EVENT INFO

The CamelBak Whaka 25 event is for mountain bikers of all abilities and takes in the super fun, world famous trails of Rotorua.

The course is set a mixture of grade 2-3 trails with short climbs, flowing trails and a small about of forestry roads set among some of the worlds best single track.

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25km event information
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EVENT DETAILS | THE COURSE | START WAVES

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EVENT DETAILS

Event date
Sunday 23 October 2022
Start time
From 8.30am (check timings here)
Location

• START: Te Pūtake o Tawa Car park (Google Map)
• FINISH:  Waipa MTB car park (Google Maps)

Shuttle Information 
Park at the finishline and catch a shuttle with your bike to the startline. Limited space, Cost $25, book here
Medals
All finishers will receive a finisher medal.
Results
Timing and results are based on mat-to-mat time. 
Award categories 
Top three overall male and female of each group category:

• 10-14 |15-19 | 20-29 | 30-39 | 40-49 | 50-59 | 60+ | SS | E Bike

Prizes
Medals & non-monetary prizes will be awarded to the overall top three male and female riders.​
Ebikes
Ebikes are permitted in this distance. More on ebike categories.

Rider start list

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​THE COURSE

• Distance: 27.05km (point to point)
• Total Climbing: 475m
• Trail Grade: 1-3

Course subject to change. The Whakarewarewa is a production forest, so there may be changes to the course at any time. GPS data may have a variation of up to 5%.​

TRAIL GRADING

​The course does not require a high-level of technical skill with the majority of the stages being on grades 1- 3. 
There is one  grade 4 trail, however all the easy lines are extremely well marked and all rollable with clear B-lines around any features. Navigation skills are not needed with our well-marked route. 

course map 2022

START WAVES
To ensure a safe and fair event for all age group and pairs riders we have different starting groups. Be realistic and carefully choose your start waves. To calculate your finish time, please use the average speed calculator here .  Start waves cannot be changed and will be displayed on your event number plate​

• Start Wave 0 | 8:30am | all eBikes only
• Start Wave 1 | 8:40am | Estimated finish time of sub 3:00hrs, average speed 16+ kmph
• Start Wave 2 | 8:50am | Estimated finish time of 3:00 - 3:15hrs, average speed 15-16 kmph
• Start Wave 3 | 9:00am | Estimated finish time of  3:15 – 3:30hrs, average speed 14-15 kmph
• Start Wave 4 | 9:10am | Estimated finish time of  3:30 - 4:00hrs, average speed 12-14 kmph​

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