Welcome to Taupo and the 2017 Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge!

Each year, the team at the Cycle Challenge Trust work tirelessly to bring this world class event to fruition in our equally world class location, here in the heart of the North Island.

Many hundreds of local people volunteer to fill the essential roles in running this event, to make it memorable for participants, supporters and our local community.

The event contributes a great deal to the Taupo and surrounding community and this would not be possible without you, entering the event and coming to spend time in Taupo.

So, thank you for entering this year’s event, whether it be your first or twenty first! Enjoy our town and surrounds, take some time to kick back and most importantly go well round the Great Lake Taupo.

DEBORAH MCCARTHY President Lake Taupo Rotary

Greetings to you all, cyclists, mountain-bikers, friends and families alike. To those of you that see the annual Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge as that comfy, well-worn old jersey that gets donned on the last Saturday in November each year, welcome back. And to those of you that are new to the event and/or new to this wonderful place, a special welcome to you.

Here we are about to embark on the 41st running of this truly iconic event, and we are stoked to be back! This year has been about incremental improvement, our key focus has been around trying to really drill down and understand how we can deliver a better experience for you, the people that enable NZ’s largest cycle/MTB event to happen. We know you are busy people with lots of choice in how to spend your precious money and leisure time, and we do not take it lightly that you’ve chosen us, thank-you.

The Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge supports around 40 local organisations who work on the event, in the lead-up and on event day, and earn around $100k in donations between them. All event surpluses are then injected back into the local economy to support worthy organisations via Rotary, who own the event. This charitable purpose is the key driver of the Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge, and that gives us all enormous satisfaction.

Have a wonderful time in the stunning Taupo region, enjoy your time on and off the bike. Be safe, and be courteous and kind to each other – the world needs more kindness.

AARON CARTER Event Director

EVENT DIRECTOR’S MESSAGE

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

The Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge is one of NZ’s biggest active sport participation events held annually. It is put on by locals and the communities of Taupo for the rest of the country to enjoy. This event allows us locals to annually showcase the beautiful and unique Taupo region to a wide variety of people from around NZ, and abroad. For many, the Cycle Challenge is like that favourite jersey or t-shirt that gets worn on the last Saturday of November each and every year.

This event is managed by a small team of proud locals who feel honoured and privileged to be involved with such an iconic, large-scale, and world-class event. The Cycle Challenge has developed over four decades, it has grown from being a grass roots event to being one of New Zealand’s iconic sporting events. The people behind it are genuinely proud of what it has become and are committed to taking it into the future.

The Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge generates the largest economic impact of any event of its type in the Taupo region, and, as it is owned by

a Charitable Trust and governed by a Rotary-appointed Board, all surpluses from the event are injected back into the community, making a huge difference to a number of worthy groups and organisations. The event team and the many key contributors and stakeholders, are proud to be involved with an event that makes a real difference and connects a community.

Our team is committed to incremental improvement, we are motivated to create an event for all. We want the Cycle Challenge to be known as an event that puts the participant at the forefront of everything we do - the peoples’ choice event that offers something for everyone. Bring the family, the friends, the hangers-on, there is something at the Cycle Challenge for everyone, from the absolute beginner to the elite athlete.

Our aspirations for the future, and the ways in which we would like people to perceive the event are that is it Innovative, Aspirational, and Inclusive, and quite simply the best event of its kind in NZ.

FROM A GRASS ROOTS EVENT TO ONE OF NEW ZEALAND’S ICONIC SPORTING EVENTS.

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CONTENTSPRESIDENT’S MESSAGE 3EVENT DIRECTOR’S MESSAGE 3REGISTRATION 6LATE ENTRIES 6OFFICIAL MERCHANDISE STORE 6FOOD HUB 6TIMETABLE 7YOUR BIKE 8PARKING 8SAFETY 9POLICE MESSAGE 9ELECTRONIC TIMING 9EVENT ETIQUETTE & TIPS 10COURSE INFORMATION 11DROP BAG SERVICE 12ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS 12GETTING TO THE START 12AT THE FINISH 12AFTER YOU FINISH 12REFRESHMENTS 13RESULTS 13LOST PROPERTY 13PHOTOGRAPHS 13ENTERTAINMENT 13BIBS, NUMBER PLATES & OVERCAPS - WHO’S WHO? 14START ORDER 15EVENT VILLAGE 16COURSE MAP 18LAKESIDER MAP 19HUKA MTB MAP 20SPORT & LIFESTYLE EXPO 22PRIZES & AWARDS 22

