Climbing up through the Nenthorn with spectacular views over the Strath Taieri with it's large glacial valley and river plateau. Pass through the ancient "Foulden Marr" fossil site which is estimated to have formed some 23 million years ago! The rugged hill ranges farmed with the country's finest Merino are also 'home' to the 'Musterer'. The event starts and finishes at the Railway Station on Snow Avenue, Middlemarch.
Sign-on will be from 9:30 am to 10:15 am, Race briefing at 10:30 am and mass start at 11 am. Prizegiving will be at the Strath Taieri Hotel opposite the Railway station. Medals for podium finishes in both grades, all classes and all age groups. Spot prizes are kindly sponsored by My Ride Dunedin.
Wide panoramic views of the Waitaki and Kakanui Mountains are a feature with some thrilling downhill sections. Starting and finishing in the most surreal setting of the Elderslie Estate, steeped in farming history and historical buildings, the White Rocks is a 'must ride' circuit for all abilities and ages.
Sign-on will be from 9:30 am to 10:15 am, Race briefing at 10:30 am and mass start at 11 am. Prizegiving will be back at the start/finish on-site at Elderslie Estate. Medals for podium finishes in both grades, all classes and all age groups. The Tiger Rolands Trophies for the first male and female home in the Gravel 2 (short course) competition class.
The Gravel 'n' Tar starts at the base of Puketapu, 'Sacred Hill'. A first-up climb on the tar seal of Horse Range Road takes you straight onto the tight, fast and furious technical gravel section, this short circuit will be navigated four times around by Gravel 1 class (long course) and three times in Gravel 2 class (short course). Hang on tight to those bars as you are in for an exhilarating ride. Starting at DJ Murray Hall at East Otago High School, Horse Range Road, Palmerston, Otago and finishing on Fleming Road, with a short ride back to the start.
Series medals for all podium finishers in all grades, classes and age groups for male and female. Crowning of this year's Championship Gravel in Paradise male and female series riders, winner of Ride Strong Championship male and female series entrants. Spot prizes are kindly sponsored by My Ride Dunedin.
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