Mountain biking is at an all-time high in popularity and Nelson is a world renowned mountain biking destination. Our Sharlands trails are a central hub of grade 3 trails that can be ridden from the centre of town and are a delight to ride for any level of rider. Come along and have a blast of off-road 2-wheeled fun.
DATE
Saturday 7th & Sunday 8th October
EVENTS
Super D - Saturday
Registration from 11.30am
Briefing at the top of the hill 12.45pm
Race start 1pm
Cross Country - Sunday
Registration opens at 9.00am
Briefing at 9.45am
Race start 10am
Extra add on: A day of riding at The Wairoa Gorge. Access 70 kms of single track riding - a day that will blow your mind!
For more information nelsonmtb.club/ride/wairoa/
AGE GROUPS
30 - 39, 40 - 49, 50 - 59, 60 - 69, 70 - 79
SPORTS FEE
$25 per event, includes lunch
NOTES
Super D:
Knee/elbow protection recommended but not mandatory.
Intermediate grade trails.
One 10 minute downhill mountain bike race.
Riders make their own way to the start.
Riders leave at 30 second intervals.
Cross Country:
XC event hub situated approx 5km up Sharlands Rd from Maitai Valley Rd.
Multilap on intermediate grade trails.
Lap times 25-40 mins depending on skill/fitness.
Race time between 75 and 105 minutes.
Mass start.
Knee/elbow protection recommended but not mandatory.
Intermediate grade trails.
One 10 minute downhill mountain bike race.
Riders make their own way to the start.
Riders leave at 30 second intervals.
Cross Country:
XC event hub situated approx 5km up Sharlands Rd from Maitai Valley Rd.
Multilap on intermediate grade trails.
Lap times 25-40 mins depending on skill/fitness.
Race time between 75 and 105 minutes.
Mass start.
CONTACT
Super D:
Mel Schroder
027 203 2830
melschroder1@gmail.com
Cross Country:
Wayne Pool
027 531 3280
wayne.pool@gmail.com
Super D:
Mel Schroder
027 203 2830
melschroder1@gmail.com
Cross Country:
Wayne Pool
027 531 3280
wayne.pool@gmail.com
VENUE
Super D
Lower tracks, Sharlands Valley
Cross Country
Upper tracks, Sharlands Valley
Super D
Lower tracks, Sharlands Valley
Cross Country
Upper tracks, Sharlands Valley