EVENT INFO
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Designed to be one of the toughest 100 mile events, the riders of DCA Architects Whaka Miler are in for the challenge of a lifetime. Setting off pre-dawn in the mists of a waking forest, you'll be riding 160km of the best singletrack in New Zealand. Technical terrain, flowing descents and (in)famous stem-chewing climbs with over 4500 vertical metres. Unlike other Miler events around the world, our course is predominantly singletrack, testing your mental as well as physical resolve.
Only the most determined athletes will make it to the finish within the 14.5 hour race window. Do you have what it takes defeat the Whaka Miler? Pain is temporary. Glory is forever. |
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Whaka Miler course information
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EVENT DETAILS | ABOUT THE COURSE | MANDATORY BRIEFING & GEAR
SAFETY CHECK POINTS | AID & WATER STATIONS | DROP BAG SERVICE
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EVENT DETAILS | ABOUT THE COURSE | MANDATORY BRIEFING & GEAR
SAFETY CHECK POINTS | AID & WATER STATIONS | DROP BAG SERVICE
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EVENT DETAILS
Event date Sunday 23 October 2022 Start time 5.00am Start location Pohutu Geyser, Te Puia, Rotorua (Google Maps) Finish location Waipa MTB Car Park, Waipa State Mill, Rotorua (Google Maps) Medals All finishers will receive a miler finisher belt buckle Results Timing and results are based on gun time Award categories Under 40 | 40-49 | 50-59 | 60+ Prizes Fastest overall man and woman receive $500ea Ebikes Ebikes are not permitted in this distance |
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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.
MANDATORY BRIEFING
All riders in DCA Architects Whaka Miler must attend the mandatory briefing on Saturday 22rd of October. This will be held immediately before the complimentary athlete lunch at athlete zone at the main event centre.
All riders in DCA Architects Whaka Miler must attend the mandatory briefing on Saturday 22rd of October. This will be held immediately before the complimentary athlete lunch at athlete zone at the main event centre.
- 10:40am | Rider Briefing
- 11am | Complimentary rider & Supporters Lunch
MANDATORY GEAR
The mandatory gear list is the absolute minimum to keep you safe during the event. If you would normally take something extra on a ride, you should still take it.
The mandatory gear list is the absolute minimum to keep you safe during the event. If you would normally take something extra on a ride, you should still take it.
- Bike light | Minimum 300 lumens
- Rear light | This is to be operated on red, strobe setting is not permitted
- Survival bag | Must be a bag and not a blanket
- Mobile phone | Fully charged and placed in a waterproof bag
- Water bottle | Minimum requirement is to carry a 600+ mls bottle on your bike
- Multi tool | This must include a chain breaker
- Chain link
- Spare tube & inflator
SAFETY CHECKPOINTS
The course checkpoints listed below are in the interest of participant safety. The times are based on a participant averaging 11.1kmph. If you fall behind the timing checkpoints you will be removed from the event and classed as a non finisher.
Please note, this is an example based on the 2021 course, this section will be updated 1 August
WRISTBAND CHECKPOINTS
All 160km event athletes will be required to stop at the wrist band stations below for less than 10 seconds for a wrist band to be placed on their right wrist. This wristband is used to identify riders who have completed certain section of course before they enter the next section
LIGHT DROP POINT
All DCA Architects Whaka Miler athletes are required to start the event will a minimum of one front facing light on their bike, this can be removed at 47km. The Whaka team will securely package your lights and they will be returned to the main event centre to be collect later in the day with your drop bags.
The course checkpoints listed below are in the interest of participant safety. The times are based on a participant averaging 11.1kmph. If you fall behind the timing checkpoints you will be removed from the event and classed as a non finisher.
- CP 1 - 6:19am | 18km | Mudpool Road *
- CP 2 - 11:12am | 68km | Feed zone, (first pass)
- CP 3 - 3:09pm | 113km | Feed zone, (second pass)
- CP 4 - 4:48pm | 137km | Phillip Road, (Wristband Station, first pass)
- CP 5 - 6:41pm | 155km | Red Tank/Larch Road
- CP 6 - 7:30pm | 161.5 | Finishline
Please note, this is an example based on the 2021 course, this section will be updated 1 August
WRISTBAND CHECKPOINTS
All 160km event athletes will be required to stop at the wrist band stations below for less than 10 seconds for a wrist band to be placed on their right wrist. This wristband is used to identify riders who have completed certain section of course before they enter the next section
- WBCP 1 - 110km | Moonshine Trail | Blue Band
- WBCP 2 - 137km | Phillip Road | Yellow Band
LIGHT DROP POINT
All DCA Architects Whaka Miler athletes are required to start the event will a minimum of one front facing light on their bike, this can be removed at 47km. The Whaka team will securely package your lights and they will be returned to the main event centre to be collect later in the day with your drop bags.
- 47km | End of Tickler Trail
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CLIF BAR AID STATION
The aid station will have food, hydration, medical and mechanical support. The food section of the aid station is self service. Access to the feed zone can only be accessed at 70 & 114km, you will not be able to cut access other section of the course to access the CLIFBAR Aid Station.
The aid station will have food, hydration, medical and mechanical support. The food section of the aid station is self service. Access to the feed zone can only be accessed at 70 & 114km, you will not be able to cut access other section of the course to access the CLIFBAR Aid Station.
- The aid station is located at the corner of Nice & Pipeline Roads, spectators can access this on bike or foot, there is no public road access (Google Map)
- Please note, this is an example based on the 2021 course, this section will be updated 1 August
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This will be stocked with the following:
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CAMELBAK WATER STATIONS
There will be self service CamelBak water stations out on course. The water stations fill 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 self service CamelBak water stations out on course. The water stations fill a standard CamelBak water bottle in 55 seconds. The water locations are:
- 20km | Nursery Road
- 52km | Exit part 1 Te Pou-Koropu trail
- 68km | Feed zone (first pass)
- 78km | Green Lake Road
- 98km | Exit Yellow Brick Road trail
- 113km | Feed zone (second pass)
- 122km | Green Lake Road
- 147km | Exit Yellow Brick Road trail
- 152km | Exit Old Chevy trail
Please note, this is an example based on the 2021 course, this section will be updated 1 August
DROP BAG SERVICE
There are two drop bags for the 100 mile event. Your bags will be transported to and from the CLIF BAR Aid Station. The event supplies you with two drop bag (drawstring bags) & labels with your race number to attached to your bags.
BAG LOADING
All Whaka Miler participants or a nominated support crew member will need to deliver the bags to the main event venue at the time below to ensure the bags get load into the trucks on time.
BAG SERVICE
The event provides a Valet Drop Bag service, this means as you arrive in the aid station our amazing team will have your bag ready for you.
BAG COLLECTION
Drop bags can be collected during the times below, your support team will have an 'authority to collect' card to uplift your bags for you
There are two drop bags for the 100 mile event. Your bags will be transported to and from the CLIF BAR Aid Station. The event supplies you with two drop bag (drawstring bags) & labels with your race number to attached to your bags.
BAG LOADING
All Whaka Miler participants or a nominated support crew member will need to deliver the bags to the main event venue at the time below to ensure the bags get load into the trucks on time.
- 3pm - 4pm - Saturday | Main event centre
BAG SERVICE
The event provides a Valet Drop Bag service, this means as you arrive in the aid station our amazing team will have your bag ready for you.
BAG COLLECTION
Drop bags can be collected during the times below, your support team will have an 'authority to collect' card to uplift your bags for you
- 3pm - 7:30pm - Sunday | Main event centre
