M A R LB O R O U G H
Event Director’s Welcome
The Doctors’ Message
Welcome everyone to the 11th edition of the
Forrest Graperide.
Welcome to the 11th Forrest Graperide! John
and I are thrilled to see so many familiar and
new faces pouring into Marlborough each year
for the Graperide. It is an incredible ride that
showcases not only the natural beauty of
Marlborough but also the camaraderie,
determination, mental and physical wellbeing,
and achievement that cycling bestows on so
many.
It seems like last weekend when we were
hosting the 10th Anniversary of the event with
the last 12 months having gone so fast! A little
bit like my good friend Duncan Mackenzie’s
track riding at the moment!
Another big thank you to the good Doctors Brigid and John
Forrest for allowing us to use their beautiful backyard which is also
part of the heart and soul of the wine capital of New Zealand.
They are good in so many ways but particularly for their passion
for what we are doing here today and that is riding our bikes,
enjoying the company of good friends and family and having a
whole lot of fun that will be long lasting memories for the years to
come.
There is again great anticipation for us all that this weekend of
riding our bikes holds a host of varying emotions for us. Whether
it be from our perspective (organizers) that we make the event
meet your expectations for enjoyment and safety. From your view
it might mean beating your time from last year or a previous years
times, competing against your mates, enjoying the day out with
friends and family, a first timer feeling anxious and or excited or
both or simply heading out onto the variety of courses that are
available to soak in the great experiences of riding with like
minded cyclists.
What ever your own personal reason/s, all we would ask as the
organizers is you show respect and support to all other entrants,
motor vehicle traffic and our wonderful team of volunteers at all
times. It goes without saying there is no great event without a
great team of people behind the scenes so if you do get the
opportunity to say thank you to one of them then by all means
show them how grateful you are of their support.
It was with a lot of sadness to learn about the tragic lose of a great
friend and ambassador for New Zealand cycling in Stu Downs.
There are still many unanswered questions for his family and many
of his close friends regarding his passing. I remember a very
grateful novice and very unfit cyclist (Stu) back in 2005 who
thanked me for changing his life forever after he attended the
inaugural event. The cycling universe has lost one of its stars and so
this weekend’s event is dedicated in his honour and memory and
the amazing work he did to mentor and motivate so many to love
and appreciate the sport.
That aside lets enjoy the day and the fact we can go and ride with
the sun on our backs, the wind in our faces with a couple of
thousand other human beings who love doing the very same thing!
Be kind, gentle and respectful out there and make some new
friends along the way. Take good care of each other.
Pete Halligan
Event Director
Being in the midst of our 2015 harvest, it truly is an enthralling time
for everyone to join us at Forrest and see Marlborough as a whole
work round the clock to ensure the highest quality fruit makes its
way into our wines. Of special note is that 2015 sees Forrest notch
up 25 years in business, an eye opening milestone when we think
back to the early days; and, we welcome home our daughter Beth
who joins John and Dave as winemakers here at Forrest – Yes, John
is slowing down and handing over the reins…..sometimes.
Synonymous with the Graperide is our brand The Doctors’. The
Doctors’ continues to go from strength to strength with the 2014
Riesling picking up two trophies for Champion Riesling and
Champion Open White Wine at the Air New Zealand Wine awards
and The Doctors’ Lower Alcohol Sauvignon Blanc being awarded a
gold medal at the Sydney International Wine Show.
A special thanks to Pete Halligan, Duncan Mackenzie and their host
of volunteers that make this event so distinctive. Most importantly
to all the riders and supporters that have joined for the 2015
Forrest Graperide, have fun and be safe!
John and Brigid Forrest
“The Doctors”
Mayoral Welcome
Marlborough in late summer is a stunning
time of the year and a time when we get to
welcome participants in the biggest annual
cycling event in the South Island. The Forrest
Graperide draws in everyone from elite
cyclists to non-competitive riders, relay teams
and community group fundraisers. So whether
you’re after fast times – or a good time out
on the bike – this is an event you’ll love.
