Tips & Good Websites

Bike Forums – https://www.bikeforums.net/ – Has industry news, events and discussions about cycling events.

Event Promotions – https://eventpromotions.co.nz/ – Focus on running, walking, road cycling and swimming events in New Zealand.

Bicycle Network – https://bicyclenetwork.com.au/rides-and-events/ – an Australian website particularly aimed at women.

Cycling New Zealand – https://www.cyclingnewzealand.nz/events-and-results/national-events/nrs/ – Official website of Cycling New Zealand.

Wellington Masters Cycling Club – https://www.sporty.co.nz/wvcc – Events for veteran cyclists.

Bike Manawatu – https://bikemanawatu.co.nz/ – Local road cycling events and races.

Manawatu Mountain Bike Club – https://mmbc.co.nz/ – Local mountain bike trails and events.

Ngā Haerenga – New Zealand Cycle Trails – https://www.nzcycletrail.com/find-your-ride/bikepacking/choosing-a-bike/  – Find your ride, Bikepacking in New Zealand, Choosing a bike.

Manawatu Strava Challenges https://www.facebook.com/groups/573147936986991The Best of Cycling-shared history, photos, videos … Share your cycling photos and videos with us.

New Zealand Mountain Bike Sales https://www.facebook.com/groups/273350502828890/ This is a Group where you can advertise any bike or bike related parts and accessories for sale IN ANY FORMAT YOU WANT !!!

Bike shelf https://www.facebook.com/groups/107641542730716/ New Zealand trading post for buying/selling used or unused cycling equipment.

60’s 70’s 80’s 90’s NZ Cycling Remembered https://www.facebook.com/groups/184453017876/ Post your photo’s of the splendour of 60’s 70’s 80’s 90’s cycling, when we were all living the dream and getting shelled out the back every event we rode…..

Solitary Cycling https://www.facebook.com/groups/solitary.cycling/ Do you often cycle on your own? This is a group for people who like to cycle on their own, or regularly find themselves cycling on their own.

Retroride NZ https://www.facebook.com/groups/563189233783052/ For all those interested in retro bikes, retro gear and cycling nostalgia.

Recreational Riders NZ https://www.facebook.com/groups/266132544725598/ The premier forum for recreational cycling in New Zealand, and a free resource provided by a cycling industry professional for the ever growing recreational cyclist community in NZ.

Tour Aotearoa: General Forum https://www.facebook.com/groups/touraotearoa/ For participants of Tour Aotearoa to chat about relevant TA topics.

Buy and Sell everything cycling (NZ) https://m.facebook.com/groups/1029407180426204/ This is a New Zealand marketplace to buy, sell, and barter (G rated bartering only) anything cycling – complete bikes, components and apparel.

Manawatu Schools Cycling https://www.facebook.com/groups/223368184540087/ This page has been set up with a pure focus on Schools Cycling, it’s events, activities and it’s members. 

Gravel & Cyclocross Trader https://www.facebook.com/groups/gravelandcyclocrosstrader/ Sell, Swap, Barter or Trade your Gravel, Cyclocross or associated bikes and parts.

Innovation Cycling https://www.facebook.com/groups/1582190165128741/ Innovation Cycling is a Zwift Training group with the vision to train hard or go home. All of our online rides are training so we push, we stay together and we have a bit of banter. The aim is fun and improving.

Revolve http://revolvecycling.co.nz/ and https://www.facebook.com/revolvecyclingwellington/ Down to earth cycling club for women. Based in Wellington with a branch in Rotorua.

e-bike Community NZ https://www.facebook.com/groups/ebikecommunitynz/ The home of electric bike discussion in NZ. Share news, tips, pics, recommendations, and ask the group for help. From time to time Mercury will share offers and Ride Day info.

Manawatu Masters Cycling https://www.facebook.com/groups/732430983464251/ Life is too short and boring, not to be riding or racing your bike as much as you want!

NZ Cycle Trails https://www.nzcycletrail.com/find-your-ride/22-great-rides Showcasing some of New Zealand’s most amazing landscapes, our 23 Great Rides are an exciting and environmentally sustainable way to reach must-see sights and activities.

Ride Wellington – https://www.facebook.com/groups/Ridewellington/ For Cyclists of the Greater Wellington Region. Beginner to Elite.