Wind, grit, and good humour carried our Rampagers across 86km of Molesworth magic!
It was another EPIC day for the 2025 Richmond Glass Mowsworth Rampage on Saturday 18th October – 50 riders took on rugged terrain from Molesworth to Hanmer Springs and absolutely smashed it.
It started out cold, windy, and dusty, but by lunchtime the sun was shining and the smiles never left. Twelve hours of stunning scenery, laughter, and teamwork – topped off with a escort by the Rural Fire Brigade through Hanmer township!
Along the way came stories of love, loss, and purpose, each one a reminder of why this ride matters. It’s a powerful thing, what we can do when we come together.
To all our riders, supporters, and Rampagers – you’re absolute legends. Together, you’ve raised over $64,000 (and counting!) for Cancer Society Nelson Tasman and Nelson Tasman Hospice.
If you’d still like to chip in, donations are open at www.mowsworthrampage.co.nz/donate.
A massive shoutout to:
- Stu Newport from Richmond Glass and his wife Erin, who turned Stu’s vision into reality and dedicated countless hours to planning, organising, and riding in the Rampage. Stu, you are one-of-a kind and we appreciate all that you and your amazing wee family do. Ngā mihi nui e te whānau.
- Thank you to Richard and Pip from Richmond Glass Service, Mowsworth Rampage naming rights sponsor, for backing it all the way and also coming in to support us on the day.
- Pāmu and Department of Conservaton for opening their gates to the beautiful Molesworth and supporting the event.
- Aunty Jilly from Molesworth Station for providing savouries for morning tea and an enormous chocolate cake for the day and letting our team stay at the Hydro house.
- Rapid Relief Team NZ for the cakes, fruit, and water.
- Pomeroy’s Coffee & Tea for the use of their coffee pots.
- Volunteers Chris (DOC), Steve and Heather, Neroli and Don, Nina and Tony, Alan and Carrie (Rural Post), and Craig Hewson for vital pitstop support.
- Special mention to Vick’s husband, Paul Sharp, who was roped into helping Vick and Barb – not only driving, but also showing saint-like patience unpacking and repacking the ute (about ten times!).
- Janelle, Paul and Nina at Hanmer Springs Rugby Club for hosting prizegiving and Rusty Carrot Catering for the great kai.
- Paul Brockie and Duke Climo (Absolute Energy) – Paul for towing the Portaloos, and Duke for both riding and sourcing prizes.
- Dee from Deelish Bakehouse for supplying hot coffee at the Cob Cottage campsite.
- John and Kay and Sandy and Phil for pilot support.
- Jackie and Sam from Hato Hone St John Nelson and Tasman Bays for first aid cover.
- The Hanmer Springs Rural Fire Brigade for escorting the mowers through the Hanmer town centre
- Hirepool Ltd for the portaloo’s.
- Simon Howells from Hirschmann’s Mower & Machinery Repairs Ltd for on-the-spot mower fixes!
- Plus all the many sponsors who provided support, services. spot and auction prizes for the event – Thank you! See list here.
And to everyone else who pitched in – thank you!
More Mowsworth Rampage pictures here, videos on YouTube, and read the blogs here.
As one of the benefiting charities, your generosity directly supports our ability to assist people in our community affected by cancer, providing education on risk reduction, early detection, cancer research and essential services like support groups, wellbeing workshops, exercise programs, financial grants, and more. Each year, our small team supports over 600 individuals and families – 100% funded by our amazing community, like you. As the dust settles, we’re already looking ahead to the next one.
Watch this space – the Rampage will ride again! www.mowsworthrampage.co.nz
