Terms 1 and 4 (Summer)
Mountain biking at College has a number of different groups, with the main emphasis on developing the riding skills of the boys so they can participate in a range of events. Boys come to College with a range of skills and our aim, with the assistance of external coaches, is to assist them in improving these skills, riding to their ability, and enjoying the sport.
We have three main groups operating within mountain biking.
Downhill/Enduro – boys will be expected to compete in appropriate events where skill levels allow.
Cross Country – development for cross-country competitions.
Development – general riding skills for the boys – may compete at the level they are comfortable with.
All our rides involve some hill work and so developing a good level of fitness is expected as part of the riding programme.
Mountain biking takes place at several locations across Christchurch.
Participating boys must have a mountain bike and a passion for the sport.
Master-in-Charge: Paul Rodley – email hidden; JavaScript is required
Venue: Different locations
Training: Monday, Wednesday, Saturday
Uniform: College mountain biking uniform
Recent Success
2023
- Singletracks XC Canterbury Secondary Schools Competition – Top School Boys Team, George Rookes 1st Open Boys, Oscar Talbot 1st U17 Boys, Will Crawford 3rd U16 Boys
- Skoda South Island School MTB Championship – Oscar Talbot 1st U17 Boys Cross-country, 4th George Rookes U20 Boys Cross-country
2022
- George Rookes – 6th in NZSS MTB champs – U20 Cross-country
2021
- George Rookes – 6th in South Island MTB champs – U17 Cross-country
Mountain Biking Coaching Staff
Paul Rodley
Master-in-Charge
Paul Rodley
Master-in-Charge
Paul Rodley manages all aspects of information and communications technology (ICT) across the College campus and is also responsible for the learning associated with digital technology.
His main teaching area is robotics, which encompasses a diverse range of skills, including the practical, such as programming and coding, building websites, robots and drones, and the cerebral, such as problem-solving, team building, self-management and innovative thinking.
ICT is challenging, exciting and evolving – and Paul sees it as a tool to facilitate learning.
“It’s all about the boys, about empowering them to have the confidence to get out there and make the most out of life.”
Paul started at Christ’s College as the first Director of ICT in 1999.
