Rural Riders

12/05/2026

South Waikato are you keen to keep riding over winter? The Tokoroa crew is still going strong, meeting at 4pm every Tuesday evening at the end of Newell Road. If you’re keen to come along get in touch with Sarah or Bruce!

Sarah Newton 027 495 0458
Bruce Luxton 027 248 6277

05/05/2026

Rural Riders Southland had a great second Summer season and the feedback is, they don't want to put the brakes on, waiting for next Summer to arrive.

The Rural Riders Southland committee have collaborated with G-Force Cycling Club to provide Southland farmers and growers the opportunity to check out and experience the ILT Stadium Southland Velodrome.

📆Started last Friday (in amoungst Duck Shooting Opening Weekend) and will run each Friday evening until further notice.
⌚️6.30pm kick off
💰 $10.00 per person per session
🚴‍♂️Targeted at adults and anyone involved in the food and fibre sector.

📱If you are keen to give it a go or want more information, then phone or text Bart now on 027 309 8861 or Stepehen on 0274 455 726.

Big shout out to Ballance Agri-Nutrients, Rabobank New Zealand, Beef + Lamb New Zealand, Halter and the Rural Support for making this happen!

21/04/2026

Hear from Pete about his experience with Rural Riders! Pete has been apart of the Marton crew for the past two years! He loves that riding gives his mind a break from the day to day farm activities.

Marton has various tracks that cater for all skills and ages. Come join us next season to clear your mind and connect with other farmers.

Rural Riders Marton

13/04/2026

Rural Riders is now finished for the 205 - 2026 season! What an epic time we have had, 16 locations run by 32 incredible coordinators, funded by 5 wicked national sponsors!

Thank you to everyone that made this season happen, and thank you to our rural communities for showing up.

Ballance Agri-Nutrients Beef + Lamb New Zealand Halter Rabobank Rural Support

25/03/2026

Some great pics from recent rides! Only one week left of the offical Rural Riders 2025 - 2026 season. Come join us for one more ride before daylight savings kick in.

05/03/2026

The mornings may be getting colder but our
Rural Riders are still out there doing it. Action shots all around!!!

24/02/2026

Mountain bikes, BBQ’s, and great yarns, what else could you ask for?!

Rural Riders has just over 1 month left of riding with the offical end being day light savings on the 5th of April. There is no time like the present, so come join us for a ride and BBQ!!

For more details on where your closest location is and when they ride, check out the pinned posts at the top of our socials. We can’t wait to see you there!

21/02/2026

19/02/2026

Check out Barts story and why he loves being able to get off farm and go for a ride! Bart is also one of our regional coordinators in Southland.

Sponsored content: Luitjen has entered cycle races in Otago called Gravel in Paradise.

16/02/2026

If you are free to help out on the 19th of Feb, come help Marton get there crew back on the tracks!