The circuit is special; it’s a real scenic tour of Marlborough.You’ll
begin by cycling through rolling farmland, along the more
challenging Queen Charlotte Drive with its stunning vistas, passing
the greenshell mussel capital of Havelock and into Renwick, the
heart of Marlborough wine country.
No matter whether you’re a sprint cyclist or part of a team
challenge, completing multiple laps of the circuit or testing your
own fitness, you’ll find this is a well-organised event, well-supported
by Marlborough and well and truly part of our calendar of sporting
and social events! The finishing post celebration at Renwick’s
Forrest Estate Winery is not to be missed.
A special welcome to all those who’re visiting us for the Graperide.
Please make sure you get beyond the circuit itself; you’ll need time
to revive yourself after the racing and Marlborough is the perfect
place for a restorative – rest, recreation or refreshment!
Alistair Sowman
Marlborough Mayor
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MA R LB O R O U G H
Important Safety Information
Safety Officer: 027 950 7081
The safety officer can be found in the registration area which is the
tasting room at Forrest Wines.
• It is the responsibility of every rider to read the information in
this booklet carefully.
• All roads are open to all traffic at all times so please take
extreme care.You must keep left, unless directed otherwise, watch
for traffic, obey normal road rules and adhere to all instructions
and directions given by police, event officials and event signage.
• Spectators and/or supporters must not park along the course or
impede traffic and/or create a dangerous hazard.
• All participants must take normal care and responsibility for
their actions at all times during the event.
• In case of an accident please follow the emergency procedures
on the back of your race number. If serious call 111 immediately
and then notify the Safety Officer to advise her of the situation.
The Forrest GrapeRide Team
Event Director
Operations Manager
Venue Manager
Help Desk
Design
Media & Promotions
Registration Manager
Safety Officer
Prize Giving Coordinator
Volunteer Management
Traffic Management
Timing Manager
Communications & Base
Police Operations
Medical - St John’s
Aid Stations
Massage
Corporate Manager
Pete Halligan
Bruce Cardwell
Duncan MacKenzie
Anna Gibbs / Sandy Large
Lloyd’s Graphic Design
Duncan MacKenzie
Anna Gibbs / Sandy Large
Sandy Large
Dennis & Sandra Robinson
Rod McCloy
Mike Davidson Fulton Hogan
Andrew Ninness
Stuart Watchman & team
Blenheim Police
Tony Cronin & team
Linkwater School
Sally Tringham
Marlb Massage Therapists
Jodye Tomalin
Withdrawing from the Event
We are working hard to set best practice standards in terms of
your safety at our events throughout New Zealand. To achieve this
goal, you the competitor must play your part. By registering for
this event you now agree to the following protocols set out below.
• If you collect your transponder and race number at registration
you will have been deemed to have entered the event.
• If you subsequently do not participate you must advise the
Safety Officer that you are a ‘Did Not Start - DNS’.
• The only person that can accept your withdrawal is the Safety
Officer. Do not notify volunteers or officials on the course or
anybody else that you have withdrawn.
• If you start but have to withdraw from the event for whatever
reason, once back at the finish line notify the Safety Officer that
you are withdrawing and are a ‘Did Not Finish - DNF’.
• If unable to return to the finish line for whatever reason make
contact as soon as possible to advise the Safety Officer of the
situation.
• If you withdraw from the event for any reason and do not notify
the Safety Officer, this may force the organisers to initiate a search
and rescue operation to find you. If this happens, you will be liable
for up to $1000 of the search and rescue costs.
Your safety is paramount so thank you for your support.
The Forrest GrapeRide Team
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“We’re always trying
to make our event better
with every year...
let us know what you
think on how we can
improve it”.
Pete Halligan
Event Director
Contact Us
We always appreciate your feedback on ways to improve our
events. There will be feedback forms available at the Help Desk or
else email or fax your thoughts when time permits. Join us on
Facebook and share your highlights of the day.
