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Adventuring done different
We are a new group of explorers. A crew that comes together to find the trail less travelled. We connect to each other, ourselves, and the land. The bikes bring us together, but that’s just the beginning...
12 Spots available by application only - Term 1 applications open January
Welcome to OnWORD!
Brand new for the 2026 season, we are stoked to introduce OnWORD!
A new kind of adventure crew…
At OnWORD, young people will make lifelong friends through a bit of type 2 fun. We’ll develop a connection to each other, the land and ourselves while building resilience, grit, confidence and fostering overall wellbeing.
OnWORD brings together 12 riders age 13-17 years old. Over the term, riders will learn the skills to be confident and capable on an overnight bikepacking trip in the Wellington region in December. We’ll cover trip planning, gear selection (and packing!), bike handling skills, and food to fuel an adventure in a supportive environment.
It won’t always be easy, but we’ll do it together. And we’ll do it with snacks.
Need some inspiration? Check out where OnWORD originated.
Riders will join the regular teen programme on a Wednesday (girls)/ Thursday (boys) and then come together for rides on Fridays.
The Process
The OnWORD crew is limited to 12 riders. Participants must apply through the following process:
Jan Date TBC, 7:30-8:30pm: Online info webinar (athletes and whanau) with Nic and Ash - Programme makeup, criteria, format and outcomes discussed
Jan : Applications open (link will be open below after the webinar)
Jan : Applications close
February: Crew selected (Term 1 Intake 2026 will give priority to any that miss out in Term 4 2025)
Feb 13th: First session!
What’s on Offer
7 week term (4:30-6:30PM Fridays)
7 weeks of normal term teen day programming
Programme culminates with an overnight (2 day/1 night) bike packing trip
Specialist Instructors with a 1:6 instructing ratio
Free bike packing gear hire
Overnight trip accomodation and kai
Special edition T shirt
Instructors: Emma B, Frank H, (Abbie B)
OnWORD Cost: $850*
*payments can be made over 4 monthly instalments
We are a new group of explorers. A crew that comes together to find the trail less travelled. We connect to each other, ourselves, and the land. The bikes bring us together, but that’s just the beginning...