The
Events
We have three exciting event
options for you, the Pukekohe 100k, 50k or 30k, all starting and finishing in Pukekohe. Whichever one you choose
you can be assured of a great day out!
100k Express
The
course is two laps of a 50km circuit which takes you out of Pukekohe on SH 22 for 7km before turning left into Glenbrook Road. You then ride out toward the historic town of Waiuku before turning left and beginning your return journey to Pukekohe through some fantastic undulating countryside.
The circuit course means no support vehicles are required .Clean fresh
country air for all riders. The only way to go!
Pulse
50km
The course is one lap of the same circuit riden by the 100km competitors.
From Pukekohe you journey out to the historic town of Waiuku before beginning your return journey with an exciting street finish in central Pukekohe.
Balance 30km
The course is one lap which takes you out of Pukekohe on SH22 before turning left onto Heights Rd and then right into Ostrich Farm Road, Ostrich Rd, Woodhouse Rd through to Patumahoe Township onto Rogers Rd and joining the 50k and 100k competitors on Waiuku Rd returning to Pukekohe.
Click HERE for a course map of the 100k and 50k events.
Click HERE for a course map of the 30k event.
Click HERE for a detailed map of the course through Pukekohe
Registration
Venue:
Registration
will be at the Pukekohe Town Hall, Corner Massey Avenue and Edinburgh Street, Pukekohe.
8am
- 12noon Sunday 17 October
Start
Bauer 100km
The
Bauer Pukekohe 100k Express starts at 10.00am outside the Pukekohe Town Hall.
All
riders must be on the start line at 9.50am
For
safety reasons the following format will be in place at the start.
Riders will be requested to position themselves in their correct
estimated finish time category on the start line. (There will be
signs to indicate the groupings). This is essential for the safety
of riders, as cyclists will ride in a pack of similar ability and
therefore minimize the need to pass others. An example of
the start line set up, is as follows,
1)
All tandems
2)
All riders less than 2hours 30mins
3)
Riders 2hours 30mins - 2hours 45mins
4)
Riders 2hours 45mins - 3hours
5)
etc
Pulse 50km
The Pulse 50km ride starts
at 12.00noon outside the Pukekohe Town Hall.
All riders must be on the start line at 11.50am
For safety reasons riders
will be requested to position themselves in their correct estimated
finish time category on the start line. (There will be signs to
indicate the groupings). This is essential for the safety of riders
as cyclists will then ride in a pack of similar ability. An example
of the start line setup is as follows,
1) All tandems
2) All riders less than
1hour 30mins
3) Riders 1 hour 30 minutes
- 2 hours
4) Riders over 3 hours
5) etc
Balance 30km
The Balance 30km ride starts at 12.30pm outside the Pukekohe Town Hall.
All riders must be on the start line at 12.20pm
Timing
All competitors will receive a timing transponder
at registration and your time will be calculated from when you
cross the start line so that no rider is disadvantaged by starting in the correct start zone. First Male & Female rider across the line will be acknowledged however all grade placings will be calculated on transponder time.
Finish
All events finish on Edingburgh Street, outside the Pukekohe Town Hall.
An exciting street finish and festive atmosphere awaits riders.
Prizegiving
Prizegiving
will take place inside the Pukekohe Town Hall at 3.00pm. You must be present to
be eligible for spot prizes. Award winners must be present
at prize-giving to be eligible to receive their prize.
No
prizes or trophies will be sent out or passed onto friends.
Spot
Prizes/Giveaways
There
are over $70,000 worth of spot prizes and giveaways. The major
spot prizes include a Bauer
road bike valued at $3000, a Bauer road bike valued at $2000, a Bauer road bike valued at $1500, a Q-Kayak, 5 Sirius
Tacx home trainers, 5 Ezi-Grip bike racks and Jungle Coffee vouchers.There are also 450 minor spot prizes which all competitors
can win at registration.
Support
Crews
There
will be available on course first aid teams, mechanics, event referees,
a sag wagon plus other event personnel for your assistance to make
this an enjoyable and memorable ride!
Drink/Aid Stations
Drink/Aid stations and WC facilities are located at the Start & Finish and at the 24km, 50km, 74km marks. |