Event Director:
Email:
Website:
Phone:
Postal:
Pete Halligan
[email protected]
www.graperide.com
027 466 9671 or 03 578 9700
Top of the South Events
PO Box 1156
Blenheim 7240
New Zealand
M A R LB O R O U G H
Race Information
Pre-Race Checklist
• Race number - Fasten all four corners onto the back of your riding top. Please read the emergency procedures on the back of your
race number.
• Emergency contact name and number - On the back of your race number there is a place for you to write your emergency
contact name, number and any current medical conditions.Thank you for ensuring this has been completed.
• Helmet - Your helmet number should be attached to the front of your helmet so that it can be read from the front.
• Seat post transponder - The timing tag is attached to your seat post number, ready for you to attach to your seat post.
Please read the detailed instruction sheet in your race pack. It is absolutely crucial that you do not fold or attempt to remove your
timing tag. If you fold or crease the tag you may break the circuit and no times will be recorded.
• Own water / Food supply - Do you have enough?
• Gold coin donation - For parking - Lions Club.
• Equipment to carry - All riders should carry a spare tube, pump and puncture repair kit and tyre levers as there will be no wheel
wagons or support vehicles allowed to follow riders around the course except official event and media vehicles.
• Medical information - Is the information you gave us when you entered accurate? Remember use the back of your race number
to place more information about any new medical issues that you may have.
Parking and Venue Access Information
Plan to arrive at the start/finish line at Forrest Wines at least fifteen minutes prior to your briefing time. It will take time to park over
1500 vehicles and you need to be in position and ready to ride before your briefing. Please consider where you will park in relation to
which direction you will be coming from. If travelling from Blenheim it will take you at least 45 minutes from the time you leave your
accommodation to being at the start line. If travelling from Picton it will take you just over an hour.
If you are coming from Blenheim down Old Renwick Road then you should consider turning right into Pak Lims Road and then left into
Foxes Island Road. This will have you parked in the biggest parking area nearest to Forrest Wines which is right next to SH6. If you are
coming from Blenheim down Middle Renwick Road then we suggest you travel into Renwick on High Street and then right into Inkerman
Street where you will find carparking.
If you are coming from Picton turn into Rapaura Road at Spring Creek and travel about 8km before turning left into Vintage Lane. Travel
along Vintage Lane for just over 1km and turn right into Foxes Island Road to access the parking area which is next to SH6.
If coming from Nelson we encourage you to turn left into Rapaura Road, and then right into Vintage Lane and then right again into Foxes
Island Road. This will take you to the largest carparks next to SH6.
For those coming from SH63 (Westcoast Road) make your way into Renwick. You have the choice of accessing Blicks Road from SH 6 or
Inkerman Street from High Street.
Magnum riders will be best to use the car parking in Blicks Road.
Access to the venue from the car parks is as follows. If you are parked in Blicks Road make your way to the Forrest Wines entrance which
is located about 40 metres from the Blicks Road and SH 6 intersection. Use this service lane to make you way to the start.You may ride
your bike in the lane but this is at slow speeds. Please be aware that there may be offical vehicles using this lane throughout the day.
If you are parked in the SH6 parking area there will be several access points between the rows of grapes that will lead to the venue.
Follow the directions of the marshals and event signage.
Under no circumstances are any vehicles other than authorised offical or sponsor vehicles allowed to come into the venue.
When leaving after the prize giving, there will be traffic management in place at Conder’s Bend Rd / SH6 corner. Please show patience.
FOXES ISLAND RD
TO NELSON
RAPAURA RD
CONDERS BEND RD
SH62
SH6
Short term parking
for relay riders on
Conders Bend
for Saturday
VINTAGE LANE
Short term parking
for relay teams on
Conders Bend Rd
Long term
parking for
Blicks Rd and
Foxes Island Rd
FORREST
WINES
INKERMAN ST
PAK
LIMS
RD
Way in and out to
register on Friday
only from SH6
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STATE HIGHWAY
Enlarged area at right
Long term
parking for
Saturday
FORREST
WINES
Access in and out
on Saturday
Long term
parking for
Saturday
OLD RENWICK RD
TO BLENHEIM
TO MURCHISON
SH63 WEST COAST RD
RENWICK
JACKS RD
BLICKS RD
MIDDLE RENWICK RD / SH6
INKERMAN ST
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M A R LB O R O U G H
Start Information and Race Briefing for Main Event
All riders must listen to the briefing. Thank you for your patience if start times are delayed slightly but we will strive to start promptly.
