Mountain Bike Club

Mountain biking is an exciting sport that offers a wide range of disciplines from cross country to enduro to downhill. With the help of experienced parent coaches and a qualified mountain biking instructor, the Whitby Collegiate Mountain Bike Club gives Year 7-11 students the chance to get out on their bike, make new friends, check out new trails, and develop their skills and fitness.  

From time to time, riders also get the chance to represent Whitby Collegiate and race against other schools across the region and even the country! We also plan pecial holiday rides to explore other fantastic tracks.

We're incredibly grateful to have the support of our local bike experts, FS Cycles. Located at 2 Serlby Place, Porirua, FS Cycles is your one-stop shop for a full range of bikes, accessories, spare parts, and tyres. Their top-quality workshop also offers excellent bike servicing, repairs, and upgrades. As a member of the Whitby Collegiate Mountain Bike Club, you'll receive a fantastic 10% off storewide* simply by showing your Whitby Collegiate Student ID card.


Terms and Conditions: Whitby Collegiate Student ID card must be presented at the time of purchase to receive 10% off discount. Discount is off RRP. Discount only available in-store. Offer is not redeemable for cash, credit or gift cards, and cannot be redeemed against a prior purchase.

Year Levels

Years 7-11

When

Every Tuesday during term time, meeting at 3.45pm at Spicer Botanical
Reserve, (Colonial Knob). Rides typically last for 1.5-2 hours, depending on the season and daylight.

Cost

There is no cost to participate in our regular weekly club rides.
Costs for optional competitive events will be advised individually, and special holiday rides may have a small fee to cover transport.

Requirements

  • A mountain bike in good working order and suitable for the trails you intend to ride
  • AUS/NZ certified helmet in excellent condition. No helmet, no ride.
  • Suitable riding clothes and shoes
  • A full drink bottle or Camelbak to stay hydrated
  • Any necessary personal medication
  • A small backpack with the following: Energy-boosting snacks (fruit, cheese, scroggin, etc.), A waterproof rain jacket.
  • A correctly sized spare inner tube for your bike.

Expectations

  • We expect students to attend each week, knowing the more they ride, the better they get.
  • Riders are responsible for getting themselves to the meeting point at Colonial Knob each Tuesday. Carpooling from school may be possible; please let us know in advance if you require this.
  • We also expect all riders to listen to the coaches instructions, respect the environment and other trail users, and look out for the safety of their fellow club members.

Cancellations

Rider safety and trail preservation are our priorities. We will only cancel rides due to severe weather conditions. Cancellations will be communicated via email, Whatsapp, Google Classroom, and our private Facebook group.

Questions

Contact the Whitby Collegiate Mountain Bike Club.

Ready to Ride?

Register your interest here.

Please note: While the coaches and school take precautions, responsibility for the riders during these activities does not rest with them. Mountain biking inherently involves risks, and despite our best efforts to manage them, accidents can occur.