INDIVIDUAL CHALLENGES 24ENDURANCE CHALLENGES 24HUKA MTB CHALLENGES 25LAKESIDER 25HALF THE LAKE 26BOOKABACH QUARTER LAKE 26HOLDEN MEN’S CLASSIC RACE - 160KM 27BAYLEYS WOMENS CLASSIC RACE – 100KM 27HUKA XL – 85KM MTB RACE 27CRITERIUM 27

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FRIDAY 24TH NOVEMBER10:00am Registration, Expo and Official Merchandise Store open – GLC10:00am Half the Lake/Bookabach Quarter Lake Bike Loading opens10:30am Maxi Enduro Start at GLC4.00pm Food Hub opens on the domain.4:30pm Robbie McEwen in the Theatre of Great Lake Centre5:30pm Kids Criterium 6:00pm NZ Defence Forces Criterium 6:30pm Womens Criterium 7:00pm Mens Criterium10:00pm Registration, Expo, Official Merchandise Store, Bike Loading and Food Hub closes

SATURDAY 25TH NOVEMBER1:30am Enduro Start in Redoubt St6:00am Registration opens6:00am Bike Barn Round the Lake – Start Group 9 only6:45am Holden Men’s Classic Race Start – Tongariro St7:00am Bayleys Womens Classic Race Start – outside Bayleys Ruapehu StFrom 7:00am

• Bike Barn Round the Lake - Groups 1 & 2 Start• Tandem Start• Huka XL Start• Huka Challenge Start7:15am Bus loading for Half the Lake startsFrom 7:50am Bike Barn Bike Barn Round the Lake – Groups 3 & 4 start8:00am Registration ClosesFrom 8:30am Bike Barn Round the Lake - Groups W1, 5 & 6 startFrom 9:00am Huka Steamer start

SATURDAY 25TH NOVEMBER - cont.From 9:00am Bike Barn Round the Lake – Groups 7, W2 & 8 start10.00am Huka Teaser startFrom 8:30am Half the Lake start from Kuratau From 10:00am Arrival of Elite Race Finishers - Bayleys Womens Classic Race finishers followed by Holden Men’s Classic Race finishers and Huka XL finishersElite Prize Giving – podium on Tongariro St at the conclusion of each raceFrom 10:45am Bike Barn Round the Lake and Huka MTB finishersFrom 11:00am Kids Heart Ride starts from Airport Motel, Rainbow Point11am Bus loading for the Bookabach Quarter Lake starts11:00am Food & DB Export Bar outlets open12 noon Fun Zone open12 noon Massage Tent opensFrom 12 noon Bookabach Quarter Lake StartFrom 12:30pm Lakesider Start – outside Airport Motel, Rainbow PointFrom 1:00pm Drop Bag Collection from Event Village starts1:00pm On stage Entertainment starts3:30pm Arrival of Heart Kids team6:00pm MAIN PRIZE GIVING – Tongariro Domain

SUNDAY 26TH NOVEMBER9:00am Enduro and Cadence breakfast, Taupo Yacht Club, Ferry Rd9:00am Official Merchandise Store and Event HQ open at Great Lake Centre9:00-10:30am Lost property available12 noon Event HQ & Official Merchandise Store closes

REGISTRATIONRegistration is in the marquee beside the Great Lake Centre, Tongariro St, Taupo.

Friday 24 November 10:00am to 10:00pm

Saturday 25 November 6:00am to 8:00am

IMPORTANT:You will need your bib number which you will find on your confirmation email.

At Registration1. Pick up your set of

» Number bib (or bike plate for Huka riders)

» Stickers – Bike, Helmet and Drop Bag stickers

2. Collect your Event Bag3. Draw ticket for minor spot prizes4. Collect any final instruction sheets

Proceed into the Great Lake Centre5. Official Merchandise Store6. If you have a ☺ on your ticket pick up

your spot prize7. Enjoy the Sport & Lifestyle Expo

LATE ENTRIESCan be made inside the Great Lake Centre.

Friday 24 November 10:00am to 10:00pm NOTE: NO LATE ENTRIES ARE AVAILABLE ON SATURDAY 25TH.

Additional $5 late entry fee for Kids Heart Ride and additional $10 late entry fee for Lakesider.

An additional $20 late entry fee applies to all other categories except Elite Races and Criterium.

OFFICIAL MERCHANDISE STOREGreat Lake Centre

Opening Hours:

Friday 24 November 10:00am – 10:00pm

Saturday 25 November 6:00am – 8:00pm

Sunday 26 November 9:00am – 12noon

FOOD HUBNext to Registration on Friday we have:

Coffee Cart from 10:00am

A selection of local food vendors from 4.00pm to 9.00pm.

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SAFETY • All entrants participate at their own risk• You must wear a New Zealand Safety

Standards approved cycle helmet, as required by law

• Obey the course marshals’ directions – they are there for your safety

• Keep as far left as practicable at all times

• No more than two abreast• Do not drop water bottles on the road,

there are designated rubbish drop zones around the course

• Do not ride on aerobars when you are in a bunch

• Do not use MP3 players/iPods while riding

• Pull off the road when using a mobile phone

• If you anticipate riding in a bunch then read our Bunch Riding Notes, which can be downloaded from our website or sent to you by request

• All traffic laws must be obeyed. Police Traffic Safety officers and Event Safety marshals will be patrolling the course

• There are many precautions that we take to make your ride a safe one, but remember that the entire course takes place on public roads. ALL ROADS ARE OPEN AT ALL TIMES

• Should you require assistance whilst on the course please wait on the side of the road for an official course vehicle. For urgent assistance phone: Event Comms 021 054 1864 The map on page 18 shows the course. Access will be restricted for through traffic on parts of Poihipi Rd and Whangamata Rd from 6:55am to 10:30am. However, local, event and emergency traffic will be using this part of the course. All other parts of the course are completely open to vehicles. Redoubt St will be closed between 4.00pm to 8.00pm Friday and 5.00am to 10.00am Saturday.

POLICE MESSAGE “In past years unauthorised support

vehicles following riders have caused an unacceptable and significant hazard

to event cyclists. Those who persist in doing so display a selfish disregard

for the safety of all competitors and other road users. Police and the event

organisers ask for your co-operation and strongly urge you NOT to drive

the course during this year’s event. Police will be strictly enforcing all

road rules on motorists sharing the course with cyclists.”

Fane Troy

SENIOR SERGEANT, ROAD POLICING MANAGER Taupo Area Headquarters

ELECTRONIC TIMINGTiming will be carried out by MyTime - the timing team..

The timing device is a disposable strip. It is built into the bike sticker that sticks around the bike seat post. For Huka MTB riders the timing device is built into your number plate and for Maxi Enduro riders it is built into your bike plate that slots into the clear pouch you attach to your bike seat post. Do not alter, crease or damage this timing device as it will affect your timing.

Request for adjustments or additions to official timing as a result of this will incur a $20 charge.

YOUR BIKEYou must ensure your bike is roadworthy & safe. Make sure you have it checked & serviced before you come to Taupo.

All Bike Barn stores offer a free bike check to event entrants. For a full list of Bike Barn outlets please refer to our website www.cyclechallenge.com and click on Event Prep and the Training page.

Last Minute Cycling NeedsLocal bike stores will be open as follows:

 = Friday  = Saturday

Top Gear Cycles - 43 Waikato St

 to 9:00pm  from 6:00am

Pack & Pedal - 7 Tamamutu St

 to 11:00pm  from 5:00am

Huka Cycles - 77 Spa Rd

 to 7:00pm  from 9:00am

PARKINGPlease see Taupo CBD map below with recommended parking options. Please note there will be no right turn from SH1 into Redoubt St.

We urge you to allow yourself plenty of time for your journey including breaks and drive safely. There will be heavy traffic on the roads and fatigue can be an issue on long journeys. If possible share the driving.

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OFFICIAL EVENT STAFF Always pay attention to and act upon instructions given by course marshals, traffic management professionals and police.

COURSE INFORMATIONAll road surfaces are sealed, are of a good national standard and the entire course is well sign-posted and marshalled.

Please refer to the Course Map on page 18

For much of State Highway One between Turangi and Hatepe Hill Transit NZ has placed “rumble strips” on the left shoulder and in the centre of the road. You are advised to be particularly careful in this section of the course.

Note that the Holden Mens Classic and Bike Barn Round the Lake (road) course varies from the Start group 9 and Enduro course in the northerly section.

WHAT YOU NEED ON THE COURSE• Spare tubes• Tools• Pump• Tyre levers• Puncture repair kit• Drink bottle• Food• Sunscreen• Warm clothingSUNSMART Don’t Let the Sun Get Under Your Skin. Sunscreen is available at some support stations and the Kuratau and Motuoapa start points.

