Chair/Governance

Word from the Vice Chair – Kylie Reeves

The club is fortunate to have strong support from local businesses, they love what we do and recognise the benefits the club brings with our strong member base.

Whilst we offer sponsors access to our social media channels for promotions, the biggest benefit is when our members support them.

So with that in mind, please take a minute to check out our sponsors on the app, choose to support the businesses that support us, and take advantage of your member offers. 

Committee updates

We had a positive response from our call for new committee members with several potential new members coming forward.  We’re working through the roles available within the committee and balancing the skillsets we have.  Any new committee members will be formally elected at the AGM.

Hira Forest Public Easements

The Treasury, on behalf of the Minister of Finance and the Minister of Conservation, is seeking submissions on the proposed partial cancellation of the public access easements in Hira Forest, Nelson. This public consultation runs from 1 August 2024 to 27 September 2024.  There are five areas included in the proposed partial cancellation of public access. 

The NMTBC committee is looking into the implications of the proposed partial cancellation of public access easements in Hira Forest. We have requested meetings with Nelson City Council and Ngāti Koata Trust to help us better understand the proposed changes.  The proposed changes to public easements doesn’t effect the recent land access agreement for Waitarake (Sharlands). 

Trails

Highlight of the month

We were not prepared for such a big turn out to the Broken Axe dig day! With over 40 of our members, armed with gloves and great attitudes, the trail was running mint in no time at all! It was really great to see all of the younger generation keen to get involved and help us maintain the huge trail network we have here in Nelson. A massive thanks to Justin, Jack, Kurt, Kieran and Marty who were helping lead on the day. A few superstars even stayed behind to clear the trees down on Kaka, which is now also rideable (apart from the last jump).

The shuttle day was slightly wetter than anticipated, however good times were had by a few hard cores who weren’t afraid of a little water. Everyone was stoked to have the trail back up and running. There was even talk of a DH race needing to happen, now that we have a trail up and running…

What’s coming up?

As mentioned above, construction of the new Skills park in Codgers is underway!  The purpose of the skills park is to create a safe and engaging space for mountain bikers of all ages, and skill levels, to come together and practice their skills.  As riders’ skills progress, they will be able to attempt more challenging features on the trails. This project is being driven by the Nelson Mountain Bike Club and has been made possible through support from Nelson City Council, The Lion Foundation, South Pine, Donaldson Civil, Fulton Hogan, Nelson Environment Centre and Living Trails.

Trail openings and closures

Open:  Broken Axe and Kaka!  Please take care exiting these trails as the exits have changed.  P51 is open again after a major reworks thanks to the Nelson City Council and Living Trails.  Enjoy the wide smooth berms and flow!

Closed:  Te Ara Rere o Koata (Koata Rere) and Lower Firball (from middle road) are closed and will remain closed until they dry out.  These trails are easily damaged when ridden wet.  Lower Te Ara Kopiko is also closed due to a slip.

Contact

Get in touch:  If you’re keen to organise a dig day on a particular trail, let us know and we can make it happen! Email trails@nelsonmtb.club.  

Trail Hazards:  If you notice a hazard out and about on the trails please log this on Trailforks and include a photo or two if possible.  

Crash reporter: If you, or a friend, has a near miss or crash please report this on our crash reporter.  This helps us to understand any trends through the trail network.