Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Hidden deep within the mountains near Nelson, New Zealand, lies the Wairoa Gorge, a jaw-dropping bike park originally built as a private playground by a secretive billionaire. For years, these pristine, hand-cut trails were shrouded in mystery and only accessible by helicopter. Now that this incredible trail network has been gifted to the public, we’re checking out the insane terrain, the ultimate mountain huts, and riding the legendary "Dark Side."
⏱ Timestamps ⏱
00:00 - The secret billionaire bike park
00:51 - Finding the Wairoa Gorge
01:49 - Checking into Gibbs Hut
02:49 - Who is Ken Dart?
04:18 - Inside Irvine's Hut & the tool shed
06:39 - The ultimate bike room and living space
09:13 - Dropping into Jumanji
11:24 - How long is the descent?
12:00 - Riding the "Dark Side" (D.M.T)
Useful Links:
Join this channel to get access to perks: https://gmbn.eu/YouTubeMembership
🛍 Explore The GMBN Shop 👉 https://gmbn.eu/SpringTees
Subscribe to the channel for more! 👉 https://gmbn.eu/Subscribe
Submit your Photo and Video to us 👉 gmbn.com/uploader
Won a prize on the Dirt Shed Show 👉 https://gmbn.eu/DSSPrizeWinner
Looking for MTB Insurance? Check here 👉 https://gmbn.eu/insurance
Sign-up to our newsletter 👉 https://gmbn.eu/newsletter
If you could design a dream trail network anywhere in the world, what kind of terrain would you build and who are the three riders you'd invite to rip it with you? Let us know in the comments below! 👇
Watch more on GMBN...
📹 youtu.be/PQY5mukUNa0
📹 Watch our Editor’s Choice Playlist 👉 https://gmbn.eu/EditorsChoice
📹 Watch our weekly show, The Dirt Shed Show 👉 https://gmbn.eu/dirtshedplaylist
🎵 Music - licensed by Epidemic Sound 🎵
#gmbn #globalmountainbikenetwork #mtb #mountainbiking
📸 Photos - © UCI Mountain Bike World Series / © Getty Images / © Sprint Cycling Agency
The Global Mountain Bike Network (GMBN) is the world’s largest and fastest-growing online mountain bike channel and community – and your destination for the best mountain bike content in the world.
GMBN is dedicated to inspiring and unlocking your riding potential. Our videos cater to fans of every mountain bike discipline: from mile-munching cross-country (XC) riders, through adrenaline-fuelled dirt jumpers, gravity-hungry downhillers or aspiring enduro racers, and beyond.
Our ex-pro presenting team are on hand to entertain and inspire you while also providing a uniquely qualified insight into the world of mountain biking. Every week we deliver original daily videos that include:
Adventurous and entertaining features
Mountain bike skills coaching
Technical advice and guidance
Mechanical know-how to keep you rolling
A place for the riding community with our weekly Dirt Shed Show
Thanks to our sponsors:
Canyon Bikes: http://gmbn.eu/Canyon
Orbea Bikes: https://gmbn.eu/Orbea
Propain Bikes: https://gmbn.eu/Propain
Park Tool: http://gmbn.eu/ParkTool
Crankbrothers Pedals: http://gmbn.eu/crankbros
Shimano Footwear: https://gmbn.eu/ShimanoShoes
Ergon: http://gmbn.eu/ergon
Vittoria Tires: https://gmbn.eu/Vittoria
Reynolds wheels: https://gmbn.eu/Reynolds
FSA: http://gmbn.eu/fsa
Topeak: http://gmbn.eu/topeak
Garmin: https://gmbn.eu/Garmin
CamelBak: https://gmbn.eu/CamelBak
Met Helmets: https://gmbn.eu/Met-Helmets
Bluegrass Protection: https://gmbn.eu/Bluegrass
Atlas Ride Co: https://gmbn.eu/AtlasRideCo
Watch our sister channels:
GMBN Tech - https://gmbn.tech/YouTube
Electric Mountain Bike Network - embn.me/YouTube
Global Cycling Network - https://gcn.eu/YouTube
GCN Tech - gcntech.co/YouTube
Global Triathlon Network - gtn.io/YouTube
GCN Italia - https://gcn.eu/ItaliaYouTube
GCN en Espanol - https://gcn.eu/EspanolYouTube
GCN auf Deutsch - https://gcn.eu/DeutschYouTube
GCN en Francais - https://gcn.eu/FrancaisYouTube
GCN Training - https://gcn.eu/TrainingYouTube
GCN Racing - https://gcn.eu/RacingYouTube
Hidden deep within the mountains near Nelson, New Zealand, lies the Wairoa Gorge, a jaw-dropping bike park originally built as a private playground by a secretive billionaire. For years, these pristine, hand-cut trails were shrouded in mystery and only accessible by helicopter. Now that this incredible trail network has been gifted to the public, we’re checking out the insane terrain, the ultimate mountain huts, and riding the legendary "Dark Side."
