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Manawatū-Whanganui Schools
MTB Competition
2021 EVENT MANUAL
V2.0 March 2021
Status: Second Publication
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CONTENTS
Sponsors and Supporters ...........................................................................................................3
Welcome ..............................................................................................................................4
Officials and Event Staff ...........................................................................................................4
Key Versions Update ................................................................................................................4
Glossery ...............................................................................................................................5
Venue and getting there ...........................................................................................................5
Event Schedule .......................................................................................................................7
General Informaton .................................................................................................................8
Cross Country (XCO) Information ............................................................................................... 14
Cross Country (XCO) Juniors (Year 7/8 and Under 14 Boys and Girls) ................................................. 15
Cross Country (XCO) Senior (Under 15/16/17 and 20 Boys and Girls) ................................................. 17
Cross Country Team Relay (XCR) Information ................................................................................ 19
Enduro (END) Information ........................................................................................................ 21
Enduro (END) Stage 1 (E1 – Foo Fighter) – All AGE GROUPS AND CATAGORIES ....................................... 23
Enduro (END) Stage 2 (E2– Karearea (Half)) – ALL AGE GROUPS AND CATAGORIES.................................. 24
Enduro (END) Stage 3 (E3 – About Time) – ALL AGE GROUPS AND CATAGORIES ..................................... 25
Enduro (END) Stage 4 (E4 – Mr Twister (To Checkpoint Charlie) – U14, (Boys), U15, U16, U17, U20 (BOYS and
Girls) ONLY ....................................................................................................................... 26
Enduro (END) Stage 5 (E5 – Chewy (Top) and Yeah Nah) –U17 and U20 (BOYS) ONLY .............................. 27
Down Hill Individual (DHI) Information ........................................................................................ 28
Down Hill (DH) Course ......................................................................................................... 29
Event Layout........................................................................................................................ 30
Arapuke Forest Park - Overview.............................................................................................. 31
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SPONSORS AND SUPPORTERS
We would like to thank the following sponsors and supporters for their contribution to this event, without them
this event would not be able to take place.
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WELCOME
Manawatū Mountain Bike Club (MMBC) welcome all school students and supporters to the 2021 Manawatū-
Whanganui Schools MTB competition being held at Arapuke Forest Park. This being the inaugural event, MMBC
believes that by presenting a Regional Schools MTB Competition we will be able to inspire interest in the sport
and facilitate the continued growth of mountain biking at the intermediate and secondary school level.
OFFICIALS AND EVENT STAFF
Event Director (Overall) Chris Wilson 027 437 2141
Race Manager (XCO and XCR)
Race Manager (Enduro)
Race Manager (Downhill)
Volunteer Manager
Village Manager
Safety Officer
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KEY VERSIONS UPDATE
Version Date Version Comments
1.0 Feb 2021 First Publication
2.0 Mar 2021 Second Publication
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GLOSSERY
DHI = Downhill Individual
XCO = Cross Country (individual)
XCR – Cross Country Relay
END = Enduro
MMBC = Manawatū Mountain Bike Club
PNCC = Palmerston North City Council
PHEC = Pre-Hospital Emergency Care
TCP = Top Carpark
BCP = Bottom Carpark
VENUE AND GETTING THERE
REGISTRATIONS:
Registration packs: These will be available for pick-up from Torpedo 7 - 250 Featherston Street, Palmerston
North on Friday 16th April between 12:00pm to 5.30pm. Additionally, on the morning of the events.
ARAPUKE MTB PARK: 17TH to 19th April
Arapuke MTB park is located approx. 15km from Palmerston. Access to the park, TCP and event hub is via
Scotts Road. Additional parking is located at the end of Kahuterawa Road at the north of the park.
Directions to Arapuke Forest Park from Palmerston North Square via Scotts road – Head away from the Square
down Fitzherbert Ave, crossing Fitzherbert bridge. Keep right and head along Tennent Dr past Massey
University. Keep on Tennant Dr for 11km past Linton Military Camp (on your right) and turn left onto Scotts Rd.
Once on Scotts Rd, head Southeast for approx. 10km until you reach Arapuke Forest Parks Top Carpark.
