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"What volunteer role is right for me?"

5/8/2022

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So you want to volunteer but not sure where to start? Firstly, everyone is welcome and as long as you can bring a smile and some hype you will be a great member of the team. Secondly, there is a role for everyone! Whether you are wanting something chill, or you want to be in the heart of the action - we probably have a role for you.

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Raising the bar: Holland Beckett LAW join forces with Whaka 100 as Community Partner

26/7/2022

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We’ve always said that the Whaka 100 has such a passionate community that it feels like we’re its guardians rather than owners. This shared passion for community is how we got talking to Holland Beckett Law, our newest partner for this October’s event.

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Marathon Championship ANNOUNCED

22/7/2022

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Official National Marathon Championship added to mountain bike calendar
​The rising popularity of long-distance mountain bike events around the globe, has led to Cycling New Zealand today confirming that the Marathon National Championship will be added to the calendar this year.
The Marathon Mountain Bike National Championships will be staged as part of the marquee 100km race at the Isuzu Whaka 100 in Rotorua on 23 October. Altogether over 3000 riders expected to take part across the various events over the weekend.
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Drink when you’re thirsty? You ain't doing it right.

21/7/2022

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​HERE ARE OUR EVENT HYDRATION TIPS.

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Hydration is one of the big threats when it comes to killing your ride vibes, and you may not even know it. Taking a sip when you are thirsty or notice the sweat means you’re already behind on keeping your body replenished. So here are top tips for staying on top of your drink.

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What's that coming over the hill?It’s time to get prepared, learn, and train

4/5/2022

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What’s that dot on the horizon? It’s the Whaka 100, and it’s approaching sure and steady. Regardless of what distance you’re in, you’ll likely have chosen something that will test your riding skills and fitness. It’s time to get prepared, learn, and train.

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"I'll never F***ING do that again!"

28/2/2022

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Jason in action in the 2020 Whaka100 □Photos4Sale
Written by Jason Reid 
Last year, (2020) after completing the Whaka 100 whilst lying on the ground, still cramping, I was asked what I thought.

My answer was, "I'll never f***ing do that again!". Two days later I signed up to do the Whaka Miler. 

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Whaka 100 2021 cancelled 27.01.2022

27/1/2022

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​Kia ora,

The Whaka 100 has been cancelled.

The Rotorua Lakes Council, on behalf of the Forest Recreation Committee, who had provided us their approval on the morning of Monday 24 January, retracted this approval at 2.27pm today.

We are painfully aware of the impact on you, your travel, accommodation, and all the work you’ve put in ahead of the event. We know many of you are here already. We are devastated, and it leaves Whaka 100’s future uncertain.

Your event was poised to go ahead, well within the red guidelines which have been set out by the Government to allow events to run in the COVID-19 conditions we are currently in. Our protocols met and exceeded what was mandated.

We’ve been monitoring the risks daily, and still perceive it to be low for our community, participants and staff.

Ultimately, we acknowledge and respect the decision of mana whenua and forest owners. Being able to access the forest is a privilege that we greatly appreciate.

We’re in the process of working out what we can do for participants, considering we received notice on the first day of rider registration. 

We kindly ask for your patience. We know you will have questions. We will be in touch with you as soon as we have more information. 

Tim & Belinda
& the Whaka 100 team
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New to January…the Whaka 100 tyre choice.

12/1/2022

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Tyres are your only (intentional) contact with the trail so it’s important you get them right! 

For some, tyres might seem like a simple thing - choose your tyre, make sure you have enough psi, no punctures, and away you go. 

If you start looking deeper however, there can seem like an endless number of things to take into account...
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riding in the heat...hydration.

5/1/2022

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Summer is here, and for many people, that means it’s time to get outside — whether you’re going for a XC loop, a trail ride or just out cruising on the trails. However, it’s important to know how to balance the summer heat with your mountain bike training.
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This week, we’ve been catching up with our Whaka 100 hydration partner NUUN, to bring you their top tips and tricks to avoid getting too hot and developing heat exhaustion whilst out riding. 
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“Tuff By Nature”

10/11/2021

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In this week’s partner spotlight we want to share with you our awesome Whaka 100km partner - PermaPine.

Located in the heart of the largest plantation forest in the Southern Hemisphere (which all the Whaka 100 participants know and love), PermaPine plays a large part in your Whaka100 journey - many stages of which you might not even know about!
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“Fellow riders will cheer you along…you almost make friends during the race”

27/10/2021

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Ever fancied finding some other awesome mountain bikers to ride with? What about joining an organised mountain bike group? In this week’s rider series we spoke to Megan Costello who has done just that! 
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“My ebike has opened up the world of mountain biking to me, making it possible where before it wouldn’t have been.”

