MCGAZZA FEST
24th - 26th JANUAURY 2025
Don’t Worry, McGazzfest 2025 is ON!
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We’re still getting together to celebrate the life of our best mate, Kelly, and we want YOU to be a part of it! McGazzfest 2025 is happening, and it’s going to be one wild weekend of biking, partying, and unforgettable memories with friends!
It’s all about living the weekend the way Kelly lived every day – full of action, energy, and riding in all his favourite spots. Let’s make it a weekend to remember!
Here’s the lowdown:
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All events will have online registration, which will be available the week before the festival. Spots are limited, and it’s first come, first served – so keep an eye on our Facebook event and right here for registration links and all the event details.
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For the McGazza Dream Jam, athletes must be QMTBC members to ride, so be sure to grab your membership and help support the awesome riding networks that Kelly loved so much. We encourage all riders and spectators to join us and keep the riding scene alive!
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Get ready for a weekend that’s all about fun, high energy, and riding hard – just the way Kelly would’ve wanted it. Let’s honour his memory with the best weekend ever!
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Follow here for more on socials and event link below:
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MEGA TRAIN
A mass start group ride down Hammies and Original in Queenstown Bike Park...McGazza used to try overtake as many riders as he could on the way down. Ending at the Atlas Bar.​
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When: Friday 24th 6.00pm
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Where: Skyline Queenstown - meet at the top terminal
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Cost: FREE
Uplift: $10 Donation to QMTBC for non pass holders
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Registration: Meet at the bottom of skyline - no rego just come along
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Afterparty: ride straight from Skyline to food and beer at Atlas
CHAINLESS RACE
Pedal up, then we'll have someone to help take your chain off before you drop in to race.
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Bring something to put your chain in for the way down... otherwise your oily chain will mess up your pants!
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When: Saturday 25th
Rego start at 9.30am
Racing from 10.00am
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Where: Mcnearly Gnarly - Wynyard Bike Park
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Cost: $10 donation
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Registration: LIVE!!! Get it and let go racing!
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KIDS AIRBAG JAM
Kelly spent a lot of time with the youth doing volunteer coaching days, so this is an extension of his work. We will have top riders coaching the kids on both Airbag and Mulch jumps.
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When: Saturday 25th
Rego 1.45pm
Riding 2.00pm
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Where: Mini Dream - Wynyard Bike Park
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Cost: FREE
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Registration: No Rego, just come along.
Meet at Mulch Area - Wynyard Bike Park.
DREAM JAM
This is held on Dream in Wynyard Bike Park. Kelly was known for going big and these jumps are just that - they let the riders go big too. This is only suitable for highly experienced riders to compete, but is an awesome event for spectators of all ages. Definitely one not to be missed!
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When: Saturday 25th January 2025
Juniors (Under 18)
Rego : 3.30pm
Riding : 4.00pm - 5.00pm
Your parents must be present to sign the waiver on your behalf and whilst you ride.) No exceptions!
Adults
Rego : 4.30pm
Riding : 5.15pm - 8.00pm
Limit 100 riders!!!!! No exceptions this year sorry, it first in first served. You must be QMTBC member and have app number to show on the day.
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Where: Big Dream - top of Wynyard Bike Park
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Cost: $25 Juniors & $35 Adults
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Registration:
OPENS - 23rd January 2025 at 7pm
CLOSES - 24th at midnight
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QMTBC Club Members only - download the QMTBC app and get your membership
You will need your ID number to get in
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Compulsory waiver & safety briefing / wristband for participants
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Bring your own food and drinks.
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Afterparty: Lone Star Party starts from 9.30pm till late Upstairs.
(You're welcome to go eat dinner before downstairs). Please party responsibly and no drugs allowed!!!
MEMORIAL RIDE
This is a group ride to the Kelly McGarry table at the top of the Fernhill loop trail. This is specifically held as a remembrance ride to the spot where Kelly took his last breath. It’s a very special place, and if you're lucky, there are sometimes native Kea flying around.
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When: Sunday 27th 11.00am
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Where: Skyline Queenstown - meet at the top terminal
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Cost: FREE.
Uplift $10 Donation to QMTBC for non pass holders
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Registration: Meet at the bottom of Skyline Gondola
GORGE ROAD JAM
This is going to roll straight on from the junior jam, so grab a drink and hang around. Suited to dirt jump bikes with smooth fast rolling tyres or BMX bikes, this is an open session for everyone. The park has been freshly revamped this year and will be an awesome event to watch or ride in! There will be food onsite so you don’t get hungry.
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When: Sunday 27th 3.00pm
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Where: Gorge Road Jump Park - next to Industrial Place
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Cost: FREE
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Registration: just come ride open to everyone!
