03/09/2026
Come and Ride Together! Wellington Para Cycling Activation
Saturday 12 September | Haitaitai Velodrome
Kia ora Wellington!
Cycling New Zealand is coming to the capital as part of our "Ride Together" initiative and we'd love to see you there!
We're hosting a free afternoon of Para cycling at the Haitaitai Velodrome, with something for everyone - whether you're curious about how to support Para cyclists in your community, or you've always wondered what it might feel like to get on a trike, tandem, handcycle or to learn about the adaptations that can be made to single bikes, or just to have a look see what it’s all about!
Saturday 12 September 2026
1:00pm - Community Education Session
For club members, coaches, volunteers and anyone interested in supporting Para cycling in Wellington
Come and learn about the world of Para cycling in a hands on way - what adaptive bikes look like and how they work (and you can have a go!) and how your club or organisation can play a role in welcoming and supporting disabled cyclists. Cycling New Zealand will be on hand to answer questions and share what's possible here in the Wellington region.
2:00pm onwards - Have a Go Session
For disabled people and their whānau, supported by club members, coaches, volunteers and anyone interested in supporting - come along and give it a go!
This is your chance to get on a handcycle, trike, tandem or adapted bike in a safe, supportive and fun environment - no experience necessary. But maybe even more importantly, it's a chance for you to meet the coaches, club members and community connections who can help you find your place in cycling going forward. This session will run for 1 to 1.5 hours, depending on numbers and energy!
Whether you're ready to ride or just want to come and see what it's all about and have a chat, you are very welcome.
Both sessions are free. All are welcome.
Haitaitai Velodrome, Wellington
Saturday 12 September 2026
Register your interest / let us know you're coming: "Ride Together" Wellington - Registration – Fill in form at https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=flHZgS7rE0G_GPzz_JMJYrgtPMf-5vtJjmhNI-jN6SpUNjlWUEtLQVVSWEY2MlpOR0M4N1VHSlFITi4u&route=shorturl
Online Education Opportunity
Prior to this, we are also holding a Para cycling online education session for clubs around the whole country on Monday 7 September at 7.30pm. All welcome, please join! Register for Online Education Session
More details about the Ride Together Online Education Session and Activations around the country can be found here: https://www.cyclingnewzealand.nz/pnz-buba-inclusive-para-sport-grant/
Feel free to share this with anyone in your network who might be
interested - Let’s Ride Together!
Questions? Dale MacDonald - Para HP Development and Community Facilitator & Advisor, Cycling New Zealand
[email protected]
