Raise money for Rotorua Mountain Bike Club
WHY YOU SHOULD SUPPORT THE CLUB
Imagine this: you're out on the forest trails—biking, horse riding, or walking—and you take a fall. You call 0800 Whaka 1, and in no time, you're in the care of a trained medic. The Club funds the First Response Unit, ensuring this vital service is always available. By donating to the club, you're supporting this lifesaving service and helping keep forest users safe. Your support is a commitment to safety for you and your loved ones while they enjoy the trails in the Whakarewarewa and Titokorangi Forests.
The Rotorua Mountain Bike Club (RMTBC) funds and operates this exceptional rescue service in the Whakarewarewa Forest, which operates much like a surf or ski patrol.
The First Response Unit (FRU) is a world-class service which can, and will save your life, should you need it. On average the FRU undertakes two rescues a day.
This service is free to all members of the public using the forest. This includes mountain bikers, runners, walkers and equestrians. The club contracts Peak Safety Ltd to deliver the service, 365 days a year.
The calibre of the FRU medics is outstanding. As mountain bikers themselves, all medics have an intimate knowledge of the trail network. Because of their forest knowledge, the average time to get to an incident is just 10 minutes – getting you critical help when you need it. The First Response Unit manages the vast majority of calls without the need for an ambulance.
The FRU relies on funding from trusts and sponsors, as well as donations from organisations and members of the public. The club is also grateful to the amazing support provided by the local business community.
Recent donors
| Date | Name | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 08 | Anonymous | Undisclosed amount |
| Sep 21 | Jed Wigglesworth | $26.25 |
| Sep 15 | Anonymous | $26.25 |
| Sep 11 | Dylan Nacagilevu | Undisclosed amount |
| Sep 11 | Todd Halliday | $26.25 |
| Sep 04 | Cycle obsession | $21.00 |
| Jul 31 | Anonymous | Undisclosed amount |
| May 31 | Anonymous | Undisclosed amount |
| May 20 | Clive Walmsley | $52.50 |
| May 17 | Bike Clinic | Undisclosed amount |
