Two Day Individual Handbook 2021 Version 9 – October 2020 Thank You to All Sponsors and Supporters of the Kathmandu Coast to Coast

Two Day Individual Handbook 2021 Version 9 – October 2020 Thank you to all sponsors and supporters of the Kathmandu Coast to Coast

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Compulsory competitor gear 5 General 12 Registration, Greymouth 14 Kumara Transition - Competitors 16 Kumara Transition - Support crew 17 Stage 1a - Run 2.2km 17 Stage 1b - Cycle 55km 18 Aickens Transition - Support crew 19 Stage 2 – Mountain Run 30.5km 20 Klondyke Corner - Support crew 22 Saturday timetable (Day 2) 23 Stage 3 - Cycle 15.5km & Run 1.3km 23 Mount White - Support crew 25 Stage 4 – Kayak 70km 27 Waimakariri River Gorge Bridge - Support crew 29 Stage 5 Cycle 69.5km 30 New Brighton Finish 31 Support crew 31 Prizegiving 33 Lost Property 33 Plan B - Bad weather alternatives 34 Railway Lines & Crossing Safety 38 Two Day Support crew timetable 39

3 **COVID-19** This Handbook is subject to change due to COVID-19 Saturday restrictions. This will require flexibility from athletes and 4:30am Mt White Kayak Transition car park open support crew. Any changes will be communicated via the Mt White Bridge event newsletter, website, Facebook and App. 5am All support crews must have departed Klondyke Corner for Mt White Kayak Transition Timetable Overview 6:45am Day 2 Race start (early group) Note: Plan B times may vary Klondyke Corner 6:50am Support crew briefing Thursday Mt White Bridge 9am-4pm Registration & Sponsor Expo open From 7am Day 2 Race starts Westland Recreation Centre, 83 High Street, Greymouth Klondyke Corner 12:30pm Elite & Ambassador athlete interviews 9:20am Athletes must be on the river at Mt White Monteith’s Brewery, 60 Herbert Street, Greymouth 4:30pm Kayak cut-off at Gooseberry checkpoint 5pm Race Briefing 7pm Kayak cut-off at Woodstock checkpoint Westurf Hockey Ground (next to Westland Rec Centre) 8:15pm Kayak cut-off at Gorge Bridge Friday Midnight Course closes 5:30am Bike transition opens Kumara transition, 32 Otira Highway, Kumara Sunday 6:30am Bike transition closes 8-9:30am Post event breakfast Kumara transition Addington Raceway, 75 Jack Hinton Drive, Addington Ticketed event, purchase online 6:45am Pre-start race briefing Kumara Beach, Serpentine Road, Kumara 10-11:30am Prizegiving Addington Raceway 7am Race Start Individuals Kumara Beach 12pm Monteith’s post-event yarn Morrell and Co. 280 Lincoln Road, Addington 7:20am Race Start Teams (includes Tandems) Kumara Beach 2pm Cut-off at Doreen Creek 4pm Cut-off at Goat Pass 7pm Day 1 video highlights Klondyke Corner, West Coast Road, Arthur’s Pass 7:30pm Cut-off at Klondyke Corner

KATHMANDU COAST TO COAST COMPULSORY COMPETITOR GEAR

4 Compulsory competitor gear

Compulsory competitor gear

Use these checklists when packing for the event to ensure you have all the compulsory items.

A helpful hint: stay organised by packing your gear by stage into large containers. Tape this list onto the container, you and your support crew will always know what you are meant to have and when.

This gear is the minimum requirement while competing. If you have a bad injury and need to remain in one place, especially in poor conditions, or for an extended period of time you will need ALL of these items.

Take into account your speed and the conditions when choosing gear. If you are aiming to be 3-4 hours through the mountain run stage your requirements may be different than if you are planning on taking 8+ hours. The lightest gear will not be as robust or as warm as some other options so choose based on your ability and if in doubt ask us!

On race day there will be specialist support on course. During training, however, you need to be self-sufficient and your gear needs to be suitable for all conditions.

Please note: Every year we see companies not associated with the event selling first aid kits or other items that do not meet all the requirements. It is your responsibility to check your gear to ensure it complies with event rules. If in doubt contact [email protected]

KATHMANDU COAST TO COAST COMPULSORY COMPETITOR GEAR

5 Cycle Compulsory gear list

STAGES 1B, 3 & 5 Cycle checks open three weeks prior to the event at selected bike retailers around NZ (check website). You can also complete check at registration.

Front & rear cycle lights Bicycle1 Must be working and switched on during hours of darkness and comply with NZTA Bicycle (mountain bike is not recommended – requirements. Battery to be fully charged or all cycling is on sealed roads). new batteries. Required on first cycle stage and Bicycle must have either standard drop style or final cycle stage if leaving Gorge Bridge after flat mountain bike style handlebars. NO Aero- 6pm. bars, clip-ons, bar-ends or bullhorn style bars are permitted. No time trial bikes allowed. The bike check is not a complimentary bike Reflective ankle bands service, competitors are solely responsible for the maintenance and safety of your bicycling One for each ankle – must be worn if equipment and ensure your bike is in good cycling during hours of darkness. You working order for the event. Any work required will need these on the first cycle stage. to bring your bike up to standard will incur normal costs. It is recommended that you have PRODUCT SUGGESTION: your bike serviced prior to the event and that KATHMANDU C2C SOCKS WITH BUILT IN you check it after transit. REFLECTIVE BAND 1The bike check provides a basic check at that point in time. Not everything can realistically be picked up or visible at the time of inspection. An inherent risk of cycling is a failure during the ride due to a number of factors including breakage or malfunction and possible injury to Reflective vest the rider and others is a possibility. Neither the Coast to Coast or any Bike store or staff, are in any way liable for the Only required if leaving Gorge Bridge on condition of your bicycle at the event or other point in time. the final cycle stage after 6pm. Must have significant reflective material and be hi-vis base colour.

Cycle helmet Any competitor Must be NZ / AUS standards approved. Correctly specific medication fitted and free of defects / cracks. Any visible This must also be recorded in your entry form damage inside or out will result in a helmet so race medical staff are aware of any potential failing the check. conditions or issues.

recommended items KATHMANDU COAST TO COAST COMPULSORY Cycle tool kit Drink bottles Including pump, spare tube / tubular, tools to be COMPETITOR GEAR able to complete road side tyre change. Cycle shoes

6 Mountain run Compulsory gear list STAGE 2 All gear must be correctly sized for the competitor. You can complete your gear check at Kathmandu stores. Checks open three weeks prior to the event. You can also complete the gear check at event registration. The compulsory gear clothing is in addition to what is being worn by the competitor when entering the mountain run stage. We allow synthetic, natural or composite thermal products. Cotton is unacceptable. A compression garment is not a thermal garment. Competitors should experiment with what best suits their needs for the activities and level of exercise they engage in.

Long sleeve thermal Waterproof pants base layer top Waterproof (Seam sealed and constructed of durable material). No specific weight requirement. This is your next to skin layer. PRODUCT SUGGESTION: KATHMANDU POCKET-IT RAIN PANTS1 PRODUCT SUGGESTIONS: KMDMOTION LONG SLEEVE TOP KATHMANDU POLYPRO LONG SLEEVE Full length thermal base layer pants No specific weight requirement. Long sleeved This is your next to skin layer. mid layer top PRODUCT SUGGESTIONS: KMDMOTION LEGGINGS Fabric must have insulation properties i.e KMDCORE UNISEX POLYPRO LONG JOHNS fleece or similar. Garment weight approx. 220gsm or greater.

PRODUCT SUGGESTIONS: KMDASCENT LONG SLEEVE TOP KATHMANDU ZEOLITE HYBRID TOP Thermal gloves KATHMANDU RIDGE FLEECE PULLOVER No specific weight requirement. PRODUCT SUGGESTION: KATHMANDU POLYPRO GLOVES Waterproof jacket with hood Waterproof (Seam sealed and constructed Thermal hat or of durable material, minimum 10,000mm balaclava waterproof rating) with hood. No specific weight requirement. KATHMANDU PRODUCT SUGGESTIONS: PRODUCT SUGGESTION: KATHMANDU ZEOLITE JACKET V2 KATHMANDU LIGHTWEIGHT VECTRON COAST TO COAST KATHMANDU ZEOLITE SHAKEDRY JACKET COMPULSORY BEANIE COMPETITOR GEAR

1This model is water resistant due to non-waterproof pockets – acceptable for C2C.

7 Mountain run Compulsory gear list

STAGE 2 There will be a compulsory gear check at Goat Pass during the mountain run stage - gear may also be spot checked at any time during the run or at the finish.

Running shoes Whistle The run is rocky and you will cross the river Attached to outside of pack or bib. numerous times. Choose a shoe with lots of contact surface - soles with high knobs can be PRODUCT SUGGESTION: very slippery on the rocks. There are not many KATHMANDU WHISTLE KEYRING muddy areas. Good drainage is a must. Socks are highly recommended also.

