Become a member in 2 minutes and help build and maintain Nelson’s trails
Join NMTBC to support hundreds of kilometers of local trails, get member-only deals, and support & access club events.
Download or open the app / join online
Choose your membership type
Adult, Junior or Family – it takes about 2 minutes.
Show your digital membership and enjoy the discounts, trails and events
Renewing your membership
Your membership will expire ONE YEAR after you first joined. You will receive a reminder email to renew on that day. You currently cannot renew prior to this day.
Subscription option
When signing up, you can choose a SUBSCRIPTION. This way your membership will renew automatically each year.
Membership fees
NMTBC offers three membership tiers — Bronze, Silver, and Gold.
This tiered system was introduced in 2024 to give members flexibility: some wanted to contribute more, others preferred to keep costs low.
All tiers receive the same membership benefits — the only difference is how much you choose to contribute to supporting Nelson’s trails.
Junior: $45
Permits for riding in Nelson are no longer needed as access is now covered under the Nelson City Councils Land Access Agreement with the Nelson City Council.
For over 30 years, Nelson Mountain Bike Club has been building and supporting one of NZ’s best riding communities. With more than 3,000 active members, we focus on three core pillars:
We make sure riders of all levels can get out and have fun. Membership includes public liability insurance and discounted access to the Wairoa Gorge Mountain Bike Park.
We plan, build, and maintain high-quality trails across Nelson — over 150 km of them. Joining the club directly supports the volunteers, contractors, and materials needed to keep our trail network thriving.
We run nearly 40 events each year, from national-level downhill to social fun rides. Membership is required to race, both for insurance and to support the club resources you’re enjoying. Riders from other Cycling NZ-affiliated clubs are welcome too.
building and maintaining trails
running events
advocating for mountain biking with councils and landowners
the essential systems and services that keep the club functioning well
Plus, members receive exclusive discounts from local businesses — often enough to recoup your membership fee.
Membership is valid for 12 months from the date of purchase.
Thank you for supporting NMTBC and helping keep Nelson an incredible place to ride.
Once you have successfully downloaded the App to a device or opened the computer friendly link you will first need to create an account. Once your account is set up select ‘BECOME A PAID MEMBER.” There will be four options for becoming a paid member:
Adult membership (1 membership for 18yrs and older)
Junior membership (1 membership for 17yrs and younger)
Family membership (2 Adults and up to 6 juniors)
Enter Family Code (to be used by your family members to add the App to their device. See notes below.)
Family Membership Tips
When joining as a family you will be asked to select the number of family members for your membership and once you have completed the process and paid, you will be given a unique Family Code.
The Family Code will show on your home page CARD once you have completed your membership. Your family members who have an email address, will be invited to join via an email. They will need to create their own account, either on your device (log out and get them to log in again) or download the App to their own device to create their own account.
To add the membership to their device, click on “BECOME A PAID MEMBER” first and then select “Enter a Family Code.” No additional payment will be required.
Yes you can. They will be listed on the primary member’s account only and will not be able to log into the App should they wish to.
Unfortunately the answer is no. We are required to pay an access fee for all riders over 17 years old. Your 18 year old will need an adult membership. The family membership includes two adults only and up to six children.
