The Nelson Mountain Bike Club

The Gorge is owned and operated by the Nelson Mountain Bike Club. The Nelson Mountain Bike Club is a volunteer-driven organisation that works to improve mountain biking in Nelson, New Zealand, and surrounding areas. Set up over 30 years ago we have a membership of over 3500, of all ages and abilities, and are active in all disciplines of mountain biking.

We have fun riding our bikes, we build and maintain a fantastic network of trails, we organise a wide range of events throughout the year and we advocate for Nelson’s mountain bikers.

Joining the Nelson Mountain Bike Club is recommended for all riders heading to the Gorge. You’ll easily cover your costs as you will receive a $30 discount on your scheduled shuttle pass (adult price only), a permit for riding in Sharlands forest in Nelson, a huge number of member discounts and benefits (including petrol and beer), and you will be supporting the club and all the work it does in the region.