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EVENT SCHEDULE
Note: All times are subject to change. Follow the Manawatū-Whanganui Schools MTB Competition Facebook
event for updates.
Mon 15 Feb Entries Open
Fri 9 Apr (5.00pm) Online entries close
Fri 16 Apr Practice and Registration
12:00pm – 4:00pm Registration packs can be collected prior to events (Location: Torpedo 7, Palmerston
North)
Sat 17 Apr XCO/XCR – Arapuke Forest Park
7:30am – 8:00am Late registration and registration pack collection for XCO and XCR events
8:15am Compulsory XCO Race 1 Brief (Year 7/8 and Under 14 boys and girls)
8:30am XCO Race 1 Start
10:00am Compulsory XCO Race 2 Brief (Under 15/16/17/20 boys and girls)
10:15am XCO Race 2 Start
12:00pm XCO Prize giving
12:30pm Lunch/Reset
1:00pm Compulsory XCR Race Briefing (all riders/All age groups)
1:30pm XCR Race Start (max laps in 1.5 hours)
3:30pm XCR Prize-giving
Sun 18 Apr Enduro – Arapuke Forest Park
7:30am – 8:00am Late registration and registration pack collection for the Enduro event
8:30am Compulsory Enduro Briefing (All riders/All age groups)
9:00am Race starts
1:00pm Race ends
1:30pm Prize-giving (or earlier)
Mon 19 Apr Downhill – Arapuke Forest Park
8:00am – 8:30am Late registration and registration pack collection for Downhill event
8:30am Compulsory event brief (at Shuttle Drop-off) – All age groups
9:00am Practice Starts (3hrs allowed for practice).
12:00pm Lunch/Reset
1:00pm Confirmation event brief (at Shuttle Drop-off) – All age groups
1:30pm Seeding runs start (or earlier if possible)
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3:00pm Race runs start (or earlier if possible)
5:00pm Prize-giving (or earlier if possible)
GENERAL INFORMATON
ENTRIES:
Entries will open on 8 February 2021. Individual entries will be accepted via the registration portal. Entrants
must be enrolled in an intermediate or secondary school before they can enter.
Entries are welcomed from individuals and schools outside of the Manawatū-Whanganui Region. However,
schools from outside of the Manawatū-Whanganyi region will not be elegable for the ‘Top School’ Trophy.
Online entries will close on the 10th April 2021. There will be limited capacity to accept registrations on the
day.
Entry Fees:
Cross Country - Individual (XCO) – $30ea.
Cross Country - Team (XCR) – $50/team. (per team of three riders)
Enduro (END) - $30ea.
Down Hill (DHI) - $50ea.
REGISTRATION LOCATIONS AND TIMES:
Fri 16th Apr 21 - Registration pack pickup is from Torpedo 7 – 250 Featherston Street, Palmerston North from
12:00am - 4:00pm. For those arriving in town early and want to pick up race plates and to practice on trails.
Registrations at Arapuke Forest Park:
Sat 17th Apr 21 – Late registration and registration pack collection from 7:30 – 8:00am, for those competing in
XCO and XCR events.
Sun 18th Apr 21 – Late registration and registration pack collection from 7:30am – 8:00am, for those competing
in the Enduro event.
Mon 19th Apr 21 – Late registration and registration pack collection from 8:00am – 8:30am, for those competing
in the Downhill event.
Please register and put your race plates on prior to accessing courses for practice.
PRACTICE
All tracks will be marked out on Fri 16th Apr. Individual tracks will be closed during part of the day for the
Event Directors course walk and inspection. Please refer to individual events for approximate times for track
closures.
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For XCO / XCR / ENDURO at Arapuke Forest Park, there are sections of tracks which are used in more than one
course, so some course merges will be in force during self-practice. These will be marked and care will need
to be taken at these points. SLOW DOWN, it is only practice.
Foo Fighter – This trail will be used by the XCO event and will be close during the XCO event.
About Time – The beginning of this trail will be used by the XCO event and will be close during the XCO
event.
Riff Raff – This trail will be used by the XCO event and will be closed during the XCO event.