PRODUCT SUGGESTIONS: Survival bag SALOMON SENSE RIDE Foil survival BAG – blankets are NOT accepted.

PRODUCT SUGGESTION: KATHMANDU EMERGENCY BAG V2 Backpack Must be large enough to fit all compulsory First aid kit gear and food. – recommended volume 12L+ Minimum requirements: – recommend putting clothing into - 1.5m long (unstretched) roll of 5cm wide Ziploc bags to keep dry crepe bandage – do not vacuum pack it, there is a - 2.5m long roll of 2cm wide strapping tape gear check at Goat Pass. - 10 Band-Aid strips - Triangular bandage PRODUCT SUGGESTION: - Scissors KATHMANDU ZEOLITE RUN VEST - 4 x pain relief tablets (that can be used to treat pain in case of injury while help arrives - always follow the directions for taking medications). Drink bottles - Any competitor specific medication (this must also be recorded in your entry Something to carry water on the run, form so race medical staff are aware bottle, bladder or cup. of any potential conditions or issues).

KATHMANDU PRODUCT SUGGESTION: PRODUCT SUGGESTION: COAST TO COAST CHOOSE FROM THE KATHMANDU RANGE KATHMANDU FIRST AID KIT 1 PERSON COMPULSORY COMPETITOR GEAR

8 Kayak Compulsory gear list STAGE 4 Kayaking gear will be scrutineered on Saturday morning before the kayak start at Mt White. There is an option to have kayak gear that will be packed into your dry back checked at Klondyke Corner on Friday between 1-6pm, items that can be checked on Friday are identified with an asterisk(*) below. Note, while some gear is the same as the mountain run, you will need to have backups in case your mountain run gear is used and becomes wet. All gear must be dry at scrutineering. All gear must be correctly sized for competitor. A compression garment is not a thermal garment. The clothing items (excluding the paddle jacket) must be in addition to what the competitor is wearing and must be packed into dry-bag prior to athlete departing from Mt White.

Long sleeve thermal Full length thermal base layer top* base layer pants* No specific weight requirement. No specific weight requirement. This is your next to skin layer. This is your next to skin layer.

PRODUCT SUGGESTIONS: PRODUCT SUGGESTIONS: KMDMOTION LONG SLEEVE TOP KMDMOTION LEGGINGS KMDCORE POLYPRO LONG SLEEVE KMDCORE UNISEX POLYPRO LONG JOHNS

Long sleeved mid layer top* Thermal gloves* This is your mid layer - can be lightweight No specific weight requirement. fleece or similar. Insulation properties approx. 220gsm or greater. PRODUCT SUGGESTION: PRODUCT SUGGESTIONS: KATHMANDU POLYPRO GLOVES KATHMANDU TRAILHEAD 200 FLEECE JACKET KATHMANDU ZEOLITE HYBRID TOP KATHMANDU RIDGE FLEECE PULLOVER Thermal hat* Waterproof long No specific weight requirement. sleeved paddle PRODUCT SUGGESTION: KATHMANDU specific jacket* LIGHTWEIGHT VECTRON BEANIE Waterproof (seam sealed and constructed of durable material) long sleeved PADDLE SPECIFIC jacket - minimum of neoprene (or equivalent) cuffs & neck. Must be in good condition (not delaminating). Thermal socks*

KATHMANDU CHOOSE FROM THE RASDEX RANGE Synthetic, neoprene, merino or similar – for if you have to spend a COAST TO COAST period of time on the river bank. Waterproof pants* COMPULSORY PRODUCT SUGGESTION: Waterproof (Seam sealed and constructed KATHMANDU NUYARN ERGONOMICAL COMPETITOR GEAR of durable material). HIKE SOCK PRODUCT SUGGESTION: KATHMANDU POCKET-IT RAIN PANTS1

1This model is water resistant due to non-waterproof pockets – acceptable for C2C. 9 Kayak Compulsory gear list STAGE 4 Buoyancy testing of any PFDs that appear inadequate may occur at scrutineering. Competitors should check that their buoyancy vest meets the required standard before the Coast to Coast.

Kayak1 Repair / duct tape* Must be suitable for the level of paddler (for At least 10 metres. Recommend also towelling 1st time entrants it MUST be the same level of cloth for drying kayak so duct tape sticks. boat as assessed for Grade 2 certificate). There may be random tests of kayaking competency Dry-bag* and knowledge at registration using a nearby stretch of grade 2 water. Must be waterproof /seam sealed and capable of keeping gear dry when immersed in water. Kayak must have a grab loop or toggle at the nose of the kayak. PRODUCT SUGGESTION: Waveriders, inflatable or sit on kayaks not KATHMANDU 10L ULTRALIGHT DRY SACK permitted. Pods are not allowed on kayaks.

Floatation / air bags Survival bag Foil Survival BAG – blankets are NOT accepted Kayak must have pillars and two flotation/ (must be secured in PFD during kayak stage). air bags or extensive watertight sealed compartments that are drainable. The PRODUCT SUGGESTION: minimum requirement is two rear floatation/ KATHMANDU EMERGENCY BAG V2 air bags of 20 litres each - correctly inflated secured in the kayak. Wine bladders are not acceptable! Kayaks using storage bulkheads as floatation MUST HAVE waterproof hatch cover Whistle FITTED before entering the river. Attached to outside of PFD or bib.

Kayak specific helmet PRODUCT SUGGESTION: KATHMANDU WHISTLE KEYRING Must be designed for paddle sports - bike helmets not acceptable. First aid kit* Paddle Minimum requirements: Wing, whitewater or touring paddles accepted. - 1.5m long (unstretched) roll of 5cm wide crepe bandage Spray skirt - 2.5m long roll of 2cm wide strapping tape - 10 Band-Aid strips Neoprene / Waterproof and sized for kayak - Triangular bandage being paddled. - Scissors CHOOSE FROM THE RASDEX RANGE - 4 x pain relief tablets (that can be used to treat pain in case of injury while help arrives - always follow the directions for taking Bouyancy vest (PFD) medications). - Any Competitor specific medication Securely fitting, free of defects and of 50N (this must also be recorded in your entry KATHMANDU minimum buoyancy (type 406 specialist PFD form so race medical staff are aware that complies with NZS standard) - must have of any potential conditions or issues). COAST TO COAST a webbing cinch strap below ribcage. PRODUCT SUGGESTION: COMPULSORY RASDEX MULTSPORTER PFD KATHMANDU FIRST AID KIT 1 PERSON COMPETITOR GEAR

1River specific surf skis may be used but must gain clearance from the River Safety team at least two weeks prior to the race to ensure suitability. Surf skis must satisfy the following criteria to be considered; - Dedicated over-stern rudder. - River specific, single skin contruction on hull. - River specific venturis - highly recommended to have bailer style drain (venturis must have bungs for venture ports in case cowlings are damaged in shallows). - Competitor must also have an extra lower body layer - either dry-pants, wetsuit, Sharkskin or similar. 10 Camping Suggested items

Tent Extra items – Drinks PRODUCT SUGGESTION: CHOOSE FROM THE KATHMANDU RANGE – Food – Cash – Rubbish bags Sleeping bag – Toilet paper – Cellphone & car charger Suggest comfort of around 0˚C. – Torch/headlamp – Keep cup for coffee PRODUCT SUGGESTION: CHOOSE FROM – Water containers THE KATHMANDU RANGE – Sand-fly repellent – Sunscreen Camping gear – Sun hat - Towels Check out all your camping gear and clothing – Down jacket at Kathmandu online or instore – Rain jacket - Camp chair – Crew notes - Cooking equipment - Sleeping mat

