The Programme
Takaka
Saturday, 7th March, 2026
1:00 pm - 2:00
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2:00 pm - 2:40
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2:40 pm
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5:30 pm
Preparation time. Body painting, preparing bikes, flags and banners.
Pre-ride briefing, clarification of the rules and expected behaviour, wet weather contingency plan if required.
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The ride.
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De-briefing, announcements, prize-giving, social time at Kiwi Spirit Distillery​
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BBQ at Autumn Farm
Waihi Beach
Saturday, 21st March, 2026
10:30 - 11:20
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11:20 - 11:30
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11:30 - 12:30
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12:35 onwards​
Preparation time. Body painting, preparing bikes, flags and banners.
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Pre-ride briefing, clarification of the rules and expected behaviour, wet weather contingency plan if required.
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The ride.
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De-briefing, announcements, prize giving, social time and "Naked Rave" over drinks and lunch at Waihi Beach Hotel bar and outdoor picnic area.
Waitati
Sunday, 15th March, 2026
Meet at the Waitati Hall at 12 noon for an idyllic ride around the village.
Weekend Forest Walk
WNBR Riders at Waihi Beach and Takaka are invited to join us for a naked forest hike on the day after the ride.
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For Takaka Riders, Sunday 8 March. A pleasant 30 minute walk through the bush reserve of Milnethorpe Park to the beach for a picnic lunch and swim.
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For Waihi Beach Riders. Sunday 16 March. An easy hike along a Kaimai track. Two hours in and two hours back. Bring some lunch, enjoy a skinny dip at a swimming hole and take in the beauty of this idyllic forest.
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Bring: Walking shoes, water bottle, lunch, sunscreen, insect repellent, towel.
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FURTHER DETAILS REGARDING MEETING TIME AND PLACE WILL BE POSTED HERE NEARER THE DATE, AND ANNOUNCED AT THE FINISH LINE AFTER THE RIDE
