Race Day Sunday 11 April 2010

Mt Peel Mountain Bike Marathon
Blue Mountain Challenge
Blue Mountain Relay
Sunday 11 April 2010

Classic New Zealand Mountain Bike Rides

Huge Adventure Challenge
Spectacular Mountain Trails
Magnificent Alpine Scenery
Beautiful Orari Gorge
New 2 Person Relay Option

The Events

New for 2010
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Blue Mountain Races - start time 8.30am - making it a little easier for those coming from out of the area, although we do recommend staying overnight at Peel Forest it is a delightful settlement.

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Blue Mountain RELAY - new event - two person team relay event. Ideal if you are keen to ride full Blue Mountain Challenge, but lack the fitness, experience or confidence to complete the whole ride on your own. Click here for more details.

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Alpine Energy Ltd has signed on as major sponsor of the Mt Peel MTB Marathon for the next three years.

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Accessman SC MTB Cup Blue Mountain is also the Final race of Accessman South Canterbury MTB Cup series for more information on the series go to http://www.scmtbcup.co.nz/. 4 Great races to find South Canterbury MTB Champions.

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Didymo Risk !
The Orari River Catchment is a didymo free area and we want to keep it that way.

Mt Peel MTB Marathon and Blue Mountain Gorges Challenge are national events so there is a very real risk of spreading Didymo via entrants who have ridden in or near infected South Island rivers this summer.

All riders must wash their bikes & shoes, socks, leggings thoroughly before coming to Mt Peel. An alternative to washing is removal of any weed/algae and thorough drying for at least 48 hours.

This link may also be of use- http://www.biosecurity.govt.nz/didymo

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Mt Peel on a great morning

When the weather turns bad

The infamous carry!!

The Events

The Marathon

The Challenge

The Relay Cancelled

11 April 2010 - Final Race Times and Results Click Here

Accessman South Canterbury Mountain Bike Cup Final Points and Placings Click Here

2010 Race Pics will be posted as soon as we have them.

A stunning for a magnificent race. Congratulations to all finishers.
Attached is the provisional results. We still have to add a couple of times. If there any discrepancies please send a message.

Regards
Chris and Jill and the Special Events Aoraki Ltd Team.

Click here for course map

These are alpine races. All riders must carry thermals/wet weather gear and sufficient equipment to keep themselves and their bike mobile.

Registration/Race Pack Collection at Peel Forest Hall, Peel Forest, Geraldine
Saturday 10 April 2010 from 4.00pm - 7.00pm

Sunday 11 April from 6.30am

Registration for Mt Peel Race Closes at 7.15am

Registration for Blue Mountain Races Closes at 8.00am

Complusory Pre-Race Briefing in Peel Forest Hall
7.15am for Mt Peel MTB Marathon including Gear Check and Weather Check

8.10am for Blue Mountain Races including Gear Check and Weather Check

8.20am Blue Mountain Relay - Transport Departs for second team member for Lochaber

Race Start Time at Peel Forest Outside the hall
7.30am for Mt Peel Race

8.30am for Blue Mountain Races

Prize Giving
Approx 2.30pm in the Peel Forest Hall

Getting there
Peel Forest is situated in the South Island of New Zealand, approximately 150kms south from Christchurch via State Highway 1 branching off to the right at Ashburton, Hinds or Rangitata (State Highway 79). It is 55kms north from Timaru via State Highway 1 to Winchester, then turn left on to State Highway 72, through Geraldine and onto State Highway 79. Turn left into Peel Forest Road once over the Orari River Bridge.

What you need to bring
Enough food, water and spares to keep you and your cycle mobile for the whole of the race. You will be cycling in a mountainous alpine area, where the weather is variable and can change quickly. You must carry a full set of thermals and a wind jacket. An approved cycle helmet must be worn throughout the race. Gear checks at the start.

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