EVENT:       NZ’s mountain biking “Test Piece” for endurance athletes

                and people with a sense of adventure.

LOCATION:   Lake Hawea, Wanaka, on the foot hills of the Southern Alps, New  Zealand.

Appropriately described as the longest and most scenic MTB race in NZ.

• Choose one of the three circumnavigations of Lake Hawea near Wanaka at 160, 125 or 95 km and enjoy the 100% pure South Island High Country Station scenery and remoteness on a ride you will never forget.
• Or as an introduction, head in the other direction and complete the 35km Traverse riding through private farm land, traversing the mighty Clutha and Hawea Rivers, and back to the Lake Hawea Hotel.  A great option for beginners and intermediate riders as an introduction to the Contact Epic Experience. (see course page for details).

Here are 6 good reasons why we put this event on….You only need one to do it!

1. Because not all mountain bikers are created equal.
2. Because it’s the longest and most scenic race in the country.
3. Because you can only race it once a year.
4. Because you don’t know how good you are until you have kicked its butt!
5. Because it’s old school, No cotton wool, No shortcuts, No excuses.
6. Because its about raising the bar for endurance MTB racing in NZ.