Mountainbike Camps
On the heels of the successful ski and board camps, Charlie Murray is taking the lead on bringing the same coaching model into mountainbiking. Charlie and some of NZ's other top Enduro and DH riders put on two camps in 2023, at Christchurch Adventure Park (highlights below) and Cable Bay in Nelson.
For 2024 an all-star coaching crew lined up to coach at Cable Bay Adventure Park on December 14th and 15th. Recap to come.
Nelson Bike Camp 2024
Overview​
The camp consists of two days of riding, coaching, and mentoring, focusing on Enduro and DH. There is a morning and afternoon riding session each day with a workshop/talk on Saturday evening about safety, racing, training and media.
Dates
Saturday 14th & Sunday 15th of December 2024 at Cable Bay Adventure Park.
Who’s Eligible
30 riders of high school age (12 – 18) who are interested in racing in Enduro and DH.
Price
$200 for both days (limit of 30 riders) – Please note there are 2 spots available to riders struggling for funds. Please contact us directly to apply for these spots.
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What's Included
2 day access to Cable Bay Adventure Park
4 Shuttles (2 each day)
Lunch & snacks each day
Coaching & development sessions delivered from 5 of New Zealand's world class mountain bikers
Main Coaches
Charlie Murray - A professional rider for Specialized Enduro, Charlie was 3rd overall in the 2024 Enduro World Cup. He has a background in coaching and enjoys passing on knowledge to other riders.
Sam Blenkinsop - We're honored to have downhill racing legend Blenki joining the coaching crew at Cable Bay. He brings over 15 years of elite racing experience across DH and enduro formats, and with a family of his own he's an incredible role model.
Ed Masters, Winni Goldsbury & Xanthe Robb
Weekend Schedule
Saturday – 14th Dec
9am Meet and Greet at Cable Bay
9:30am – 12:30pm Morning Riding Session
12:30pm – 1:30pm Lunch
1:30pm – 4pm Afternoon Riding Session
4:30pm – 5:30pm Workshop and Question Session
Sunday – 15th Dec
9am Meet at Cable Bay
9am – 12pm Morning Riding Session
12pm – 1pm Lunch
1pm – 3:30pm Afternoon Riding Session
4pm – Farewell
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This camp wouldn't be possible without the support of some great people and businesses.
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Thank you to our Supporters
Caeleb Drummond - Specialized NZ
Cable Bay Adventure Park