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EVENTINFO
Unfortunately, due to the Level 4 restrictions of August 2021, we've had to cancel the Fat Tyre Crit event at this year's Whaka 100. We hope to bring it back for Whaka 2022!
What is the Fat Tyre Crit?
A mountain bike criterium, or crit for short, is a race of a specified number of laps on a closed course over trails or public roads. Riders get points for their position at a set number of laps, or the last rider is eliminated for a survival of the fittest. It requires strategy and skill, planning your position, managing your energy and your ability to navigate tight corners and obstacles. It's a great spectator event for riders and non-riders alike due to its compact course size.
What is the Fat Tyre Crit?
A mountain bike criterium, or crit for short, is a race of a specified number of laps on a closed course over trails or public roads. Riders get points for their position at a set number of laps, or the last rider is eliminated for a survival of the fittest. It requires strategy and skill, planning your position, managing your energy and your ability to navigate tight corners and obstacles. It's a great spectator event for riders and non-riders alike due to its compact course size.
TRIPLECROWN RANKING
All 100km riders who participate in the Fat Tyre Crit are eligible to win the Whaka100 triple crown trophy. Ranking will be based on your overall finish time in the crit.
All 100km riders who participate in the Fat Tyre Crit are eligible to win the Whaka100 triple crown trophy. Ranking will be based on your overall finish time in the crit.
RULES
- The race will be 15 minutes plus 3 laps.
- A gun blast will sigal the start of the 3 laps.
- Lap cards will be held up at the Start/Finish line counting down from 3.
- A bell will ring on the final lap.
- Helmets must be worn and fastened while on the course.
- Race numbers will consist of a number plate for the front of the bike, this will be your main race plate for Sunday, Riders can enter only the FTC, they will be issues a special on day plate.
- Ends of handlebars must be plugged. no bar ends allowed.
- Bicycles must be powered solely by the rider (excluding ebike crit). No outside energy source is to be used… other than gravity.
- Riders are not permitted to stop on course and wait, they must be moving at all times
- Riders get 1 free lap in the case they are affected by a mechanical or crash.
- Free "mechanical or crash" laps are not permitted during the final 3 laps of the race.
