FIVE PASSES TOUR 2019 23-26 NOV WEKA LEWIS RAHU ARTHUR’S303m 915m 680m 920m 942m PORTERS PASS PORTERS ARTHUR’S PASS ARTHUR’S LEWIS PASS RAHU SADDLE

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Eighteen months ago all I knew about the 5 Passes Cycle Tour was that it was tough and riders loved it. As the organiser now, and with the 2018 event behind me, I now know why. Individuals and Team-mates sign up for the epic 600k of riding, but they come back because of the fun they have and the friends they make. And the same can be said for me. After WELCOME...... 2 25 years organising cycling and running events, the 5 Passes was at the same time the most fun and satisfying event I’ve ...... ever been involved in. COURSE MAP 4-5 So... If you’re back for another stab at this great cycle event, thanks for continuing to support the 5 Passes Cycle Tour. If IMPORTANT INFO...... 6-7 you’re lining up for the first time, then welcome to the best 4 days you’ll ever have on two wheels. The route this year remains the same. In 18 years only an ACCOMMODATION...... 8-9 earthquake had stopped this 600k ride across our country. But a cycling Event on this scale doesn’t happen without an awesome crew, many of whom have been making this event WHAT YOU NEED...... 10-12 tick for a decade or more. So please, take a moment during the next few days to give them a cheer, a high-five, or buy them a beer... Because, just as the 5 Passes wouldn’t exist without WHAT WE SUPPLY...... 13 you the participant, it wouldn’t be anything but a bright idea without the continued goodwill of our awesome crew...... 14 The handbook you’re about to read is designed to help you SPONSORS navigate your way through race weekend. Please read it from front to back. If you have any questions, let us know (ideally, ...... 1 5 prior to race weekend). We can’t guarantee a solution to every COMPETITIONS query, but we do guarantee that we’ll try. But there is one thing we can guarantee: The mountain TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT...... 16-17 passes you’re about to take on over the next 600k - (303m), Lewis Pass (907m), Rahu Saddle (692m), Arthur’s Pass (920m) and Porters Pass (959m) – are truly epic, iconic AWARDS DINNER...... 18 and historic stretches of road that will leave you at the same time exhausted, elated and ecstatic about cycling. And that’s why we organise it! CREW...... 19 See you on the start line. Sheree Stevens

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Day HANMER SPRINGS2 ➤ TOTAL = 214km

