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Race Sponsors |
| EMC2- Bikes |
 Our major spot prize this year is the amazing
EMC2 Equip 4 with the new Shimano 105, 10 speed groupset valued at $2,600.
EMC2 bikes are designed by one of New Zealand’s greatest ever
cyclists, four times Tour de France rider and internationally recognized
road bike designer Eric MacKenzie. |
EMC2 is about building high performance bikes, offering the ultimate ride in every model, bikes that are ultra responsive, transfer power and handle exceptionally well. For more details on this exciting range of road bikes, view the website at www.emc2bikes.com. You can meet Eric at the K2, view the range of road bikes and get an appreciation for his design talent and passion for the sport. Tourism Coromandel and Thames and Coromandel
District Council (TCDC) |
www.theCoromandel.com 
Another of our principal sponsors.
The team at Tourism Coromandel play a big part in helping to publicise
our events and generally lending support. |
See www.theCoromandel.com for details of other activities and interests on the Coromandel Peninsula. Department of Conservation (DOC) |
 The local DOC office is incredibly supportive
of all our events. They allow us access to the conservation land under
their jurisdiction, and |
often lend a hand on the day of the events. They are doing a tremendous job on the Peninsula particularly in the area of pest control helping to preserve and maintain the native bush and endangered native species such as the Kiwi and Archeys and Hochstetters Frog. Pearl Izumi |
www.pearlizumi.co.nz  This US based cycle clothing company is the principal
sponsor of the K1. The quality and design of their cycle gear is truly
outstanding which makes them one of the leading producers of cycle gear
in the World. |
Cycle City |
 Surely one of the best cycle shops in the Country.
Not only do they have a great range of road and mountain bikes, but
the people who work there have a real passion and knowledge of cycling.
They have a great service department and Benny provides a special service
of setting people up properly on their bikes. |
The shop is at 45 Cavendish Road, Manukau City – telephone 09-262-1043 Top Gear Cycles |
www.topgear.co.nz 
Taupo's newest bike shop. Your one stop shop for
all the parts, accessories and know how you need for cycle and multisport
events. Be sure to check it out when you are in Taupo. Located at 52
Tuwharetoa Street opposite McDonalds drive through. |
P: 07 377 0552 E: topgear@xtra.co.nz W: www.topgear.co.nz Fergs Kayaks www.fergskayaks.co.nz |
 If you are looking for a kayak and kayak equipment
and sound advice on what to get then Fergs have a great selection. Alan
Ferguson, Fergs son runs the shop near Mission Bay in Auckland. They
also provide instruction and you can get lessons from the master himself,
Ian Ferguson. They also have a branch in Wellington. There telephone
n umber is 09-529-2230. |
Optic Nerve www.morrisstanley.com |
 This is the leading brand of eyewear in the United
States and is incredibly well priced against the competition. Look out
for the display at the K2 and pearl Izumi K1 registration. |
Camelback |
www.camelbak.co.nz  Camelbak have led the way in hydration systems
for over a decade. They have paid great attention to design and quality
which enables them to maintain their market leadership in this increasingly
competitive area. |
Polar Heart Rate Monitors |
www.polarheart.co.nz  The Polar range of Heart rate monitors are
truly incredible. The S625X for example has more functions than you
could imagine. It measures heart rate, altitude, speed and distance
for running and cycling and can be downloaded onto your computer and
graphed. It also has a special mounting which enables it to be placed
on the handlebars of your bike. Greg the Bikeman |
Best cycle shop on the Peninsula, Greg and Tina
are a fountain of knowledge both on bikes and the local area. They are
based in Coghill Street, which is just of the main drag in the township
of Whitianga. If you are coming down to the Peninsula for a training
ride before the big day be sure to check them out. Tell hem you are
planning to do the K2 and they will let you in on a few of the local
secrets ! – Telephone number is 07-866-0745. |
Leppin |
www.leppin.co.nz  Check out the Leppin Nutrition section on this
website. Be sure to carry a few Leppins with you on the day –
you are sure to need them !.Look out for the Leppin recovery tent at
the finish and try one of their special recovery drinks. |
Goldfields Print www.goldfields.co.nz |
 We get all our entry forms printed locally, on
recycled paper, at Goldfields in Paeroa. They are always quick and reliable
and very competitive. There phone number is 07-862-7407. |
Endurance magazine www.endurancesport.co.nz |
 This is a great bi-monthly publication and covers
a range of sports including cycling, triathlon, multisport, mountain
biking and a number of other endurance type sports. |
Cranleigh Strategic www.cranleigh.co.nz |
 Cranleigh is a firm of Corporate Advisors with
a difference. They provide practical solutions to difficult problems
and if need be work with organisations and help them implement those
solutions. They also have a few multisporters in their team ! |
Richardsons |
www.richardsons.co.nz  If you are looking at buying or selling a property
on the Coromandel Peninsula than Richardsons is the most well established
real estate company on the Peninsula with 10 offices and staff who really
know the area well. |
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