26KM MOUNTAIN BIKE (26.8km)

Start Time - 9:15am
This event is for mountain biking and general fitness athletes with mountain bike experience and is set in stunning forest scenery and on world class trails.  The course is not for novice mountain bikers. The 26KM Mountain Bike is a mix of climbing, descents, single track and logging roads set in New Zealand's best mountain bike terrain.  Competitors must be 14 years of age or older to compete in the MTB event.

Mountain bikers must wear an approved cycle helmet. Any competitor not wearing an approved helmet will be removed from the race and refused entry.
 
It is recommended that competitors look at the course and maps on the website to get an understanding of the distances, conditions and terrain likely to be expected, and fitness level required to finish the course.
 
To compete in the mountain bike long course, it is recommended that you can confidently ride at least a Grade 3 mountain bike trail.

All Mountain Bike finishers receive a medal.

​MAP DETAILS ON TRAILFORKS HERE

COURSE MAP

Click here for a look at the course map

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26KM MOUNTAIN BIKE AWARDS
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MALE
Male 14 – 19 years     1st, 2nd & 3rd
Male 20 – 29 years     1st, 2nd & 3rd
Male 30 – 39 years     1st, 2nd & 3rd
Male 40 – 49 years     1st, 2nd & 3rd
Male 50 – 59 years     1st, 2nd & 3rd
Male 60, Plus years     1st, 2nd & 3rd
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FEMALE
Female 14 – 19 years     1st, 2nd & 3rd
Female 20 – 29 years     1st, 2nd & 3rd
Female 30 – 39 years     1st, 2nd & 3rd
Female 40 – 49 years     1st, 2nd & 3rd
Female 50 – 59 years     1st, 2nd & 3rd
Female 60, Plus years     1st, 2nd & 3rd