COURSE SERVICES• St John Ambulance• Support Vans – you are responsible

for your own repair of punctures and mechanical issues. Support vans are provided but may not be immediately available.

• All Support Stations have water.

• Nuun sports replacement drink is also available at the support stations on the second half of the course, the finish line, the Kuratau and Motuoapa Start points and the Huka MTB support station at The Hub.

• Portaloos and bike racks at the Kuratau and Motuoapa start points.

• Rubbish bins at support stations and 3 designated rubbish drop zones around the course.

• Mechanics are available at the start line in Taupo and at Kuratau and Moutuoapa start points. The mechanics only carry limited spares – eg. spokes and wheels are not carried. You will be charged for any parts you use.

• Portaloos are located at drink stations and at the Half the Lake and Bookabach Quarter Lake start points.

FOOD TO PURCHASE• Ordered lunches will be available from

the water stop before Kuratau for the Bike Barn Round the Lake riders and Motuapa bookabach Quarter Lake start for the Half the Lake and bookabach Quarter Lake riders.

• First food available for purchase in Turangi.

CUT OFF TIMES• Management reserves the right to

remove riders from both the road and MTB course if it’s apparent they will not complete the event by 7pm or it’s deemed the safety of themselves or others could be compromised.

• Bike Barn Round the Lake – If you think you will take longer than 8:30 hours please choose start group 9.

DNF – IMPORTANT• If you do not complete your challenge

please report to the DNF desk in the Information Marquee to have this recorded on the day or phone Event Comms at 021 054 1864.

EVENT ETIQUETTE & TIPSAT THE START Seed yourself in a start group based on your current ability. You are risking injury to yourself and others if you confuse ambition with ability and ride in a pack too quick for you.

HELMETS Helmets must be worn at all times and fastened securely while cycling.

OVERLAPPING Don’t overlap wheels. Stay behind the rider in front of you, or move up beside them.

STAY TO THE LEFT Do not cross the centre line. Always stay as far left as practicable.

KEEP YOUR LINE Maintain a straight line. Practise taking the water bottle out of its cage and food out of your back pockets before the event. In a bunch wobbling is dodgy. Minimise looking behind you – often it causes you to veer from a straight line.

ANTICIPATE Sudden movements create problems for riders around you. Keep an eye on developments ahead of you. Don’t always look down at the rider in front of you, but use their back as your target while regularly glancing 3-5 riders ahead, and also up the road to see problems before they occur.

RELAX Keep your upper body relaxed & loose. Any bumps on the road will be absorbed. Hitting a pothole with rigid arms, could cause an accident.

CLIMBING When moving from a seated position to a standing position, put extra pressure on the pedals so that your bike doesn’t “stall”.

SIGNAL HAZARDS If you see a hazard which would affect the line or momentum of the bunch it is your responsibility

to signal to following riders, with subsequent riders continuing the signal further down the group.

PASSING Pass on the right, not the left.

INDICATE YOUR INTENTIONS This lets riders around you know what you are doing.

SPEAK UP If you are passing a rider in front of you say loudly “ON YOUR RIGHT”. If you are being passed you must keep your line.

NO AEROBARS Aerobars do not belong in bunch rides. They are dangerous and do not allow the rider to easily access their brakes.

LONG DOWN HILLS (Waihi Hill especially) Don’t stay on your brakes. It’s safest to “feather brake” - which means, tap the brakes applying intermittent pressure. This is wise in wet weather too. If you need to slow for a corner, do the braking BEFORE the corner and release the brakes as you turn. Touching your brakes in a turn will make your bike go straight.

HIGH SPEED BRAKING Use the back brake more than the front (about 60%-40%). Slide your weight back on the seat. Avoid locking up the wheels.

EASY ON THE BRAKES Don’t jam your brakes on suddenly - stay alert for hazards ahead and brake with control.

STOPPING If you have to stop, clearly signal your intention and get clearly off the road (always on the left).

CLOTHING Wear brightly coloured clothing appropriate for the weather conditions. Invest in appropriate clothing. A warm and comfortable rider is a safer rider.

ROAD RULES Always obey the road rules of New Zealand, including the Give Way and Stop Signs on course.

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REFRESHMENTSThe food and bar areas are open from 11:00am to 7:00pm on Saturday.

Remove food options. There will be a tasty selection of hot and cold food available.

