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Karioi Double Buster

Karioi Classic Retro Style

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Come and take part in our 3rd Karioi Classic 46km mountain bike ride on Sunday 29th July 2012. The race starts at Raglan Fire Station and finishes at the Kopua Domain. The route itself takes riders around our beautiful Mt Karioi, it has breathtaking views of Raglan, Aotea harbour, Mt Taranaki and our famous surf break, Manu Bay. There are winding uphill climbs on gravel roads, and speedy downhills. Spectators and supporters can also enjoy the race, a little more leisurely, shopping, nice food, great coffee and a beach walk. For 2 years in a row, Sheldon Gorter of Hamilton has won the title of King of Karioi. Who will it be in 2012? Marguerite Ritchie and Raewyn Morrison have been our Queens so far. Hopefully we will get a clash of the queens this year.New this year : die hards can go around the mountain twice and we are also having a Karioi Classic Retro Style, only open for riders with bikes pre 1970.So come and have a go, it's lots of fun and enjoy the West Coast hospitality.
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Event Information:Cost: Under 16 years $25 per rider; Open $40 per rider.Karioi Double Buster $70 per riderTandem $70 per bike.After 24 July registration $10 late registration feeRegistration :Registration will be open from 6.30am at the Raglan Fire Station, Wainui Rd. No registrations will be accepted after 9.30am.There is a possibility to pre-registration and race pack pick-up on Friday, 27 July at the Speights Ale House, 30 Liverpool St Hamilton, from 5pm - 8pm. Race Time:Race will start at 10am sharp. Karioi Double Buster will start at 7.30am. All riders will have a transponder. Expected riding time will be between 1h30min and 4 hours. All transponders and race bibs must be returned upon completion of the race.Important : Cut-off time for Karioi Double Buster is 5h30min. You can not register for this race if you are not sure you can make the cut-off time!!! We also do need a minimum of 15 entries for the Karioi Double Buster to organise this categorie.Course Details:All riders will start on Wainui Rd opposite the Raglan Fire Station. After 1km turn left onto Te Hutewai Road. This is sealed and is a climb of about 2km, it is here that you will hit the first section of gravel - be prepared, it can be slippery when wet, dusty when dry and bumpy. The next 12km's is a predominately slow climb up to Ruapuke Road.Approximately 10km's from the Te Hutewai turn off, riders will turn right onto Waimaunga Road - this section is probably one of the toughest gravel sections, it is usually heavily covered in metal and much like it's name Waimaunga - when wet the natural water flow off the mountain can make it slippery and muddy. Yes it can be a little bit of a slog - luckily it is at the beginning and is only about 3km's. At the end turn right onto the seal of Ruapuke Road - this lasts for a short time before hitting another small patch of gravel.You will hit another nice stretch of seal which will take you all the way to the turn off to Tuturimu Road (do not take this turn!! continue on!) which marks the beginning of more gravel. This is also a lovely down hill section where you will be able to take in the views of the ocean. You will also get a little breather before starting some more hill work when Ruapuke Road runs onto Whaanga Road.The last stretch of the ride is a left into Riria Kereopa Memorial Drive and right into the paddock of the Kokiri Centre (there will be a marshal directing riders) then onto right hand fenceline of the Raglan Airfield and the finish. Prizegiving :Prizegiving will be held at the Raglan Fire Station at 2.30pm.King and Queen will receive an exclusive Chris Meek medal and their name will be engraved on the famous Karioi Classic trophee.
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