EVENT INFO
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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.
This distance is always a sell out, so don't delay, get an entry today. |
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50km event information
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EVENT DETAILS | THE COURSE | SAFETY CHECKPOINTS | WATER STATIONS
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EVENT DETAILS | THE COURSE | SAFETY CHECKPOINTS | WATER STATIONS
EVENT DETAILS
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Event date
Saturday 22 October 2022 Start time From 8.30am (check timings here) Location Waipa MTB car park (Google Maps) 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:
Medals & non-monetary prizes will be awarded to the overall top three male and female age group athletes. Prize Money Prize money is awarded to overall top male and female athletes:
Ebikes are permitted in this distance. more on ebike categories. |
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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 and a touch of easier grade 4 trails - all rollable with clear B-lines around any features. Navigation skills are not needed with our well-marked route.
The course does not require a high-level of technical skill with the majority of the stages being on grades 1- 3 and a touch of easier grade 4 trails - all rollable with clear B-lines around any features. Navigation skills are not needed with our well-marked route.
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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. Start waves cannot be changed and will be displayed on your event number plate.
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SAFETY CHECKPOINTS
The course checkpoints 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 checkpoints 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 - 12:31pm | 29.7km | Te Pūtake o Tawa
- CP 2 - 2:32pm | 49km | Red Tank/Larch Road
- CP 3 - 3:00pm | Finish Line
CAMELBAK WATER STATIONS
There will be a self-service CamelBak water station out on course. The water station fills a standard CamelBak water bottle in 55 seconds. The water locations are:
Please note, this is an example based on the 2021 course, this section will be updated 1 August
There will be a self-service CamelBak water station out on course. The water station fills a standard CamelBak water bottle in 55 seconds. The water locations are:
- 27km | Exit part 1 Te Pou-Koropu trail
- 43km | Exit Old Chevy trail
Please note, this is an example based on the 2021 course, this section will be updated 1 August