See Domain map (pg 16) for these locations.

DB Export Bar Refreshments:• DB Export Beers $5.00• R.T.D $5.00• Forrest Wines per glass $6.00

or per bottle $25.00• Soft drinks $2.00NO BYO ALCOHOL Only Alcohol purchased on site can be consumed in the Event Village due to liquor licensing laws.

There are ATM facilities at ANZ and BNZ directly opposite on Tongariro St, at Kiwibank and Westpac, in Horomatangi St, and ASB Bank in Heuheu St.

RESULTS• All results will be available on our app.

LOST PROPERTYLost Property is open at theInformation Marquee in the Cenotaph Saturday 9am – 7.30pm

Event HQ at the Great Lake Centre Sunday 9am – 10.30am

PHOTOGRAPHSby Marathon Photography• At the starts, around the course and at

the finish• Wear your helmet sticker to enable

identification so you can find your picture online

• Photos will be available to order following the event

• You will be emailed a direct link to your photos

ENTERTAINMENTFRIDAY• 5:30pm Kids Criterium - Tongariro St• 6:00pm – 8:00pm NZDF and Elite

CriteriumSATURDAY

• 12noon - 6:00pm Fun Zone• 1:00 - 4:00pm DJ and MC• 4:00 - 6:00pm Live music with Paul

Foulds

DROP BAG SERVICE• Re-usable pull cord fabric bag provided• Numbered sticker provided to stick on

your drop bag pull cord.• Leave any gear to be “minded”.• Drop off at Start. There will be

designated drop off points at the start shoot.

• Drop bag points at Kuratau and Motuoapa starts will be clearly marked.

• Drop bags will be collected from these points and taken to the drop bag return area (see the Event Village Map on page 16 - 17).

• Collect from the drop bag return area before prize giving.

• Do not leave valuables in bag.• All care, no responsibility – no claims

for lost gear will be accepted.• Note that the logistics do not allow

for Drop Bags to go TO any of the Kuratau or Motuoapa start points, only to return surplus gear back to the collection area at the Event Village.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS• The event is committed to waste

minimisation and sustainability. We ask you to place ALL rubbish in the bins provided - recyclable items will be sorted from these bins. Glass recycling bins will be available.

• We also ask that you think about the environment while riding around the course – if you take it with you then bring it back – do not litter anywhere. There are 3 designated rubbish drop zones around the course. Do not throw your water bottles on the road.

• Don’t just cycle – ride and re-cycle.• If you would like to recycle your

event bag these can be left at the information marquee.

GETTING TO THE START• Tongariro St is closed from Spa Rd

roundabout to Ruapehu St for Start Group Assembly.

• Huka MTB starts assemble on the grass area next to the Road Bike starts. See Event Village Map for exact position

• We suggest you cycle to the start line• If approaching the start line from

the North (Acacia Bay, Nukuhau, Rangatira Park) cyclists must exit road at the Control Gates Bridge and use footpaths/tracks to access the start. This is a safety measure to avoid tangling with other starting cyclists being released.

AT THE FINISHAll finishes are on Tongariro St in front of the Great Lake Centre.

AFTER YOU FINISH• A secure Bike Park is available for you

to store your bike while in the Event Village. Please refer to Event Village Map on page 16 - 17.

• Your bike can be safely stored by our BIKE VALETS who will deliver it to the secure bike park for your later collection by showing your event bib as identification.

• Please ensure you collect your bike immediately after prize giving.

• Massage $20 for 15 mins• Replenish at any of our DB Export

outlets• Grab a bite to eat• Entertainment all afternoon• Prize giving at 6:00pm• Please don’t litter

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START ORDER

BIBS, NUMBER PLATES & OVERCAPS- WHO’S WHO?BIB NUMBERS BIB/NUMBER PLATE

COLOURCATEGORY

1 – 5999 White Bike Barn Round the Lake

6600 - 6699 White Tandem

6700 - 6999 Peach Kids Heart Ride

7000 – 7999 Purple Huka Challenge

8000 – 8499 Brown Huka Steamer

8500 – 8999 Green Huka Teaser

9000 – 9199 Red Holden Men’s Classic Race

9200 – 9299 Red Bayleys Womens Classic Race

9300 – 9399 Red Huka XL Race

9600 – 9799 Blue Enduro

9800 – 9899 Violet Maxi Enduro

10000 – 11999 Red Half the Lake

12000 – 13999 Yellow Bookabach Quarter Lake

14000 – 14999 Pink Lakesider

CRIT01 – CRIT199 Criterium

OVERCAPSYellow Enduro (Riding twice Round the Lake)

