The dedication and volunteer work being done in local riding communities and clubs around New Zealand is nothing short of incredible. Specialized wants to give back and support what’s happening out on the trails this Spring by encouraging riders to roll up their flannel sleeves and get digging.

In association with Trail Fund and local riding clubs, Specialized are bringing together landowners, bike retailers, craft breweries and riders at four volunteer ‘Dig Days’ around the country.

Staff from Specialized, and local bike retail staff will be there getting their shovels dirty, as well as supporting volunteers with food, drinks, tools and maybe some bikes to ride afterwards.

Dig Days are an opportunity for riders who want to get involved in helping out with trail building in their area, but just don’t know where to start. The digs will be supervised by experienced local trailbuilders, so you don’t need to have a beard and a chainsaw to get amongst it. Riders of all levels are encouraged to come out, cut some new lines, earn some trail karma and have a hand in expanding your local network.

Some tools will be provided, but as it’s hard to know how many willing volunteers will turn up, if you do have a pick and shovel please bring them along.

Full details on each of the Dig Days can be found in the Facebook Event page links below.

Wellington – Mt Vic  Sun 16^th Oct  Supported by WMTB Club

Auckland – Riverhead  Sun 23^rd Oct  Supported by West Coast Riders and Hallertau

Nelson – Codgers  Sun 30^th Oct  Supported by NMTB Club and Sprig & Fern

Queenstown – TBC  Fri 18^th Nov  Supported by QTMTB Club and Atlas Bar
Call your mates and lock a date into your calendar.

Register yourself as ‘GOING’ on the FB pages so Specialized and the crew on the ground can be ready for you.Trails are always best enjoyed when you’ve worked your arse off for them.