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WORD EVENTS

BIKE-A PALOOZA 2026

New Zealand’s raddest, most brilliant mountain bike event, for kids: by kids!

Bike-a-palooza is proudly organized by WORD’s very own Assistant Instructors- a collection of our awesome 14-16 year olds plan and run the whole event!

A large group of children and adults gathered outdoors on a cloudy day, many children wearing helmets with some sitting on their bicycles and others standing or sitting on the grass. There is a structure on the left side with a person in a safety vest speaking to the crowd, and a mountain landscape and power lines in the background.

  • Mark your calendars! Bike-A-Palooza, the most RAD kids' mountain biking event, is back in Wellington in December 2026!

    Get ready for a morning of racing (the friendly type), games, BBQ, candy floss and stoke! This event is open to all riders aged 2 to 12 years-old. We have 4 different courses, listed below, on offer to cater to all abilities. Please ensure you discuss with your young rider about which course they would like to race.

    This event is brought to you by the WORD Youth Leadership and Events Team! We're really excited to make this year's event the best yet!

  • Register here online first, there will be limited on the day registrations available from 8.30am at the Check in/rego table

    This event is limited to a max of 200 kids.

    Individual- $20 online ($25 on the day)
    Family (3 kids)- $50 online ($60 on the day)

  • 8.30-9:30am- Check in and On the day registrations at the rego tent at the main Wainuiomata Trails carpark at the end of Waiu street

    9.30am- Event Briefing (kids and parents to attend)

    10am- START!
    Race order:
    Black Course (Timed)
    Blue Course (Time    d)
    Green Course
    Orange Course (parents allowed to     walk/ride with this group)

    12pm (ish)- Spot Prizes!

  • We are on the look out for some cheery people to be marshals for our favourite event of the year. We have spots for people on foot or bike, yay!

    Knowing the trails is a bonus, but not necessary. You will be supplied a sweet orange vest and paid in smiles, food, and cheering.

    8.30am- Meet at Wainuiomata for marshal briefing
    11:30am- Finished! Go treat yourself to a couple of sizzles!

    Keen to help? Flick us an email at info@word.org.nz to register your interest.

  • Recommended age: 2-6 year olds.

    Around the Wetlands loop. Parents are strongly encouraged to ride/walk with kids. This is the only course that parents are allowed to join.

  • Recommended age: 7-9 year olds.

    Around the Wetlands loop, up Second Star, down Nga Tuna, last bit of the Wetlands loop.

  • Recommended age: 10-12 year olds. Intermediate Loop

    Wetlands loop, up Second Star, down Nga Tuna, last bit of the Wetlands loop, Jungle Gym, across the first bit of Labyrinth, down Snail Trail, last bit of the Wetlands loop.

    This course is TIMED.

  • Recommended age: 10-12 year olds Advanced Loop

    Wetlands loop, up Second Star, down Nga Tuna, last bit of the Wetlands loop Jungle Gym, up Labryinth, down Labryinth Return, down Snail Trail, carry on down the last bit of Wetlands loop,

    This course is TIMED.

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family, bikes and coffee and cake - all the things a whanāu ride should have 
WORD Whanau ride  June 21 2026 - Remutaka Incline - All Welcome!

Next Ride date TBC

  • Friends of WORD and Whānau, family ride

    Come and join us - cruise up to the summit and back down again. All welcome, all bikes, all speeds. Ride as far as you like on the rail trail towards the summit and back. We will gather back at the bottom at 12pm for a hot drink and snack.

    Invite your friends, friends of friends, aunties, uncles, parents, any age kids, - anyone with a bike! We would love to see you there!

    Lock Sunday 21st June in your calendars now!

  • ALL WELCOME- PLEASE RSVP on our Booking system - so we have the correct number of instructors to kids!

  • Location and time: Meet at the Remutaka incline carpark for a 10am start, bring the whole family. See you there!

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Bright orange poster featuring a mountain and forest scene with a silhouette of a person riding a bicycle in the foreground. The poster has text promoting a youth mountain biking event called 'Bring-a-Friend Day' on June 28th for ages 7-12, with details about activities and free stickers. 
BRING A FRIEND DAY JUNE 28 2026

  • WORD Bring a Friend / Have a Go Day is a fun, supportive introduction to mountain biking for young riders aged 7–12.

    This session is designed for both new riders and current WORD participants who want to bring a friend along and share the experience of WORD. It’s a relaxed, welcoming environment focused on building confidence, social connection, and positive first experiences on the bike.

    Riders will be grouped by age, ability and of course friends! The crews will be guided through some warm up games, basic skills, and a supported trail ride at either Karori Park or Makara MTB Park. Along the way, they can learn key fundamentals such as bike handling, trail etiquette, braking, body position, and riding different terrain safely and confidently.

    The emphasis is on riding with mates, having fun, making new connections and learning.

    This is also a great opportunity for parents and new families to experience WORD in action before committing to a full programme.

    No cost, no pressure, no experience needed, just bring a friend and come ready to ride, learn, and have fun!

  • ALL WELCOME- PLEASE RSVP on our Booking system - so we have the correct number of instructors to kids!

  • Location: Mud Cycles Carpark

    Time: Please note the session will run from 10am-12pm - but please arrive at 9:30 for registration

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