The 56km Highlander | Geyser to Trail long course is our biggest challenge for riders looking to test their skills and endurance while still having a great time. Starting off in the grounds of the geothermal valley of Te Puia. Ride past geysers and mud pools before hitting the best singletrack Rotorua has to offer.
LONG Course information
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EVENT DETAILS | ABOUT THE COURSE | CUT OFFS | START WAVES | WATER STATIONS
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EVENT DETAILS | ABOUT THE COURSE | CUT OFFS | START WAVES | WATER STATIONS
EVENT Details
START 7.15 AM - Te Puia, Rotorua FINISH 49 Sala Street, Rotorua AWARD CATEGORIES 16-29 | 16-29 | 30-39 | 40-49 | 50-59 | 60+ | Single Speed | eBike MEDALS All finishers will receive a finisher medal. Podium winners will receive an additional medal. PRIZES Non-monetary prizes will be awarded to the overall top three male and female participants EBIKES eBikes are permitted on this course. You must select the eBike category on entry. |
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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.
SAFETY Cut off points
The course check points listed below are in the interest of participant safety. The times are based on a participant averaging 9.6kmph. If you fall behind the timing checkpoints you will be removed from the event and classed as a non finisher.
The course check points listed below are in the interest of participant safety. The times are based on a participant averaging 9.6kmph. If you fall behind the timing checkpoints you will be removed from the event and classed as a non finisher.
- CP 1 - 10.19am | 15.5km - Yellow Brick Road
- CP 2 - 11.oom | 30.9km | Exit Old Chevy
- CP 3 - 1:20pm | 56km | Finish line
START Waves
To ensure a safe and fair event for all age group and pairs riders we have different starting groups. Waves start with a 5 minutes gap between each wave. Be realistic and carefully choose your start wave. Timing and results is based on a mat to mat time. To calculate your finish time, please use this average speed calculator.
To ensure a safe and fair event for all age group and pairs riders we have different starting groups. Waves start with a 5 minutes gap between each wave. Be realistic and carefully choose your start wave. Timing and results is based on a mat to mat time. To calculate your finish time, please use this average speed calculator.
- Start Wave 0 | 7:15am | All long course eBike
- Start Wave 1 | 7:20am | Estimated finish time of sub 3:30hrs, average speed 16+ kmph
- Start Wave 2 | 7:25am | Estimated finish time of 3:30 - 4:00hrs, average speed 14-16+ kmph
- Start Wave 3 | 7:35m | Estimated finish time of 4:00hrs plus, average speed 9.6-11 kmph
WATER Station
There will be a water station located on course at:
Stay hydrated Not sure how much you'll need? Check out the CamelBak Hydration calculator to learn how much fluid you should be knocking back to stay on your game. |
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