Two classic New Zealand mountain bike rides that combine a huge challenge with spectacular mountain trails and magnificent alpine scenery.
The adventure begins at Peel Forest in South Canterbury. The two rides start at the same time and same place but head off in opposite directions, and eventually they finish back where they started.
Both rides are demanding, and provide seasoned bikers and brave newcomers with the opportunity to test their limits.
These courses are only open once per year and we are extremely grateful to the station holders for allowing access to their properties. All areas are working farms - please respect this is private land. Take out everything you take in.
Click here for course map
Entries close on March 31 at midnight, however late entries will be accepted on the day (from 6.30am) with the payment of a late entry fee $20.
These are alpine races.All riders must carry thermals/wet weather gear and sufficient equipment to keep themselves and their bike mobile.
Didymo Risk !
The Orari River Catchment is a didymo free area and we want to keep it that way.
Mt Peel MTB Marathon and Blue Mountain Gorges Challenge are national events so there is a very real risk of spreading Didymo via entrants who have ridden in or near infected South Island rivers this summer.
All riders must wash their bikes & shoes, socks, leggings thoroughly before coming to Mt Peel. An alternative to washing is removal of any weed/algae and thorough drying for at least 48 hours.
On race morning we will be running a bike wash for all riders - please be patient.
This link may also be of use- http://www.biosecurity.govt.nz/didymo
2008 Reults and Photos
Full 2008 results click here
To view and purchase 2008 photos please click here
