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Auckland Cycle Challenge
 2010 date - watch this space!
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For riders in the 150km individual ride there will be the option to give us Special Needs Bags & these can be placed on either side of the road (or even both sides if you’d like!) at the turn around point for the 100km riders in Glorit. Bags will need to be labelled either 67km or 117km as this relates to the distance covered at these points by the 150km competitors.
Extra water bottles/food/clothing may be items you wish to include & empty plastic bags for this purpose will be available at registration.
Please hand these bags to us (clearly labelled 67km or 117km) @ registration or on event morning and we will mark with your race number & place on the course. The bags will be clearly laid out for you but it is your own responsibility to collect, although uncollected bags will be returned to the finish area. Please do not put any valuables in these bags.
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– how many of those have you done? (all previous competitors see below).
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25 min from Auckland City
Stunning scenery
Great climbs
And you know it - EVERY RIDER WILL RECEIVE A COMPLIMENTARY ENTRY INTO THE PARAKAI HOT SPRINGS - to soothe those aching limbs.
Expressos, Pickled Peddlers, School and Clubs – get your team together and take on your mates and your fellow clubs. Prizes for the day; Bragging rights forever.
22km for novices
55km for recreational riders
100km for the racers
150km gives you our admiration!
5. Your mates will be there
To all Previous Competitors
– but are lacking detail. The evnt has been run under the banners of the Pack and Pedal, Multisport and now Auckland Cycle Challenge. If you have competed / completed in the past please email callum@totalsport.co.nz and tell us:
Your name
The number of Auckland Cycle Challenge (or previous names) events you have competed / completed
The years (if you can remember)
We will in turn put up a roll of honour, and pay homage to you all. Please pass on to any previous competitor – even if they have long ago hung up their wheels – as we would like to capture as many as we can.
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The 150km course is aimed at riders who want more of a challenge than the 100km course or for a group of cyclists who want to adopt the team approach and compete in the relay.
The 100km & 150km is a most scenic route in Auckland as you travel up beside the Kaipara harbour you get massively stunning water and rural views. A comprehensive traffic management plan in place for the event coupled with lots of course marshals will enable safe riding on this stretch of road for the day.
The 100km & 150km course will start at Parakai Domain and loop down to Kumeu on SH16, around through Old North rd and Peak Rd up to Kaukapakapa, then on up SH16. The 100km will turn around at Glorit (approx 22km up the Kaipara coast), and the 150km will go all the way to Wellsford, returning down SH16 to Helensville and finally finishing at the Parakai Domain.
The 55km course traverses the same course as the 100 and 150 course, through to Kaukapakapa, but then turns left at the junction at SH16, and returns directly to Parakai along the section common to all riders. Both the 100km and 55km have a team of 4 riding together category.
The team Relay option, which is available on the 150km course only, will see teams of two or three cyclists riding the 150km course in three stages.
Stage 2 – 46km - from Peak Rd turn R and head north to Wellsford turn around on SH16 & Davies Rd. Transition on corner of davies rd in large parking area.
Stage 3 – 59km – from the turn around at Davies Rd, head south on SH16 all the way back thru Helensville and R into Parkhurst rd to finish at the Parakai Domain.
The 25km is an out and back course along SH16 to Kaukapakapa, via Helensville. This has gentle rolling hills and flat sections and would suit a relatively novice rider.
The Auckland Cycle Challenge will remain being a major fundraiser for the North Harbour Tri Club.
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As we mentioned, there are event options for anyone that has an interest (or is developing an interest) for road cycling.
(out & back course)
(loop course)
(loop course)
(loop course)
(team of 2/3 riders ride different legs of the 150km course)
Leg 1 – 45km
Leg 2 – 46km
Leg 3 – 59km
(teams of 4 complete the loop course together) – team options include;
Male teams
Female teams
Mixed gender teams
(teams of 4 complete the loop course together) – team options include;
Male teams
Female teams
Mixed gender team
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from Parakai Springs LEFT onto SH16.
Straight through Helensville township and follow SH16 through to Kaukapakapa turn around.
Retrace route back to Parakai, turning RIGHT at the roundabout back into Parkhurst Rd to the finish.
