Term 2 2026
Night Riding & Sunday Sessions - All Ages
Term 2 bookings go live Tuesday 31st March at 7pm
To combat those shorter (and wetter) days, WORD excitingly offers Night Riding and Sunday Sessions in term 2. Whilst our biggest programmes, WORD’s summer terms, aren’t back until term 4, we are stoked to be running these great adventures this winter!
We are realistic about the conditions we can expect in the month of May, so please note that both of these programmes are a 4 week long term - shorter than our summer programmes.
Night Riding!
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To combat those shorter (and wetter) days, WORD excitingly offers night riding in term 2. The concept is as simple as it sounds- riding in the dark! We strap lights to our helmets and brave the conditions for a fun and different adventure on bikes!
We are realistic about the conditions we can expect in the month of May, so please note this is a 4 week long term- shorter than our summer programmes.
Cost: $180
Age Groups: 10-12 and 13-17yrs
What does that include? 4 sessions with two excellent, GSMBC LVL 1 qualified instructors, a world famous WORD sticker, and plenty of new friends to be made!
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We will be meeting on Tuesdays at 4:10pm for a 4:30pm takeoff, and back in cars to rug up by 6:30pm. We love to mix things up to keep the programme exciting. This winter, we will be riding on
Tuesday 5th May - at Mākara Peak, Karori: Muds Cycles Carpark
Tuesday 12th May - at Mākara Peak, Karori: Muds Cycles Carpark
Tuesday 19th May - at Waimapihi, Aro Valley: Bottom of Serendipity, Aro Valley
Tuesday 26th May - at Matairangi, Mt Victoria: Pirie Street PlaygroundDrop off and Pick up are at the same locations for each evening
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There is no two ways about it- conditions won’t be rosy. So, to really enjoy these adventures, your kid should be confident riding grade 4 trails, and comfortably get to the top of say Mākara Peak and down- with a couple of snack breaks of course! This is our way of knowing that when we are out there on an exceptional mid-winter southerly kind of a night, we can all keep warm and happy skidding around on mucky trails.
Don’t have lights? WORD does! For an additional $50, you can have your very own set for the progamme. Add these as a seperate booking at checkout.
Age Groups: 10-12 and 13-17yrs
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What to Bring
Serviced Mountain bike
AUS/NZ certified helmet
Closed-toe shoes
Water
Snacks!
Rain Jacket
Inner tube to fit your tire
A note on nightlights: For those who have some lights at home, we suspect that, like us, its been a few months since you last needed them… Put them on charge, and give them a go to be confident they are good to go for this season. To have an enjoyable time out on the trails, you need to have a light that is at least 1000-lumen, and can be mounted on your helmet.
Don’t have lights? WORD does! For an additional $50, you can have your very own set for the progamme. Add these as a seperate booking at checkout.
We want to support kids to be independent mountain bikers (and humans), so having them be responsible for their own items by carrying them in a backpack is the first step in doing so.
If you have any questions or concerns with the above list, please get in touch with us. We understand how this list may prove a barrier to some, and will gladly work together to overcome any sticking points.Item description
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Other Things To Know
New to WORD? Great! Welcome to the whānau, we can’t wait to meet you and your whānau. Discover how we roll on our more Information page on the WORD website (a great resource that is worth exploring and may answer any questions you might have throughout your time with WORD).
Cancellations:Once you have booked onto a WORD course/camp/event the following applies:
More than 7 days before the start date: 80% refund
2-7 days before start date: 50% refund
48 hours before start date: no refund
Full Terms and Conditions: https://www.word.org.nz/terms-and-conditions/
A note on WORD’s financial model:
WORD is a registered Non-Profit Organisation (NZ Charity Number CC50833). We are proud to offer affordable, inclusive bike programmes like this one to the community. All WORD programmes and camps are subsidised by around 40% thanks to our incredible community of supporters and our sponsors. If you would like to help pay it for-WORD, at checkout you'll have the option of making a donation.Item description
Sunday Sessions
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Sunday mornings are about to get a whole lot better! We know that it can be a bit tricky for some families to get to WORD after school, so we are stoked to be bringing back the WORD Sunday Sessions! These are just like our normal programmes, but with a twist....4 sessions (2 hours each, 9-11am), we split into groups based on abilities and everyone will get to ride with an amazing WORD Instructor.
Cost? $180/programme (4 x 2hrs sessions, includes a sticker and 2026 WORD t-shirt or socks if you don’t already have one)
Option to add of a FRESH additional pair of brand new WORD socks. $25 at time of booking. "Tell them you go to WORD without telling them you go to WORD!" AS colour white ribbed cotton socks with the orange circle WORD 'W.' logo on the sides.
Age Groups: 7-9, 10-12 and 13-17yrs
What does that include? 4 sessions with excellent instructors, a world famous WORD sticker, and plenty of new friends to be made!
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We will be meeting on Sundays at Mākara Peak Carpark.
When? 3rd, 17th, 24th, 31st May 2026, Sundays -9-11am
NB: We are NOT running on Mothers Day
Where? Mākara Peak Mountain Bike Park (meeting at main car park on South Karori Road)
Age Groups: 7-9, 10-12 and 13-17yrs
Head out on your own ride for two hours or go relax and have a coffee - we will tire out the kids and teach them something new!
Drop off and Pick up are at the same locations for each session
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We will hit a different skill each week, and will run rain or shine. So make sure that the snacks, jacket and warm gear is packed.
Week 1: Body position (Beginner frameworks- to Advanced Pressure control)
Week 2: Pumping
Week 3: Cornering Beginner frameworks- to Advanced Pressure control)
Week 4: Drops (Beginner small drops to more advanced techniques)
Age Groups: 7-9, 10-12 and 13-17yrs
Instructors: Marilyn, Lyndsay, Peg, Emma, James, Lawerence
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What to Bring
Serviced Mountain bike
AUS/NZ certified helmet
Closed-toe shoes
Water
Snacks!
Rain Jacket
Inner tube to fit your tire
We want to support kids to be independent mountain bikers (and humans), so having them be responsible for their own items by carrying them in a backpack is the first step in doing so.
If you have any questions or concerns with the above list, please get in touch with us. We understand how this list may prove a barrier to some, and will gladly work together to overcome any sticking points.
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Other Things To Know
New to WORD? Great! Welcome to the whānau, we can’t wait to meet you and your whānau. Discover how we roll on our more Information page on the WORD website (a great resource that is worth exploring and may answer any questions you might have throughout your time with WORD).
Cancellations:Once you have booked onto a WORD course/camp/event the following applies:
More than 7 days before the start date: 80% refund
2-7 days before start date: 50% refund
48 hours before start date: no refund
Full Terms and Conditions: https://www.word.org.nz/terms-and-conditions/
A note on WORD’s financial model:
WORD is a registered Non-Profit Organisation (NZ Charity Number CC50833). We are proud to offer affordable, inclusive bike programmes like this one to the community. All WORD programmes and camps are subsidised by around 40% thanks to our incredible community of supporters and our sponsors. If you would like to help pay it for-WORD, at checkout you'll have the option of making a donation.