“Having mulled on the idea for some time, I put a post up on a Facebook page asking for advice on the best way to start a UCI registered (union cycling international) team for young mountain bike riders wanting to race internationally. The Kiwi MTB Collective was formed on the basis of providing riders the opportunities and support they need to perform to the best of their ability” explains Scott Woods, founder and team manager of The Kiwi MTB Collective. “We’ve seen how hard things can be, and not just the racing. Through his support of son Ethan (the current U17 National Champion), Woods has seen first hand how difficult it can be competing at the highest levels. The brainchild of Motueka’s Scott Woods, and with the backing of Talley’s, the team will help riders access the support, knowledge, guidance, and funding required to get overseas, and achieve their potential. With signings headlined by leading NZ Elite athletes Josie Wilcox and Cameron Jones the team features no less than 13 talented individuals across it’s international, and domestic squads.The new project will support talented cross-country MTB athletes stepping onto the global stage. Breaking down barriers and smoothing the path to success internationally for developing young riders throughout New Zealand. The “Kiwi MTB Collective'' will assemble in Motueka this week for their first training camp, ahead of an exciting (and busy) season in 2022. ![]() ![]() A brand new team has been launched to springboard NZ XC Mountainbike talent to the world stage.
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