Coppermine

Coppermine The Coppermine is a classic back country epic mountain bike race that takes place in Nelson, New Zealand

The Coppermine is a classic back country epic mountain bike race that takes place in Nelson, New Zealand, every year.

Shoutout to an industry sponsor for coming on as the gold sponsor this year. Their support will help us create an even ...
31/05/2026

Shoutout to an industry sponsor for coming on as the gold sponsor this year. Their support will help us create an even better event by providing neutral tech support for the riders at the event village and will have mega prize to give away to one lucky participant.





Bonus style points for the copper colour theme going on here šŸ‘ šŸŠšŸ§”Oh and weā€™ll be announcing some more categories and cou...
25/05/2026

Bonus style points for the copper colour theme going on here šŸ‘ šŸŠšŸ§”
Oh and weā€™ll be announcing some more categories and courses soon, watch this spaceā€¦






A lot has changed with the Coppermine over the years, call it evolution. But something that hasnā€™t changed is the scener...
11/05/2026

A lot has changed with the Coppermine over the years, call it evolution.
But something that hasnā€™t changed is the scenery (weather permitting šŸ˜…)
And the event will continue to evolve this year!



The Coppermine trophies are now engraved with the 2025 title holders, whoā€™s going to take them out this year and add the...
04/02/2026

The Coppermine trophies are now engraved with the 2025 title holders, whoā€™s going to take them out this year and add their name to a slab of macrocarpa?

- Coppermine classic fastest overall female
- Coppermine classic fastest overall male
- Double Coppermine fastest overall
- Fastest overall descent

Thanks to for creating these trophies!

2026 is here! Is it time to start training for the Coppermine again? ā€¦Or did you never stopā€¦Registrations are open for t...
27/01/2026

2026 is here! Is it time to start training for the Coppermine again? ā€¦Or did you never stopā€¦

Registrations are open for the next edition- September 26th 2026






x Coppermine x 0.6L bottles available online or pickup in store.
26/11/2025

x Coppermine x 0.6L bottles available online or pickup in store.



16/11/2025

The Coppermine 2025 race was a time! Entries are open for the 2026 event- Coppermine Classic, Double Coppermine and E bike categories. With the fastest descent title, pump track race and more to be announced. September 26th - 2026.

https://events.barefootsport.co.nz/event/1815

Thanks to all the legendary volunteers, sponsors and partners for helping make it all happen.

Nelson City Council
Nelson Mountain Bike Club
Nelson Tasman
Hyperformance Hardware
Southern Approach
GU Energy New Zealand
Helicopters Nelson New Zealand
The Prince Albert Backpackers and Bar
Maitai Whare Iti
Solander Gourmet Seafood
Abbott Insurance Brokers
MTF Finance Richmond
Gravity Nelson
Worralls

The Coppermine 2026 event date will be announced soon! Watch this space for the news and discounted early bird entries. ...
02/11/2025

The Coppermine 2026 event date will be announced soon! Watch this space for the news and discounted early bird entries. We will be building on a successful 2025 event to make an even more epic festival of mountain biking here in Nelson, NZ

Massive congratulations to our winners on the day who walked away with cash, wheels or being first to get their name on ...
20/10/2025

Massive congratulations to our winners on the day who walked away with cash, wheels or being first to get their name on the block of wood!

Coppermine Classic overall fastest male: Ethan Glover 1:44:50
Coppermine classic overall fastest female: Mia Cameron 2:12:34
Coppermine descent fastest overall: Dylan Waghorn 13:51
Double Coppermine fastest overall: Brad McFarlane 3:54:42
Reserve/Continental wheelset: Lucy Vincent- chose tails instead of heads

Address

140 Bridge Street
Nelson
7010

Website

https://events.barefootsport.co.nz/event/1815

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