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Race Rules |
Participation
K2 - Elite
The event is open to Elite individuals. Riders should be licensed with Bike
NZ and will need to supply their licence number. This does not apply to
overseas Elite riders.
It is expected that the quickest riders will complete the course in around 5 hours, 20 minutes..
K2 – Main
The event is
open to individuals, tandem riders and relay teams of 2 or 4 people. There
is also a special schools category for teams of 4.
It is expected that the quickest riders will complete the course in around 5 hours, 45 minutes..
Pearl Izumi K1
The event is open to individuals, tandem riders and relay teams of 2 people.
It is expected that the quickest riders will complete the course in around 3 hours.
Quarter K
The event is open to individuals and tandem riders.
It is expected that the quickest riders will complete the course in around
2 hours and the slowest in around 3 hours.
Event Regulations
Entry
Entry is by post, on-line entry (credit card) via www.eneronline.co.nz or
online entry via our website (internet banking). Entries must be received,
with payment by 25th October at the latest. Confirmation of entry is by
email only.
Compulsory Equipment
• New Zealand Standards approved cycling helmet
Recommended Equipment
This is an extremely long event if you are riding solo. There will be water
available at the transitions and at strategic points on the course, however
we recommend that you carry plenty of fluids and food with you. It is also
recommended that you carry a windproof jacket.. Competitors should also
be prepared to carry out repairs to their cycles and it is recommended that
you carry at least two spare tubes and a pump.
Traffic
The event will take place on public roads WHICH ARE NOT CLOSED TO OTHER
ROAD USERS. The roads are relatively narrow and you must keep on your side
of the road at all times and obey the road rules. This is an extremely hilly
course and you should be extremely careful on the downhill sections. There
are also a number of one lane bridges on the course. Where the road signs
indicate you must give way to oncoming traffic.
Electronic Transponders
The timing of the event is carried out an independent timing company and
you will be required to wear an electronic transponder. You must return
the transponder to a marshal at the finishing line after the race. Failure
to return the transponder may result in a $50 charge. If you decide to withdraw
from the race, please do not give the transponder to another rider, as it
will distort the timing. Just hand it in at prize giving or send it to us
( PO Box 79, Coromandel) in the week following the race.
Race Numbers
Race numbers will be provided and must be displayed clearly on the front
of your helmet. Riders not displaying a race number will not be allowed
to continue in the race.
Relay Riders
Relay riders must change at the appropriate transition areas. Team riders
should pass their electronic transponders to their team mates. Team members
should leave the before the start of the race and head on to the next transition.
Limited Entry
Entry into the event is limited to 1,000 riders per race
Spectators / Support Vehicles
Spectators should not follow their riders along the course. Please be very
conscious of all riders. The roads are very narrow along the course, particularly
between Coromandel and Thames. Under no circumstances should cyclists be
supported from moving vehicles. This will result in disqualification. Support
vehicles are not allowed to closely follow their cyclists around the course.
Support vehicles and spectators on the road are a huge danger to cyclists in an event like the K2 .We will be monitoring this closely this year and will disqualify cyclists where support vehicles are identified.
Support Vehicle Declaration
We will be requiring cyclists to sign a declaration form at registration. This will state the following:
o K2 – We will not be supported by a vehicle on the course or have
any vehicles on the course
o Pearl Izumi K1 – We will not be supported by a vehicle on the course
and our support drivers will travel to the finish line in Thames via Tairua
and not Coromandel
o Quarter K – We will not be supported by a vehicle on the course
and our support drivers will travel to the finish at Thames before the start
of the race. They will not stop on the course.
This is all designed to make the race safer for cyclists !
Water Stops
Water will be available at all transitions. In addition 200 filled water
bottles and water stations will be placed at the following positions on
the course:
o Pumpkin Hill
o Kuaotunu Hill
o Whangapoua Hill
o Kereta Hill
The stations will be located at strategic positions on the incline of these hills.
Support Crews
There will be available on the course cycle mechanics, first aid teams and
a sag wagon.
Results
Results and finishing times will be posted on the web site on the day following
the race.
Bike Checks
There are some major downhill sections on the course and it is strongly
recommended that you have your bikes checked out prior to the race. Free
Bike checks will be provided at Cycle City, 45 Cavendish Drive, Manukau
City.
Transport – Relay Teams
All relay competitors must provide their own support transport between transitions.
Transport - Pearl Izumi K1
A bus will be available to take competitors from Thames to the Start Line
in Whitianga. The bus will leave Thames at 9.00am on Saturday morning and
takes about 2 hours. Bikes must be left at a secure point in the registration
area on the evening before.
Transport – Quarter K
A bus will be available to take competitors from Thames to the Start Line
in Coromandel. The bus will leave Thames at 7.30am on Saturday morning and
takes about 1 hour. Bikes must be left at a secure point in the registration
area on the evening before.
Accommodation
Accommodation is available in Thames, Coromandel, Whitianga and Tairua and
surrounding areas at a range of motels, campsites and backpackers. See our
website for a list of accommodation or contact the Thames Information Centre
(07-868-7284),Coromandel Information Centre (07-866- 8598), the Whitianga
Information Centre on (07-866-5555) or the Tairua Information Centre on
(07-868-7575).
Training and preparation for race
All 4 stages of the event have challenging hills and we recommend that you
get plenty of hill training in. It would also be a good idea to train on
the course prior to the event. You may also wish to review your normal choice
of gear ratios for the race.
Training Programme
See the detailed K2 training programme prepared by Olympic and Commonwealth
games cyclist Paul Leitch. There is also a special K1 training programme
prepared by Michael Jacques.
King of the Mountains
The following hills are category hills in the K2 and Pearl Izumi K1 and points are awarded to the first three in each category:
Categories and Hills in the K2 include :
• Elite Men
• Elite Women
• Non- Elite Men
• Non – Elite Women
| Stage | Hill / Mountain | Classification | Points | ||
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | |||
| 1 | Kopu – Hikuai | 5 | 30 | 15 | 9 |
| 2 | Pumpkin | 3 | 20 | 10 | 6 |
| 3 | Kuaotuna | 2 | 15 | 8 | 5 |
| 3 | Myundermans | 1 | 10 | 5 | 3 |
| 3 | Whangapoua | Unclassified | 40 | 20 | 12 |
| 4 | Manaia | 3 | 20 | 10 | 6 |
| 4 | Kereta | 4 | 25 | 13 | 8 |
Categories and Hills in the Pearl Izumi K1 include :
• Men
• Women
| Stage | Hill / Mountain | Classification | Points | ||
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | |||
| 1 | Kuaotuna | 2 | 15 | 8 | 5 |
| 1 | Myundermans | 1 | 10 | 5 | 3 |
| 1 | Whangapoua | Unclassified | 40 | 20 | 12 |
| 2 | Manaia | 3 | 20 | 10 | 6 |
| 2 | Kereta | 4 | 25 | 13 | 8 |