PRODUCT SUGGESTION: CHOOSE FROM THE KATHMANDU RANGE

KATHMANDU COAST TO COAST COMPULSORY COMPETITOR GEAR

11 General There is no limit on supporters but they will not have access to transitions and they may not help with your Key stage rules are including in this Handbook, com- transitions in any way (except for removal of gear at cer- petitors must read and understand the full event rules – tain points and having the kayak scrutineered - see stage located on the website. descriptions for details). Support crew must be on hand at the end of Stages to Competitors must understand the running, kayaking and take charge of the competitor’s equipment. With large cycling stages – see descriptions in this Handbook. numbers of competitors and limited areas to undertake the transitions, it is critical that support crew remove Download this Handbook prior to leaving for the race – equipment immediately. Support crew should be able to make sure you have the latest version because it could be lift, carry, and securely tie down the kayak, if you only updated during the year. have one support crew do not rely on officials to help. Race Bibs Support crew cannot follow their competitor or offer One bib and timing transponder will be provided per assistance on any stage, except in transitions. Support individual. Bibs must not be altered in any way and must crew are not allowed to enter any part of the running or be worn throughout the event. The bib must be your kayaking stages except at transitions. outermost garment at all times (i.e. over the top of any Support crew must provide NZ cellphone numbers in case thermals, jackets, PFD etc.) Bibs can be worn under your they or their competitor needs to be contacted during the running backpack, but you must attach the supplied event (required during entry process). number to the rear of your running pack so officials can see your number from behind. Support crew are advised to study the transition areas and prepare their competitor’s equipment, clothing, Failure to clearly show your number when asked will lead food and drink well in advance of their arrival. Transitions to you being stopped until officials can accurately deter- sometimes take place in paddocks and in the dark, so mine your bib number. support crew should wear sturdy footwear and bring a No responsibility is taken by the Race Director, staff, vol- torch or headlamp. You may need to walk up to a kilome- unteers or sponsors for any loss of or damage to property tre from your car, with competitor gear. of competitors, support crew, or friends during the Kath- At the kayak put-in at Mt White and take-out at Gorge mandu Coast to Coast. Competitors and support crews Bridge it is highly likely your competitor will expect you to should have their own personal property insurance. get in the water to hold their boat steady – a spare pair Officials are an important part of the Kathmandu Coast of shoes that can get wet and some shorts will come in to Coast safety system. Instructions by officials to com- handy! Supporters who are not critical to the transition petitors and support crew must be followed. Failure to do at Mt White are encouraged to continue their journey to so will result in heavy time penalties or disqualification. Gorge Bridge, parking is limited at Mt White. Make sure you know where to go – if you are not familiar with the course and area make sure that you have a good Medical Services map of Canterbury and Christchurch and program the SportsMed and ProMed will be available at every transi- transitions into your GPS or check out the locations prior tion for general medical support and emergency re- to the race – remember to obey all officials instructions at sponse. Providing specialist paramedic staff and equip- the different areas. ment, they integrate with, and complement our river and mountain safety teams. There are also medical crews on Ensure your competitor does not over-train. Keep a cycle stages. balance between training and family, social, and work relationships. Support Crew Try to remain cheerful. Remember that your competitor will become “possessed of the devil” during the event, Support crew are an integral part of the team and should totally irrational, and if things get really bad may even be briefed by the competitor for their role. Competitors blame support crew for their mistakes. Humour them at may only have two official support crew (choose careful- the time – then make their lives hell while they’re recover- ly, you are not allowed to swap the wristband between ing. support crew). Be nice to officials. Many of them are volunteers, so a nice smile makes their day a lot happier.

12 Toilets Portable toilets are located along the course at various venues. We try and position them to meet demand, but Waimakariri River Gorge Bridge - portable toilets locat- at times we’ll never have enough and you may have to ed in the riverbed, bike transition and car park. There are queue. permanent Selwyn District Council toilets on the left hand side of the shingle road down to the river. The toilets are serviced to ensure they remain clean, fra- Waimakariri River Gorge Bridge cycle stands - portable grant and stocked, so at times will be unavailable. If you toilet for competitors only, adjacent to the cycle stands. find that toilets need servicing or are short of supplies, please let the service staff know. Toilets do not have light- Finish – portable toilets under the south ramp of the pier, ing, so if you’re using them at night, take a torch. While and at various points around the finish area. we endeavour to keep them stocked with toilet paper it is highly recommended you bring a back up supply! Temporary Traffic Management Toilets are located at: An extensive approved traffic management plan is in op- Kumara Racecourse - permanent toilets, adjacent to eration and is updated annually. A variety of signs are used the kitchen. along the course. Some that you need to know for parking areas are: Kumara Town - permanent toilets located at the rugby field. Kumara Bike Transition – portable toilets Site access 150m - entrance to a car park Kumara Bike Transition to Kumara Beach – portable on your right, approximately 150m ahead, toilets at various locations on the way to the beach, all followed by ... near the road on the northern side. Some toilets located on the beach side of the checkpoint. Aickens Corner transition - portable toilets. You pass Site access - entrance to a car park on them on your left as you drive to the car park. There are your right, approximately 75m ahead also toilets in the car park. Please do not ‘go’ in the trees Aickens Corner transition competitors only – there is a No stopping or waiting even for just a toilet reserved for competitors only, located between the minute! Do not park between the signs cycle finish and the timing point. or on the road shoulder or grass verge Klondyke corner - portable toilets located across the behind the signs. shingle road on the grass (south of the finish chute) as well as a permanent Department of Conservation toilet on the edge of the bush. Klondyke Corner camping - portable toilets placed around the camping area, plus toilets on a trailer. The towable toilets will remain on site until the last Two Day competitor has departed for Mt White on Saturday. Mt White turn-off - portable toilet placed near the highway. Support crews must not stop to use it as you drive down to Mt White Bridge. Mt White Bridge - portable toilets located just over the bridge on the left hand side. Mt White Bridge catering - portable toilets located between the parking area and the bridge, near the catering. Woodstock checkpoint – toilet located on river left, where marshal and timing point will be positioned.

13 Registration, Greymouth Race Briefing Welcome to Greymouth, West Coast, South Island, New A copy of the race briefing will be emailed prior and avail- Zealand. able to download from the website before the event. The briefing will be split into two parts – the first will cover the Thursday safety-related information and key times, it is compulsory 9am-4pm Registration and Sponsor Expo to attend this portion of the race briefing. The second part Westland Recreation Centre, Greymouth. is optional. It will explain the race from start to finish and 5pm Race Briefing be an opportunity for participants and crew to get more information about what to expect during the course of Westurf Hockey Ground (next to Westland Rec Centre) the race and to ask any questions. The race briefing will Registration Process be held at the Westurf Hockey Ground (next to Westland Each athlete will be allocated a 30 minute time slot Recreation Centre). they must register within, allocated times will be com- Strapping municated via email by 15 January. Plan and prepare to SportsMed will tape/strap ankles at registration. No be in Greymouth all day Thursday. This is to assist with pre-bookings are taken. The price is $15 for one ankle or COVID-19 requirements. $20 for two ankles.

Massage During registration competitors will be provided with: • Kathmandu race bag (doubles as gear bag) The Hands On Clinic Massage Team will work at Klondyke • Race bib Corner on Friday and New Brighton on Saturday. Massages • Timing transponder are $35 for 20 minutes (no double bookings). Bookings can • Race stickers for bikes and kayak. These must be ap- be made by phoning (03) 366-0620 or 0800 INJURY from plied before starting the race. Remove all old stickers Monday 14 December. and event numbers from the kayak. • Run number to be attached to the back of the back- Registration checklist pack for the Mountain Run stage Before going to Westland Events Centre, Greymouth • Competitor wristband. This must be worn at all times during the event • Check your registration time slot • Kathmandu Coast to Coast t-shirt • Download the event App (search for ‘Coast to Coast’) • Support crew vehicle sticker (1) • Mountain Run gear check (at selected Kathmandu • Support crew wristbands (2). Must be worn to allow stores) support crew access into transitions and to collect • Bike check (at selected bike stores) compeitors equipment. No wristband = no gear collection. Support crew will only be able to collect gear • Vehicle fuelled up corresponding to the wristband number • If a GPS tracker was ordered, collect at registration At Westland Events Centre, Greymouth • Register, collect GPS tracker, if ordered Compulsory checks • Gear check, bike check, if not already done You can complete your compulsory bike check at selected • Stickers on cycle bike retailers around the country and run gear checks at • Stickers on cycle helmets Kathmandu stores. These checks open 3 weeks before race dates. You can also do these checks at registration • Stickers on kayak helmets but avoid the queues and get them done prior to the • Number attached to backpack for the Mountain Run race, if possible. Refer to the compulsory check lists for • Ankle strapping what will be checked. Make sure to bring any gear not • Purchase merchandise pre-checked to registration with you.

NOTE – kayak equipment will be scrutineered on Saturday morning at Mt White kayak transition. Some kayak items can be checked at Klondyke Corner on Friday (refer to Kayak checklist for full details).

Cycle crews will be in attendance for repairs at registration on Thursday, but note that the bike mechanics will be busy, with bike checks as their priority. Repairs are at the cost of the competitor.

