Date: Saturday 7th January
Registration
You can register online by clicking here.
Pre-registered competitors check in, will be available from 9.30am on the day of the event.
Day registrations will be available on site from 9.00am BUT will incurr a $10.00 surcharge per event!
You will recieive
Start Date/Time
Compulsory pre-race briefing Saturday 7th January at 10.15am
Placemakers Te Anau 53km Start 10.30am
32km MTB event Start 10.30am
14km Recreational event Start 10.30am
16km Run Start 10.30am
5-8km Walk Start 10.30am
All Riders must be on the start line at 10.15am for a pre-race briefing.
Bike Checks
There will be no compulsory bike check.
You are responsible for ensuring your bike is reliable and well maintained for this event.
It is highly recommended that you visit your local bike shop to ensure your bike is in its best condition possible.
Recommended Gear
* A bike helmet is compulsory for every rider *
The event is completed over exposed terrain and can be subject to adverse weather conditions.
We recommend you carry with you:
Aid Station/Check Point
There will be one aid station/check point on the Classic Ride situated after the half way point.
It will have available:
Cut off Time
The cut off time for riders in the Classic event will be at 2.30pm directly after the river crossing. This enables competitors to complete the ride before the 3.00pm prize giving.
Route Markings/Hazards
There are numerous unmarked hazards on this course, as there should be on a back country adventure of this nature. Potholes, sticks, rocks, stock, rutted tracks, steep descents exposed bluffs and banks are all part of what is required to be negotiated by the competitor.
However we will mark a steep descent with "CAUTION STEEP DESCENT AHEAD" on the 53km MTB event.
The course will be marked with directional arrows or orange danger tape at critical junctions, and flags on the river margin.
We will have marshals at certain points to ensure the correct track is clearly marked.
Event Safety Information
When you are in the back country YOU are responsible for your own safety.
Please ensure that you:
Finish & Prize Giving
The prize giving will be held at the start/finish site at 3.00pm
Prizes will be awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd Male and Female Placegetters in the following categories: Student/Open/Veteran in the following events:
$6,000 worth of prizes to be won!
SPOT PRIZES: Spot prizes will be open to all competitors. If your name is called you must be present at the prize giving to collect your prize.
Registration
You can register online by clicking here.
Pre-registered competitors check in, will be available from 9.30am on the day of the event.
Day registrations will be available on site from 9.00am BUT will incurr a $10.00 surcharge per event!
You will recieive
- Race briefing, with any course change information.
- Your race number plate and zip ties to attach your number to your bike. The number must be attached securely to the front of your bike for the entire event. Do not alter your race number in any way.
Start Date/Time
Compulsory pre-race briefing Saturday 7th January at 10.15am
Placemakers Te Anau 53km Start 10.30am
32km MTB event Start 10.30am
14km Recreational event Start 10.30am
16km Run Start 10.30am
5-8km Walk Start 10.30am
All Riders must be on the start line at 10.15am for a pre-race briefing.
Bike Checks
There will be no compulsory bike check.
You are responsible for ensuring your bike is reliable and well maintained for this event.
It is highly recommended that you visit your local bike shop to ensure your bike is in its best condition possible.
Recommended Gear
* A bike helmet is compulsory for every rider *
The event is completed over exposed terrain and can be subject to adverse weather conditions.
We recommend you carry with you:
- A wind & waterproof jacket
- Thermal hat & gloves
- Thermal longs & long sleeved top
Aid Station/Check Point
There will be one aid station/check point on the Classic Ride situated after the half way point.
It will have available:
- Self service water
- First Aid
Cut off Time
The cut off time for riders in the Classic event will be at 2.30pm directly after the river crossing. This enables competitors to complete the ride before the 3.00pm prize giving.
Route Markings/Hazards
There are numerous unmarked hazards on this course, as there should be on a back country adventure of this nature. Potholes, sticks, rocks, stock, rutted tracks, steep descents exposed bluffs and banks are all part of what is required to be negotiated by the competitor.
However we will mark a steep descent with "CAUTION STEEP DESCENT AHEAD" on the 53km MTB event.
The course will be marked with directional arrows or orange danger tape at critical junctions, and flags on the river margin.
We will have marshals at certain points to ensure the correct track is clearly marked.
Event Safety Information
When you are in the back country YOU are responsible for your own safety.
Please ensure that you:
- Carry the recommended gear
- Ensure you have a well maintained bike
- Have trained sufficiently to ride the distance and stay focused on the hazards and your own needs for food and water
- If you come across an accident, stop and give all reasonable care that you can while sending someone forward (not back) to the nearest Marshal for help
Finish & Prize Giving
The prize giving will be held at the start/finish site at 3.00pm
Prizes will be awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd Male and Female Placegetters in the following categories: Student/Open/Veteran in the following events:
- Placemakers 53km MTB event
- 32km MTB event
- 16km Run
$6,000 worth of prizes to be won!
SPOT PRIZES: Spot prizes will be open to all competitors. If your name is called you must be present at the prize giving to collect your prize.
