Event
Information
Start - Finish
The 2010 Rail Trail Classic event commences 8am on Sunday
26th September at Clyde Railhead, with Sign-on from 6:30am
and Rider briefing at 7:45am. All competitors must be
present at race briefing.
The Ride
Covers the full length of the Central Otago Rail Trail,
Clyde to Middlemarch, 152.17km or nearly 100 miles. We
recommend teams transition at any of these locations, Omakau,
Lauder, Wedderburn, Ranfurly, or Hyde, where water & toilets
will be available as per this schedule.
Clyde to Omakau 37km, Cut-off time 10:30am
Omakau to Wedderburn 40km, Cut-off time 12:30pm
Wedderburn to Ranfurly 14km, Cut-off time 2pm
Ranfurly to Hyde 32km, Cut-off time 4pm
Hyde to Middlemarch 27km, Cut-off time 6pm.
Limited Numbers
The DoC concession restricts our numbers to just 300
entries, so get in quick. Entry fee - $90pp, Early Bird Fee
- sorry, now closed.
Transport
For return transport to Clyde , please contact Dave
Thompson at Billy's Holiday Camp,
enquiries@middlemarch-motels.co.nz
03 434 3355
Showers
Following your finish, enjoy a free shower at Blind Billy's
Holiday Camp.
Cancellations
Withdrawals before 1st September FULL. Sept 1- 12th 50%
refund. Sorry No Refunds from 13th September.
Finishers
Every Finisher can receive a memorial 2010 RTC100 cup,
except Late Entries, get the hint? |
A Category for Everyone
High Schools, Corporate's, Under 19, Open, Masters, Legends,
Clydesdale, Tandem, Solo Men, Solo Women, Teams of up to
four, Classic Bikes, and Over 60's, rider -
not the bike!.
So, no reason why you can't enter!
Results
Will be available Online 24hrs after the event.
Meals
Lunch & Dinner is included in your entry fee.
To cut down on bulk in your backpack, a Cut Lunch will be
available at Ranfurly to all pre-registered entrants, Dinner
Meal available at Middlemarch from 4pm.
Prize Giving
First three placing in all classes be acknowledged. Luck dip
spot prizes will be handed out throughout the day at the
Finishline.
The draw for the new MTB will be held at 6:15pm. All
finishes who have handed in their Riding Number will be
eligible. Not there, dont worry, we will freight your new
bike anywhere in the country , though some assembly will be
required by the winner upon opening the packaging..
Organized by Cyclists
The Rail Trail Classic 100 Adventure Ride is a Cycling Otago
fundraising event, all proceeds go towards promoting cycling
in coastal Otago, not into the back pocket of a professional
event promoters.
RIDE START
The Ride will start at 8am at the Clyde railhead.
To prevent start-line chaos, a Marshall will lead out to the
first road crossing, approx 1km from the start. This is a
touring stage, so no aggressive riding and no overtaking the
Ride Marshall.
A Closing Gate of 15kph will be applied from the Ride Start.
If you do not meet the close off times at the transition
points, you will be eliminated from the ride and will
require your own support to rescue you. |
Entry Fee - $90 per rider
High School Teams - $60 per rider.
RULES AND COURSE CONDITIONS
• The Rail Trail is a public facility and is not closed for
the event.
• Competitors may encounter other users and must co-operate
with them.
• Minimum entry age for an individual is 14 years.
• Minimum number of team members is 2 (maximum 4). The
secondary schools teams must have 4 team members.
• Competitors must keep to the Rail Trail. Failure to do so
will result in disqualification.
• All solo riders and team leaders must sign a Waiver for
themselves and or team members. Full payment must be made
with the entry form for the entry to be valid.
• The ride number must be attached as issued and passed on
at transitions. They must not be altered and must be clearly
visible during the ride.
• Only competitors wearing official ride numbers will be
recorded at the finish.
• No roads will be closed.
• Marshals will be located at each SH85 and 87 crossing,
competitors must adhere to their directions. Motorists have
right of way at all times.
• Competitors must dismount fully and push bicycles across
crossings and Failure to do so will result in instant
disqualification.
• There are a number of roads which will not have Marshals
on duty. Normal road rules prevail — motorists have right of
way at all times.
• Beware of wandering stock on the trail.
• Helmet, polyprop and wind jacket are compulsory.
• No passing on bridges.
• Recommended Transition points will be at Omakau, Ranfurly
and Hyde, where a Drink Station and Toilet will also be
located.
• A torch is recommended for sections with tunnels.
• In the event of a rider having an accident you must stop
to assist, then tell the first Marshall or First Aid Unit
you get to.
PRE-RIDE ENQUIRIES
Cycling Otago - RTC100, 14 Joe Brown Ave, MOSGIEL. Event
coordinator John Wekking
rtc100ride@gmail.com
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