14 REGISTRATION WESTLAND RECREATION CENTRE

HIGH ST TO MONTEITH’S BAR AND THE PANEL

ENTRY

EXIT

REGISTRATION WESTLAND RECREATION CENTRE ATHLETE PANEL ELITE & AMBASSADORS MONTEITH’S BREWERY

PANEL AREA

HIGH ST TO MONTEITH’S BAR AND THE PANEL

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ATHLETE PANEL ELITE & AMBASSADORS MONTEITH’S BREWERY

REGISTRATION, GREYMOUTH THURSDAY

PANEL AREA Westland Recreation Centre

High Street

WESTLAND RECREATION

HIGH ST

WESTURF HOCKEY Bike check area check Bike GROUND

RACE BRIEFING Reception

Swimming Pool (inc hydroslides, sauna & spa)

Entry to Race Briefing

Changing Rooms Mountain Gear Check Zone Check Gear Mountain Stadium Rego Exit

REGISTRATION & Sports SPONSORRego & Sponsors EXPO Med

Staff & Sponsors car park

Shakespeare Street

Car entrance

15 Food Stalls at Kumara Racecourse If arriving from the East (Kumara) you must continue Thursday passed the transition and turn at the roundabout and New this year- Kumara Food Stalls! The Kumara unload along the north side of the road, opposite the Community will be offering a variety of delicious food transition. options on Thursday from 5.30pm at the Kumara If arriving from the West (Greymouth or Hokitika), turn Racecourse. Stalls will offer vegetarian, meat and left at the roundabout and unload along the north side of gluten free options. Cash is preferred, yet EFTPOS will the road, opposite the transition. be available. Let’s support the community and their continued efforts to create a unique, fun and tasty Rack your bike according to your race number in transi- Kumara experience for all. Food will be available from tion. Make sure you remember which row you need to run 5.30pm until 8pm or when the food runs out. down to get to your bike. You must wear your timing transponder, reflective ankle Camping at Kumara Racecourse bands and cycle helmet for the 2.2km walk to the beach Support crew and competitors can set up camp at the and the run to the cycles. It will still be dark while you’re Kumara Racecourse (including Campervans). There are no walking to the beach. Don’t forget to wear your bib. powered sites. $15 per person paid in cash on arrival to the Bring the gear bag that came with your race pack to Racecourse. This is a fundraising activity for the Kumara put your warm-up clothes in prior to the start. This gear Racing Club. If you are camping at the racecourse you will will be collected at the start line and taken to Klondyke be required to cycle to Kumara Transition on race morning Corner, and will be available for you (or support crew) to (5km), support crew will not be permitted to drive from collect at the end of the Mountain Run stage. the Racecourse to Kumara Transition on race morning. Anyone cycling from Kumara racecourse must wear high You should use running shoes for the run from the beach vis vest and lights. to the transition. Leave shoes at the bike racks - officals will collect and bring to Klondyke Corner for collection. Kumara Racecourse facilities Make sure shoes are numbered. • Campsite Please minimise the amount of gear you take to the • Showers beach and make sure it all fits in your supplied gear bag. • Water No extra bags please, space is limited. • Toilets • Camp kitchen Kumara Transition - Competitors Plan B start times may vary. 5:30am Transition open for bike racking

arvest Class 6:30am Transition closes for bike racking Centre 6:45am Pre-start race briefing at Kumara Beach 7am Race Start Individuals

7:20am Race Start Teams (includes Tandems) Run ntry

• You must place your bike in the position marked by your race number • Flagpoles, flags or balloons are NOT allowed on To start at the cycle stands. Light Kumara Stand Beach • NO PARKING on the transition side of the road – Bike it will be very busy there. No Parking it No Parking RoadC losed • You must have front and rear lights on your bike

• Reflective ankle bands must be worn o

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t Train track h out of their cars will receive a penalty • Anyone cycling from Kumara racecourse must wear high vis vest and lights.

16 Kumara Transition - Support crew Stage 1a - Run 2.2km Support crew are not allowed to be out of cars at the Kumara Beach drop-off zone, any competitors with support crew seen out There is no start order on the beach. There will be two flags of their cars will receive a penalty. set back as far as practical on the beach or road (depend- Once you have dropped your competitor off, drive to the ing on access to beach) and you will have to start between end of the first cycling stage at Aickens Corner and park in these. Please be sensible and seed yourselves, if you antici- the designated car park. Do not delay - leave early! Sup- pate taking 3 hours on the ride don’t start at the front, you port crew cannot follow their competitors or offer assis- will get run over! tance on any cycle stage. The course NOTE: There is a road closure on Friday from the Ku- Run up the gravel road and turn left onto the main road, mara roundabout through to Jacksons. Officially this there is a slight rise before you reach Kumara Junction. Head starts at 6am but you will be able to drop your com- straight through towards the cycle transition. Turn right into petitor off and continue through this route as long as the transition area and run all the way around the outside of you leave the Kumara Transition area by 6:30am. The the bike racking area and enter on the far-right hand corner. transition closes for bike racking at 6:30am. From here you can go directly to your bike. DO NOT ride in the transition, run with your bike to the exit point and mount your bike where the sign indicates you can do so.

17 Stage 1b - Cycle 55km There is a road closure from Kumara Junction to just before Jacksons (10km to go). Do not count on it working. You Kumara Transition to Aickens Corner MUST obey all road rules and keep to the left, DO NOT cross • Drafting off other competitors allowed (no drafting the centre line under any circumstances. There will also be off non-registered cyclists or vehicles) media and official vehicles on the road and it is highly likely • No support crew on the cycle course you will also encounter local traffic. KEEP TO THE LEFT! • No iPod or similar audio devices are to be used. The There is a railway line between Jacksons and Aickens (ap- competitor must be able to hear other riders and proximately 2km to go). Road rules apply - stop for trains. instructions from officials. The crossing has an uneven surface between the tracks – take • Cyclists must not ride more than two abreast. EXTREME CAUTION and be especially careful if you are in a • Normal road code applies bunch. • Be aware of traffic in both directions There is a one lane bridge between Jacksons and Aickens. • Keep to the left, don’t cross the centre line Please obey the road rules and give way to traffic. • Stop for trains The transition is on the left-hand side about 2km after the This cycle stage is 55km, following the Taramakau valley railway crossing. You will see a gravel run-off heading into towards the Main Divide. The route is flat or undulat- a paddock and the transition are. Follow the signage and ing and has a net elevation gain of 250m. There is one instructions from officials. railway crossing and several one-lane bridges – if you’re in the bunch please indicate to cyclists behind of approach- Dismount where indicated, then run with your bike through ing bridges or hazards. There are several very fast down- to rack your bike. Exit the racking area to the far left of the hills and large bunches often form on this ride, please be transition and run down the chute to your crew. Individual very careful in bunches – this is often the most dangerous crews will be set up on the left side of the chute – make a plan part of the race. of where to find them. Be aware of other competitors running through. Collect your running gear and ensure you are wearing your bib before departing onto the Mountain Run stage. The timing point is after the transition under the inflatable arch as you head out onto the Mountain Run stage.

18 You must set up on the left-hand side (as competitors see it) of the chute (teams will be on the right-hand side). There will Aickens Transition - Support crew be bib number ranges signposted indicating where to stand and wait for your competitor. Make sure your competitor has Cycle to Run their backpack with complusory gear, bib and timing tran- • Park where directed by officials, NOT on the road side. sponder before they exit onto the mountain run stage. • No stopping on the side of the track to the car park. Once your competitor has left on the run, gather up all • No parking in the Taramakau Valley DoC car park. cycling and transition gear. Collect the bike from the transi- • No flags on sticks or sharp objects allowed within the tion entry point once officials advise the transition is open to transition. do so – it will be possible to collect bikes in between waves of • Support Crew are not allowed to offer assistance or competitors coming through. Please be quick. You will need enter any part of the Run stage except at transition. your Support crew wristband to collect the bike. You will only • Support crew cannot enter the running chute – com- be able to collect the competitor’s bike that corresponds to petitors must go to their crew. the number on your wristband. • Support crew cannot leave the Aickens car park until Officials can make spot checks of competitor’s compulsory after 9am. Don’t panic, there is plenty of time! mountain safety equipment at any time. Do not discard any • Support crew must not stop at the Deception Foot- equipment, it could be spot checked at any time. There is a bridge and must not use the Deception Footbridge. compulsory gear check at Goat Pass for EVERYONE. Penal- On arrival at Aickens Corner, turn left and take the vehi- ties or disqualifications will be given to all competitors not cle track to the riverbed car park. Prepare your competi- carrying correct equipment - make sure your competitors are tor’s Mountain Run equipment. organised and have everything.

Competitors will finish cycling, (last 100m is on gravel), Breakfast dismount before the farm gate, run under the transition banner and rack their bikes before running through to the Lake Brunner School will have breakfast for sale at the transition change-over area. Please keep gear bins and Aickens transition – whitebait patties, bacon, eggs, Blackball deck chairs away from the main transition chute area, sausages, omeletes, hash browns, coffee, tea and milo. Bring set them up behind the change-over area. cash for payment. This is a fundrasier for the School.

