Hanmer Springs MTB Club

07/10/2026

Here's another fantastic way to support our club - come watch some epic bike films with us!

Martys Entertainment Hanmer is hosting a special screening of The Big Bike Film Night later this month, and is generously giving all the proceeds to our little bike club! Some of us were lucky to see the films at other screenings earlier this year and will be there to see them again, they are that good. It's got to be the best film festival doing the rounds if you're into biking...

24th October at 7pm - put it in your calendars now and be there or be square 😎

06/10/2026

Timberlands - sponsored by PJ's Pies Hanmer Springs

Timberlands trail is a solid uphill only climbing trail that's just the right gradient to feel like you've earned the view from the top! And maybe a pie when you get back to town 😉 There's a bench seat up there too in case you need a minute or five to really soak in the vista. It's been through a couple of iterations over the years, having been rebuilt in 2023 after the area was logged. Feedback is that it's a better trail now, what do you reckon?

It's worth pointing out that Timberlands is a dual use walking and biking trail, part of the popular Dog Stream/Timberlands Circuit. While it's not likely you'll run people over while puffing uphill, please do warn walkers that you're coming and allow plenty of space as you pass them.

From the top of Timberlands intermediate riders can go onto Two Timer, and advanced riders can tackle Red Rock or Joliffe Saddle Track.

05/10/2026

Great news! We are in the process of signing up to the Trailforks Pro Affiliate program. What does this mean for you?

You'll get access to a massive 30% discount on a Trailforks Pro subscription while also helping your favourite MTB club! We'll get $5 Trail Karma from Trailforks for every subscription, which will go towards trail maintenance and building more epic trails for you. Win win!

Stay tuned for more details coming soon 👀

03/10/2026

Lots of people out enjoying the sunshine on our fantastic trails today! Committee member Janet ran into Scott and Miranda from Christchurch showing Neesha and Dan from Christmas Island around and enjoying their ride up CV Express 😎

30/09/2026

Were you at the Merrell Spring Challenge race over the weekend? Some of our club supporters volunteered on the crew building this massive marquee (and packing it back down) in exchange for a donation from Spring Challenge to our club 🥰

The funds raised from these events are so valuable to help us with the running costs of the club. There are many ways to volunteer and support your favourite little MTB club so get in touch if you're keen to give back and get some good karma points! And no, not every task is as physical as this one...

30/09/2026

The Activity Hanmer Mountain Bike Backyard Ultra is happening on 3 April 2027 and entries are OPEN!

HSMTBC members get a massive 50% discount on the entry fee. That's $75 savings, or if you're not a current member you'll still save $40 after joining our club 🔥

What are you waiting for? Join the club, get your entry in and start training!

29/09/2026

29/09/2026

Mach 1 - sponsored by Harcourts Hanmer Springs

Did you know Mach 1 is a climbing trail too? It is an XC (cross country) trail winding its way up and down in both directions, in and out of established stands of pine and larch trees. It gains about 50m in elevation from south to north - starting from Larches Carpark it is predominantly downhill and from the southern entry point opposite Camp Track it is a mostly uphill ride. The majority of bikers ride it downhill, but being a two way trail it provides a good climbing alternative to Dog Stream for the intermediate and advanced riders. In the downhill direction it provides an excellent introduction for beginner riders looking to make the step up to intermediate trails.

Heading north along Mach 1 gives you access to Big Foot, Fir Trail, Dog Stream and Detox (when it reopens soon). Riding south on Mach 1 takes you to Camp Track for a quick way back to Jollies Pass Trail Hub and Western Link, or you can have a play on Helix and Base Camp.

27/09/2026

26/09/2026

Committee member Spencer took this epic shot while out riding Fir Trail the other day. Have you ridden it yet?

📷 Spencer Glidden