⏱ Timestamps ⏱
00:00 - The secret billionaire bike park
00:51 - Finding the Wairoa Gorge
01:49 - Checking into Gibbs Hut
02:49 - Who is Ken Dart?
04:18 - Inside Irvine's Hut & the tool shed
06:39 - The ultimate bike room and living space
09:13 - Dropping into Jumanji
11:24 - How long is the descent?
12:00 - Riding the "Dark Side" (D.M.T)
Useful Links:
Join this channel to get access to perks: https://gmbn.eu/YouTubeMembership
🛍 Explore The GMBN Shop 👉 https://gmbn.eu/SpringTees
Subscribe to the channel for more! 👉 https://gmbn.eu/Subscribe
Submit your Photo and Video to us 👉 gmbn.com/uploader
Won a prize on the Dirt Shed Show 👉 https://gmbn.eu/DSSPrizeWinner
Looking for MTB Insurance? Check here 👉 https://gmbn.eu/insurance
Sign-up to our newsletter 👉 https://gmbn.eu/newsletter
If you could design a dream trail network anywhere in the world, what kind of terrain would you build and who are the three riders you'd invite to rip it with you? Let us know in the comments below! 👇
Watch more on GMBN...
📹 youtu.be/PQY5mukUNa0
📹 Watch our Editor’s Choice Playlist 👉 https://gmbn.eu/EditorsChoice
📹 Watch our weekly show, The Dirt Shed Show 👉 https://gmbn.eu/dirtshedplaylist
🎵 Music - licensed by Epidemic Sound 🎵
#gmbn #globalmountainbikenetwork #mtb #mountainbiking
📸 Photos - © UCI Mountain Bike World Series / © Getty Images / © Sprint Cycling Agency
The Global Mountain Bike Network (GMBN) is the world’s largest and fastest-growing online mountain bike channel and community – and your destination for the best mountain bike content in the world.
GMBN is dedicated to inspiring and unlocking your riding potential. Our videos cater to fans of every mountain bike discipline: from mile-munching cross-country (XC) riders, through adrenaline-fuelled dirt jumpers, gravity-hungry downhillers or aspiring enduro racers, and beyond.
Our ex-pro presenting team are on hand to entertain and inspire you while also providing a uniquely qualified insight into the world of mountain biking. Every week we deliver original daily videos that include:
Adventurous and entertaining features
Mountain bike skills coaching
Technical advice and guidance
Mechanical know-how to keep you rolling
A place for the riding community with our weekly Dirt Shed Show
Thanks to our sponsors:
Canyon Bikes: http://gmbn.eu/Canyon
Orbea Bikes: https://gmbn.eu/Orbea
Propain Bikes: https://gmbn.eu/Propain
Park Tool: http://gmbn.eu/ParkTool
Crankbrothers Pedals: http://gmbn.eu/crankbros
Shimano Footwear: https://gmbn.eu/ShimanoShoes
Ergon: http://gmbn.eu/ergon
Vittoria Tires: https://gmbn.eu/Vittoria
Reynolds wheels: https://gmbn.eu/Reynolds
FSA: http://gmbn.eu/fsa
Topeak: http://gmbn.eu/topeak
Garmin: https://gmbn.eu/Garmin
CamelBak: https://gmbn.eu/CamelBak
Met Helmets: https://gmbn.eu/Met-Helmets
Bluegrass Protection: https://gmbn.eu/Bluegrass
Atlas Ride Co: https://gmbn.eu/AtlasRideCo
Watch our sister channels:
GMBN Tech - https://gmbn.tech/YouTube
Electric Mountain Bike Network - embn.me/YouTube
Global Cycling Network - https://gcn.eu/YouTube
GCN Tech - gcntech.co/YouTube
Global Triathlon Network - gtn.io/YouTube
GCN Italia - https://gcn.eu/ItaliaYouTube
GCN en Espanol - https://gcn.eu/EspanolYouTube
GCN auf Deutsch - https://gcn.eu/DeutschYouTube
GCN en Francais - https://gcn.eu/FrancaisYouTube
GCN Training - https://gcn.eu/TrainingYouTube
GCN Racing - https://gcn.eu/RacingYouTube
