NZ MTB Rally 2025 Kicks Off with Thrilling First Two Days !
The highly anticipated NZ MTB Rally 2025 has officially begun, delivering an unforgettable adventure through the breathtaking landscapes of the Nelson region, not to be confused with (Nelson BC, Canada). The first two of six day’s racing showcased challenging terrain and stunning scenery, reaffirming the event’s reputation as one of the premier multi-day Enduro-adventure races in the world.
120 Riders from around the world convened at Nelson, New Zealand this weekend, for the second edition of the NZ MTB Rally. If we’ve planned this event as a on-in-a-lifetime experience, we’re pleased to see that more than 10 people (so 8%!) joined the first edition and came back for more !
Excitement was high, with a promising weather forecast and a bucket list itinerary lined up for this week-long Enduro. For the majority of racers, this would be their first visit to the Nelson region, located at the Top of New Zealand’s South Island. Whilst Nelson’s reputation for long, raw, natural tracks is legendary in NZ racing circles, Nelson has remained very much under the radar to international audiences compared to the likes of Queenstown and Rotorua. The NZ MTB Rally promises to change that with a week-long, best-of-the-best, wild-ride, traveling itinerary.
What’s the plan?
The Rally’s circular itinerary comprises an original route conceived especially for the race; sandwiched between 3 National Parks, taking in a blend of both historic backcountry tracks and purpose built MTB trails. But if you’re thinking machine-build bike park, you’ll be in for a surprise. The trails in Nelson and the surrounding area consist almost entirely of hand-built singletrack built by an enthusiastic local MTB community comprising over 3000 active members.
In simple terms, NZ MTB Rally is an uplift-assisted enduro race. With 4 to 6 gravity-biased race stages per day, connected by scenic backcountry liaisons and shuttled uplifts using 4×4, helicopter and boat. Visiting a notably different ride-spot each day, from three different basecamp locations. It’s a route that gives the impression of going on a coherent journey, with a purpose, rather than simply cruising from one bike park to the next on a coach tour.
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