The New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty Whaka 50km event is every bit of goodness that we can squeeze out of the Whaka 100km distance but without the crazy hill climbs - well, there maybe be a hill or two. Come and ride New Zealand’s best single track right here in Rotorua.
EVENT DATE |
Saturday 29 January 2022 |
Distance | Climb |
52.1km | 1187m | Grade 1-3 trails |
Start time |
8.30am. E Bikes followed by age group riders at 8:35am onwards |
Start location |
Waipa MTB Car Park, Waipa State Mill, Rotorua (Google Maps) |
Finish location |
Waipa MTB Car Park, Waipa State Mill, Rotorua (Google Maps) |
Minimum age |
14 years of age |
Medals |
All finishers will receive a finisher medal |
Results |
Timing and results are based on mat-to-mat time. |
Award category |
14-19 | 20-29 | 30-39 | 40-49 | 50-59 | 60+ | SS | E Bike |
Prize money |
TBC September 2021 |
Prizes |
Non-monetary prizes will be awarded to the overall top three male and female age group athletes |
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TRAIL GRADING
The course does not require a high-level of technical skill with the majority of the stages being on grades 1- 3. All rollable with clear B-lines around any features. Navigation skills are not needed with our well-marked stages.
The course does not require a high-level of technical skill with the majority of the stages being on grades 1- 3. All rollable with clear B-lines around any features. Navigation skills are not needed with our well-marked stages.
AGEGROUP START WAVES
To ensure a safe and fair event for all age group and pairs riders we have different starting groups. Wave are started with a 5 minutes between each wave. Be realistic and carefully choose your start waves. Timing and results is based on a mat to mat time. To calculate your finish time, please use the average speed calculator here
To ensure a safe and fair event for all age group and pairs riders we have different starting groups. Wave are started with a 5 minutes between each wave. Be realistic and carefully choose your start waves. Timing and results is based on a mat to mat time. To calculate your finish time, please use the average speed calculator here
- Start Wave 1 | 8:00am | Estimated finish time of sub 3:00hrs, average speed 16+ kmph
- Start Wave 2 | 8:05am | Estimated finish time of 3:00 - 3:15hrs, average speed 15-16 kmph
- Start Wave 3 | 8:10am | Estimated finish time of 3:15 – 3:30hrs, average speed 14-15 kmph
- Start Wave 4 | 8:15am | Estimated finish time of 3:30 - 4:00hrs, average speed 12-14 kmph
- Start Wave 5 | 8:20am | Estimated finish time of 4:00hrs plus, average speed 8-12 kmph
SAFETYCHECK PIONTS
The course check points listed below are in the interest of participant safety. The times are based on a participant averaging 9.6kmph. If you fall behind the timing checkpoints you will be removed from the event and classed as a non finisher.
The course check points listed below are in the interest of participant safety. The times are based on a participant averaging 9.6kmph. If you fall behind the timing checkpoints you will be removed from the event and classed as a non finisher.
- CP 1 - 12:03pm | 29.7km | Te Pūtake o Tawa
- CP 2 - 2:32pm | 49km | Red Tank/Larch Road
- CP 3 - 3:00pm | Finish Line
CAMELBAKWATER STATIONS
There will be a self service water Camelbak water station out on course. The water station fills a standard CamelBak water bottle in 55 seconds. The water location is :
There will be a self service water Camelbak water station out on course. The water station fills a standard CamelBak water bottle in 55 seconds. The water location is :
- 29.7km | Te Pūtake o Tawa