Please ensure that you position yourself at the start line according to the allocated race number you have been given. The numbers relate
to the average speed you selected when you entered online so it is very important that you remain within these groups at the start.
Please watch out for event signage and listen to the directions of the starters and marshals. Any non compliance by riders may see them
removed from the event. Riders will be released in pulses of 50 to 100 riders at one to two minute intervals.
All riders preparing for the 8.20am briefing please self marshal to the appropriate time groups. There will be ample opportunity to
promote yourself up the groups on the road and it is far better than constantly being overtaken. Remember your time does not start until
you cross the start mats. Ensure you are at the start area at least 30 minutes prior to your briefing time.
Event
Briefing Time
Start Time
High5 Magnum 2 Lappers
5.45am
6.00am
Ricoh Copier Co Male Speed Bunnies
8.00am
8.10am
Master Elites / U19 / U23 / Speed Bunny Women
8.10am
8.15am
All other recreational riders
8.20am
8.30am
Taster Course (42km)
9.15am
9.30am
Recreational riders will be sent off In the following order:
•
•
•
•
2hr 30 to 2hr 45 group - 1000 series numbers
2hr 45 to 3hr group - 2000 series numbers
Fast Tandems
Social tandems to place themselves in the appropriate
race number time groups
• 3hr to 3hr 30 - 3000 series numbers
• 3hr 30 to 4hr - 4000 series numbers
• 4hr to 4hr 30 - 5000 series numbers
• 4hr 30 to 5hr - 6000 series numbers
• 5 hours plus - 7000 series numbers
• Taster - 42km course - 8000 series numbers (see below)
1hr to 1hr 30 - 8000 - 8199 series numbers
1hr 30 to 2hr - 8200 - 8399 series numbers
2hr plus - 8400 - 8599 series numbers
• 42km course riders will have plenty of time to assemble
leading up to their briefing and start time.
Starting Positions
Start / Finish
Speed Bunnies
Men & Women 1 - 99
Elite Masters / U19&U23
1000 - 1999
Food Stalls
North
Corporate Area
2000 - 2999
42km Taster
Course - 8000
9000 Series Numbers
Riders that registered after 10 March will not have the allocated
numbers above. If you find that you have been issued with a 9000
series number please self- marshal to the appropriate time group.
High5 Magnum
We will deliver personal food and drink supplies to the High5
Feed Station 600m past the Wairau River Bridge. Plastic bags
must be clearly named and left in the labelled box at the Ricoh /
Copier Co tent by 5.30am.
Stage
Forrest Wines Tasting Room
3000 - 3999
Toilets
4000 - 4999
5000 - 7999
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Race Briefing
Forrest GrapeRide Briefing 2015
•
All participants ride at their own risk.
•
Remember that all roads you ride today are open to all traffic at all times.
•
All participants must obey all traffic rules.
•
Ride no more than two abreast.
•
Keep as far as practicable to the left side of the road.
•
Do not cross the centre line. This will again be rigidly enforced.
•
Follow the instructions and directions of the marshals.
•
Take note of all road and Forrest GrapeRide signage particularly through Queen Charlotte Drive.
•
Be courteous to all other road users.
•
If you come across a rider who is injured you must stop and render assistance. Advise the next rider to go back and warn oncoming
traffic. Send another rider to carry on and make contact with a Forrest GrapeRide official or a motorbike marshal.You can identify
them by their fluoro jackets. Stay with the injured person until a qualified first aider is in attendance.
•
Ride single file across all non marshaled bridges.
•
There will be hazards on the road so stay alert at all times.
•
Vehicles following the field will have the rider they are associated with disqualified from the event and all prize draws. Under no
circumstances may supporters follow the ride or enter Queen Charlotte Drive. They will be turned back by the marshals.