PARKING
Arapuke Forest Park
Parking will be available at both the Top and Bottom Carparks throughout the event. An event village will be
established within the Arapuke Forest Park in the vicinity of the Top Carpark. Parking within the village will be
limited to event organisers, emergency services, event village carts and school shelters. Overflow parking will
be located in the vicinity of both the Top and Bottom Carparks. We do ask that you drop off equipment before
7.30am on event days and then park your vehicle outside of the event village.
SAFETY COMMITMENT
The Manawatū Mountain Bike Club is committed to providing and maintaining the highest of heath and safety
standards. A safety management plan has been developed for the event by Peak Safety to ensure that all risks
and hazards associated with the event are identified and managed in accordance with the Health and Safety at
Work Act 2015. All attendees are expected to report any hazard or incident to the Race Office and/or race
officials.
RULES
The event is being run under Cycling New Zealand School Rules. The NZSCA Rules for School Cycling Events
(01/01/21) and the MTBNZ Technical Regulations (18/06/19) are available online through these links.
START LISTS
Start lists for events will be posted on the Event Website and shared on Facebook prior to the event, after
entries close and are finalised.
FIRST AID
In an emergency call 111
In addition to Peak Safety support at each event, First Aid will also be available on site the day prior to the
Event. If you require medical assistance whilst not at the event over the weekend contact details for local
Medical Centres are listed below.
The Palms Medical Centre
445 Ferguson St, Palmerston North
Ph: 0800 358 5453
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Hokowhitu Medical Centre
8 Pahiatua St, Palmerston North
Ph: 06 357 2092
City Doctors
22 Victoria Avenue, Palmerston North
Ph” 06 355 3300
EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS
Equipment Requirements: For equipment requirements, please refer to the MTB Protection Policy in the MTBNZ
Technical Regulations. Items of note include:
XCO/XCR
MANDATORY: A helmet that satisfies current New Zealand or equivalent international standards is
compulsory.
Highly Recommended: Sunglasses or protective eyewear.
Highly Recommended: Full Finger gloves.
ENDURO
MANDATORY: A helmet that satisfies current New Zealand or equivalent international standards is
compulsory.
'Enduro Style' 2-piece helmets with removable Chin-bar are permitted.
Highly Recommended: A full face helmet. A helmet with chin-bar and meeting approved Safety
Certification (see below) is permitted.
Approved Safety Certification standards are: ASTM-F1952 (ASTM for DH), UN/ECE Reg No. 22, AS 1698,
NZ5430, British standard BS 6658 or Japanese standard T8133.
Note: Helmets must be worn at ALL TIMES WHILE RIDING IN THE PARK, including practice runs and
when moving between Enduro stages. The chin bar may be removed when not racing.
Highly Recommended: Elbows/Forearm protection.
Highly Recommended: Knee/Shin protection:
Highly Recommended: Shoulder / Spinal / Neck protection
Highly Recommended: Full Finger gloves
Recommended: Protective eyewear.
10DOWNHILL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS: Junior – (includes years 7/8, U14, U15, U16, U17)
MANDATORY: Full Face Helmet – Any 1 or 2-Piece helmet with approved Safety Certification (see
below) is permitted.
'Enduro Style' 2 Piece helmets with removable Chin-bar are permitted if they meet the approved Safety
Certification below. Note the Chin-bar must be attached any time the rider is on course.
Must achieve one of the following approved Safety Certification standards: ASTM-F1952 (ASTM for DH),
UN/ECE Reg No. 22, AS 1698, NZ5430, British standard BS 6658 or Japanese standard T8133.
If you are unsure whether your particular helmet meets the required standard, please consult your
helmet manufacturer’s information.
MANDATORY: Neck Brace - Leatt (leatt.com) or similar to work in conjunction with the Full Face
Helmet.
MANDATORY: Elbows/Forearm Protection - Regardless of the length of shirt with the following
properties:
o Self-fastening – does not require auxiliary fastening devices to secure to the body.
o Can be standalone elbow protectors or as part of a protective suit e.g. full body, half body or
vest.
o Can be elbow only or combined elbow/forearm protection.
