About

Bike hire, quality servicing, sales and the best local advice

(since ages ago).

Since 1995, we’ve been Wellington’s leading bike shop and information centre. You’ll find us in the hills above the city at the base of Mākara Peak - Wellington’s world-class mountain bike park.

Kia ora,

I'm Ross. I'm a dad to two terrific kids and the proud owner of Mud Cycles. I've spent most of my adult life in the police force. While I don't regret a thing, a job connected to the great outdoors has been calling me for several years. When the opportunity arose to purchase Mud Cycles from the legend Dave Waugh, I jumped at the chance. I've been riding a bike since I was a little tyke. I love nothing more (except my family) than the thrill of hurtling downhill on a muddy trail on my mountain bike or the rush of an e-bike as I ride to work. Bike riding energises my body and calms my mind. I always finish a ride feeling better than when I started.

My vision for Mud Cycles is to create a community of people who also love to ride.

We're way more than just a bike shop. We're a Mākara Peak base camp, a local joint you can visit before an epic day out, or a place to pop in for bike talk and free coffee.

Hope to see you in the store soon!

What We Stand For

  • We're reliable

    Have your bike professionally and reliably serviced by our master mechanic, rent a professionally maintained bike geared up for the local trails, or buy quality bikes and accessories online and in-store. We work hard so your bike can too.

  • And proudly local

    We're here to support the local biking community. We run community events, support local clubs, and sponsor the Capital Enduro and Mākara Peak Enduro races. Plus, we think supporting local businesses (like ours!) is important. Local businesses build community. That's why we exist.

  • We care about this land

    Mākara Peak Mountain Bike Park is located in 250 hectares of pristine native bush. We donate to The Mākara Peak Supporters to help with their conservation effort. Our staff volunteers to help with tree planting and track maintenance. Plus, everything in the store is recycled or reused where possible. Biking connects us back to nature, and we're here to help conserve this precious land.

  • And, most of all, we're a relaxed bunch of biking buffs

    We love a yarn. You'll find us in baggy t-shirts, bike talking with fellow enthusiasts on our retro couches with a coffee in hand (did we mention the free coffee?). We're a home away from home for all types of riders. We offer discounts to fellow biking fans - WORD, Trails Wellington and Revolve members. In a nutshell, we're passionate about cycling, particularly on these awesome local trails.

Our Mahi

Our mission is to help people of all ages and stages get out on a bike and experience the fun of a two-wheeled adventure. We're a local shop run by local riders with hours of experience riding the legendary Mākara Peak trails. Our friendly and relaxed shop is a meeting place, ride centre and bloody good bike shop. Come visit us - we can't wait to share our knowledge and passion with you!