Cycling
The MTB / Cycling Club includes both road cycling and mountain biking, and many students compete in both disciplines. Cycling at St Peter’s is open to all students from years 7 to 13.
- Mountain Biking trains and competes throughout the year – with the first race usually in March. In 2025 the first race is on Sunday 30 March in Hunua
- The Road Cycling season primarily focuses on Terms 2 and 3 – with training starting in Term 1.
We encourage anyone interested to register with the school through the registration form link above – and then contact the coaching coordinators about upcoming training, learn-to-ride or race events.
Mountain Biking
New riders
If you are new to Mountain Biking, a muster for new riders and the full team will be held on Sunday 16 March at Woodhill.
To be on the Mountain Biking team, you must have experience riding a mountain bike on mountain bike trails – and participate in regular training and competitions.
Training
MTB training is on Sunday mornings, usually at Woodhill.
Parents are encouraged to join junior riders in training sessions.
Competitions
The MTB season is built around a series of five schools-only races between early March and early September..
- 30 March / XCO race 1 / Hunua
- 12 – 15 Apr / North Islands XCO, XCR, Enduro, Downhill / Tauranga
- 11 May / XCO race 2 / Waitawa Regional Park
- 15 June / XCO race 3 / North of Woodhill
- 17 August / XCO race 4 / Totara Park
- 7 September / XCO & XCR / Riverhead
There are other races during the year open for students to race, including the Nationals competition.
Road Cycling
New riders
If you are new to Road cycling, we encourage you to give it a go by coming along to the muster for new riders. Details to be advised.
Road Cycling competitions
The road racing season primarily focuses on a series of Team Time Trials, which are held on Sunday mornings. There are also a number of individual events like Points Races. Later in the year, there are other events, including the North Island Championships, Northern Tour and the National Championships.
Road Cycling training
We do two mid-week training sessions, one road ride and one spin session at the school on stationary bikes. Road training is usually held on Saturdays. Parents are encouraged to join in training sessions if possible.
Costs
- Mountain Biking Fee– $50
- Mountain Biking Team Uniform (Jersey) – $76 (to be paid once ordered)
- Road Cycling Fee – $600 (to be confirmed dependent on member numbers)
- Road Cycling Team Skin Suit – $150 (to be paid once ordered)
Once registration has been confirmed, St Peter’s College will send you an invoice to be paid online.
More information
If you have any questions about MTB, contact Neil Sheldon / neil.sheldon05@gmail.com
For Road cycling, please contact Andrea Blackie / andreablackie@yahoo.co.nz