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NO STOPPING OR PARKING Timing Point Athletes Car park exit south of car Assistants Only park Entry

NOTE: No supporters Assistant areas – not allowed in actual chute (must stay in designated access through eld area, athletes run to crew) Map shows 2 Day layout, 1 Day to carpark. assistants are allowed on both sides of the chute

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19 Drink - many competitors choose to drink directly out of the Stage 2 – Mountain Run 30.5km rivers. The water is generally very good and safe to drink but we cannot guarantee this, however, when you get close to Stage cut-offs: the stopbank and power lines towards the end of the run 2pm Doreen Creek (competitors will return to you will cross the Bealey River, Giardia is present, do not Deception Footbridge) drink water from the Bealey River. 4pm Goat Pass There is some race-specific course marking, but competitors are responsible for their own navigation over the course and 7:30pmKlondyke Corner should familiarise themselves with the terrain. Competitors Key stage rules (full rules located on website) who have not been over the course should consider carrying a map (Topo50 Map BV20-Otira) and compass or GPS. • Compulsory mountain run equipment must be car- Email [email protected] for a downloadable GPS ried, see page 7 & 8. route file. • Officials can randomly check competitors’ equipment anywhere on the mountain stage including at Klon- The course marking is a mix of DoC marking and race-spe- dyke Corner. cific marking – it is a fast, efficient route but it is not compulsory to follow, you may self-navigate. • Officials will check competitors’ equipment at Goat Pass (a sign 500m prior will indicate items being Head out of the Aickens Corner transition and through the checked). timing point under the arch. Follow a farm track for about • It is forbidden for any competitor to run on railway 2.5km until you reach the Deception Footbridge. Continue lines (except when directly crossing them), including straight ahead for about 15m before turning left through the Bealey River railway bridge. Be aware trains are the trees, down the bank and into the river. Cross to the far scheduled to be running during the event. side and start up the Deception Valley. • No iPods or similar audio devices to be used by You don’t have to follow a set route but generally follow a competitors on the course (phones are OK to use mix of rough tracks and the main riverbed up the valley – for photos – there is no cellphone coverage on there are multiple river crossings. majority of the run stage). After about 13.5km, there is a succession of bush tracks that • Do not drop rubbish – carry all rubbish out. mark the start of the upper Gorge, here the valley steepens • Mountain running shoes must be cleaned, to Biose- significantly and the next 4km to Goat Pass take even the curity New Zealand standards before and after the quickest athletes close to 40 minutes. This is one of the event or when moving between waterways during most stunning sections of the run and has many routes – the event. You must also do this before and after any following the wet footprints is usually a safe bet. training on the course. About 500m from Goat Pass you turn right up a smaller • Detergent footbaths are provided for Didymo control creek and scramble and wade your way up the final part at Goat Pass. Competitors must immerse both shoes of the climb. Goat Pass elevation is 1070m so you will have in the baths. climbed around 800 vertical metres and run about 17.5km • It is the competitor’s responsibility to have adequate from Aickens transition to this point. There is a compulso- skills to negotiate and avoid the hazards on the ry gear check at this point and you will have to show a set mountain running stage. The Otira, Deception, Ming- number of items that will be displayed on a sign at the bot- ha and Bealey Rivers are steep and bouldery and can tom of the final climb. This is the same for everyone. Missing change conditions rapidly. gear will result in major penalties or disqualification. • Support crew must not run down the riverbed with From Goat Pass it is around 13km to Klondyke Corner, the competitors or take equipment from them or assist track is generally much better formed and includes some them in any way. boardwalks over fragile ground. It is also mainly downhill • Hiking poles are not permitted with the exception of a few short, sharp climbs, the largest being Dudley Knob where you will often find photographers. CourseKATHMANDU notes The final 5-6km is flat but is some of the roughest riverbed WARNING: The run course is very rough and there are COAST TO COAST to run over. When you reach the stopbank you get some many places where most people simply cannot run. If you respite for about a kilometre, then the final 1.5km is real haven’tCOMPULSORY been over the course, prepare yourself by doing ankle-rolling stuff, especially if you are tired. Concentrate a lot of training on the roughest ground you can find. COMPETITOR GEAR and focus on getting safely to the cheering crowds waiting See the race YouTube channel for some footage from at the finish of the stage. the running section. Expect A LOT of running on rocks with no track. It is a wilderness run. There are only two Remember: Take sufficient food and wear sun protection. ways out, on foot or in a helicopter (which can only fly during daytime and in good weather). There are potential charges for non-emergency helicopter extractions of $500 per person. 20 MOUNTAIN RUN 30.5KM START Aickens Corner

NOTE: No training prior to race day 2.75km Deception Foot Bridge between Aickens and Deception foot bridge as this is Private Property

14.25km Dorreen Creek

17.5km Goat Pass

22.5km Dudley knob

Klondyke Corner FINISH

PROFILE 1071 1150

KATHMANDU950 COAST TO700 COAST

COMPULSORY450 HEIGHT (METRES)

COMPETITOR200 GEAR 0 2.5 5 7.5 10 12.5 15 17.5 20 22.5 25 27.5 30 DISTANCE (KILOMETRES)

21 Drinking water Klondyke Corner - Support crew Do not drink from the Bealey River, Giardia is present. Water Rules is available from a water tanker, but we recommend that you • Take all rubbish away with you fill up water containers prior to arrival at Klondyke Corner. There isn’t enough water to replenish campervan showers • No open fires or solid fuel barbeques and toilets. • Dogs are not allowed in the National Park (not even Meals in your car) Sheffield School will have lunch, dinner and breakfast for sale • Don’t drink from the Bealey River, Giardia is present. at Klondyke Corner. Have cash available. This is a fundrasier • Pedestrians must take GREAT CARE when crossing for the School. the State Highway and cross at the designated cross- Gear bags ing point. Competitor’s gear bags from the start line and running shoes • Do not park in long grass, hot exhausts can start fires from Kumara transition will be available at Klondyke Corner • DO NOT PARK ON THE ROAD VERGE OF STATE for collection. Make sure running shoes are labeled pre-start HIGHWAY 73 UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES with the competitor’s race number. Parking Sponsor expo On arrival at Klondyke Corner turn right off the State Highway to the parking area. Park your vehicle in the des- There is a sponsor expo, information point and a big screen ignated mown areas and where directed by the officials. for people to watch the progress of their competitor through All competitors and support crew, even if you are not the Mountain Run. There will be live-feed cameras and timing camping, are required to park in the camping area. Keep points on the Mountain Run stage. There is also 3G coverage emergency access ways (4m wide lane) clear. Please do (Vodafone & Spark). At 7pm there will be a highlights video of not exceed 5kph. Day 1 on the big screen. Camping Medical services Camping is free and does not need to be pre-booked. Medical, physio and massage services available at Klondyke Athletes and support crew can set up camp from 3pm Corner on Friday afternoon. on Wednesday, please check in with an official before Kayak Gear check setting up or you may be required to move. Competitors Selected compulsory kayak gear can be checked at Klondyke /support crew must supply their own tents and camping Corner between 1-6pm (check can be completed by support equipment. crew). The items that can be checked are marked with an asterisk on the Kayak Gear list (p 9&10).

Once the gear has been checked the dry bag Friday (2 day) will receive an identifying tag. Once checked, no gear may be removed from the bag prior to the To C & Assistants’amping A start of the kayak stage. At kayak scrutineering parking rea on Saturday morning you will need to show the marshals the dry bag with identifying tag. All other kayak items must be checked on Saturday

Tandem Kayak Set Up morning.

Recovery Notes: Massage, Day 2 Start Arch Ice Baths Spectator & Medical Crossing • Bring insect repellent – the sandflies are Point Day 2 Athlete start gathering point ferocious, and relentless Finish Arch F inish C Big Screen • No bookings are required for the campsite,

Rac hut e Exp campsites cannot be reserved Timing e o Marquee • Portable toilets available • Limited catering, bar and coffee available • Big screen with live race coverage • 3G phone coverage (Vodafone & Spark) • Information point • Bike mechanics available

ked O cials, Sponsors & Helipad er ehicles paropt Media Parking Only No v th helic benea Athlete ow 22

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ked O cials, Sponsors & Helipad er ehicles paropt Media Parking Only No v th helic benea Saturday timetable (Day 2) Plan B start times may vary All competitors must be in their start group by 6.55am. No 4:30am Car Parking open at Mt White Bridge exceptions. You can keep your warm-up gear on until the last minute - the bag drop is close to the start line. All Support crew must have departed 5am Competitors (except for Early Start wave) will start in order Klondyke Corner for Mt White Kayak Transition from Day 1, with the fastest competitors off first in groups 6:30am Early group report to startline of 15, at intervals of 2 minutes. Day 2 Race start (early group) NOTE: Individuals, Two and Three Person Relay teams will start together in 6:45am order of finishing from Day 1. Tandem teams will start after that. All other competitors must report to startline There will be a short briefing with any updated information 7am Day 2 Race starts (main group then Tandems) prior to the start. You will line up in your wave, then start behind the arch and roll forward across the timing mat as 9:20am On river cut-off at Mt White your wave is released. 4:30pm Cut-off at Gooseberry The course 7pm Cut-off at Woodstock Turn left and cycle along the main road for 15km to the Mt 8:15pm Cut-off at Gorge Bridge (off river) White turn-off. 8:30pm Must be on bike The one-lane bridge near the start is marshaled, follow their Midnight Course closed instructions. The ride is undulating with several very fast downhills – Stage 3 - Cycle 15.5km & Run 1.3km please take extra care if it is wet, windy, or you are in a Klondyke Corner to Mt White bunch. Also be aware of the steep downhill after the bluffs Key stage rules (full rules located on website) is often in poor condition and should be treated with extra caution. • NO WARM-UP CYCLING ON THE ROAD • Drafting off other competitors allowed (no drafting Once you reach the Mount White turn-off, turn left onto off non-registered cyclists or vehicles). the gravel road, dismount, and run with your bike for 1km~ down to the river. It is highly recommended you carry • No support crew on the cycle course some running shoes or sturdy river booties to put on, or use • No iPod or similar audio devices are to be used. The mountain bike shoes for this stage – it is not a pleasant run competitor must be able to hear other riders and in socks, bare feet or road cycle cleats! instructions from officials. At the bottom of the road is a railway crossing – you must • There are three one lane bridges on this ride. Please obey the marshals here, if a train is coming you must STOP. obey the road rules and give way to traffic. Failure to obey marshals will result in disqualification. Once • There is a railway crossing at Mt White Bridge. it is clear, you cross the bridge and rack your bike on the • Cyclists must not ride more than two abreast. left-hand side of the road where your crew can also meet • Normal road code applies you. • Be aware of traffic in both directions Continue running to the right along the road to the kayak • Keep to the left, don’t cross the centre line put-in area. This area changes yearly depending on the • Stop for trains path of the river, it is possible you will still have up to 300m~ to run until you reach the kayak. There is limited shelter at Klondyke Corner. Please do not take cycles inside the marquee, or lean them against marquee walls or poles or block access ways. LeaveKATHMANDU your warm-up clothing in your numbered gear bag with the officials at Klondyke Corner. Don’t leave valu- ablesCOAST in it. This TObag willCOAST be taken to the finish line at New Brighton.COMPULSORY Officials will take all care, but no responsibility. There will be a start at 6.45am for competitors who fin- ishedCOMPETITOR Day 1 after 6pm or forGEAR other special circumstances, anyone in this wave will be unranked. If you wish to be considered for the early start please visit the Information Point at Klondyke corner on Friday.

