The level of risk increases with the level of difficulty. Black trails often have significant drops and jumps that require skill and experience to navigate. Young riders become a hazard to other riders if they are unable to ride a trail or move out of the way. Children should be accompanied by an adult at all times and should be monitored for fatigue regularly.
Mountain Bike Park
Skyline Rotorua is home to New Zealand's first all-season Gondola assisted bike lift park, accessing world-class downhill mountain biking. Featuring trails with varying terrain for all ability levels.
Rotorua Bike Park Safety Information
Skyline MTB Park is the only full time patrolled mountain bike park in New Zealand.
AdventureMark – Safety Audit Certified
Mountain Bikers at Skyline MTB Park may be exposed to several risks such as steep slopes, unavoidable obstacles (both man-made and natural) narrow trails and/or with poor traction.
There will be exposure to the tracks outside edge. We will take every possible step to ensure your safety however, you can and may fall off the bike and possibly get injured.
Before riding please ensure you are aware of the Mountain Bikers Code and have read our MTB Park Terms and Conditions.
The Mountain Bike code of conduct was developed in liaison with Mountain Bike New Zealand.
Riders: Please save our MTB Patrol mobile phone number to your phone in case you need assistance when you are out riding 021 242 1641.
Clothing
Protective clothing and equipment are mandatory for young riders. The best protection from injury requires a properly fitted full-faced helmet, gloves, long pants, long sleeves, leg armour, arm armour and solid running shoes.
Equipment
The trails are specifically designed for full suspension mountain bikes. The trails are rocky, bumpy and become much more difficult without high-quality suspension. Without full suspension, fatigue becomes a factor much sooner. The steep grades necessitate disc brakes for adequate stopping power. Cantilever brakes will increase the fatigue factor as more effort will be required to maintain control. All Bike Park participants should ride a properly sized bike and should be able to stand over the seat with their feet flat on the ground. A bike that is too large or with a high seat post increases the risk of injury.
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