Bike fest makes a splash
Queenstown Bike Fest 2024 "has been a blast" so far, says organiser Emmerson Wilken.
The 10-day festival got underway on Friday with a Lake Jump at Steamer Wharf, with bikers pulling backflips and other tricks into Lake Wakatipu from a ramp, in front of a raucous crowd.
Day two was a wet one too, with plenty of rain in the morning.
"That made the dirt real good to ride up Coronet Peak for the Coro1200," Wilkin says, "and the 16" Pub Champs was a hit at Canyon Brewing Restaurant as a finish to the day.
"Sunday morning, the early riser gravel riders enjoyed a social ride from the Shotover Historic Bridge to Arrowtown and back. We finished in style at the FMB Slopestyle in Wynyard Bike Park with everyone from young riders to the pros really putting on a show."
The festival, organised by Meagan & Emmerson Wilken, as a fundraiser for Queenstown Mountain Bike Club, features more than 30 events for everyone from pros to groms, celebrating the best of biking in Queenstown.
"The rest of the week is still filled with fun, see our website for schedule details," Wilkin says. "You can still register online for events or decide on the day and we'll sign you up!"
Visit www.queenstownbikefestival.co.nz