•
You will have ensured your bike is in excellent working order prior to starting in this event.
•
If you have aero bars do not use them when riding with other riders around you.
•
If the day is wet/cold please take appropriate clothing for such conditions.
•
No ‘iPods’ or other similar personal audio equipment is to be used during the ride. Anyone seen using this type of
equipment will be disqualified from the event. No discussion will be entered into.
•
If you do not complete the event please notify the event Safety Officer in the Forrest Wines tasting room and complete a Did Not
Finish - DNF form. If unable to return to the finish line for whatever reason make contact as soon as possible to advise the Safety
Officer of the situation.
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General Information
ANZ Bank
On the Saturday the ANZ will be on site.
Bike Parking
There will be an area at the rear of Forrest Wines behind the stage
for you to place your bike or you may want to take your bike back
to your vehicle. Please keep the grassed area clear of bikes to avoid
congestion.
Bike Repairs
Visit the BikeBarn team if wanting last minute repairs on site or visit
BikeFit in Market Street North, Blenheim.
Coffee
Coffee is available from the two coffee carts on site from CPR.
Course Closure
Be aware that due to traffic management plans, the courses and
finish line will be officially closed at 2.00pm. The courses will no
longer be marked or marshaled and participants are advised to
provide their own support after this time. You may continue at your
leisure but as you will be continuing as a member of the public and
not an official entrant you will be asked to hand in your race number
and transponder. These will be kept at the Help Desk for you to
collect. There will be a tail-end vehicle provided for riders and bikes
incapable of completing the course. If you are in this position please
wait safely on the side of the road and signal the tail vehicle.
Drink Supply
There is an expectation by the organisers that everyone is
responsible for carrying their own food and drink supply. However,
to further assist you there will be water and High5 hydration
products available at Linkwater which is just past halfway. For High5
Magnum riders there will be a second High5 feed station just off the
Wairau River Bridge, 1.2km short of Forrest Wines. Look for the
flags to find the water supply points signposted around Forrest
Wines for you to refill your drink bottles.
Event Merchandise
Pre-ordered gear will be available at registration and new orders can
also be made. Eftpos, cheque and cash will be accepted. We have
some old stock of Forrest GrapeRide hats and socks that will also
be available from the Help Desk at discounted prices.
Gear Storage Tent
A gear storage tent will be located at the Ricoh Copier Company
tent by the start/ finish banner. Place your race number drop bag
label on your bag and leave this at the tent. This area will be
supervised but organisers take no responsibility for lost gear.
Kilometer Marks
There will be clearly visible signage in various places along the
course.
Lost Property
All enquiries can be made at the Help Desk.
Massage Tent
Marlborough massage therapists will be available to help your
recovery at the massage tent. This is under the trees to the west
of the winery under the Cancer Society tents.
Parking
Parking is available at the venue for a gold coin donation. Please
refer to the map in this booklet for exact locations. These areas
will be clearly signposted. All funds will go to local charities.
Race Photos
Event photographers will be on the course. Photos will be available
to order from our website.
Supporters
Under no circumstances are you to follow riders around either of
the courses as we need to keep traffic to a minimum. Supporters
are not allowed on the course unless they have stationed
themselves in a position around the course.
Toilet Locations
A reminder to please not use the Forrest Wines private
staff toilets at any time during the day. Please respect that these
are for staff and volunteers only!
There will be a bank of portaloo toilets behind the hedges near
the start/finish line and also to the right behind the stage area.
There are also portaloos at transition points on the course, the
carpark on SH 6 to the north of the venue and public toilets at
Momorangi Bay.
First Aid Locations
First aid will be available around the course. If you are feeling unwell,
let a marshal or event official know and they will summon first aid
personnel. Do not continue if you are not well. There will also be
qualified first aid personnel at Forrest Wines so if you have fallen off
your bike or have sustained an injury or you are simply not feeling
well please seek their assistance. A first aid station will be situated
near the start/finish line.