23 MT WHITE HIGHWAY TRANSITION

1 Day Assistants Parking NO PARKING Only

2 Day Assistants Parking Leave access way clear 1 Day Assistants Parking Only

Timing Mat KATHMANDU 1 Day Bike COAST TO COASTStands 2 Day Competitors carry/push cycles to the river COMPULSORY 1 Day Competitors COMPETITOR GEAR leave cycles at highway 3 person team holding area

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24 • The riverbank area must be cleared of support crew by Mount White - Support crew 7am. 4:30am Mt White car parking open • There is a support crew briefing at 6:50am, please 4:30-6:45am Kayak scrutineering ensure you attend this briefing. 5am Support crew must have departed Klond- • No support crew are to wait at the highway for their ke corner competitor. No support crew are to wait on the railway 6:50am Support crew briefing, Mt White side of Mt White Bridge or on Mt White Bridge. Line up and wait for your competitor’s number to be called. 7am Riverbank must be clear of support crew • Your competitor must not take their bib off until they Rules have reached their kayak. You must not take the kayak • No support crew are to walk from the Highway to Mt to the water until your competitor has their bib on and is White Bridge. ready to paddle. • No stopping of vehicles to unload kayaks until you are • Any cars departing Mt White Bridge with a kayak (either parked. You must walk with the kayak on the riverside a spare or withdrawn competitor) must stop and be of the gravel road to the scrutineering area. cleared by a kayak official. • You must present your competitor’s kayak and all You must remain at the river until the last Two Day compet- compulsory equipment for scrutineering at Mt White itor has reached their kayak. Do not delay your departure! Bridge before 6:45am. Leave as soon as you’re cleared to go!

KATHMANDU COAST TO COAST COMPULSORY COMPETITOR GEAR

25 Support crew must leave Klondyke Corner by 5am to At the Mt White Bridge turn-off on Highway 73, competitors drive to Mt White Bridge. You must leave your competitor dismount and carry or run with their cycles for 1km~ down to behind, with bib, cycle, cycle helmet and timing tran- the river and across Mt White Bridge where they rack their sponder (and shoes for the run down to Mt White Bridge, cycle on the left-hand side of the road after crossing the if needed). Competitors should have warm-up clothing bridge, and where you must collect their cycle afterwards. while waiting to start the cycle at Klondyke Corner. You Competitors may use running shoes for the cycle and/or run are able to leave your campsite set up at Klondyke, you to Mt White Bridge – in this case they must carry their shoes will have time after your athlete has started the kayak with them from Klondyke Corner – no assistance is allowed at stage to return and pack down your campsite. the Mt White Bridge road turn-off. If a competitor or support If you don’t need to be at Mt White Bridge don’t drive crew is asked by an official to stop for a train, you must do down. Some support crew opt to leave a vehicle at Klon- so. dyke Corner so their competitor can stay warm. Vehicles Help your competitor with their kayaking equipment, and left at Klondyke Corner must wait until the last Two Day launch them onto the river. Check that their PFD is done up competitor reaches Mt White (about a 40 minute cycle) correctly (& firmly!), competitors will be disqualified for not before they can leave Klondyke Corner to drive directly to wearing PFD correctly. Check they have their bib over the Waimakariri River Gorge Bridge (kayak exit). top of their buoyancy vest. Kayaking helmets must be worn. Parking at Mt White Bridge will open from 4.30am. First After your competitor has left make sure you collect all their cars will be parked closest to the transition. gear including bike, shoes and helmet before proceeding Do not pack equipment into the boat before scrutineer- to the Waimakariri River Gorge Bridge transition. You must ing - officials need to check it is all there. Have it on remain at the river until the last Two Day competitor has display, and then pack it after it has been scrutineered. reached their kayak. Do not delay your departure! Leave as All compulsory equipment must remain in the kayak once soon as you’re cleared to go! Be aware of One Day Support checked. Crew walking down the road. Once scrutineered, you will place the kayak in numeri- Checklist cal order on the north bank of the river, and re-pack all • Kayaking gear scrutineered and loaded in the boat compulsory equipment. Ensure the dry-bag is correctly • Food and drink for the expected duration, plus a bit sealed so it remains waterproof. more It is highly recommended that competitors have addi- • PFD done up correctly tional warm clothing to put on for the kayak stage – it • Competitor bib over their PFD can be very cold* on the river especially if they have a swim. Do not underestimate the river and remember • Kayak helmet on, done up all compulsory thermal gear is in addition to what is • Paddle, spraydeck on, drink system connected being worn by your competitor when they leave Mt • Sunblock (keep it off the paddle) White. • Collect all transition gear, cycling gear, bike *Talk about this with your competitor before the race – if are Breakfast/lunch in a down jacket it is very likely your competitor will need more than a cycle top! Springfield School will have breakfast and lunch for sale at Mt White Bridge between 5-10am on Saturday. Have cash available. This is a fundrasier for the School.

KATHMANDU COAST TO COAST COMPULSORY COMPETITOR GEAR

26 Key stage rules (full rules located on website) Stage 4 – Kayak 70km • Compulsory kayak equipment must be carried, see p 9&10 for checklist. Mt White Bridge to Waimakariri River Gorge Bridge • If you see signage or are directed by an official to take Cut-off times (signalled by air horn): a particular route, you MUST do so – failure to follow in- 4:30pm Kayakers must be past Gooseberry checkpoint structions could put you outside of the safety managed area and put you at risk. 7pm Kayakers must be past Woodstock checkpoint • There will be compulsory checkpoints on the river. Sets (15km above Gorge Bridge) of buoys will be placed at various locations on the river 8:15pm Competitors must have reached the Waimakariri which will be confirmed Race Briefing. The buoys will be River Gorge Bridge. about three paddle lengths apart. Competitors must paddle between them. These also have electronic timing Officials will remove competitors from the river after and let your crew know when to expect you. the cut-off times.

KAYAK STAGE 70KM

KAYAK ENTRY Klondyke Corner Mt White Bridge 15km Gooseberry Stream

24km Esk River

54km Woodstock

KAYAK South Eyre Rd EXIT To Finish CYCLE KAYAK 70km Gorge Bridge

KATHMANDUPROFILE 560 COAST TO COAST 480 COMPULSORY 400 COMPETITOR GEAR

HEIGHT (METRES) 320

240 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 DISTANCE (KILOMETRES)