MANDATORY: Knee/Shin Protection - regardless of the length of short/pant with the following
properties:
o Self-fastening – does not require auxiliary fastening devices to secure to the body.
o Can be standalone leg protectors or part of a protective suit e.g. full body, half body or vest.
o Can be one-piece knee/shin protectors or separate knee and shin padding.
Highly recommended: Spinal Protection.
o Self-fastening – does not require auxiliary fastening devices to secure to the body
o Cover full length of back (spine) from between shoulder blades to tail bone
o Can be fully, partially or non-articulated in design
o Can be standalone back protectors or part of a protective suit e.g. full body, half body or vest
o Motocross style “roost guards” are NOT PERMITTED unless with a specific back protector, not
just a rear roost deflector
Highly recommended: Shoulder Protection.
o Self-fastening – does not require auxiliary fastening devices to secure to the body.
o Outer shell should be constructed of a solid material e.g. Hard Shell Plastic.
o Can be standalone shoulder protectors or part of a protective suit e.g. full body, half body or
vest.
Highly recommended: Hand Protection.
o Full Finger Gloves
Downhill Protective Equipment Requirements: Seniors: U19 (includes U20 Boys in Schools grades)
The regulations for U20 vary slightly to the Junior grade. Please refer to the MTBNZ Technical Regulations for
full details. It is recommended that you comply with the regulations for the Junior grades.
11UNIFORMS
Please efer to Section 5 (Pg 7) and Appendix 2 of the Schools Rules for information on Uniform Guidelines.
Ensure you are compliant before you arrive at the event to avoid any disappointment.
PIT SITES/TENTS
Schools are responsible for providing adequate shelter for their riders. There will be sites available on a first in
first served basis in a dedicated area in the event village. There will be limited space so please limit shelters
to a 3x3 gazebo per 6 riders and ensure you minimise the space used. Please ensure that any structure erected
suits the conditions (Arapuke can be very windy). Schools are also responsible for removing any waste at the
end of each day. Please help us in supporting our venues and respect the environment.
Schools will be able to set up sites from 7.00am on each morning of the event. Security will not be provided on
site overnight. The organisers take no responsibility for any equipment left overnight.
SMOKE, DRUG AND ALCOHOL FREE
The entire event is smoke, drug and alcohol free. Please ensure all your supporters are aware of this.
SPORTSMANSHIP
Sportsmanship is important at any level of mountain biking. We highly encourage you to watch out for your
fellow riders, whether they be your team mates or not. Remember if someone yells ‘rider on your right’ please
allow them to pass at the next possible spot that you deem is safe for yourself, and the fellow rider to pass.
Please pass this onto your students, and if we hear of any foul play the competitor could face being
disqualified.
FOOD AND WATER
Limited water is available on-site at the Event Villages. Please ensure students have sufficient fluid and
nutrition for the duration of the event.
Each competitor will be provided with a lunch meal on their day of competition. There will be a coffee cart
and other food stalls on site.
Keep cups are encouraged!
TOILET FACILITIES
Toilet facilities will be available on site.
NON-COMPLETION OF EVENT
Please reiterate to your students that if for some reason they cannot finish the event they must tell a race
official. For Enduro riders must also return their race timing tag (if applicable).
CONTINGENCY PLANNING
The event recognises that there is the potential for circumstances outside of their control occurring that could
result in the published event format and/or distance being adjusted in the interest of participant and officials'
12safety. If inclement conditions exist, all decisions regarding the implementation of the contingency plan will be
made by the Race Organisers.
CANCELLATIONS
The organisers reserve the right to cancel one or more of the events in the case of adverse weather conditions
or other adverse conditions. Any contingency plans will be announced via Facebook and the website. Please
note that there will be no refunds if any event is cancelled.
RESULTS
Interim results will be printed and/or posted throughout the event duration.
Official results will be posted to Event Website as soon as possible after the event. Provisional results will be
available on Facebook.
Please note these are provisional and any queries are to be made by the Team Manager (if appointed) only
directly to the MMBC. Any Protests are to be submitted in writing (see form at back of programme) and will be
reviewed by the Disputes Panel.
EVENT UPDATES & SOCIAL MEDIA
Event information will primarily be through the Event Website and channels below.
Any urgent information will be posted on Facebook and emailed out to all schools and riders. Please ensure
that you enter a valid email address through the entry process.