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from Parakai Springs RIGHT onto State Highway 16,
LEFT onto Oraha Road, at Kumeu LEFT onto Old North Road.
RIGHT onto Peak Road, LEFT onto State Highway 16.
Straight down State Highway 16 through Helensville.
RIGHT around the round-a-bout back into Parkhurst Road to finish at Parakai Springs
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from Parakai Springs RIGHT onto State Highway 16,
LEFT onto Oraha Road, at Kumeu LEFT onto Old North Road.
RIGHT onto Peak Road, RIGHT onto State Highway 16
Straight up State Highway 16 to the Glorit 100km turn around.
Follow Straight down State Highway 16 through Helensville.
RIGHT around the round-a-bout back into Parkhurst Road to finish at Parakai Springs
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from Parakai Springs RIGHT onto State Highway 16,
LEFT onto Oraha Road, at Kumeu LEFT onto Old North Road.
RIGHT onto Peak Road, RIGHT onto State Highway 16
Straight up State Highway 16 to the Wellsford 150km turn around 500m this side of Wellsford
Follow straight down State Highway 16 through Helensville.
RIGHT around the round-a-bout back into Parkhurst Road to finish at Parakai Springs
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| 25km course route map and elevation (352kb pdf) |
| 55km course route elevation (15kb pdf) |
| 55km course route map (1.28mb pdf) |
| 100km course route elevation (14.7kb pdf) |
| 100km course route map (1.15mb pdf) |
| 150km course route elevation (19.9kb) |
| 150km course route map (1.05mb pdf) |
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We are proud to announce that we are partnering with the Cycle for Life event, which will be held on Sunday April 19. These two events will now provide cyclists of all abilities the chance to enter two fantastic events in the greater Auckland area. There are discounted entry options if you enter both events, check out the Cycle for Life event website to see the deals available; - there will also be merit trophies available for those of you that perform admirably at both events |
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The Auckland Cycle Challenge is based in greater Auckland’s Rodney District area (north of Auckland).
Parakai Domain, Parakai (40mins from central Auckland)
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The 25km is an out and back course along SH16 to Kaukapakapa, via Helensville. This has gentle rolling hills and flat sections and would suit a relatively novice rider.
The 55km, 100km and 150km courses are loops (ie. start and finish is in the same place)
150km course - 2481 metres
100km course - 1385 metres
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There will be cash prizes for the 100km and 150km individual rides.
Cash merit prizes will be awarded as follows
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Prize-giving will be at 12 noon at Parakai Hot Pools.
Hot pool entry is complimentary to all riders.
Food drink and massage will be available at the finish.
Major spot prizes only will be awarded at the event prize giving – race numbers must go into the box at the finish line, and you MUST be present to collect your prize - unless you are still riding!
Minor spot prizes will be given away at the pre event compulsory race pack pick up and registration (to be held between Thursday 1 – Saturday 3 May). |
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For riders in the 150km individual ride there will be the option to give us Special Needs bags to be placed at the Relay change point #2 (91km). Extra water bottles/food/clothing may be items you wish to include.
Empty plastic bags for this purpose will be available at registration.
Please hand these to us on event morning and we will mark with your race number. The bags will be laid out at the relay change point #2 but are your own responsibility to collect, although uncollected bags will be returned to the finish area. Please put any valuables in these bags. |
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All event starts are from Aquatic Park Parakai Springs Rd, State Highway 16- Parakai
Race briefings will be held 10min before race start times (100km and 150km briefings will be held together). |
25km event
55km event
100km event
150km event
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08.10am
08.00am
07.30am
07.30am |
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Water will be available at the following positions on the course:
Peak Rd/SH16 – 100km/150km (out & back), 55km
Davies Rd – 150km
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| Cycle mechanics, first aid teams and a sag wagon will be available on the course. |
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| Results and finishing times will be posted on the total sport web site the day following the event. |
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| There are some major downhill sections on the course and it is strongly recommended that you have your bikes checked out prior to the race. Free Bike checks will be provided at Multisport Bikes, Barrys Point Rd, Takapuna. |
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For local club details please contact:
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For local club details please contact:
PO Box 101-934, NSMC, North Shore City
club@nhcc.org.nz
www.nhcc.org.nz |
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| There is a tiered pricing system for the event – see below; |
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Entry received by 18 April - $30
Entry received by 2 May - $40 |
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Entry received by 18 April - $40
Entry received by 2 May - $50 |
Entry received by 18 April - $160
Entry received by 2 May - $180 |
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Entry received by 18 April - $50
Entry received by 2 May - $60 |
Entry received by 18 April - $220
Entry received by 2 May - $240 |
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Entry received by 18 April - $60
Entry received by 2 May - $70 |
Entry received by 18 April - $140
Entry received by 2 May - $150 |
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There will be a compulsory race pack (and timing transponder) pick up.