14/10/2021

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Recently we’ve been doing a lot of research into ebiking, the benefits of ebiking, and speaking to our ebiking participants themselves. In this week’s rider stories we’ve been speaking to Heather Lodge who, not only rides an ebike, but also has four members of her family entering this year’s Whaka 100!

First up, how awesome is it that Heather has four members from one household all taking part in the Whaka 100?! Here at the Whaka 100 we’re all about getting as many people at all stages, all ages and all abilities to take part. In Heather’s case, her household has Les (100 Miler), Jacob (50km), Heather (25km) and youngest Zach (Kids 5km). Of course, not forgetting Ryan who is coming to the event as the family cheerleader (or will be there to capture the Rosebank Creek excitement)!
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postponed to 29-30 January 2022

4/10/2021

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The organisers for the mountain bike marathon, the Emerson’s Whaka 100, presented by Isuzu Utes NZ, today confirmed that the Labour Weekend event will be postponed to 29-30 January 2022.
After the Government announcement on 4 October reviewing the New Zealand COVID-19 position, Nduro Events made the call to move the event to it’s backup date as it is unable to take place at anything other than Alert Level 1. 

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Fuelling your ride - Tips from clif

30/9/2021

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We know training for the Whaka 100 can be tough - whatever distance you're doing. So we've got some epic advice from our nutrition partner CLIF to help you with training, recovery and even event day performance.

The more you train, the more important your pre- and post-workout nutrition and hydration becomes. With bigger demands on your body, you require more nutrients and fluids for peak performance and fast recovery. This also prevents hunger during your activity, sudden energy drops, and excessive weight loss from sweating.


So now you know what to do and not to do, in theory - what does that actually look like for your Whaka 100 training and event day?

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Tough meets tough - Isuzu Utes New Zealand join as Whaka 100 presenting partner for 2021

24/9/2021

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An event as tough as this one needs an equally tough partner. The Whaka 100 is stoked to welcome Isuzu Utes New Zealand to the MTB endurance event’s family of partners.

Joining as presenting partner for 2021, Isuzu Utes New Zealand will move up to becoming full naming rights partner in 2022 the largest mass-participant MTB event in the Southern Hemisphere.

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"The Whaka100-a great opportunity to ride on some of NZ's best tracks.”

8/9/2021

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In this week’s Rider Series, we caught up with Lara and Robert Comeskey - a father and daughter duo entering the Sotheby’s International Realty New Zealand Whaka 50 for the first time. Lara was also the youngest ever female Karapoti Classic finisher - how awesome!

Even though they’re both from Wellington, Lara, aged 14, actually started mountain biking in the Rotorua Redwoods - training for the Whaka from the young age of 6 (even if she didn’t know it then)! Falling in love with “Dipper and it’s smooth, flowing rollers”, Lara went on to enroll in WORD in Wellington aged 7 and still rides with the organisation. 

Seven years on, Lara’s dad Robert might be chasing her down the trails rather than the other way round but they still ride and race together around Wellington. This year however, is their year for the Whaka 50km race.
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Lara and friend Millie at the end of the 2021 Karapoti 50km

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Whaka100 nutrition & hydration - both on and off the course.

7/9/2021

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Not only can nutrition and hydration make or break your race day, but we’ve actually heard that one of our Whaka100 athletes - Cati Pearson - knows a thing or two about how you can use it to get the best out of your performance. Not only is she a NZ registered dietician, she’s also been racing in the Whaka100 since 2014. So who better to guide us through this seemingly complicated topic! 
So, let’s get to it - we know a lot of people are a bit unsure of how to get the best from their nutrition and hydration. We sat down with Cati to get her advice both in the lead up to an event and on the day itself. 

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Resilience, mental strength and motivation - Team CP recap.

1/9/2021

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Resilience, mental strength and motivation! Our final interview in our Team CP series we have Clair Scott - President of the Rotorua Mountain Bike Club.
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Clair is tackling the Whaka 100 for the first time and is a newcomer to endurance training, endurance sports and not just riding for the beer and cinnamon scroll.

In this recap, Team CP catch up with Clair as she takes us through her top tips for starting training, why she’s doing the Whaka 100 and what all this has to do with the Redwood’s First Response team.

This is an awesome episode whether you’ve entered the Women's 10km, DCA Architects Whaka 100 Miler or anything in between. 
You can see the entire episode on Team CP's Facebook.

Give it a watch and get ready to feel inspired! 
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Are you a whaka100 first timer?

31/8/2021

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Is 2021 your first Whaka100 race? Or maybe you've been here before but you're increasing your distance.