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Course Information
Marshals - Forrest Rangers
To maximise your safety we again have the ‘Forrest Rangers’, a highly visible group of very experienced cyclists who will ride among the
bunches around the course. We also are fortunate that we have the assistance of local motor cycle riders. If you hear a whistle blowing or a
horn tooting, it will be due to someone in your bunch doing something wrong or breaking a traffic rule. If it is you, please cease whatever it is
that is upsetting the marshal. Any verbal abuse or gesticulation toward any officials will mean immediate disqualification from the event. They
are there to ensure all riders adhere to safe riding practices and will offer advice and instruction to riders. In the event of failure to follow
their instructions, they have the power to withdraw riders from the event and all associated prize draws.
Hazards and Controlled Areas
There will be a Police presence throughout the event. All riders must obey all traffic regulations at all times. The organizers will assist the
Police in prosecuting any riders endangering themselves or others through any breach of traffic law.
• Please be aware that any breaches of these instructions could see you disqualified from this event and automatically removed from the
spot prize competition.
• Take note of all event and road signage throughout the course.
• If you have an allergy to wasps or bees please take appropriate medication with you.
• Communicate in a positive, friendly and respectful manner to fellow competitors and other users of the roads.
• There may be a number of areas where road works are in progress. Please be extra cautious in these areas and warn other riders of
hazards you identify.
• The start/finish zone is an area full of hazards so please ensure you are alert at all times.
• Grove Road Bridge is approximately 13km from the start on the outskirts of Blenheim. There is a 90 degree left hand turn at the
intersection as you turn onto SH1. It is a busy part of State Highway One and will be controlled by marshals. There is to be no passing
on bridges and you will ride no more than two abreast.
• Please be aware of the red reflectors that have been placed on the road just on the inside of the cycle lane on SH1 from the Grove
Road Bridge through to Picton. They have a high profile and a sharp leading edge and should be avoided. Maintain your line of travel
and should you run over one of these objects please warn other riders of their location.
• When avoiding potholes and other hazards, signal these to following riders as you may be obscuring their view of these hazards.
• Ride a straight course for the safety of all riders and do not overlap the rear wheel of the rider in front. If they change direction
suddenly, you may be brought down. Take food and water while at the back of the bunch.
• Please warn and where appropriate signal to other riders when making a turn.
• You must stay well to the left side of the road as you descend down into Picton. Police will be present to ensure road rules are not
breached. If riders do not adhere to keeping to the left hand side of the road they will be stopped and ticketed. Remember also there is
a sharp left hand turn to negotiate into Kent Street. Please warn other riders behind you when making this turn and watch for event signage.
• Riders are to be cautious at the Picton relay transition area. Follow the instructions of the marshals.
• The Queen Charlotte Drive and over the next 15 to 20km the road is winding with steep descents and sharp left and right hand turns.
Extreme caution is required through this stage of the ride. Please note that, if wet, many of the bends will be slippery. The High5 Drink
Station at Linkwater will have riders stopping. If you plan to stop, be conscious of all riders and traffic around you.
• Immediately after the drink station is a one way bridge. Follow the instructions of the marshals.
• You will then climb the Mahakipawa Hill, extreme caution is required on the descent towards Havelock as there are sharp and off
camber corners, some with loose gravel or grit.
• Riders are to be cautious at the relay transition area at Havelock and follow the instructions of the marshals.
• You will be on the homeward leg with approximately 28km to go to the finish at Forrest Wines.
• The most annoying thing for riders who have been working really hard and being very safe about doing this on the front of a bunch is
when with about 5km to go riders who have been 'sitting on' decide it is time to make their move to the front. This causes a great deal
of frustration for the hard working and safe riders. They have been working hard while many have been, as they say in the
cycling world, 'sucking a wheel'. THIS PRACTICE HAS TO STOP. This event is not the Tour De France or the World Champs and
there is no great pot of money or gold at the end. This is a recreational cycling event. Any riders who place themselves in this position
and do not adhere to marshal or other event official instructions will be disqualified from the event. This year will see some more
signage relating to this and when you hear marshals calling to you to move back or over then that is what you do.
