!!COVID-19 UPDATE The 2021 event will not be proceeding this weekend (Sat 6 March 2021) due to the recent changes in alert levels. Click here to read the full announcement!!
| Date | SATURDAY 6 MARCH 2021 |
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DISTANCE |
47km |
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START LINE |
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FINISH LINE |
Wilcox Green, Arrowtown |
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Start Times |
8:00am: Elites 8:05am - 8:15am: Competitive (2:45 - 3:00hrs) 8:15am - 8:25am: Speedy (3:00 - 3:30hrs) 8:25am - 8:40am: Going For It (3:30 - 4:00hrs) 8:40am - 8:50am: Weekend Warrior (4:00 - 4:30hrs) 8:50am - 9:00am: Cruising (4:30hrs+)
Your start chute will be printed on your bike plate and is based on the information given on your entry form. If you have forgotten which start chute you selected, log in to your Events Plus account. |
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Start procedure |
The Mountain Bike race start will take place over a 60min period in a self-seeding, controlled rolling start format (with exception to Elite). The rolling start allows for a slow release of athletes over the start line - 2 riders at approximately 5-second intervals. It is essential that you start in the chute relevant to your capability. You may not move up to an earlier start chute than is printed on your bike plate, but you may drop to a later start chute. |
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Elite Start Wave |
The Elite start wave is limited to the first 180 riders to enter and qualify. To qualify for the Elite start wave you must have a previous Motatapu time that fits the below criteria. If you are a first timer, then email us at info@motatapu.com with previous results. - Elite Male - previous time under 2:45:00 - Elite Female - previous time under 3:15:00 |
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RACE CATEGORIES |
Elite: Junior (16-19yrs), Elite (20+ yrs) Open: 16-18yrs, 19-29yrs, 30-39yrs, 40-49yrs, 50-59yrs, 60+ yrs Teams: Open Men (both riders are male), Open Women (both riders are female), Open Mixed (one male and one female rider), Masters Men (both riders are male and 40 years or older on race day), Masters Women (both riders are female and 40 years or older on race day), Grand Masters (both riders are male and 50 years or older on race day). Category determined by the age of the youngest rider. E-Bike: All E-Bikers. See E-Bike Standards here. |
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MINIMUM AGE |
Must be 16 years of age on race day to compete |
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Prize Giving |
Prize Giving will take place at 1pm, Saturday 6 March at Wilcox Green. 1st, 2nd, 3rd in each individual and team race category (except E-Bikes). |
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Prize Money |
Overall Male and Female individual winners will be awarded NZD$500.00. |
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Mandatory Gear List & Bike Check |
Click here to view requirements |
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Cut-off Times |
Cut off at Aid Station 1 (14km from start line) - 11:15am Cut off at Aid Station 2 (22km from start line) - 12:45pm Course cut off - 4:00pm |
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RACE BRIEFING |
There will be a 10 minute race briefing before you start. |
Don't wait! All entries close at midnight on Friday 26 February
This event takes you on an iconic off-road course through the magnificent Motatapu, Soho and Glencoe Stations. There is only one chance to bike this course each year and it’s by riding The Motatapu! Set in the spectacular Southern high country of New Zealand, there are many rivers to cross, hills to climb and a few steep descents thrown into the mix.
The ride starts on the shore of Lake Wanaka and finishes at historic Arrowtown. Your journey follows a route early Maori used for hunting and gathering, and to move Pounamu (Greenstone). The valley was not discovered by European explorers until around 1862 during the gold rush.
This event can be as challenging or as laid back as you want it to be with pros, amateurs, and newbies all racing the same 47km track. Top NZ Mountain Bikers have set records, celebs such as Bill English, Steve Gurney and Hamish Carter have added character, but it’s the everyday recreational rider that is the backbone of this event.
Mountain bikers from NZ and beyond have been racing the Motatapu for over a decade, some returning year after year to relive the glory. It’s time for you to experience it for yourself. Bring it on!
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CATEGORY |
TIER 1 |
TIER 2 |
TIER 3 |
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Adult solo (19+ yrs) |
NZD$142.00 Limited to 200 entries (Adult & E-bike combined) Tier 2 applies |
NZD$165.00 Limited to 1000 entries or until 16 Jan 2021, whichever occurs first (Adult & E-bike combined) Tier 3 applies |
NZD$186.50 |
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Team (16+ yrs) per team of 2 |
NZD$263.00 Limited to 50 entries Tier 2 applies |
NZD$310.00 Limited to 50 entries Tier 3 applies |
NZD$352.00 |
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Junior solo (16 – 18 yrs) |
NZD$99.00 Limited to 20 entries Tier 2 applies |
NZD$99.00 Limited to 20 entries or until 16 Jan 2021, whichever occurs first Tier 3 applies |
NZD$120.00 |
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E-Bike (16+ yrs) |
NZD$142.00 Limited to 200 entries (Adult & E-bike combined) Tier 2 applies |
NZD$165.00 Limited to 1000 entries or until 16 Jan 2021, whichever occurs first (Adult & E-bike combined) Tier 3 applies |
NZD$186.50 |
Prices are inclusive of all fees and taxes
Team prices are based on 1 team entry
Don't wait! All entries close at midnight on Friday 26 February
ENTRY FEE INCLUSIONS
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Category |
LOCATION |
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TIME |
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INDIVIDUAL / Teams / e-bikers |
Wilcox Green, Arrowtown |
Friday 5 March 2021 |
3:00pm - 7:00pm |
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Glendhu Bay, Wanaka |
Saturday 6 March 2021 |
6:30am - 8:45am |
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Pre-RACE TRANSPORT |
COST |
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FROM QUEENSTOWN
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- Departing 6:15am from Athol St bus stop - Arriving approx. 7:30am |
NZD$50 |
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FROM ARROWTOWN
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- Departing 6:15am from Cnr Ramshaw Lane and Wiltshire St (beside public toilets) - Arriving approx. 7:30am |
NZD$50 |
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FROM WANAKA |
- Departing 7:00am from Mt Aspiring College - Arriving approx. 7:30am |
NZD$40
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POST-RACE TRANSPORT |
COST |
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OPTION A TO WANAKA & GLENDHU BAY
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- Departing 2:00pm from Cnr Ramshaw Lane and Wiltshire St - Arriving approx. 3:30pm at Mt Aspiring College, Wanaka - Then continues to Glendhu Bay |
NZD$50 |
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OPTION B TO WANAKA & GLENDHU BAY
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- Departing 3:30pm from Cnr Ramshaw Lane and Wiltshire St - Arriving approx. 5:00pm at Mt Aspiring College, Wanaka - Then continues to Glendhu Bay |
NZD$50 |
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OPTION C TO WANAKA & GLENDHU BAY
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- Departing 4:30pm from Cnr Ramshaw Lane and Wiltshire St - Arriving approx. 6:00pm at Mt Aspiring College, Wanaka - Then continues to Glendhu Bay |
NZD$50 |
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OPTION D TO WANAKA & GLENDHU BAY |
- Departing 6:00pm from Cnr Ramshaw Lane and Wiltshire St - Arriving approx. 7:30pm at Mt Aspiring College, Wanaka - Then continues to Glendhu Bay |
NZD$50 |
Prices are inclusive of all fees and taxes. All arrival times are approximate.
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