Pink Maxi Enduro (Riding four times Round the Lake)

CADENCE CLUB BIBSBronze Completed 10+ events in Lake Taupo Cycle Challenges

Silver Completed 15+ events in Lake Taupo Cycle Challenges

Gold Completed 20+ events in Lake Taupo Cycle Challenges

Diamond Completed 25+ events in Lake Taupo Cycle Challenges

BIKE BARN SOLO START GROUP HELMET STICKER DOTSGroup Dot Colour Start Group Dot Colour

1 Yellow 6 Maroon

2 Black 7 Blue

3 Green W2 Red

4 Purple 8 White

5 Orange 9 White

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SPECIAL AWARDS• Keith Crate Trophy - Holden Men’s

Classic Race Winner• Walter de Bont Cup - Bayleys Womens

Classic Race Winner• Mickelson Cup - Men’s Huka XL Race

Winner• Lockwood Family Cup - Women’s Huka

XL Race Winner• Matthew Dryden Memorial Trophy -

Most promising young cyclist• Dan Dunne Award - A cyclist who

completes their Challenge after overcoming extreme adversity. Nominations to Information Marquee by 1:00pm on event day

• Fred Ogle Memorial Award - For an outstanding good Samaritan act on the ride. Nominations to Information Marquee by 4:00pm on event day

• Ultimo Get Your Kit on Competition - Take photos of you and or your team, out riding in your Lake Cycle Challenge gear and post them to our Facebook page. or call into the Ultimo Merchandise area on Friday registration day, and get your photo taken in your gear.

• Forrest Wines Best Team Name Prize - Most original team name

• Rotary Challenge - Cup and prizes for first Rotary Club that proportionately rides the longest distance on event day

• Schools Challenge - Trophy for the School that rides the longest cumulative distance on event day

• Tertiary Challenge - Trophy for the School that rides the longest cumulative distance on event day

• Club/Groups Challenge - Trophy for the Club/Group that rides the longest cumulative distance on event day

• Workplace Challenge - Trophy for the Workplace that rides the longest cumulative distance on event day

CADENCE CLUBSFor those riders who complete 10 (Bronze), 15 (Silver), 20 (Gold), or 25 (Diamond) solo/ enduro/Huka Challenge Events – see our website for more details. Cadence Club members will be identified by indicative bib colours.

Cadence and Enduro Breakfast

9.00am Sunday 26th November Taupo Yacht Club.

$25 per person - Bookings essential. Contact Debbie on 022 681 1463

SPORT & LIFESTYLE EXPOEXHIBITORS INCLUDE• 2XU– compression clothing, running

accessories, cycle • 5T Sports – Nutrition and Race Dots• Adidas Eyewear – Sunglasses • Allsports Distribution – GU nutrition

products, Marmot products• Bayleys Real Estate – Real Estate • Bike Barn – Bike clothing, part and

accessories• Bike Queensland – Cycle Tourism /

Events promotion• Bookabach – Accommodation

promotion• Cycle Sport NZ – Tyres, tubes, cycling

accessories• Forrest Wines – Wine tasting and sales• H&S White and Son Ltd - Sweat bands,

skins, clothing and accessories• Invisible Zinc – Sunscreen • Ironman NZ – Event promotion –

Ironman 70.3 and Ironman New Zealand

• Ironman Oceania – Event promotion • Nuun, Smartwool and Clif – Energy

bars, gels, chews, hydration, socks• Revive and Restore – Massage oil and

balm , bath salts etc • RIDE Holidays – Ride Cycling tours

worldwide• Santos Tour Down Under – Cycle Event

Promotion• Sportive Ltd – Smith Helmets• Taupo District Council - Road Safety

and share the road resources• Tourism Central Otago - Regional

promotion• Wiggle Amys Gran Fondo

PRIZES & AWARDSSPOT PRIZESWe have an outstanding list of major and minor spot prizes including:

• The all-new Holden Trax• 2 x 10 day Traillite campervan holiday

rental• 7 Night Trip for two to Niue• 2 x Tissot 2017 Automatic MOTOGP

Watch• Merida Cyclocross 600• Merida Big Seven 500• Merida Crossway 500• $500 Pascoe’s voucher

To be eligible for the major spot prizes you must:1. Enter the event2. Be Present at Main Prizegiving3. Indicate your presence in the Event

Village within 30 seconds of your number being drawn

4. Provide identification5. You must be over 18 years of age to

be eligible for the Holden Trax and Traillite prize.

