Gravel Muster

Climbing up through the Nenthorn with spectacular views over the Strath Taieri with its 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.

There are two distances on offer, with three competitive classes in each distance and separate age groups for both males and females. A new points system will be introduced this year. Points will be rewarded by finishing order, i.e. one point for first, 2 points for second etc, with final series placings determined by the lowest combined score from your best three events.

• Long Course (Championship Class): 66kms
• Short Course (Rush Velo Competitive Class): 54kms
• Farmstrong Ride Strong Class
• Calect Electrical E-Bike Class
• Grades for all ages, Male and Female
• Podium medals and heaps of spot prizes

A current race licence that is affiliated with Cycling New Zealand is a requirement. If you do not hold a licence, you can apply at https://www.cyclingnewzealand.nz/clubs-and-membership/becoming-a-member-2/. We can arrange a licence for the series at a cost of $22.50. We will email you separately to arrange this.

Sign-on will be at the Railway Station, Snow Avenue, Middlemarch, Otago from 9am until 10.15am, riders briefing that all must attend at 10.30am and racing starting around 11am. Medals for podium finishes in both grades, all classes and all age groups. Prizegiving will be at the Strath Taieri Hotel opposite the Railway station, with spot prizes kindly sponsored by My Ride Dunedin

Full category and age group information is available on the entry form.