The key links are provided below:
Websites:
Event Website https://mmbc.co.nz/event/manawatu-whanganui-
schools-mtb-competition/
https://events.onetime.sport/events
Event registration
Facebook:
Event Page https://www.facebook.com/events/460005571671329
MMBC Page https://www.facebook.com/ManawatuMountainBike
Instagram:
MMBC https://www.instagram.com/manawatumountainbike/
Hashtags #mtbschoolsfest
##thisismanawatū
We encourage you to get involved in the event through social media.
13CROSS COUNTRY (XCO) INFORMATION
Event: Regional Schools XCO Competition.
Date:
Saturday 17th April 2021.
Location: Arapuke MTB park.
Practice:
Fri 16th April 2021.
10:00am – 4:00pm (Merging with XCR, Enduro and DHI)
Lap Guideline: Proposed laps and waves are below.
Note: Trails and distances may change prior to the event. Any updates will be communicated via the event
website, social media platforms and issuing an updated event manual.
14CROSS COUNTRY (XCO) JUNIORS (YEAR 7/8 AND UNDER 14 BOYS AND GIRLS)
The XCO (Jnrs) event will be run over Grade 2/3 trails. Starting with a gravel road climb before entering into
the trail network. The course will incorporate parts of the trails: Swamp Monster, Ice Breaker and Riff Raff.
Pass through the start/finish line (located on Scotts Rd at the entrance to Swamp Monster) when completing a
loop.
RACE Wave Age Group Laps Total Distance
XCO1 A Yr 7 Boys 2 6 km
XCO1 B Yr 7 Girls 2 6 km
XCO1 C Yr 8 Boys 2 6 km
XCO1 D Yr 8 Girls 2 6 km
XCO1 E U 14 Boys 3 9 km
XCO1 F U 14 Girls 3 9 km
15Distance Climb Descent Grade(s) Comments
3 km 31 m 27 m 2/3
16CROSS COUNTRY (XCO) SENIOR (UNDER 15/16/17 AND 20 BOYS AND GIRLS)
The XCO (Snrs) event will be run over Grade 2/3/4 trails. Starting with a gravel road climb before entering into
the trail network. The course will incorporate parts of the trails: Swamp Monster, Ice Breaker, Riff Raff, Jack
and the Beanstalk, Foo Fighter and Riff Raff.
Pass through the start/finish line (located on Scotts Rd at the entrance to Swamp Monster) when completing a
loop.
Lap Guideline: Proposed laps and waves are below.
RACE Wave Age Group Laps Total Distance
XCO2 A U 16 Boys 3 15 km
XCO2 B U 15 Boys 3 15 km
XCO2 C U 16 Girls 2 10 km
XCO2 D U 15 Girls 2 10 km
XCO3 A U 20 Boys 3 15 km
XCO3 B U 17 Boys 3 15 km
XCO3 C U 20 Girls 2 10 km
XCO3 D U 17 Girls 2 10 km
17Distance Climb Descent Grade(s) Comments
5 km 75 m 79 m 2/3/4
18CROSS COUNTRY TEAM RELAY (XCR) INFORMATION
Event: Regional Schools XCR Competition.
Date:
Saturday 17th April 2021.
Location: Arapuke MTB park.
Practice:
Fri 16th April 2021.
10:00am – 4:00pm (Merging with XCO, Enduro and DHI)
Age Groups: Year 7 & 8 Team, Junior Team, Senior Team.
Categories: Girls, Boys, Mixed (min one female and one male)
Race Notes:
Race plates must be secured properly to bikes, as they hold the riders
timing tag. Bikes (+ tags) must not leave the designated transition area while not racing or the team will be
disqualified.
Riders must dismount before entering the Transition area, then run (with their bike) and physically tag the
next rider.
Riders must ride single laps in their designated order (Rider 1 tags Rider 2 who tags Rider 3, who tags Rider 1,
etc) and may not miss a rider from their turn. Failure to do so will result in disqualification.
Bike repairs, can be undertaken in the staging area. Bikes (+ tags) cannot be removed in order to undergo
repairs.