27 Course Notes + The river section is generally classified as Grade2 . You Soon after this you pass the checkpoint at Gooseberry are likely to encounter wave trains, strong eddy lines, bluff Stream. Gooseberry stream is the last opportunity to exit the turns, braid options, midstream rock hazards and tree river prior to committing to the Gorge. A timing checkpoint hazards. will be located between Gooseberry Stream and the Poulter If you are expecting to swim you should be paddling River confluence. At all the checkpoints you must move a more stable boat or getting more time on Grade 2 to the left of the river and paddle between the two buoys water. A swim will cost you 15 mins and a lot of energy which read your timing chip – also shout out your number to and exposes you to unnecessary risk. Your ‘faster’ boat the manual timing crew. Continuing down, the river grad- will need to have an outboard to make up the time! ually increases in size though maintains multiple braids in places, so keep your wits about you. There is a significant amount of river safety on the course especially at recognised trouble spots, but they cannot be You will then pass the Esk River confluence and shortly everywhere and are there first and foremost to deal with after, the Esk checkpoint, once you pass here you enter the emergencies – expect to self-rescue if you swim. If you see main Gorge section. At this point, you’ve covered roughly someone in trouble on the river you must help them but 25km from Mt White Bridge. The main Gorge is about 30km ensure you don’t put yourself in danger while doing long, the river is narrower and the flow swifter through this so. section, with larger wave trains, bluffs and strong eddy lines. Good skills for the Gorge are picking appropriate lines for An understanding of river signals is important, make your ability, bluff turns and dealing with strong eddies. yourself familiar with these. Officials may use to direct competitors to where they are wanted on the river, either If the river is higher there are more options, often with ’chick- for counting or avoidance of hazards. en routes’, but as the river drops the options are fewer and the river is a little more technical, but with much less power. Jet boats are used as part of our safety management The Gorge is absolutely stunning and if you are comfortable system. They are extremely important for the transpor- in your boat it will be one of the highlights of the race. Sig- tation of officials, rescuing competitors, radio communi- nificant landmarks to look for are Hamilton’s Rapid, which is cations and evacuations of injured competitors. Please roughly the mid-point of the whole kayak stage, and the Red remember that: Bridge which is about 12km from the exit of the Gorge. • They require less water going fast • They pass going around, pushing the wake away The Woodstock checkpoint marks the end of the Gorge and from the kayak you will have about 15km down to the kayak exit at the Gorge Bridge. Make sure you go between the two buoys Enter the river and paddle downstream on a section of so that the timing system picks up your transponder, and generally easy grade 1 riffles and multiple braids. Good your support crew will know you’ve been passed. The river river reading skills will help you take the most efficient becomes braided again and requires some good navigation and fastest lines. There may be signs on the river bank to at times to avoid running aground. There are often sections send you in a particular direction. with willow trees lining the river, stay away from the trees! The river is typically low around the race date so expect it The kayak exit is on the river right; paddle under the Gorge to be somewhere around 35-70 cumecs, measured at the Bridge and turn in towards the bank shortly after – look for Otarama Gauge - which is after the main Gorge so the all the people. top section has significantly less volume. The river flow cut-off for the kayak stage is about 180 cumecs, but de- Get out of your kayak and leave it with your support crew. pends on a lot of other factors as it approaches this level. Cross over the timing mat, run up the small track that starts near the bottom of the gravel road on the right by the per- After about 30 minutes of paddling you will reach manent toilets, and go around the outside of the trees in the the first significant rapids, commonly known as the centre of the transition area to your bike. Your support crew RockKATHMANDU Gardens, which change yearly and are usually must not cross the timing mat – they must go around the a mixCOAST of maneuvering TO COAST around boulders and punching outside. through some of the larger wave trains on the river. COMPULSORY COMPETITOR GEAR

28 Kayak to Cycle Waimakariri River Gorge Bridge - Support crew • Flagpoles, flags or balloons are NOT permitted within the cycle stands Waimak ar • No parking on the northern side of the Kayak Exit iri River bridge. Kayak Pick Up • Support crew cannot assist competitor to Car P ar run up track from river to cycle stands, to king for cars picking up kayaks only help them onto their bike, or push them up the road. • Support crew cannot cross over the timing mat – go around the outside of the timing Crossing Transition arch. Point • Follow directions of the marshals • Use designated crossing points to cross Spectator the road. Parking • Support crews and competitor supporters are not permitted on the Gorge Bridge, our priority is keeping the

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Assistants F are found on the bridge will receive a Parking penalty. Exit Entry Support crew (1 vehicle) access the parking Kayak Collection Entry Athlete ow area by turning right at the milk shed about 1500m before the Waimakariri River Gorge Bridge. There may be the opportunity later to DO NOT cross over the timing mat with your competitor – drive down and park on the river bed (condi- you must go around the outside and meet them on the oth- tions dependent) to pick up kayaks only. er side of the timing arch. Only support crew with wristbands Spectator and other support vehicles will continue to- may run up the track with competitors and give any support wards the bridge and be directed to park in a paddock on in the transition. Please limit the number of people running the left-hand side. up the small track with competitors – especially if there is a bunch of them. After parking, place your competitor’s bike and cycling gear in the cycle racks (first-in first-served – no numerical Lunch order). Don’t delay, but also don’t panic, the first kayaker The Oxford Lions will have lunch for sale from 11am. Have will not appear until around midday. cash available. Please be on the riverbank when your competitor arrives – Overdue competitors there will be a timing display with a list of competitors as If your competitor is overdue, approach the information they pass through the various checkpoints on the river. point for further information. Do not set off looking for your When possible competitor numbers will be announced competitor. The team will advise you if your competitor has when they are about 5 minutes from transition. Timing had to pull out and where to collect them. information will also be on the App. Note: Mobile cover- KATHMANDU Woodstock Access (final kayak cut-off point) age is patchy in the riverbed. COAST TO COAST If you are driving to Woodstock to access the Waimakariri When your competitor arrives, help them out of their River please be considerate of other road users, vehicles, kayakCOMPULSORY – often their legs won’t work and they’ll need some children, stock and pedestrian. Inconsiderate behaviour support. If you wish to help your competitor with their may jeopardise future access. We have fielded complaints cycleCOMPETITOR transition before loading GEAR the kayak, make sure the from the local run holder regarding excessive speeds on the kayak is carried well away from the beach and outside shingle road down to the river. Sections of the road are on the transition area. A non-banded support crew may private land. Slow down. The last part of the road is rough remove the kayak as long as they don’t have any other with tight turns and is more suitable for 4WD’s. No camper- involvement in the transition process. Please help out vans or trailers. crews who are flying solo. 29 Stage 5 Cycle 69.5km Turn right and cross the one-lane Gorge Bridge and head up the small incline, which is the only climb on the final cycle. Waimakariri River Gorge Bridge to New Brighton After 8.8km on the main road turn right onto South Eyre Key stage rules (full rules located on website) Road. Continue down here for 41.2km (including 26km with- • Drafting off other competitors is allowed (No draft- out a turn). ing off non-registered cyclists or vehicles). Turn right onto Tram Road and follow the road over the • Cyclists must not ride more than two abreast. bridge that crosses State Highway 1 for 2.75km. Turn right • Keep to the left, don’t cross the centre line and obey onto the Main North Road and follow this across the Waima- the road code. Be aware of traffic both approaching kariri River for 2.9km to a large intersection and continue and overtaking from behind. straight onto Marshland Road, there is a railway line crossing after this intersection, obey road rules and stop for trains. • No iPod or similar audio devices are allowed. The Continue for another 4.8km to reach Prestons Road, where competitor must be able to hear other riders and you turn left and ride for 2.5km (Prestons Road follows onto instructions from officials. Burwood Road) and then turn left into Mairehau Road. Con- • No support crew allowed on the cycle course. tinue for 2.2km then turn left into Beach Road for 1.75km. • Stop for trains. The road turns to the right and becomes Marine Parade - • Follow instructions from officials. and the finish is within sight. • If leaving Gorge Bridge transition after 6pm you must Ride 2.3km down Marine Parade before dismounting direct- have: ly in front of the New Brighton Pier, hand your cycle to the • Front & rear cycle lights attached and switched waiting marshals and run across the sand and up the steps on. Helmet mounted lights may be used in addi- to the finish. tion to cycle mounted lights. NB some major intersections are controlled by Police, if • Reflective high visibility vest must be worn as the they are called away normal road rules apply. There are outer layer of clothing, visible from 100m. cones lanes at some lighted controlled intersections. • Reflective ankle bands. Cyclist must stay to the left of the cones. The course NB There are a number of pedestrian crossings on the After completing your transition from kayak to cycle, take cycle ride through Christchurch. Normal road rules apply your bike to the south-western corner of the transition - give way to pedestrians! (will be signposted) to a small track that will take you out onto the sealed road.

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30 New Brighton Finish There is an athlete recovery area, food, drink, massage and medical services at the finish line, as well as your transition bag with warm-up gear from Klondyke Cor- ner. Your crew (with wristbands) will be able to meet you Final notes: behind the finish line and you will also have direct access • Collect cycle from the racks – you will need to show to the beach so you can walk down, touch the water and your wristband complete your journey from Coast to Coast. There are • Remind your competitor to exchange their timing showers available a short walk from the finish line. transponder for finisher’s medal Support crew • Food and drinks available After you have loaded the kayak onto your vehicle at • SportsMed massage Gorge Bridge, you must proceed immediately to the finish • Showers are available - follow the signs from the at New Brighton Beach. You must travel from Waimakari- finish area. ri River Gorge Bridge to the New Brighton finish by SH73 • Big sleep for everyone! (the Old West Coast Road) – which will be signposted. New Brighton’s Market You must not follow any competitor on the course through to New Brighton. You cannot offer assistance to New Brighton’s Seaside Market is a true community the competitors during any cycle stage or give splits to affair offering a great variety of stalls including hand- your or other athletes – please help keep a level playing made crafts, vintage, local produce, live entertainment field for everyone. Support crew must not wait at sites and delicious food options. Situated in the New Brighton along the cycle course through Christchurch. Pedestrian Mall. On Saturday, the market will run from 10am to 2pm. The police have warned competitors and support crew to be vigilant with security of their cars and equipment. There will be a finish festival at New Brighton with a big screen, entertainment and a variety of food and beveage stalls. Event sponsors will also have an expo set up where you can purchase event merchandise. Competitors dismount their bikes just to the south of the New Brighton Pier, an official will rack their bike for them, and they run through the finishing chute (a mix of tarseal and then sand). Wristbanded support crew will be allowed into the finishing area to welcome your competitor to the end of their Coast to Coast journey.

