The Event
The approximately 60km circuit captures the essence of the Moutere, taking riders through idyllic rural communities, past anglers challenged by the trout of the Motueka River, along charming valley flats and past a bevy of boutique and cottage industries before returning to enjoy the charming surrounds of Woollaston Estates.

Open to all riders - over 14years.
Teams can split the distance with changeover points at Ngatimoti and Dovedale

The Course
Follow the Moutere (Inland) Highway from Upper Moutere to Edwards Road. Turn Left and follow the Waiwhero Valley before turning Left at Ngatimoti and onto the Motueka Valley Highway. At Woodstock, turn Left and go through to Dovedale, turn Left onto Neudorf Road. At Prices Corner turn Right onto the Moutere Highway and head through the Motuere Village, turning Left at Old Coach Rd to finish at the top of the hill before gently rollilng down to enjoy the comforts of Woollaston Estates.

To view a map of the course - please click here
Or to download an A4 copy of the course - click here

Registration
8.30am - 9.00am Moutere Hills Community Centre on the Moutere Highway (approx 2km from the Moutere Village)

Start
9.30am Moutere Hills Community Centre

Finish
Old Coach Road - then ride gently down to Woollaston Estates.

Prizegiving
At the Woollaston Estate.
Enjoy wine from the cellar, bring a picnic and the family and enjoy the afternoon together.

2010 Race Day Specials

2009 Tussock Sauvignon Blanc	Usually $17	Race Day Special $13
2009 Tussock Pinot Gris	Usually $18	Race Day Special $14
2009 Tussock Nelson Pinot Noir Rose	Usually $16	Race Day Special $12
2007 Tussock Nelson Pinot Noir	Usually $24	Race Day Special $20

Entry
Entry to the 2010 event is $35 for individuals ($25 for Under 18). Teams $55. Tandems $45.
* All riders receive a bottle of Tussock Wine (under 18 will receive a bottle of sparkling grape juice).

Entries will be accepted on the day between 8.30am and 9.00am. However, please note that late entries (entries received after Wednesday the 24th of February) will be subject to an additional $10 charge. So enter early!!

To enter download the 2010 Entry Form (pdf document), print, fill in, and send with fee to PO Box 129, Nelson, 7040

Safety
Please note that for safety reasons use of ipod, mp3 player, Walkman or similar is not permitted.

More Information
Please contact the Race Director, Greg Dykzeul on (03) 545 8453 or 021 833 238
Email: admin@nelsonevents.co.nz

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