6. Prize giving starts at 6:00pm• No-one can win more than one

major spot prize• Re-draw for any prize not

claimed after 30 seconds

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For the final lap (on Saturday) of all events we will provide• Drink stations• Sag wagons• St John and other supportWe regret that your support vehicles cannot accompany you on the final lap.

You will be issued with• An overcap, yellow for Enduro and pink

for Maxi Enduro. Please wear this so that Police, officials and spectators can recognise you. You are special!

Enduro and Cadence Breakfast9:00am Sunday 26th November Taupo Yacht Club

All Enduro entrants and supporters welcome

$25 per person - Bookings essential. Contact Debbie on 022 681 1463

HUKA MTB CHALLENGESHuka XLStart at 7:00am

Huka ChallengeStart from 7:02am

Huka SteamerStart from 9:00am

Huka TeaserStart at 10:00am

All of the Huka MTB start from the Tongariro North Domain to the left of the starter’s platform

Assemble on Tongariro North Domain in your start groups. The start chute will guide you onto the footpath, across Redoubt Street and onto the Mountain Bike over-bridge which will take you onto the course proper.

See Course Map on page 20.

Mountain Bike Water Stops are available at:• Wairakei Hotel - 22km Challenge,

Steamer and Teaser.• Hub Café - 25km for Teaser 53km for

Steamer, 25km and 76km Challenge on way home

• Connection - Challenge 38km, 53km and 59km Steamer 30km and 36km Food available to purchase at Hub Café

LAKESIDERStart from outside the Airport Motel at Rainbow Point (same starting point as Kids Heart ride).

Start time is 12.30pm. Riders will be started in waves of 20 with 3 minute intervals between each wave – this will allow a spread of cyclists along the route to avoid bunching. See Course Map on page 19.

CATEGORY INFORMATION

INDIVIDUAL CHALLENGESBike Barn Round the Lake – 160km• Start from 7:00am Saturday in

Tongariro St (6:00am for start group 9)• Bike Barn Round the Lake riders’

helmet stickers will have a coloured spot to indicate start groups. See the Start Order Map on page 15 for locations of colour coded group start gates & start times. Please assemble at your correct start group location at least 20 minutes before your start time

Tandem – 160km• Start approx 7:20am Saturday in

Tongariro St• Assemble at the rear of Group 1 Solo

Start Group

Kids Heart Ride – 5 km• Start from outside the Airport Motel at

Rainbow Point, SH1 towards the airport• Must report to Event Officials on arrival• Must be accompanied by a responsible

adult over the age of 18 at all times• Escort must take the responsibility for

the Kids Heart Rider and ride with her/him to the finish

• Kids Heart Riders aged under 8 must ride on the footpath

Option 1• Escort rider is an entrant in the event• Be ready at least 30 minutes before

the adult escort arrives• Start when your adult escort arrives

Option 2• Escort rider is not an event entrant• Kids Heart rider and escort must

arrive at the start and commence ride between 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Kids Heart Riders and Escorts must ride hard left when approaching and entering the finish chute.

ENDURANCE CHALLENGESEnduro – 320 km (2 circuits)• Start at 1:30am Saturday in Redoubt St

Maxi Enduro – 640 km (4 circuits)• Start at 10:30am Friday in Tongariro St,

outside the Great Lake Centre• Please collect your event bags on

Thursday 23rd from 5pm-6pm or Friday 24th from 8.30am – 10am in the Green Room of the Great Lake Centre

• Safety briefing for all riders and support crews at 10am in the Green Room Great Lake Centre.

Maxi Enduros must have a compulsory support vehicle. Support Vehicles should not shadow riders – this creates a traffic safety hazard.

All Enduro riders• Must be visible for night riding with cycle

lights front and rear – carry spare bulbs• Must be wearing hi-visibility gear at night• Must provide their own refreshments• Must be aware that there will be no

St John, sag wagon assistance or marshalling until the last leg on Saturday

• Must have clothing appropriate for sub- alpine night time conditions

• Must take regular rest periods – we recommend a minimum 20 minute rest break per lap

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Bus Departure TimesWe provide comfortable buses to transport riders to Motuoapa Start point. If you employ a vehicle for your support it will be sent back. All buses leave Bus Loading, Ferry Rd

• Bookabach Quarter Lake Buses will be leaving Taupo from 11.00 am and every 20mins until 11.40am

• No bus will be leaving after 11.40amYou will need to refer to the Event Village Map on page 16 - 17 for these key locations:

• Bike Loading, Event Village• Bus Loading, Ferry Rd• Drop Bag Returns, Event Village.

