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!!

Conditions of Entry

These are alpine races. All riders must carry thermals/wet weather gear and sufficient equipment to keep themselves and their bike mobile. Water and first aid are on course but riders should ensure they carry enough fluids and food to safely completely the race. There is no outside assistance on the course.

An approved safety helmet must be worn throughout the race.
The decision of the race director affecting all matters is final.
You must carry a full set of thermals/polyprop and a wind jacket.
You must carry enough spares and equipment to keep your bike mobile.
Mt Peel Mountain Bike Marathon competitors must be 15 years and over as at the race day.
Issued numbers must be visible at all times during the race and then put into the barrel at the finish to be eligible for spot prizes.
First Aid/Water and Emergency Transport available on course.
Riders found discarding litter will be disqualified.
In the event of bad weather and the events being cancelled a partial refund will be made at the organisers discretion.
In the event of a rider having an accident, you must stop to assist and then tell the next Marshall or First Aid Unit you get to.
Free delicious Hot Soup and Buns are available at the finish are provided free as part of your entry fee.
If less than three people are entered in a Grade by closing date, Grades will be merged.
Entries Close 6 April 2010. After this date a late entry fee will apply.
Funds raised to go to Geraldine Plunket, Red Cross and other local charities.