The Highlander 10 is a loop ride from Te Pūtake o Tawa. It’s a fun, welcoming introduction to Rotorua mountain biking, with flowing singletrack, and great scenery along the way. A perfect first step into the forest - or a quick hit of the classic Rotorua experience.
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Sunday 31 May
Distance: 10.9km Elevation: 259m Start time: 10:30am Start/Finish location: Te Putake O Tawa - Map eBikes: ebikes are permitted in this distance |
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COURSE
Distance: 10.9km
Total Climbing: 259m
Trail Grade: 1-3
Total Climbing: 259m
Trail Grade: 1-3
TRAIL GRADING
The course requires a moderate-level of technical skill with the majority of the trails being on grades 1-3. Navigation skills are not needed with our well-marked route.
The course requires a moderate-level of technical skill with the majority of the trails being on grades 1-3. Navigation skills are not needed with our well-marked route.
Course is subject to change without notice, There will be margins of error across our Trailforks, Strava and the GPX maps, as well as your own devices data. The GPX file is for an indicative guide only.
START LOCATION, WAVES & COURSE CUT OFFS
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THE START LINE
The start line is separate from the finish line and is located on Windy Road, a gravel road just inside the forest line. From the finish area, continue about 400m past the venue and head past the carpark. Veer right onto Windy Road and follow it for around 100m past the junction. You will see the start line from there. If you are unsure, please check with the event team or use the google pin provided. |
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START WAVES
To ensure a safe and fair event for all, we have different starting groups. Be realistic in your ability and carefully choose your start wave. You can estimate your finish time using this average speed calculator. eBike riders can self seed into the wave that suits them best.
To ensure a safe and fair event for all, we have different starting groups. Be realistic in your ability and carefully choose your start wave. You can estimate your finish time using this average speed calculator. eBike riders can self seed into the wave that suits them best.
- Start Wave 1 | 10:30am
- Estimated finish time of 30mins - 1:00hr
- Start Wave 2 | 10:40am
- Estimated finish time of 1:00hr +
CUT OFFS
Course cut offs are set for event safety and course management. A team is in place to transport riders back to the venue. Additional cut-offs may be enforced in adverse weather.
Course cut offs are set for event safety and course management. A team is in place to transport riders back to the venue. Additional cut-offs may be enforced in adverse weather.
- CP1 - 1pm | 10.9km Finish Line
FINISHER MEDALS & AWARDS
All finishers will receive a finisher medal. There are no podium categories in this distance