We know there can be lots of different emotions that go with the Whaka100 - excitement, stoked-ness (yes that's a word) and sometimes a few nerves. Wherever you are on this scale, we know you'll find these tips super helpful!

Gav, head wheel builder from Wheelworks, has put together his top tips and tricks for how to prepare for your Whaka100. With 8 or 9 Whaka100 rides under his belt and as one of the OG New Zealand riders, we know you'll find lots of great advice whatever distance you're riding.  
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RESILIENCE, MENTAL STRENGTH AND MOTIVATION - TEAM CP RECAP

26/8/2021

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In our next episode of the Whaka Rider Series, we’ve teamed up with Reon Nolan, motivational speaker and elite cyclist, and official Whaka 100 Training Partner - Team CP, to help you get the most out of your race preparation. 

In this recap, Team CP catch up with Reon Nolan - someone who knows how to deal with tough times and come through the other side stronger. It's a must watch!​
Rebuilding his life from an extremely difficult upbringing to becoming a celebrated elite cyclist and working with others in similar situations, Reon takes us through how to balance it “all”, have “joy in the journey”, and how to get the most out of your race preparation.

This is an awesome episode whether you’ve entered the Women's 10km, DCA Architects Whaka 100 Miler or anything in between. You can see the entire episode on Team CP's Facebook.

Give it a watch and make sure you’re getting the most out of your race preparation! 
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Rider stories: Say yes and then work out how

24/8/2021

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Ever wondered if it’s possible to enter a mountain bike event if you have young children? What about when they’re teeny and can’t ride bikes themselves? (Yet!)

We caught up with Rotorua local and Whaka100 first-timer, Emily Smith to hear more about how she fits in training, event-day planning, and how you can work your mountain biking with (and around) your children. 
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Resilience, Mental Strength and Motivation - Team cp recap

19/8/2021

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In this episode of the Whaka Rider Series, we’ve teamed up with the official Whaka100 Training Partners - Team CP, to help you along your Whaka100 journey. 

In this recap, Team CP catch up with John Quinn - a high-performance and mental skills expert who works with athletes to help them fulfill their full potential.

John takes us through beating the winter-blues, challenging self doubt and hanging tough when it has all gone to custard. 

This is an awesome episode whether you’ve entered the 10km, DCA Architects Whaka 100 Miler or anything in between. You can see the entire episode on Team CP's Facebook.

Give it a watch and make sure you’re getting the most out of your race preparation! 
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RIDER STORIES: CALLED OUT BY THE CATFISH GUY.

17/8/2021

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​What do catfish, a starfish in the mud, and a 10km “accidental” run have to do with the Whaka100? When Amy Mannering wrote to us with these stories about her friend Lucas, we knew we had to find out more! 
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Lucas Macdonald is a Rotorua local and infamous in the Whaka100 - even being recognised as “The Catfish Guy” when he’s out in the community. We caught up with Lucas to hear more about his nickname, the Whaka journey and why he’s sending Whaka facemasks across New Zealand. 

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Rider stories: Jess Manchester

16/6/2021

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The Whaka 100 is only the awesome event it is because of it’s riders and athletes. Sure, it covers some of New Zealand's world-famous, grin-inducing trails, but without riders there would be no atmosphere, hype or high-fives.

We’re excited to be profiling a number of this year’s riders and athletes, starting with Rotorua local, Jess Manchester. With a number of championships under her belt, Jess has entered the Perma Pine 100km event as a challenge to get herself back into racing after focusing on her career.

So what’s the motivation? “I've always raced in the Whaka 50km” Jess explains “I've done that probably three times”. She then attended the event on the other side of the tape, working for the team behind the Whaka 100, Nduro Events. “I was helping run the course, and loved all that, but it's good to get back in the game."

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Mountain biking goes from strength to strength with sell out events at Emerson's Whaka100

9/6/2021

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Kate McIlroy, the three-times Olympic representative for New Zealand, is the defending champion for the 2021 Whaka 100’s title 100km event.
The Southern Hemisphere’s largest mountain biking event held in Rotorua, the Emerson’s Whaka100, sold out it’s major event distances over the weekend.

More than 1,700 riders from elite olympians to weekend warriors are set to compete across the Camelbak 25km, New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty 50km, Perma Pine 100km and the inaugural 160km DCA Architects Miler events.

​This sets a new record for the Whaka100 and is further proof mountain biking is going from strength to strength in New Zealand. It’s become so popular that the event organisers negotiated additional spaces with local stakeholders and authorities, set up a waitlist, and have created on-site camping facilities to alleviate a lack of visitor accommodation in the Rotorua area.

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