Race Finish:
To complete the race, after 1.5 hours of racing the transition area will be closed and the final riders will ride
through the closed transition area to the Finish line.
The closure of the transition area, and the need for the rider to ride on to the Finish line will be signalled by
both the waving of a chequer Finish flag and the sounding of a bell.
Cross Country Team Relay (XCR) Course
The XCR event will be run over Grade 2/3 trails. Starting with a gravel road climb before entering into the trail
network. The course will incorporate parts of the trails: Swamp Monster, Ice Breaker and Riff Raff. The
transition will be located within the event village on Scotts Rd.
Pass through the start/finish line (located on Scotts Rd at the entrance to Swamp Monster) when completing a
loop.
19This trail option offers a fast, flowing course with plenty of locations for spectators to heckle and support their
school.
Note: Trails and distances may change prior to the event. Any updates will be communicated via the event
website, social media platforms and issuing an updated event manual.
Distance Climb Descent Grade(s) Comments
2.5 km 49 m 42 m 2/3
20ENDURO (END) INFORMATION
Event: Manawatū-Whanganui Schools Enduro Competition.
Date:
Sunday 18th April 2021.
Location: Arapuke MTB park.
Practice:
Friday 16th April – All Stages.
Saturday 17th March - At the completion of the XCO race (All stages)
Seeding: Riders will need to self-seed within their age/gender
groups. Riders will be released from the start of each stage at
30sec intervals.
Description: Enduro will consist of the accumulated time to
complete 3 Enduro stages. Untimed transitions to the start of the
next stage must be unassisted i.e. NO SHUTTLING.
Age Groups: Year 7, Year 8, U14, U15, U16, U17 and U20
Categories: Girls, Boys.
Course and Uphill Routes: The trails for the 5 Enduro stages are described in the following map sections. To
get to the start points, riders will be required to ride up the MTB trail network, the shuttle will be operating
for other park users. As such, the shuttle road will not be closed for the event.
Note: Trails and distances may change prior to the event. Any updates will be communicated via the event
website, social media platforms and issuing an updated event manual.
AGE GROUP FIRST SECOND THIRD FORTH FIFTH
Y7&8 Boys E1: Foo Fighter E2: Karearea E3: About Time
(to CPC)
Y7&8 Girls E1: Foo Fighter E2: Karearea E3: About Time
(to CPC)
U 14 Girls E1: Foo Fighter E2: Karearea E3: About Time
(to CPC)
U 14 Boys E2: Karearea E3: About Time E1: Foo Fighter E4: Mr Twister
(to CPC) (To Checkpoint
Charlie)
21AGE GROUP FIRST SECOND THIRD FORTH FIFTH
U 15 Boys E2: Karearea E3: About Time E1: Foo Fighter E4: Mr Twister
(to CPC) (To Checkpoint
Charlie)
U 15 Girls E2: Karearea E3: About Time E1: Foo Fighter E4: Mr Twister
(to CPC) (To Checkpoint
Charlie)
U 16 Boys E2: Karearea E3: About Time E1: Foo Fighter E4: Mr Twister
(to CPC) (To Checkpoint
Charlie)
U 16 Girls E2: Karearea E3: About Time E1: Foo Fighter E4: Mr Twister
(to CPC) (To Checkpoint
Charlie)
U 17 Girls E2: Karearea E3: About Time E1: Foo Fighter E4: Mr Twister
(to CPC) (To Checkpoint
Charlie)
U 20 Girls E2: Karearea E3: About Time E1: Foo Fighter E4: Mr Twister
(to CPC) (To Checkpoint
Charlie)
U 17 Boys E4: Mr Twister E1: Foo Fighter E2: Karearea E5: E3: About Time
Chewy/Yeah Na
(To Checkpoint (to CPC)
Charlie)
U 20 Boys E4: Mr Twister E1: Foo Fighter E2: Karearea E5: E3: About Time
Chewy/Yeah Na
(To Checkpoint (to CPC)
Charlie)
22ENDURO (END) STAGE 1 (E1 – FOO FIGHTER) – ALL AGE GROUPS AND CATAGORIES
This stage starts at the top of the park and is run over Foo Fighter (G4) and finishes in the vicinity of the
container hub.
