New Zealand

During the early part of 2013, Ground Effect took on a project to extend to the Drac' Flat Track (try saying that fast after a couple of cold ones) at Craigieburn Forest Park. The Craigieburn trails lie just an hour and a half (by car) west of Christchurch in the foothills of the Southern Alps.

The Harakeke Mountain Bike Park officially opened back in March 2012. But since then Rangitikei iwi Ngāti Apa has resumed ownership of the land and the Wanganui Mtb Club have a new home at Hyltons Pit and the Araheke Mtb Park.

The Rārangi Pump Track is now, well pumping. Damian Stones and mates, with support from the Rārangi Residents Association and cash from Ground Effect have created this little piece of fun in Marlborough between Picton and Blenheim.

Kāpiti Mountain Bike Club has been developing tracks on DOC land at Whareroa Farm, off SH1 just north of Paekākāriki.

Sidle 73 track in the Craigieburn Forest Park was built by a great bunch of Ground Effect customers over a weekend just before Xmas in 2012. We had a blast and really enjoyed the company - a big massive thank you for all your effort - it's hard physical work blazing a trail.

Bike Methven is forever extending the popular Mt Hutt trail network, previously geared towards the gravity set.

A dedicated group of local volunteers led by Craig and Rebekah Tregurtha have created a sweet singletrack at Living Springs near Christchurch.

A few years ago with support from the local council, the Cust Dirt Jump Club crafted a jump park and children's track in the local domain.

A small band of keen mountain bikers keep busy working on the network of tracks on the Denniston Plateau, inland from Westport on the West Coast of the South Island.

The Gravity Downhill Club in Kapiti lease a substantial chunk of local forest and have created a network of shuttle-access trails ranging from fun 'n' flowing to steep 'n' fast.

Bike Wānaka crafted the Deans Bank Track - the Albert Town to Dublin Bay loop track. 11.5 km of buffed single track ideal for short races, endurance events, and family outings.

Mt Victoria has always been a hub for mountain biking in Wellington. The Wellington Mtb Club have the oversight of Mt Vic trails, and the trail building and maintenance is lead by the Matairangi (Mt Vic) Trail Builders crew.