START TIME - Sunday 8am
Taking on the Whaka100 is considered one of New Zealand’s toughest single day mountain bike event providing a true test of endurance. Those who have taken on the Whaka love the unique balance of amazing single track accompanied by the brutal 3800 metres of vertical climbing throughout the course. Push yourself beyond your limits, and chase dreams at becoming the whaka100 champion.
RACE OPTIONS
100 km individuals
100 km pairs, learn more here
100 km team relay learn more here
PRIZE MONEY
Prize money is awarded to the over all top 3 male and females. The athlete must be present to claim the prize money.
1ST $1000 2ND $300 3RD $150
PODIUM MEDALS
Podium medals are award to the top 3 male and female riders of each age group, you must be present to claim the medal.
FINISHER MEDALS
Finisher medals will only be awarded to riders who complete the event.
AGE GROUPS - age taken as at the 31st of December 2018
Junior 16-18 - Senior 19-29 - Masters 30-39 - Veteran 40-49 - Classics 50+ 59 - Super Classic 60+ - Single Speed 16 -99
SEEDING
There are 10 seeding potions for men and 10 for women. To gain the seeding positions you must complete the Whaka TT. Learn more about the Whaka TT here
100KM CHECK POINTS
The course check points listed below are in the interest of participant safety. The times are based on a participant averaging 10kmph or less. It is unlikely that this will affect your race however If you fall behind the timing checkpoints you will be diverted to the lesser distance or withdrawn from the event as listed below.
Taking on the Whaka100 is considered one of New Zealand’s toughest single day mountain bike event providing a true test of endurance. Those who have taken on the Whaka love the unique balance of amazing single track accompanied by the brutal 3800 metres of vertical climbing throughout the course. Push yourself beyond your limits, and chase dreams at becoming the whaka100 champion.
RACE OPTIONS
100 km individuals
100 km pairs, learn more here
100 km team relay learn more here
PRIZE MONEY
Prize money is awarded to the over all top 3 male and females. The athlete must be present to claim the prize money.
1ST $1000 2ND $300 3RD $150
PODIUM MEDALS
Podium medals are award to the top 3 male and female riders of each age group, you must be present to claim the medal.
FINISHER MEDALS
Finisher medals will only be awarded to riders who complete the event.
AGE GROUPS - age taken as at the 31st of December 2018
Junior 16-18 - Senior 19-29 - Masters 30-39 - Veteran 40-49 - Classics 50+ 59 - Super Classic 60+ - Single Speed 16 -99
SEEDING
There are 10 seeding potions for men and 10 for women. To gain the seeding positions you must complete the Whaka TT. Learn more about the Whaka TT here
100KM CHECK POINTS
The course check points listed below are in the interest of participant safety. The times are based on a participant averaging 10kmph or less. It is unlikely that this will affect your race however If you fall behind the timing checkpoints you will be diverted to the lesser distance or withdrawn from the event as listed below.
- 11:45am 34km, End of billy T **
- 1:30pm 50km Green Lake reserve #
- 3:45pm 76km Yellow brick road #