Distance Climb Descent Grade(s) Comments
0.7 km 0m 38 m 4
23ENDURO (END) STAGE 2 (E2– KAREAREA (HALF)) – ALL AGE GROUPS AND CATAGORIES
This stage starts at the top of the park and is run over Karearea (G4) to Check Point Charlie.
Distance Climb Descent Grade(s) Comments
1.0 km 0m 97 m 4
24ENDURO (END) STAGE 3 (E3 – ABOUT TIME) – ALL AGE GROUPS AND CATAGORIES
This stage starts at the top of the park. This stage is run over About Time (G3) to Ice Breaker.
Distance Climb Descent Grade(s) Comments
2 km 7m 75 m 3 Ends at ‘Ice Breaker’
25ENDURO (END) STAGE 4 (E4 – MR TWISTER (TO CHECKPOINT CHARLIE) – U14, (BOYS), U15, U16,
U17, U20 (BOYS AND GIRLS) ONLY
This stage starts at the ‘Container Hub’ at the Mr Twister drop and finishes in the vicinity of where Mr Twister
crosses Checkpoint Charlie. The stage end will be marshalled and marked for riders to finish on Checkpoint
Charlie.
Distance Climb Descent Grade(s) Comments
1.2 km 0m 92 m 3
26ENDURO (END) STAGE 5 (E5 – CHEWY (TOP) AND YEAH NAH) –U17 AND U20 (BOYS) ONLY
This stage starts at the shuttle drop off, turns right at Eastern Block Road and drops into ‘Yeah Na.
Distance Climb Descent Grade(s) Comments
0.6 km 0m 36 m 3/4
27DOWN HILL INDIVIDUAL (DHI) INFORMATION
Event: Regional Down Hill Competition.
Date: Monday 19th April 2021
Location: Arapuke MTB park.
Practice:
Saturday 17th April – At the conclusion of the XCR event.
Sunday 18th April - At the conclusion of the Enduro event.
Monday 19th April: 9am to 12.00pm (Closed
Seeding Run: Monday 19th April 2021 - 1:30pm.
Race Run: Monday 19th April 2021 – 3:00pm
Prize giving: 4:00pm
Age Groups: Year 7, Year 8, U14, U15, U16, U17 and U20
Categories: Girls, Boys.
Notes:
The 90min time allocation for both the ‘seeding run’ and ‘race run’ allows for 150 riders to be run at 30sec
intervals and a 15min contingency for injuries, sweeping the course and reset between runs.
At the completion of runs, riders will be shuttled back to the shuttle hub at the top of the park.
Trails and distances may change prior to the event. Any updates will be communicated via the event website,
social media platforms and issuing an updated event manual.
28DOWN HILL (DH) COURSE
The DH event will be run over Grade 3/4/5 trails. A starting date platform would be established at the top
shuttle hub to drop into the start of Foo Fighter. The course will incorporate parts of the trails: Foo Fighter,
Container link, Riff Raff, Shuttle rd, and Ripper (old and new).
Distance Climb Descent Grade(s) Comments
2.2 km 3m 258 m 3/4/5 Finish coral would be
established at the shuttle
pick-up on shuttle rd. riders
would push up to the top of
Zig Zag rd to take the
shuttle to the top.
29EVENT LAYOUT
The Arapuke Forest park offers two carpark locations from which riders can access the park. The first being
from the ‘Bottom Carpark’ (BCP) at the end of Kahuterawa rd and the second from the ‘Top Carpark’ (TCP) at
the end of Scotts rd.
Bottom Carpark: The BCP location offers a gravel carpark with council services eco toilet.
Top Carpark: The TCP location offers a gravel carpark with council serviced eco toilet. This carpark offers
direct access into the top of the MTB park and trails.
Event Village(EV): The EV will be located in the vicinity of the TCP at the end of Scotts Road. The EV will
consist of the Event HQ, Tech Zone, Food Zone and School Zone. Overflow sites will be identified and
participants informed of these locations on the day.
30ARAPUKE FOREST PARK - OVERVIEW
DOWNHILL
CORAL
EVENT HQ
Registration
Tech Zone
Food Zone
School Zone
Medical
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