Awatere Assault - 12 hour mountain bike race

Kiaora and welcome

Get ready for 12 hours of mountain biking on a loop track which includes sea cliffs over the Pacific, stands of native scrub, some steep gullies, rolling tussock farmland and the odd mean climb...

10am till 10pm, 17th October 2009
10km from Seddon, Awatere Valley, Marlborough. 30km from Blenheim, 60km from Picton, 290km from Christchurch
Ride solo or in teams of up to 5
Trophies for winners and spot prizes in abundance
Campsite included on Saturday night
Bonfire on the beach with music till late-ish
An easy going weekend hanging out and on the bike

All this for only $65 per rider or $25 per supporter

More details

You'll get an awesome race and clearly marked course where you can ride hard, or soak up the sun and views out to sea, there will be water at lap start/finish, medical support, music, a cash BBQ, camping Saturday night, party afterwards and a bonfire on the beach.

You'll need to bring food, sports drink, a bike, warm clothing for riding, tools, spare parts, lights for the last couple of hours, a tent, sleeping bag, towel, toothpaste (brush optional as long as your breath smells good), change of clothes, jacket, sunscreen, camera, some cash for the BBQ, Sunday breakfast porridge, a massage, or some locally produced drinks...

Entry & Questions?
Download entry form
Drop us an email if you've got any questions, .

By entering you accept that mountain biking is inherently dangerous, and potential consequences include serious injury or even death. A full waiver must be signed at race registration to ride.

Results will be up here in the week following the race for your perusal
And chat about things to do with the Awatere Assault on Vorb, www.vorb.org.nz/awatere-assault-hour-mtb-t97842.html

Cheers and look forward to seeing you there!

Nick, Pete and the Alpine Epic crew... www.alpineepic.co.nz