Mcgazzafest Dream Jam 2026

Saturday, January 24, 2026 15:00 (GMT+13) - Saturday, January 24, 2026 21:30 (GMT+13)

Event info
Sport: Cycling - mtn downhill
Location: Queenstown, New Zealand
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Registrations: 152
Registration closes: Friday, January 23, 2026 15:00 (GMT+13)
Organized by: Queenstown Bike Festival
Event website: https://www.queenstownbikefestival.co.nz/
Event notes

 

It’s a very special — and emotional — year as we mark the 10-year anniversary of McGazzaFest. We miss our friend dearly, and we’re proud to come together once again to honour Kelly’s life, his riding, and the way he lived. This event is about remembering him and carrying that spirit forward on the bike.

This session is for experienced riders only on Dream Jumps and will run in a Jam format.

We’ll kick things off with a Junior Jam, followed by the Adult Jam on the top half of Dream Jumps. Kelly was known for styling Dream from top to bottom with his mates, and in true McGazza fashion, this year we’re bringing that full run back into the event.

After an intermission, we’ll move down to the lower jumps. Only advanced riders who are fully comfortable on these features should continue into this session. To finish it all off, there will be a Top-to-Bottom full run, delivering the full Kelly thrills and a moment we know he’d be proud of.

And with that much adrenaline, we’re not calling it early — meet us at Lone Star for the ultimate after-party as we celebrate and remember our mate the best way we know how. 🍻

 

 

Rules to ride before you sign up:

All riders taking part in the Mcgazza jump jam must have ridden the jumps before. You must be able to ride to a step up jump. (Straight line to mulch or sixth feature) If you are constantly cutting out of the line you will be pulled out of the jam. This posses a risk to yourself and other riders.

 

To ride in Adults session - you will need to be able to ride the full line to the very bottom jump comfortably. Megatrain included for all riders.

 

Helmets are compulsory to ride and no alcohol whilst riding. You will be given a wrist band which will be removed if drinking/drugs. Please ride responsibly and respect your fellow riders.

 

If you've never ridden Dream - this is not the time to learn, so please dont take a rego spot from someone who can ride these jumps. 

When: Saturday 24th January 2026

Juniors (Under 18)

Rego : 3.00pm

Riding : 3.30pm - 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

 

Entries are strictly limited to 100 riders per age category. 

No exceptions!!!! Spots are first in, first served!!!!

Please respect this process — it is essential for rider safety, volunteer capacity, and to honour the event held in Kelly’s memory. We ask all riders to respect the integrity of the event by ensuring entry fees are paid and all required consents are completed before riding. Anyone attempting to ride without registering or providing consent may be asked to leave the event site. No swapping of wristbands are allowed or entrant changes.

QMTBC Membership

You must be QMTBC member and have app number to show on the day. 

Please respect this limit for waiver reasons, safety and enjoyment of riders on the day.

Download the QMTBC app and get your membership

You will need your ID number to get signed in on the day. (No Screen Shots allowed)

Get Membership Here.

Where:

Big Dream - Top of Wynyard Bike Park

First Session - Upper Dream

Second Session - Lower Dream 

End - Megatrain - Full Top to Bottom Run

Thanks and bring the STOKE!

 

 

 

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All of the above details are complete and correct. I understand that mountain biking involves risks, most of which are controlled by me and my skill/ability in avoiding obstacles and hazards. In entering this event I agree that it is entirely at my own risk and no one else will be held responsible for my actions. I will not hold the, QMTBC, QLDC, Department of Conservation, Skyline, Phat Lines, Elevate Trail Building or any private landowners, third parties, interested parties or anyone else involved in the organisation of the event(s) liable for any injuries and/or damage/loss of equipment however caused. Helmets are compulsory and body armour / protection is highly recommended. If I choose not to wear armour / protection, I understand it may be detrimental to my health in the event of a crash. I understand I may be refused entry to an event if any part of my equipment (including my bike) is deemed unsatisfactory by event organisers. I understand I may be pulled from an event by organisers if they deem my skill level unsatisfactory for participating safely and confidently. In the event of any course changes, or anything else that affects the event, I understand the organisers decision will be final. I understand there may be non-event course trails either crossing or nearby the race track that are open to the public and agree to ride with care and consideration and furthermore agree to obey any orders given to me by event marshals. I agree that any film, sound or other recording of my activity during the event may be used for promotion or advertising purposes by event organiser. The organiser may use such recordings as is deems fit without my prior consent. The event organisers reserve the right to use my name provided for promotional purposes but will not share my details with third parties.
I declare that I am physically fit, able to participate in Queenstown Bike Festival/Mcgazzafest activities and have no heart or medical conditions that could be affected by entering very cold water. I have disclosed to the organisers any heart condition, medical condition, previous injury or medications. 
I consent to receiving any medical treatment that may be deemed necessary in the event of injury, accident or illness incurred while participating in any Queenstown Bike Fest activities. 
I declare that I am not impaired by any alcohol, prescription or other drugs, as being so could seriously compromise my safety and the safety of others. 

 


All the best
Meagan & Emmerson Wilken
Queenstown Bike Festival /Mcgazzafest
Phone - 027 296 1931
 

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