Forsyth Barr is proud to be the principal sponsor of the Forsyth Barr National Secondary Schools Mountain Bike Championships, celebrating the determination, resilience, and skill of young riders from across Aotearoa.
This sponsorship reflects Forsyth Barr’s wider commitment to supporting New Zealand communities — through sport, education, the arts, and regional development. We believe in investing in opportunities that help people grow, connect, and succeed across generations.
“As both a Forsyth Barr Investment Adviser and a proud dad, I’ve seen the positive impact mountain biking has on young people as they contemplate their futures,” Euan McIntosh says. “My son competed at past Secondary Schools Championships while continuing to race nationally, and now my daughter is immersed in the schools and national racing scenes. The sport builds resilience, confidence, and helps form relationships that last a lifetime. These are strong values that we also believe in at Forsyth Barr.”
Forsyth Barr Associate Adviser, Sarah Frost says “As an investing professional and a young mum, I want my daughter to grow up leading a full, active, and adventurous life. Mountain biking embodies all of that. It’s about confidence, community, and the joy of being outdoors. Sponsoring the Championships is one way Forsyth Barr helps create those opportunities for the next generation.”
Mountain biking is a huge part of Nelson’s culture, with over 3,000 members in NMTBC and thousands more hitting the trails regularly. Many of our Forsyth Barr team in Nelson are riders themselves, enjoying Nelson’s world-class trails such as Codgers and the Coppermine, which reflect the region’s unique spirit of collaboration, inclusiveness, and adventure. Forsyth Barr is proud to be part of Nelson’s mountain biking story — building strong futures on and off the trails.
Read more about the 2025 Forsyth Barr National Secondary Schools Mountain Bike Championships at: https://nelsonmtb.club/nz-secondary-schools-2025/
