White Rocks

The White Rocks course features wide panoramic views of the Waitaki and Kakanui Mountains and includes 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.

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 (Sams Bar Championship Class): 63kms
• Short Course (Rush Velo Competitive Class): 46kms
• 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 Elderslie Estate, Elderslie, North 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, and The Tiger Rolands Trophies for the first male and female home in the Sams Bar Championship Class. Event and Gravel in Paradise series prizegiving will be back at the start/finish on-site at Elderslie Estate, including spot prizes sponsored by Martyns Cycles, Hub and Sprocket Cycles, and Whitestone Cheese Diner and Deli

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