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The
Reiker Cycles
Easter Wee McGregor (Tekapo) MTB Race
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To be held on Sunday 22nd March 2009...
Entries open on-line 1/1/2009
Held in the
Tekapo area a unique and special mountain environment...
A high country adventure mountain bike ride around
the Wee McGregor, Lake Tekapo.
Results and images for 2008 are available,
use left side menu to view
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Course details : |
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A high country adventure mountain bike
ride around the Wee McGregor, Lake Tekapo.....
THE WEE MCGREGOR:
This 40km high country adventure mountain bike ride
starts at the ‘Pines' on the eastern outskirts of Lake
Tekapo township.
After a circuit of the proposed mountain bike park
in the ‘Pines' you cycle on a good gravel road along
the lake shore before making a 350m climb up a rough
4wd track to an historic musterers hut site (recently
burnt down by vandals). From here catch stunning views
of Mt Cook, Mt Tasman, and the Southern Alps as well
as Lake Tekapo and surrounds. Start a very long (22km)
and gradual descent on rough 4wd tracks. Gain a appreciation
of the High Country as you mountain bike along the
foot of the Two Thumb Range, past Wee McGregor a 1138m
mini mountain, high country tarns and streams on an
improving track and surface back to the ‘Pines.'
This 40km ride is expected to take between 2 & 5
hours depending on fitness and ability.
The Colin Anderson Memorial
Trophy will be contested at this event.
Proceeds from this event will go
towards the rebuilding and restoration of the historic
musterers hut recently burnt by vandals.
HOW TO GET THERE:
Signposted. On Lilybank Road (going to Roundhill Ski Field) ½ km from
main road turn off. 1 km east of Lake Tekapo township.
Please Note this course is not available
for pre riding or practice. Many thanks must go to
the high country station for opening up this land for
mountain bikers.
For further details phone
Peter or Margaret on (03) 680 6207 Fax (03) 680 6211
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Race
Programme details : |
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Register |
9.00 – 10.00am on Sunday
22nd March 2009 |
Race briefing |
10.15am |
Race starts |
immediately after briefing, approximately
10.30am |
All competitors are catered
for with BBQ ticket, Dole bananas, free sports drink
and an excellent chance of picking up a spot prize.
Prizegiving will be at the ‘Pines' immediately after
the last rider finishes. BBQ and limited refreshments
available.
Winners of each category receive prizes. Our sponsors
have generously provided very substantial spot prizes.
Proudly Sponsored By: Reiker Cycles, MTB Pursuits,
Dole, Speights, Ski Shack, Air Safaris, The Chalet
Boutique Motel, iRule, Lake Tekapo Motor Camp and many
other firms and businesses in the local area - promoting
mountain biking and fitness in the local area. |
Race Rules |
1. Everyone must show consideration
for race officials and other competitors. Respect the
use of private property by not dropping rubbish, leaving
gates as you find them, and not spooking animals.
2.
Helmets must be worn during warm up and at all times
during the race.
3. The race officials have then right
to refuse entry to any person whose bike is in an unsafe
condition.
4. All competitors must carry basic repair
equipment (eg. puncture kit, pump, spare tube, basic
tools – allen
keys and chain breaker) and must carry adequate clothing
for weather changes (jacket and thermals) and adequate
food and drink to last the ride.
5. Race will be held
regardless of the weather (in very extreme conditions
it may be postponed 24hrs). Organizers reserve the
right to change the course if necessary.
6. The course
is open to registered riders only – no
support bikes or vehicles allowed.
7. Parts of the race
are on public roads - Road Rules strictly apply. Race
marshals directions must be strictly followed.
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must stay on the course, look out for signs and arrows.
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Sorry no pre riding or practice rides.
10. Have fun,
look at the views, enjoy yourself.
For further details phone Pete or Marg on (03) 680 6207 |
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