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RACE TIMES

Sunday 24th March 2024

8:30am   - Registration Opens

9:50am   - Kia 37 km Race Briefing

10:00am - Kia 37 km Race Starts

10:15 am - Crank It Cycles 26 km Briefing

10:30 am - Crank It Cycles 26 km Race Start

11:05 am - Jeep 13 km Race Briefing

11:15 am - Jeep 13 km Race Start


ENTRY FEES

This year we are offering our reduced entry fee to members of any MTBNZ affiliated club.  If you are not a member of the Manawatū MTB Club or your local club please join now and enjoy the reduced entry fee.


Members of any MTBNZ Affiliated Club: Under 19 - $20, Adult - $40, Families - $100

Non-Members: Under 19 - $30, Adult - $50, Families - $120


ENTRIES

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PRIZE MONEY

For those at the pointy end of the race we have $250 and a trophy for the King and the Queen of Arapuke and $250 for the first EBike, provided you can beat all of the pedal only riders.

For the rest of us there is a great range of spot prizes to be drawn at the conclusion of the race.


LOCATION

Arapuke Forest Park, Kahuterawa Rd Carpark, Kahuterawa Road, Palmerston North

GRADES

Grades are determined by age on December 31st 2024.

Riders younger than Under 19 or older than Vet 3 may enter the 35 km Course by entering U19 or Vet 3 grades.

RULES

The series will generally be run under the rules of the UCI and MTBNZ.

Specific rules that apply include;

* All riders must wear a correctly fitting helmet.

* All repairs must be made by the rider.

* Bike changes are not permitted.

* No headphones to be worn while racing.

* E-Bikes in E-Bike race only.

* Passing Etiquette;

Please use common sense and courtesy when passing and being passed.

We are all sharing the same track with a wide range of speed and skills.

Front rider has right of way but must not unnecessarily impede a faster rider.

Passing rider should call clearly when a passing opportunity arises and it is safe to pass.

When being lapped please move aside for faster riders as soon as possible.