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Author: Conor

E-bikes on the Craigieburn Trail network

  By Conor February 14, 2017 February 14, 2017 General News

We have been vaguely thinking for some time that we should formulate a policy covering the use of e-bikes on the Craigieburn Trails. You can find our current position on permitted e-bikes here (also accessible under the Track Use/Code of Conduct menu), but it can be summarised as pedal-assist e-bikes with… Continue reading

Trans NZ Enduro racing on Craigieburn Trails, 28-29th February 2016

  By Conor February 22, 2016 February 22, 2016 General News, Track Status

Please be aware that the Trans NZ Enduro will be competing on the Craigieburn Trails on Sunday 28th and Monday 29th February 2016. Riders & walkers are advised to avoid the timed race sections of the tracks listed below and on the attached maps, and to watch out for increased… Continue reading

Coal Pit Spur Workparty; Saturday 6th February

  By Conor January 13, 2016 January 13, 2016 Work Parties

Welcome to 2016 on the Craigieburn Trails. We have a workparty coming up on Waitangi Weekend to firm up some parts of the Coal Pit Spur Track with a view to making it more sustainable for year round riding. We have already had a large quantity of gravel delivered high… Continue reading

Craigieburn Trails open for Summer 2015 & new Android app

  By Conor October 15, 2015 October 15, 2015 Fundraising, Track Status

After keeping a close eye on the conditions of the Trails after the winter, the volunteer crew up at Castle Hill have been out tidying up some of the smaller windfall on the tracks and checking that the tracks are dry enough to officially open. We’re pleased to announce that… Continue reading

Ground Effect come to the party yet again

  By Conor August 17, 2015 August 17, 2015 Fundraising

Ground Effect have kindly contributed $1000 from their slush fund towards the cost of gravel to be barrowed in to the Coal Pit Spur Track with the aim of making it a year round track. Continue reading

Craigieburn Trails closing for winter 2015

  By Conor April 28, 2015 April 28, 2015 Track Status

Well, it’s that time of the year again… With the recent rain, shorter days and lower temperatures meaning the tracks are struggling to dry out, we’ve reluctantly changed the status for the main Craigieburn Trails tracks to Closed for the winter. Continue reading

Announcing the Craigieburn Trails Micro-fibre Map

  By Conor April 5, 2015 April 10, 2017 Fundraising, General News

Proceeds from the sale of this map go directly towards building and maintaining the tracks. The essential guide to the Craigieburn Trails in a beautifully presented package, this map is printed on a soft micro-fibre cloth which is also perfect for cleaning your riding glasses, before scrunching up in a… Continue reading

Enduro races running on Craigieburn Trails network this Saturday

  By Conor March 5, 2015 March 5, 2015 Track Status

Both the Trans Enduro NZ and Gravity Canterbury’s Craigieburn Enduro will be racing on the Craigieburn Trails this Saturday, so please be aware of the competitions if you’re thinking of heading this way, and please follow the directions of all marshalls and traffic management officials. There will be a fair… Continue reading

WERC Wasp control workparty in Thomas Bush, Saturday 14 February

  By Conor February 13, 2015 February 13, 2015 Work Parties

The Waimakariri Environment and Recreation Committee (WERC) are running a multi-year project to knock back the populations of wasps in the honeydew beech forest areas of the Waimakariri Basin. They’re a bit short of volunteers to help with uplifting wasp bait this weekend. Continue reading

Thomas River Track – work party – 10am on Saturday 14 February

  By Conor February 3, 2015 February 3, 2015 Work Parties

We have a workparty coming up in mid-February to tidy up a short bit of track in Thomas Bush near Castle Hill Village. This will be a new easy grade mountain bike track suitable for young kids, running from the clearing on the Water Intake road back through to Castle… Continue reading

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