Orca K1
The years Orca K1 is a challenging course with the 4 of the 7 K2 category hills included in the race.
This years Orca K1 starts in Tairua with Pumpkin Hill followed by rolling countryside into Whitianga. The 2nd stage is probably the toughest stage on the course with three major hills including the Whangapoua hill to finish with.
There are two races
1. The Elite Womens Orca K1 - starts at 11.45am
2. The Main Orca K1 - staggered starts from 12.00pm
| Stage | Stage Name | Route | Distance Km’s |
| 1 | Coroglen | Tairua - Whitianga | 43 |
|
2 |
Kuaotunu |
Whitianga - Coromandel |
43 |
| Total Distance | 86 km | ||
Preparation
The Orca K1 is a reasonably tough course. We would recommend that you get some training in on the course. We would also recommend that you check out the training programme on this website.
Participation
The event is open to individuals and tandem riders
Individuals / Tandem Riders
Riders need not stop at the transitions areas at the end of each stage, but may wish to use these for re-fueling and rest.
Categories
The following categories will be:
o Junior 2 - (14 -15 years)
o Junior 3 – (16 -18 years)
o Under 23
o Senior
o Masters (35-44)
o Vets (45-54)
o Classic (55-64)
o Vintage (65+)
The race is limited to riders of 14 and over
Team Categories
- Tandem Team
Prize / Competition
Overall Race - The first three places will be recognized in the mens and womens
Age Categories – The winner of each age category will be recognized in the mens and womens
Previous Winners
| Year | Mens | Time | Womens | Time |
|
2009 |
Alex McCrory -Bowick |
2:25:55 |
Vanessa Quinn |
2:46:04 |
|
2008 |
Aaron Strong |
2:32:45 |
Toni Bradshaw |
2:55:36 |
|
2007 |
Karl Murray |
2:47:35 |
Brei Gudsell |
3:00:14 |
| 2006 | Karl Murray | 2:29:56 | Carrisa Wilkes | 2:45:06 |
| 2005 |
Karl Murray, Michael Torckler |
2:29:37 | Keri -Anne Torckler | 2:39:22 |
| 2004 | Karl Murray | 2:49:36 | Fi McLaren | 3:15:42 |
Average Time for Solo Riders
| Year |
Start |
Average Time |
|
2009 |
Thames |
|
|
2008 |
Coromandel |
|
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2007 |
Whitianga |
|
| 2006 |
Tairua |
3:29:39 |
| 2005 |
Thames |
3:19:02 |
| 2004 |
Coromandel |
3:57:18 |
Transport
Transport will be available first thing on Saturday morning to take competitors from Coromandel to the start in Tairua. Bikes will need to be left at the registration area in Tairua !