RACE STAGE MAPS
HERE ARE YOUR RACE STAGES FOR
SEASON 2 | RACE 1
SRAM SHORT COURSE DESCRIPTION
Stage 1 (A): Box of Birds
Approx Length: 2.0kms
Total Descent: 195m
Grade: 4
A varied forest descent mixing flowing corners, a few weee roots and rolling terrain, using the Fluffy Duck lines. Shared stage with the Long Course.
Stage 2 (B): Old Exit into New Exit
Approx Length: 1.1kms
Total Descent: 75–80m
Grade: 4 into 3
A punchy start on Old Exit gives way to New Exit’s flowing berms and mellow rollers. Shared stage with the Long Course.
Stage 3 (C): Gunna Gotta
Approx Length: 1.3kms
Total Descent: 135m
Grade: 4
Fast forest singletrack mixes flowing corners with roots, steeper sections and drops to keep you on your toes. Shared stage with the Long Course.
Stage 4 (D): Grinder
Approx Length: 1.2kms
Total Descent: 40m
Grade: 3–4
An old-school forest favourite with rolling singletrack, small berms, jumps and roots to keep things interesting. Shared stage with the Long Course.
Stage 5: Tītokorangi
Approx Length: 1.6kms
Total Descent: 145m
Grade: 3
A flowing descent with sweeping berms and pump-and-roll terrain that rewards carrying speed through the corners.
CAMELBAK LONG COURSE DESCRIPTION
Stage A (1): Box of Birds
Approx Length: 2.0kms
Total Descent: 195m
Grade: 3-4
A varied forest descent mixing flowing corners, a few weee roots and rolling terrain, using the Fluffy Duck lines. Shared with Short Course.
Stage B (2): Old Exit into New Exit
Approx Length: 1.1kms
Total Descent: 75–80m
Grade: 3-4
A punchy start on Old Exit gives way to New Exit’s flowing berms and mellow rollers. Shared with Short Course.
Stage C (3): Gunna Gotta
Approx Length: 1.3kms
Total Descent: 135m
Grade: 4
Fast forest singletrack mixes flowing corners with roots, steeper sections and drops to keep you on your toes. Shared with Short Course.
Stage D (4): Grinder
Approx Length: 1.2kms
Total Descent: 40m
Grade: 3
An old-school forest favourite with rolling singletrack, small berms, jumps and roots to keep things interesting. Shared with Short Course.
Stage E: K2
Approx Length: 1.5kms
Total Descent: 125m
Grade: 5
Roots, drops and off-camber sections make this a technical challenge that rewards confident line choices.
Stage F: Corridor into Eastern Spice
Approx Length: 1.4kms
Total Descent: 140m
Grade: 4-5
Corridor’s fast opening jumps lead into Eastern Spice’s steeper, technical terrain for a stage with plenty of bite.
Stage G: New Exit into Old Exit
Approx Length: 800m
Total Descent: 65–70m
Grade: 3-4
New Exit’s mellow opening builds into a more technical finish on Old Exit, with tighter turns and features to negotiate.
Stage H: Tumeke
Approx Length: 1.3kms
Total Descent: 225m
Grade: 5
A steep, natural descent with rooty sections, rollable drops and off-camber corners that demand commitment and control.
Stage I: Tūteata
Approx Length: 1.6kms
Total Descent: 210m
Grade: 5
Fast, flowy trail with drops and jumps gives way to steeper terrain and technical, off-camber corners.
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW FOR
SEASON 2 | RACE 1
Registration:
When: Saturday 10 Oct, 3pm–5pm AND Sunday 11 Oct, 7am–9.30am
Where: Event HQ, Waipa MTB Carpark, 30 Waipa State Mill Rd, Rotorua
Collect your race plate and timing chip from our friendly rego crew.
Race Start:
CamelBak Long Course: Race briefing 8.45am → Start 9.00am
SRAM Short Course: Race briefing 9.45am → Start 10.00am
All starts are mass start from Waipa MTB Carpark. Don’t be late.
Race Finish:
Courses close at 2.30pm.
All riders must be back at HQ by 3.00pm – penalties apply after this time.
Prizegiving: 3.15pm at Event HQ.
Race Hub:
The Race Hub is the central forest hub with DJ Danley, SRAM and RockShox mechanics, and an Aid Station stocked with food, snacks, and water thanks to CamelBak.
Follow the Rules:
Riding down the shuttle roads IS permitted this race, but please take extreme care, stay left and go slow.
Follow the road rules (ie don’t ride on Waipa Bypass Rd, follow the Verry Safe Trail and Ball and Chain.).
Follow marshal instructions at all times.
Stage starts must be from a complete stop in the spray-painted box – rolling starts will result in disqualification.