Gravity Canterbury

Unfortunately Due to the Weather the Dig Day at Vic Park has been Canceled

Stay warm and dry and we'll try again next week

Unfortunately the Weather Forecast is far to ominous for the Final Push to go ahead tomorrow.
The Vic Park Rabgers have had to make the difficult decision to postpone tomorrow's scheduled dig on
'Up Rooted.

We will move the big day to Saturday 1st August

Spread the word ..... No Digging At Vic Park Tomorrow.

Get it in the Diary
This will be Epic

ŌTAUTAHI ENDURO IS HERE! 🔥

Get ready for an epic weekend of mountain biking at Christchurch Adventure Park on 10–11 October 2026.

With challenging stages and incredible trails, the Ōtautahi Enduro is set to be one of the South Island's premier enduro events. Whether you're racing for the podium or simply looking to test yourself against some of the best trails around, this is a weekend you won't want to miss.

We've got something for everyone with both a short and long course:

Short Course / Four Stages
Long Course / Seven Stages
E-bikes welcome

Entries are now open, so rally your riding crew, lock in your spot, and join us for an unforgettable weekend of racing.

👉 Find out everything you need to know and enter here:
https://christchurchadventurepark.com/about-us/events/otautahi-enduro

Up-Rooted ..... the Final Push to the Vic Park Skid

After a truly Unbelievable 9 weeks ... this Saturday should see the new Vic Park Climbing Trail reaches its final destination.... the Victoria Park Skid Site .

Gravity Canterbury, the A.V.C and the Vic Park Rangers can't thank everyone ehonhas helped us get this far , and we are confident with 1 more solid turnout we can get the trail to the top

James has something special planned for the BBQ to celebrate this victory .
We won't tell you what this will be , you will have to come along and dig to be eligible for the rewards.
Do The Mahi - Get The Treats ♥️

Meeting at the Vic Park Rangers Station for a 9.00am start .
This will be a dig to remember.

Hope to see you there 🙏

2026 Travel Grant recipients…
Every Year Gravity Canterbury offer Travel Grants to Club Members heading overseas to represent NZ and our club .
We are excited to announce the recipients of this year’s travel grants. All of these riders are well known to us all, and we’re stoked that we can play a part in helping them realise their dreams. Check out their profiles below, and check out their socials for updates on what they’re up to…

Seth Stylie
Seth is competing as an Elite rider in the full 2026 Downhill World Cup calendar in Europe and North America, as well as hoping for a spot in the NZ World Champs team. That’s a lot of racing and a long time away from home! Congratulations on your results so far, Seth, and all the best for the second half of the season. Check out Seth’s progress on Instagram (S e t h S t y l i e

Lucy Jenkins-Jablonski
Lucy has a very full international race calendar for 2026, with plans to race in no less than 8 events throughout Europe. Lucy is already making a big name for herself - check out her results in the Mountain of Hell race and the IXS DH at Les Orre. In both races she was the fastest woman on the day (by miles), gaining the track record at Les Orres! Good luck for the rest of the season, Lucy. Check out Lucy’s progress on Instagram (Lucy Jenkins

Jonty Mitchell
Jonty has big plans for a season of international events in North America, including multiple Crankworx, the Canada Cup and the US Open. There’s definitely enough racing in there to get up to plenty of mischief. All the best for your big Northern Hemisphere adventure Jonty. Follow Jonty’s progress on Instagram (Jonty Mitchell

Joel Nissen
Joel had a great 2025/26 domestic season, culminating in a 4th place in the Crankworx Christchurch Junior DH. The only riders ahead of Joel were 3 lads who are all signed to professional factory teams this year! Joel has a World Cup Golden Ticket, which he plans to use at the Whistler World Cup DH race later in the season. Good luck Joel, we’ll be watching the live stream! Check Joel out on Instagram (joel nissen).

Hello Gravity Canterbury members, it's that time of year again!

Our Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held on Friday, 31st July at the CAP Café.
📅 Mark your calendars now!

Schedule:
5:30 pm – Cash bar opens
6:00 pm – Light refreshments served
6:15 pm – 7:15 pm – AGM formalities
8:00 pm – Event concludes

AGM Agenda:
The formal agenda will be circulated closer to the meeting date and will include:
Confirmation of the minutes from the previous AGM
Committee presentations, including:
President's Report
Annual Report
Annual Financial Statements
2026/2027 season planning and member survey results
Election of Committee Members
Consideration of any motions to amend the Constitution
General business

Submissions and Nominations:
Any proposed motions, committee nominations, or other items of business must be submitted to the Secretary by Monday, 20 July via email:
📧 [email protected]

AGM Documentation:
Prior to the AGM, members will receive:
Minutes from the previous AGM
The formal agenda
Committee nominations
Any other relevant AGM information

Closer to the event, we'll also send out an RSVP request to assist with catering arrangements.

Questions?
If you have any questions before the AGM, please get in touch with either James or the Secretary.

We look forward to seeing you there.

Big Shout-Out to the Alternative Volunteer Collective and some of the Team from Trimble Christchurch for the Mid-week dig on "Up Rooted" ... the new Vic Park Climbing Trail.

The Progress on the trail is happening Lightening Fast ..... and might be in the Skid Site before the end of Winter .

Big Thank Yous to everyone that has helped so far
Including the amazing Vic Park Rangers and the Gravity Canterbury team

Digs continue every Saturday unless horrendous weather cancels

Meeting at the Victoria Park Rangers Station For a 9.00am start.
BBQ lunch at 12.00pm to finsh the sessions