• Please be aware a High5 drink and food stop will be operating 600m past the Wairau River bridge for the Magnum riders only. This is
also only 1.2 kilometres from the entrance into Forrest Wines on SH 6
• Extreme care and caution is required when entering the Forrest Wines finishing lane. Please note this is a no overtaking area. It is windy
and visibility is limited due to the tight sweeping turns.
• Decrease your speed once you have crossed the finish line and follow the directions of the marshals and road signage.
• The finishing lane must be kept clear at all times. Supporters and finished riders please use the walkway access to return to your cars.
• Have a safe and enjoyable ride.
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Course Information continued
Relay Riders Information
• Your transponder is your relay baton. If you fail to pass this to your team mate at your change point you will not be credited with a
time for the event. A reminder that all relay riders must wear their transponder around their ankle as these are not seatpost
transponders.
• Ensure you return your transponder to the Help Desk to avoid being charged $50.
• Vehicles associated with relay riders must display their green sticker on the centre of their right hand headlight.
• Before the start all relay riders must park cars down Condors Bend Road opposite the Forrest Wines stone wall. Please do not park
on SH 6. Take care crossing the road when accessing the venue.
• They will leave at 8.25am following the race briefing for the Picton changeover.
• Vehicles travelling to Picton must go via Rapaura Road. Do not follow your rider to Picton.
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• Your team's first rider into the Picton transition will use the designated left lane to exit off the road. Indicate to other riders what you
are doing.
• Team members arriving in Picton waiting for their first rider should get themselves ready in the transition zone. Park as directed by
the marshals. Please warm-up off the course. Please remember to exchange your transponder and car keys.
• All cars proceeding to Havelock from Picton must do so via Rapaura Road which means heading back towards Blenheim on SH1 and
turning right at Spring Creek onto Rapaura Road. Under no circumstances will these vehicles be allowed onto Queen Charlotte Drive.
• We have done careful timings from Picton to Havelock via Rapaura Road and you should complete the trip easily, travelling at 90kph,
in enough time to meet your next rider. However if you have a super quick second leg rider then you should consider getting your
third relay rider to the Havelock transition by using a second vehicle
TO RENWICK
Havelock Transition:
WILSON ST
RELAY INTERCHANGE AREA
TO HAVELOCK
SCOTT ST
FROM PICTON
SH6
QUEEN CHARLOTTE DRIVE
NB: THERE IS NO DESIGNATED CAR PARKING
FOR THIS INTERCHANGE
• Please park on the main road towards Havelock or in Outram Street and ride back to the transition area. DO NOT park in the
transition area in Scott Street or Wilson Street or on the no parking areas of the State Highway.
• For the rider coming from Picton please take extra care when making this right hand turn into Scott Street. Indicate with a right hand
signal. Call out ‘Turning Right’. There will be lots of riders around you so it is crucial to indicate what you are doing.
• Remember to change transponders and hand over car keys, your team mate will not smile kindly upon you if they are in Picton and
the keys are on their way to Havelock with you, the rider!
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Course Information continued
High5 Magnum Safety Equipment Requirements
The following safety equipment is required for the all enduro riders during the hours of darkness.
• A rear red or yellow reflector
• A steady rear-facing red light that can be seen at night from a distance of 100 metres
• A steady white or yellow forward-facing light that can be seen at night from a distance of 100 metres. A front flashing
white or orange light may also be fitted.
• Yellow pedal reflectors or reflective straps attached to the lower parts of the cyclist’s legs or reflective vest or jacket.
• Please ensure you use the official High5 Feed Station at the Wairau Bridge for exchange of food / drink. Any riders usng any other place on the
course outside of this area will be removed from the results.