ELITE RACESHOLDEN MEN’S CLASSIC RACE – 160KM Around Lake Taupo via Whangamata Rd

• Start at 6:45am Saturday in Tongariro St• Race managed & marshalled by

Cycling NZ officials• Outside support permitted at the top

of Kuratau, Waihi & Hatepe Hills• Official wheel wagon providedPrize giving will be held at the conclusion of your race at the podium on Tongariro St.

BAYLEYS WOMENS CLASSIC RACE – 100KMFrom Taupo to Turangi and return on SH1

• Start 7:00am Saturday from Bayleys Taupo corner Ruapehu and Roberts St

• Race managed & marshalled by Cycling NZ officials

• Outside support permitted at the turn around feed station at Turangi and at the top of Hatepe Hill on the return leg

• Sprints before the feed station at Turangi and at the top of Hatepe Hill

• Official wheel wagon providedPrize giving will be held at the conclusion of your race at the podium on Tongariro St.

HUKA XL – 85KM MTB RACE• Same course as the Huka Challenge• Start at 7:00am in Tongariro StPrize giving will be held at the conclusion of your race at the podium on Tongariro St.

CRITERIUMCriterium Racing from 5:30pm Friday.

Street racing around the streets of Taupo for Elite Men & Women & New Zealand Defence Forces.

• 5.30pm Kids• 6:00pm NZ Defence Force• 6:30pm ELITE Women• 7:00pm ELITE Men

FURTHER INFORMATION NEEDED?

Please contact us on +64 (0)7 378 1546 or mail@cyclechallenge.com

HALF THE LAKETransportation of riders and bikes is provided free of charge as part of the Event. It is essential that you only use the provided services.

No support, accompanying or drop-off vehicles are necessary or allowed. Riders using such vehicles may be disqualified from the event.

Bike Loading TimesAll Half the Lake bikes should be dropped off for loading at the bike loading area on the Event Village on Friday 10am – 10pm.

NOTE: No Saturday loading as the truck will be leaving in the middle of the night

Our bike transporters are colour coded to ensure your bike gets to the correct start point. Half the Lake colour is RED.

• Ensure that your RED bike sticker is attached to your seat post with the colour clearly visible

• Remove cycle computers and loose items from your bike

• There will be security for the bikes overnight

• The bike racks are designed for conventional bikes only. If you intend to use an unconventional bike please contact mail@cyclechallenge.com so that we can consider arrangements for its transportation.

Bus Departure TimesWe provide comfortable buses to transport riders to Kuratau Start point. If you employ a vehicle for your support it will be sent back. All buses leave Bus Loading, Ferry Rd

• Half the Lake Buses will be leaving from Taupo from 7:15 am and every 20mins until the last bus at 9.55am.

• No bus will be leaving after 9.55am.

You will need to refer to the Event Village Map on page 16 - 17 for these key locations:

• Bike Loading, Event Village• Bus Loading, Ferry Rd• Drop Bag Returns, Event Village.

BOOKABACH QUARTER LAKETransportation of riders and bikes is provided free of charge as part of the Event. It is essential that you only use the provided services.

No support, accompanying or drop-off vehicles are necessary or allowed. Riders using such vehicles may be disqualified from the event.

NOTE: No Saturday loading as the truck will be leaving in the middle of the night

Bike Loading Times• All Bookabach Quarter Lake bikes

should be dropped off for loading at the bike loading area on the Event Village on Friday 10am – 10pm.

• Our bike transporters are colour coded to ensure your bike gets to the correct start point. Bookabach Quarter Lake colour is YELLOW.

• Ensure that your YELLOW bike sticker is attached to your seat post with the colour clearly visible

• Remove cycle computers and loose items from your bike

• There will be security for the bikes overnight

• The bike racks are designed for conventional bikes only. If you intend to use an unconventional bike please contact mail@cyclechallenge.com so that we can consider arrangements for its transportation.

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 Pump

 Spare Tubes

 Puncture Repair Kit

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 Cash

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 No support vehicle on the course

 Emergency names and phone

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