Cycling — Road Race

Saturday 4th March 2023 (Between 8am - 1pm)

Sport Co-ordinator(s)
Name: Chris Newson
Email: sports@apes2023.co.nz

Venue
Venue: Bluff Sports & Recreation Club, Waikaukau Road

Event Briefing
Time: 8.45am
Required Attendees: All Participants

Changing Rooms: Bluff Club can be used for changing.
First Aid: Provided at Venue
Food & Beverage Station: TBC

Competition(s)
Individual

Gender
Female / Male

Cost: $60.00 NZ (Per Person)

Rules

Competition Description
Rotorua offers a wide variety of cycling opportunties and this Cycling Road Race will be a 3 lap (28km laps) for an 84km race.

Age Groups
OPEN | 18-29 | 30-39 | 40-49 |50-59 | 60+

All Competitors will be eligible for the Open Competition.

Safety

It is your responsibility to manage your own safety during the event, to be aware of other road users at all times and to make responsible decisions. There is Traffic Management in place, however, the roads are OPEN, and there will be public and official traffic on the circuit during your race. Riders must keep left of the centreline at all times during the event, and where there is no centreline riders must stay to the left half of the road.

We do also ask that whether you are racing, warming up, training or just riding back to accommodation, that you show other road users and residents’ courtesy, adhere to all road rules and respect the environment.

Equipment:  

Bike: Competitors need to make sure your bike is well maintained and set up properly. This includes checking tyres are inflated and not leaking, drive train is in great working condition, both front and rear brakes are functioning properly, and your seat at the correct height. We recommend you get a professional service prior to the event. Please carry your own spares and tools and know how to use them.  

Helmets: Competitors helmets must be compliant with appropriate NZ Transport Agency Standards for use on open roads and must be worn at all times when riding your bike.  

Clothing: Competitors should be wearing clothing appropriate for the weather conditions and the type of riding being conducted.  

Lights: Whilst not compulsory we highly recommend you have a rear red flashing light either fitted to your bike or worn on your back or helmet.

Course Description

The Cycling - Road Race is on rolling country road with approximately 400m of elevation each lap. The course is undulating with some technical descents.

The course map is shown below: