz/2009/12/09/hanmer-hammerhead/ The intention is to run regular club evening rides out at Taiko over the summer. The first ride will be Tuesday 15 December. Meet at 6.30pm at the gun club. (Pareora Ford rd). Any queries email Simon.  literati@xtra.co.nz In the new year we will look at a regular fortnightly time slot. http://www.southcanterburymountainbikeclub.co.nz/2009/12/09/taiko-downhill-cross-country-club-ride/ Wanting to ride in the upcoming XScenic race and want a bit of pre race practice? Come and ride the revamped shortened course. Meeting at the lake carpark in the Scenic at 6pm Monday nights weather permitting. First ride Monday the 30th of November.  More info: wallyg@xtra.co.nz http://www.southcanterburymountainbikeclub.co.nz/2009/11/23/178/ Described by the organisers as a “scenic mountain bike adventure. A spectacular and exciting course over cliffs, stream crossings, strenuous gullies and farm tracks along the beautiful coastline of the Pacific Ocean.” The race starts and finishes on the picturesque farm property of Tannaghmore on the south side of the Hinds ... http://www.southcanterburymountainbikeclub.co.nz/2009/11/23/ats-longbeach-mountainbike-coastal-challenge-29-november-2009/   AORAKI SECONDARY SCHOOLS SPORT MOUNTAIN BIKE CHAMPIONSHIPS 2009 BOYS RESULTS CROSS COUNTRY Name School Age Group Time Placing Harrison Roy-Smith Mount Hutt College Yr 7&8 37.53 1 David Ashly-Coventry Timaru Boys High School U14 24.38 1 Fabian O'Brien Roncalli College U14 26.51 2 Cameron Fitzgerald Roncalli College U14 26.52 3 Bradley Chandler Timaru Boys High School U14 31.5 4 Tom Woods Timaru Boys High School U14 31.58 5 Tom McRobie Timaru Boys High School U14 33.29 6 Adam Hodge Ashburton College U14 34.49 7 Liam Holmes Mountainview High School U14 36.54 8 M. Meredith-Sheridan Mountainview High School U14 36.56 9 John Tarry Ashburton College U14 39.04 10 Andrew McKerchar Mackenzie College U15 25.08 1 Hunter Jenkinson Ashburton College U15 27.18 2 Phillip Shanks Roncalli College U15 28.27 3 Thomas ... http://www.southcanterburymountainbikeclub.co.nz/2009/10/21/aoraki-secondary-school-mtb-champs-18-oct-2009-results/ McLean’s Island 6 and 12 hour races 10 October 2009   Five South Canterbury teams took part in the event with amazing success.   6 hour - 1st senior men’s and 1st overall – Wilson Bros Racing ( Kyle Wood, Kelvin Fox and Daron Colvill)   6 Hour – 1st Junior boy’s – The Mouldy Toenails ... http://www.southcanterburymountainbikeclub.co.nz/2009/10/13/mcleans-island-6-12-hour-races/