Day GREYMOUTH 3 ➤ ARTHUR’S PASS TOTAL = 100km

DayARTHUR’S PASS 4 ➤ CHRISTCHURCH TOTAL = 135.5km DayCHRISTCHURCH 1 ➤ TOTAL = 162km

4 5 RACE EVENING/REGISTRATION Registrations will start from IMPORTANT INFO 5pm on Friday 22 November, with the Opening Event EMERGENCY CONTACTS DURING THE TOUR starting approximately 5:30pm, all hosted by Armstrong Prestige, If your family need to get a message to you urgently during 6 Detroit Place, Addington. the day, please leave them these contact numbers for the There will NOT be any Registrations taken on the morning before following 5 Passes staff. the start of the Tour. Sheree Stevens (Race Director): 021 440 488 Ted Pearce (Traffic Management): 027 588 5876 TOUR START Please be aware that through the Lewis and Arthur’s Pass The Tour starts at 6:30am from The Peppers Clearwater Resort. All there is limited cell phone coverage. riders will need to be ready to go by 6:15am for a race briefing by Ted from Traffic Management. Any coffee orders can be arranged with THE TOUR ON-LINE The Peppers Clearwater Resort Staff the night before. 5passes.co.nz facebook.com/5PassesTour TOUR FINISH Our Tour website is the place to sign up and register for the Tour. The Tour finishes with a 26km Team Time Trial. The stage finish is at It has most of the information you will need and you can check the end of Chattertons Road near the stopbank to McLeans Island previous Tour results. Rd. Our finish setup with all your gear bags will be in the McLeans Before, during and after the Tour we will be constantly updating our Island Recreational Park. The first teams should reach the finish line Facebook Page and sending updates during each Aid Station stop. approximately 2:45pm. Encourage your supporters to come out to Feel free to check us out on Facebook and pass on the link to all your welcome you home. Transport for Peppers Clearwater Resort guests family and friends so they can follow your progress during the tour. will be available or you can ride back to complete the Route. MASSAGE HANMER SPRINGS DINNER Our three person massage team will provide massages at the end After the first day there will be a buffet style dinner at the Hanmer of each day’s riding. There will be a massage booking sheet available Springs Retreat. Awards will be presented and results announced each day for you to book your massage time. The massage cost is for all Grades and Categories. A Special thanks to Kiwi Style Tours $1.00 per minute with minimum 20 minute blocks and 15 minutes who will be the sponsor for the evenings dinner. in Kingsgate Hotel available. They are a great team and we highly recommend getting a massage for recovery for the next day’s riding. GREYMOUTH DINNER After enduring “the longest day”, dinner will be held at the MONEY Kingsgate Hotel, Greymouth. You will need to bring cash to pay for massage and “cash only” bars in prize giving and accommodation venues. ATM’s are available in Hanmer Springs and Greymouth only. AWARDS DINNER A special thank you to Peppers Clearwater Resort for hosting the Awards dinner. The dinner will start WINE & BEER at 7:30pm Tuesday evening, but you are more than welcome to join We are delighted to have Wines from Hills and Beer from us in the bar before dinner. Lighthouse Brewery. These will be enjoyed There will be a buffet style dinner followed by the Five Passes Tour throughout the tour. awards ceremony. Additional dinner tickets for partners, family and supporters are available online during registration or on request. Numbers are limited. The cost for an additional ticket is $70.00 which you can buy online at www.5passes.co.nz. 6 7 ACCOMMODATIONOfficial 5 Passes Tour Accommodation provider is the Peppers Clearwater Resort, Clearwater Ave, Christchurch.

The Tour will begin from on the Saturday morning outside the main hotel entrance. You are more than welcome to book a nights accommodation the night before, which will make an easier start to Just seven minutes from Christchurch airport, Peppers the early morning. Clearwater Resort is for those who desire a classic outdoor landscape with the convenience of a vibrant city nearby. NOTE: During the tour, all accommodation has been booked and This Christchurch accommodation epitomises the Canterbury is included in your Registration fee. region, and is set within beautiful grounds overlooking the clear, shimmering Lake Kaikainui. The Lakes Restaurant has a comprehensive menu showcasing the best of local produce. The ACCOMMODATION DURING THE TOUR wine list particularly showcases award-winning New Zealand wines. The Clearwater’s facilities include a world class 18 hole HANMER SPRINGS Saturday 23 Nov golf course, Tennis Courts & Wifi Access. When making a booking via phone or email quote “Five passes cycling tour” group. The rates are listed below. The Clearwater would also have the capacity to store bike boxes and provide an area for you to work on your bike. Preferred accommodation rates for 5 Passes team: $250 lakeside rooms $270 garden view suite $310 lakefront suite/quay suite Rates are inclusive of GST

If you would like a great start on the Saturday morning before the Tour begins, Sunday 24 Nov Peppers Restaurant will be opening for a special 5 Passes Tour breakfast. Orders GREYMOUTH will need to be made early so you have time to get to the Tour briefing and start line. Items include below: Smoothie shots Poached pears with honey yoghurt Banana porridge brûlée Assorted Danish pastries & croissants Mini poached egg Benedict on a potato rosti Bacon & Hashbrown Sliders Corn Fritter Stack Mediterranean frittata Fruit skewers

Bookings are essential- Pepper’s are happy to cater for special dietary requirements (e.g. gluten free) - just let them know at the ARTHUR’S PASS time of booking. Various lodgings Monday 25 Nov Reservations Email: [email protected] Phone: 03 3601000

