Community rides every Saturday

Saturday’s ride is a 65km circuit around Pataua North and South. These rides are supported by Whangārei Marsden Wheelers but are not an official club ride.

There are 2 groups for different abilities.

Group 1 meets at the criterium track at the Pohe Island Bike Park (109 Dave Culham Drive, Parahaki, Whangārei) ready for a 7:00am start. This group averages >28 km/h and has 3 brief stops enroute.

Group 2 meets in front of the Salvation Army Hall (3 Aubrey Street, Regent, Whangārei) ready for a 7:30am start. This group averages around 25km/h and has 3 stops enroute.

All community rides finish at a cafe for coffee and conversation.

New riders are welcome.

Club rides every Sunday

Whangārei Marsden Wheelers organises a club ride every Sunday.

Every month or so there is a special event and between those times there is a regular club ride. The route for the regular ride varies from week to week but the distance is generally between 55 - 65km. in length.

Refer to the calendar below for the full schedule of club events..

Riders meet at the North end of the Kensington Stadium (97 Western Hills Drive, Kensington) ready for an 8:00am start. Cyclists may ride as a single group or be divided into two - depending on the numbers and the route.

All club rides finish at a cafe for coffee and conversation.

New riders are welcome.

Club Calendar

Ride information

Notes for new riders

These are group rides - there are a number of stops and no one is left behind
Be aware you are riding on open roads - please keep left at all times
NZ Road Rules must be obeyed
Please do not hold up traffic
Bright clothing and a rear visible red light are recommended
Take a spare tube, pump and water bottle
Each person is responsible for their own safety
An experienced club member will ride with anyone new to cycling or riding in a group. Just fill out the contact form or send an email to info@marsdenwheelers.co.nz to arrange.

Etiquette for Club Rides