About
Information
Further Information:
https://www.schoolscycling.nz/south-island-schools-mtb-champs/
Location:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/h3A5CdhLVqdHq75D6
Dates:
March 25 - 29
Disciplines
Cross Country
Downhill
Enduro
Event Schedule
Note: All times are subject to change. Follow the Cycling NZ Schools Facebook event for updates and check you are viewing the latest manual version.
Registration/Race plate pick up:
- All plates are packaged per school. Individual plates will not be broken out of school packs at registration.
- Plates are available to be picked up at Registration Office from Wednesday 0700 onwards.
- Riders use the same plate for all events.
- Prizegivings will be at the event village in the information carpark. Saturday an earlier prizegiving is planned to allow teams to head off.
MONDAY/TUESDAY PRACTICE TIME
9am – 4pm; MT HUTT
*note the mountain road will be shut for private shuttles from Monday morning to event close (Saturday afternoon) you can book Bike Methven shuttles for Monday/Tuesday.
DH Track walk from 4.30pm Wednesday, the access road will be open from 4.30 to 5.30 to shuttle up to walk the track, note no bikes will be on tracks during this time.
SHUTTLE BOOKINGS
Competitors can book one time slot only. Ticket sales close on the 19th of March 12pm.
Please book only one two hour session per competitor.
MONDAY 23 MARCH SHUTTLE BOOKINGS - CLICK HERE
TUESDAY 24 MARCH SHUTTLE BOOKINGS - CLICK HERE
Ticket sales close on the 19th of March 12pm.
Practice time slots are:
9.30am - 11.30am
11.30am - 1.30pm
1.30pm - 3.30pm
Please note there will be no self shuttles on these days & Wednesday however uphill riding tracks will be open.
Wednesday 25th March
Cross Country Individual and Team Relay
Thursday 26th March
U13, U14, U15 DH RACE DAY
Friday 27th March
U16, U17, U18 DH RACE DAY
Saturday 28th March
ENDURO all categories
SISS shirts & hoodies are still available.
You can also order online or at the event & have it sent to you direct if you miss out!
https://www.atgscreen.co.nz/collections/siss-mtb-champs-2026
Location and Getting Here
Mt Hutt Bike Park
Mt. Hutt Bike Park boasts a 40km+ trail network, from a family friendly XC loop to epic single track, double-black diamond technical descents and with some nice climbs to link it all together. All tracks are well maintained with berms, bridge features and jumps. But don’t let the jumps put you off; there are easy lines around all the features and jumps catering for all riders.
The Bike Park is located at the foot of the Mt Hutt Ski Area and can be shuttled using the Mt Hutt Access Road. The Event Village will be located in the Mt Hutt Information Booth Carpark see google map link below:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/7Y2LNiKBKWcSJn2H8
From Methven allow 15 minutes to drive to the bike park







