Fast ForWORD>>
A new kind of race team
Photo: Elliot Bell
We are a new generation of racers. A team that brings together gravity riders to ride fast, go big, and eat snacks. While we want to win, we care more about the humans we become than the podiums we stand on.
6 Spots available by application only for term 1 - apply below
Welcome to Fast ForWORD!
Brand new for the 2025/2026 season, we are stoked to introduce Fast ForWORD!
A new kind of race team focused on skills development and self empowerment through training, racing, mentoring, goal setting and healthy living.
Fast ForWORD is made up of 12 riders age 13-17 years old. We train and compete throughout the Wellington region and nationally, under the guidance of amazing coaches and mentors.
Goals of Fast ForWORD
Be the most fun race team Aotearoa has ever seen
Hone our race craft skills (mental and physical training)
Set big goals (on and off the bike)
Create a positive and supportive community
Riders will join the regular teen programme on a Wednesday (girls)/ Thursday (boys) and then come together for race training on Tuesdays.
Team Fast For-WORD 2026 - Captured by Instructor and Photographer : Elliot Bell
Fast ForWORD team is limited to 12 riders . Athletes must apply through the following process:
All Year Round Applications open
September 7:30-8:30pm: Online info webinar (athletes and whanau) with Nic and Mike - Programme makeup, criteria, format and outcomes discussed TBC
September: Applications close
September: Team selected
19 October: First training session!
The Process
Fast ForWORD Team chipping in to clean up trails after a recent storm
What’s on offer
Race team Tuesdays Mt Vic (4:30-6:30PM):
7 weeks of practice over Term 4 2026
7 weeks of practice over Term 1 2027
Thursday Boys Mt Vic or Wednesdays - Girls Makara or co-ed Porirua
7 weeks of normal term teen day programming Term 4 2026
7 weeks of practice over Term 1 2027
Specialist L1/L2 GSMBC Advanced Coaches with a 1:6 instructing ratio
Race support at up to 3 key races per season
Advanced skills and focus training
Essential Strength + Mobility Programme
Progress Tracking
Mindset + pressure tips
Special edition race T shirt and team socks
Instructors: Jesse C, James O, Mike E, Frank H, Nic J
Race Team Season Cost: $1550* ($850 per individual term including normal term programming)
*Monthly instalments or split payment options available
Not included: Race team entries, race specific gear
Photo: Elliot Bell
Rider: Ed Wilkinson
We are a new generation of racers. A team that brings together gravity riders to ride fast, go big, and eat snacks. While we want to win, we care more about the humans we become than the podiums we stand on.