8 9 BIKE GEAR & CLOTHES • Your bike and associated gear + battery charger if you have WHATWe have put together YOUa suggested list ofNEED... equipment and clothing electronic gearing you should bring with you. • Spare tubes, pump and multi tool carried on your bike. The terrain we cross varies greatly; our experience from past tours • Two bottles minimum carried on your bike. is to expect every variance of spring weather mother nature throws • Riding gear to cover all conditions from cold and wet to hot. at us and to be prepared. Even though we have moved the tour to • This should include multiple sets of bike pants and tops to late November, as we are still in the Southern Alps and there’s still a minimize washing. There are limited washing facilities available chance for chilly morning starts and warm days if the sun is shining. at our stops. (see laundry facilities for details) Rain is more likely on the lush West Coast. • Laundry wash bags are a great idea for keeping you clothes Bike: Please have your bike fully serviced before you start together the tour. • Thermal layers for cold conditions, including hat/beanie for under helmet There are limited facilities once we leave Christchurch, even with • A good rain jacket, gloves and booties the magic hands of our bike mechanic, we may not be able to fix, repair or replace everything which may go wrong on your bike. Tyres: Please fit new tyres to your bike for the tour to SUNDRIES minimise punctures. • Casual clothes suitable for casual dining, jeans are fine. Keep this to a minimum. Remember it can/will be cool at night. Spares: Rear derailleur hanger (if yours has a replaceable • Sunscreen etc. - we will have some suntan lotion available but one) these are specific to brands so if you are suggest you have your own as it may not be accessible. Also unlucky enough to break one a spare keeps you have some barrier cream to avoid chaffing. Insect repellent may going! be required on the West Coast. Cleats: Check your cleats and replace worn cleats before • Antihistamines as pollen can be bad through the Lewis Pass. the start of the tour. • Earplugs are advisable as everyone is in shared accommodation. • No drug testing to worry about. Medical Team will have a limited supply of pain killers etc, and expertise to administer. • Cash for massage. If you have a massage you pay them directly and at completion of the massage. • Cash for emergency bike repair purchases. Spare tubes will be available to buy. • Dont forget to pack your togs as Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools & Spa has provided all riders and crew with 50% off ticket price to their amazing hot pools - great way to soak those legs after your first day of riding!

10 11 BAGS Kindly sponsored by Bring one accommodation bag only. Not too big as the Crew have to shift it a number of times each day. This bag WHAT WE SUPPLY will be transported directly to the accommodation and available on A DAY BAG: your arrival. This is to put items that you may want during the day and will be This will contain your casual clothes and toiletries, etc. available at lunch time and aid station stops. Please keep your bag weight to a minimum to make it easy for our NUTRITION: support crew. PURE Electrolyte drinks, gels; You will receive a day bananas; Protein Tasti bars, bag at registration. This Em’s Power cookies: bag will be carried in the available during the day at Aid support vehicles so you Stations and lunch stops. may access it during the • Electrolyte drink supplied day at the aid station will be Pure Nutrition stops only. This bag should carry additional MEALS: cycling clothes for Once we leave Christchurch, changes in weather, meals are supplied, including also warm clothes for the post race Awards Dinner the lunch stop and any (Extra tickets can be purchased personal items you may online prior to the start of the need during the day. tour). ACCOMMODATION: Hanmer Springs, Greymouth BIDONS Kindly sponsored by and Arthur’s Pass. TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT TEAM: Traffic Management is provided Armitage Williams have kindly sponsored a by Traffic Management NZ – Specialised Purist 650ml drink bottle specifically Ted Pearce is our STMS. He is the man branded for each rider on the 5 Passes tour. You will who must be obeyed on the road. He is receive one with your registration pack. in charge of the Traffic Management team and with you obeying all the road rules Ted will help keep you safe. MC, Brian Ashby TRANSPORT: We transfer your luggage for you from Christchurch to all the accommodation stops during the tour. Your luggage will be laid out at the finish for you to collect after you finish the final Team Time Trial in McLeans Island Rec Park.

