Event Info

Coppermine E-bike:  Your E-bike will need to comply with the eligibility criteria set out below:
1.      Bikes need to comply with the New Zealand Transport Authority’s definition of a power-assisted cycle which is:
(a) a vehicle that has at least two wheels and that is designed primarily to be propelled by the muscular energy of the rider; and
(b) includes a power-assisted cycle.
Power-assisted cycle means a cycle to which is attached one or more auxiliary propulsion motors that have a combined maximum power output not exceeding 300W. 
2.      All bikes entering this category will be limited to one battery.  The batteries must be sealed with an appropriate label. The batteries MUST remain in the ebike at all times.
3.      Technical assistance from the outside during the race is not allowed.

 

 

All competitors must read the rules and safety information.

Event Day: 18th of October 2025

Event Cost: $110

Registration: : -  Collect Race Packs: Gravity Nelson, 140 Bridge St, Nelson, Friday 17th 3pm-6pm.

Event briefing: By email, then very briefly 9.30am at the start line.

Event start: -  STAGGERED RACE STARTS

08:00am Volunteer briefing

08:00am Timing Chips available for pickup at rego desk

9.00 am Rider Safety Briefing at Maitai Recreation hub (Golf club)

09:30 am E-bike participants start

09:45 am Double riders start

10:00 am Coppermine riders start
04:00 pm Prizegiving

Prize giving: As racers finish they will receive their congratulations, race time, and hand in their race chip in exchange for a food voucher.   

Prize giving and Spot prizes in the race village.

Event Village: Will be hosted at the Matai Mountain Bike Hub next to the Maitai Golf Course.

Where to stay: A complete list of accommodation to suit all budgets can be found at www.nelsonnz.com.  However, very conveniently the race village is close to the Maitai Valley Motor Camp and Also the great people at Maitai Whare Iti

How to get the event: The event starts at at the Matai Mountain Bike Hub next to the Maitai Golf Course.  Follow the "MTB Event" signs up the Maitai Valley Road.

2022 Refund Policy

If you had already registered and paid for the 2022 race, please email us and we will provide you with some options.