All participants must come to Multisport Bikes () to register and pick up their race packs and timing transponder – Multisport Bikes will be open during the following times for this purpose;
Thursday 30 April, 12pm – 7pm
Friday 1 May, 12pm – 7pm
Saturday 2 May, 9am – 5pm
You can also enter this event in store during the times above.
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Persons under the age of 16 years (on event day) must be accompanied by an adult cyclist during the ride
This is a draft legal ride i.e. aerobars are permitted but must NOT be used while drafting or riding in a bunch
Riders are responsible for ensuring their bikes and helmets are fit to use. There are no bike checks.
Riders are encouraged to have the team at Multisport Bikes service their bike if in any doubt.
– you will have no additional rights to the roads you are riding on, and adhere to all legal road rules and regulations while participating in this event (failure to do so will result in disqualification and you will be stopped from completing the event).
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The event is open to Elite individuals. Riders should be licensed with Bike NZ and will need to supply their license number at registration. Overseas Elite riders are exempt.
The event is open to individuals, teams 4 people, tandem riders and unicycles. The 150km event is open to 2/3 relay riders. There is also a special category for school teams.
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• New Zealand Standards approved cycling helmet
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This is an extremely long event if you are riding solo. There will be water available at the 45km – relay change, 92km – relay change, however we recommend that you carry plenty of fluids and food with you. It is also recommended that you carry a windproof jacket. Competitors should also be prepared to carry out repairs to their cycles and it is recommended that you carry at least two spare tubes and a pump.
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The event will take place on public roads . The roads are relatively narrow and you must keep on your side of the road at all times and obey the road rules. You need take responsibility for your riding actions whilst on the course and not assume that any special conditions are afforded you because you are in an organised event.
There are four one lane bridges on the course where the road signs indicate you must give way to oncoming traffic. The 100km and 150km riders will be required to turn right at the appropriate turn-around points – care must be taken to avoid turning in front of on coming traffic and traffic coming from behind, including cyclists.
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The timing of the event is carried out by an independent timing company and you will be required to attach an electronic transponder to your front fork. You must return the transponder to a marshal at the finishing line after the race. Failure to return the transponder may result in a $50 charge.
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Race numbers will be provided and must be displayed clearly on the front of your helmet. Riders not displaying a race number will not be allowed to continue in the race.
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Relay riders must change at the appropriate change over areas. Team riders should pass their electronic transponders to their team mates. Team members need to head to their relay change area before the start of the race at 7.30am.
Large flat section to start moving into slightly rolling terrain with a short sharp ascent mid section.
This section quickly takes you through Kaukapkapa and into your first climb. The terrain from there is hilly with intermittent short steeper climbs and a technical descent at about 39km.
There is a short warm-up before you begin climbing, this climb is steep in places but consistently heads up. The return journey is one of hills, either up or down until you get past the 100km turn around where the hills flatten out slowly to kaukapaka and then it is relatively flat all the way back to Parakai.
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Spectators and support vehicles are not allowed to follow their riders along the course. Please be very conscious of all riders. The roads are very narrow along the course, particularly between Kaukapakapa and Wellsford. Under no circumstances should cyclists be supported from moving vehicles. This will result in disqualification.
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| There are several ways to enter this event: |
| Online |
Post In |
Email Us |
Enter online using secure page facilities provided by our partner site www.enteronline.co.nz. You can pay using your visa or master card.
Simply select the title of the event you wish to enter online from their calendar.
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Or print off an entry form and post it to us using the address below:
Plain Entry form (60.2kb pdf file) |
Dont have access to a printer? then email us directly with your details using the entry form request page and have an entry form posted to you. |
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