The Taster - 42km
This was introduced for those riders who either have not had the chance to get as much training in the longer courses and also as an
introduction to big events. Riders will start and finish from Forrest Wines and travel the same route as the long course until they reach the
little settlement of Tuamarina on SH 1 where they will turn left onto the Tuamarina Track. The Tuamarina Track road is a really pleasant and
interesting course with lots of windy bends and follows the Wairau River right through to SH 6. There is a small 3km section of gravel and
will have the odd pot hole that you will need to be wary of but will be okay for road bikes. Please ride single file along this section of the
course. If you are not feeling confident riding at speed on this section then slow down. There may be some sections of the road other than
the gravel section where there will not be a centre line so please keep well to the left at all times. Riders will then turn left onto SH 6 and
cross the Wairau River bridge and have just under 2km to the finish.
Magnum only
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Post Race Events and Prize Giving
Forrest GrapeRide 100 Grape Crushing Virgins - 2.50pm
Congratulations if you have been chosen to become one of our elite Forrest GrapeRide Grape Crushing Virgins for 2014.Your task is to
crush the grapes for the bottle of pinot that all riders will be given if they return in 2016 to ride again. When you register on Friday please
select your special t-shirt that you must wear for the occasion from the Inview team immediately outside the main door of Forrest Wines
tasting room.You will need to be assembled wearing your t-shirt near the front of the stage area just prior to 2.50pm when we begin this
age old tradition of crushing the three tonne of pinot grapes.You will be assisted in and out of the purpose built oak vat. A purpose built
shower will be avilable for all grape crushers behind the tasting room.
Prize Giving - 3.15pm
Prize giving will start at 3.15pm at Forrest Wines. At times due to situations beyond our control there can be slight delays so thank you
for your patience if this situation arises. There will be distribution of major spot prizes and category winners at this time and you will need
to be on hand with your race number to claim these. All first three place getters in the Magnum and Speed Bunny categories will be asked
to come on stage. Due to time constraints only the winners in the recreational 101km course and 42km course will be called to come on
stage. All other place getters will be called out and will pick up their prize from the base of the stage. We will be rolling out the red carpet
to speed up the access way to the stage. If you know you are one of our place getters it would be really helpful if you were able to
position yourself close to the stage area or access way. Due to the difficulty of having a large enough venue, if wet our major spot prizes
and category winners will be displayed on our website as soon as possible. Please collect your prize from the prize giving team on the
stage area if you know you are a category winner or spot prize winner. All unclaimed prizes will be held by the organisers until they are
claimed.
Spot Prizes
Place your race number tear off strip in the red bin provided on the stage area to be eligible for our spot prizes.You will need to be
present at prize giving with your race number to be in with a chance to win the following:
• Merida road bikes x 4
• Bluebridge ferry vouchers
• $1000 BroilKing package
• $5000 Pacific Resort Rarotonga trip for two from Mike Pero Real Estate
• Check your race number to see if it has a Bolle or Thule logo on it.
If it does, come to the stage to claim your prize.
Results and Certificates
All results on the day are provisional only and will be displayed on the windows outside the Forrest Wines tasting room as soon as they
become available. Please check the provisional results and advise the Help Desk of any anomalies. Registered riders will be a gun start. All
other categories will be decided on the basis of actual elapsed time. If you have any queries regarding your time please email Andrew
Ninness directly from Ninness Associates at [email protected] Timing results and certificates will be available on the
website. A reminder that for all our team entrants their results will only be shown in the team results display. Each individual's times will
show in the results when they look at each team's details. To avoid double dipping team members are automatically removed from the
individual results and do not show in the individual place or age group listings.
Event Heroes
If you stopped to assist a rider and therefore feel your time has been compromised please complete a ‘Guardian Angels’ form at the Help
Desk.Your individual time will be adjusted and you will be able to print out your certificate with your estimated finish time. Please note the
actual finishers will not be deprived of their placing but you will be able to see where you may have been placed with your estimated time
without this having an impact on the awards.
General
Eftpos - There will be eftpos facilities available at the venue throughout the entire day. Camping - We encourage all those who have
campervans to park in the car park located on SH 6 which is immediately to the north of the venue opposite Condors bend. Please
respect the grounds. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL ANYONE BE ALLOWED TO CAMP OR TENT AT THE VENUE.
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