If you have a spouse or partner that would like to come on tour with us as a non rider please note there is limited space in crew vehicles. We may also request they don a Hi Vest Jacket and help with Marshalling in some spots. Please contact our 5 Passes Administrator if you have any questions. [email protected] or 021440488

MEDICAL SUPPORT: On tour there will be a medical team, Vicki & Trish, who many of you will know as being pillars of the cycling community in Canterbury. 12 13 OUR SPONSORS TOURCOMPETITIONS RULES 1. Results for GC, KOM, and Sprint will be produced individually Ⓡ for each Grade A/B, C, D. Yellow Leader’s jerseys will be presented to the leaders from each grade, each day. 2. Aero Bars and TT Bikes are NOT permitted in any Stage of the 5 Passes Tour. Road Bike set-ups only, no exceptions. 3. Please note that there will be no jersey roll down this year. 4. Timing for the Teams’ competition will only be calculated from the 3rd wheel in the Team Time Trials. This year times will not be calculated towards the GC Category. TOUR JERSEYS FOR ALL GRADES

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14 15 Please wear bright coloured clothing so as to increase the visibility TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT to other road users. If you require assistance of any sort please wait on the side of the road and either an Intermediate Vehicle or the Tail Vehicle will assist. INFORMATION It is a New Zealand Transport Agency requirement that there must be at least 300 metres of clear visibility on the road at All Times. If visibility falls below 300m due to rain, fog or similar conditions the Lead Vehicle will Stop and all cyclists will be required to stop behind the lead vehicle well off to the side of the road.

Please be aware of Pot Holes and Frost Heave on the roads. You The tour is conducted on roads that are Not Closed to Normal Vehicle may encounter a number of these hazards throughout the tour route Traffic and New Zealand Road Code Rules and the following rules so please warn other riders.

MUST BE OBEYED at ALL TIMES Make sure that you ride safely at all times. A number of the roads are state highways and these carry a lot of truck transport, YOU MUST NOT RIDE MORE THAN TWO The Roads are Not Closed to Normal Vehicle ABREAST and you MUST NOT CROSS the CENTRE-LINE at ANYTIME during the event. If you do cross the centre-line Traffic you may have a time penalty added to your overall time or you may be disqualified and removed from the Event. Please be courteous to all other road users and if you are able to assist traffic in passing you in a safe manner please wave them through.

There will be a Lead Traffic Management Vehicle driven by the the Tour STMS. Two Intermediate Traffic Management Vehicles and a Tail Vehicle at all times during the tour. Under No Circumstances may you Pass the Lead Traffic Management Vehicle, if it Stops you must Stop behind it.

If for any reason the tour stops then please move well off the side of the road so as not to cause a hazard for other road users.

16 17 Peppers Clearwater Resort THE CREW AWARDS DINNER Tour Director AID STATION FOR 5 PASSES The Awards Dinner is held at the Peppers Clearwater Resort on Clearwater Avenue. Sheree Jacqui Emma Kate ACCOMMODATION TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT

MARK TURPS TED TRACEY RIDER SUPPORT

7.00pm The Bar is available (cash bar)

7:30pm Dining Room available ANITA TRUDY Shelley PAUL MEDICAL TIMING/LOGISTICS 8.00pm Prize giving to start

9.00pm Prize giving finishes … let the tall tales begin!

Extra Tickets: There are limited tickets available so please contact us to book a ticket for your partner, family or supporters VICKI TRISH MATT LEE Additional ticket cost $70.00 MASSAGE MECHANIC PHOTOS Email: [email protected] for extra tickets. These need to be ordered and paid online www.5passes.co.nz before 19th November 2019.

YVETTE COURTNEY SIMON RICK (@rickoshayphotos) 18 19 Contact: Sheree Stevens Phone: 021 440 488 Email: [email protected] www.5passes.co.nz

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