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31 To showers at New Brighton Assistant & Rugby Club - 9 Rawhiti Ave spectator parking

New Brighton Pier New Brighton Markets New Brighton Library

Bike entry VIP Room

Bike retrieval

Big screen

Spectator crossing

FINISH Beach Access Gear Collection Recovery Surf Patrol

Competitor’s Food Media Centre

Sponsors’ parking Athlete ow

32 Prizegiving Complaints Sunday Addington Raceway Any competitor or support crew who wishes to make a complaint about another competitor must do so in writing to a • 8-9:30am Breakfast (ticketed event) race official within an hour of the complainant finishing. The • 10am Prizegiving (all welcome) Race Director’s decision regarding the complaint is final. • Last chance to purchase merchandise • Find new support crew - Support crew are entering Lost Property the Kathmandu Coast to Coast next year! Any lost property gathered up or handed in will be located: • Saturday – Information Tent, finish line, New Brighton. Monteith’s Yarn party • Sunday between 8-10am - at Addington Raceway. After prizegiving, the Monteith’s Yarn will be held at Mor- rell & Co Bar, 280 Lincoln Road Addington, Christchurch. • Sunday between 10.15am-1pm – at Southfuels 1 Edmon- It is the perfect time to sit back, relax, listen to some ton Road, Hornby. good music and tell everyone how good you were! • Wednesday after race between 5-6pm – at Southfuels 1 Edmonton Road, Hornby. Photos If none of the above options are suitable for you, please con- The crew from Marathon-Photos.com will be photo- tact [email protected] Lost property will be kept for graphing the race. Your photos will be available online one month and then either disposed of or given to charity. within 24 hours of the race and include a range of options. You can also pre-purchase your photos, keep an eye on Weather & river forecasts the event newsletter for pre-sale opening dates. Check the following websites for weather or river flow infor- Withdrawals & non-completion mation. Any competitor withdrawing from any stage must report www.arthurspass.com to an official at the end of that stage, hand in their www.metservice.com timing transponder and fill in a withdrawal form. This is critical because a search and rescue operation will be www.metvuw.com triggered if you are unaccounted-for! www.ecan.govt.nz If you withdraw on the last cycle leg into Christchurch, www.wcrc.govt.nz please phone or text the Race HQ, give them your www.cwu.co.nz competitor number, name and tell them that you have If you want to phone the Department of Conservation withdrawn (contact number available at registration). Waimakariri Area office for weather and track information, If you are evacuated from any part of the course by please ring after 9:30am. The office is open 7 days per week, helicopter or jet boat, you must report to an official opening at 8am and closing at 5pm until Christmas and immediately on disembarking. Do not try to find your then closing at 6pm after Christmas. support crew, team member or family until our officials have checked you off the course. This is very important. If you are withdrawn during the kayak leg your number will be displayed at Gorge Bridge and your support crew will be informed of your status and where they can meet you. Kayaks will be brought out by jet boat at the end of the day and can be collected from Woodstock or the Waimak Alpine Jet Company on Sunday (entrance off SH73 near Springfield). If youKATHMANDU seek independent medical attention for any inci- dent in relation to the Coast to Coast please inform the raceCOAST medical team TO or COASTpost-race through info@coast- tocoast.co.nzCOMPULSORY It is very important for us to know what medical issues people are encountering so we can assess andCOMPETITOR monitor these, and put GEAR preventive measures in place, if required, for future events.

33 Plan B - Bad weather alternatives From Temple Col you will be directed onto the Arthurs Mountain Run Stage Alternative Course Pass Nature Walk, you will follow this to the Arthurs Pass If the Mountain Run stage is affected by bad weather and/or Village where you will be directed into the Bealey Riv- high river flows, then a running stage (31km) will be used which er bed. You will follow the Bealey River bed to Klondyle will be a mix of river bed, farm tracks, sealed road and DoC Corner. single track via Arthurs Pass, finishing at Klondyke Corner. There will be water stations at; From Aickens Transition follow the normal route to the Decep- • Goat Creek (6.5km approx) tion Footbridge, at the footrbidge merge onto State Highway • Temple Col (14km approx) 73. After 2.5km enter Kellys Creek. From Kellys Creek follow a The compulsory gear check will take place at Temple Col mix of farm and single track to Otira township. . The alternative course is subject to changes. Full details From Otira township exit at the Fulton Hogan yard onto State Highway 73 to run across the viaduct (approx 9km). will be supplied at briefing, if required.

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34 Kayak Alternative Course If the route down the Waimakariri River is affected by bad weather and/or high river flows, the following al- Kayak Plan C ternatives may be in place, competitors will be advised accordingly. Should the entire Waimakariri River be affected by bad weather and/or high river flows, there will be a cycling stage Kayak Plan B (86km) from Klondyke Corner to Waimakariri River Gorge If the lower Waimakariri River is unaffected by the weath- Bridge, followed by a further cycling stage (69km) from er and/or river flows there will be a 112km cycling stage Waimakariri River Gorge bridge to New Brighton, Christ- from Klondyke Corner to Thompsons Road (cycling down church on the standard cycling route and then a run to the the Old West Coast Road) to transition to the kayak. The finish. kayak stage will run downstream to between the two The Race Director reserves the right to close stages and State Highway bridges on the lower Waimakariri River. alter official cut-off times for safety or other reasons. The kayak/cycle transition will be on the river left. Com- petitors will then cycle to New Brighton to the finish (approx. 12km). Note the main dangers on the lower Waima- kariri are trees alongside and in the river – it is highly likely that there will be some compulsory portages around high consequence areas. Any route directions, either by officials or signposted, are compulsory.

KAYAK PLAN B

KAAK OT MAIN NORT ROAD Kaiapoi KAAK IN TOMPSON ROAD

Eyrewell Forest KAAK iri River Waimakar

Athlete flow CRISTCRC KATHMANDU COAST TO COAST COMPULSORY COMPETITOR GEAR PLAN B KAAK NTR

KAAK IN ON RIVR

it to Weedons Ross Road

SCRTINRING IN CARPARK ARA STAFF PARKING

Athlete flow Car flow Support Crew Parking

Thompson Road KAYAK PLAN B

KAAK OT MAIN NORT ROAD Kaiapoi KAAK IN TOMPSON ROAD

Eyrewell Forest KAAK iri River Waimakar

Athlete flow CRISTCRC

PLAN B KAAK NTR

KAAK IN ON RIVR

it to Weedons Ross Road

SCRTINRING IN CARPARK ARA STAFF PARKING

Athlete flow Car flow Support Crew Parking

Thompson Road

PLAN B SUPPORT CREWS KAYAK DROP OFF AND PICK UP

Kaipoi

South Eyre Rd Exit Motorway over bridge and turn left KAYAK PICK UP

Waimakariri River SH1 SH74 KATHMANDU KAYAK DROP OFF COASTThompsons TO RdCOAST AIRPORT SH74

Hawke St New Brighton COMPULSORYOld West Coast Rd SH74 COMPETITOR GEAR SH1 New Brighton Rd CHRISTCHURCH

36 PLAN B SPPORT CRW PARKING AND PICK P

Christchurch Northern Motorway

COMPTITORSTRANSITION BIK

Competitors Run

PROMED Greigs Road TIMING MC

KAAKARA GT OT

Car Parking for cars picking up kayaks

PLAN B ITING KAAK PICK P Kaiapoi CALLNG SRVIC STATION 30

Cars Must Turn Left MAIN NORT ROAD

Competitors Turn Right

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37 Railway Lines & Crossing Safety There are railway line crossings on the cycle and run YOU CAN’T OUTRUN A TRAIN stages. If alarm bells are sounding or the Official re- quests that you stop, you must stop. If a competitor NEVER walk on a rail bridge or through a rail tunnel. You does not stop they will be disqualified from the race can’t outrun a train, and tunnels and bridges are only wide immediately. enough for trains. You will have nowhere safe to go. TRACKS ARE FOR TRAINS SHOCKING RESULTS IN STORE NEVER walk down tracks or close by tracks. Only cross a SOME trains are powered by electricity, sent through power railway track at a place set aside for crossing. Tracks are lines above the tracks. It is dangerous to go near these lines for trains! or let any object like a ball or kite go near them. These lines TRAINS ARE QUIET carry huge amounts of electricity and you will get an electric shock. ALTHOUGH trains are noisy up close they are hard to hear from a distance. Trains can surprise car drivers and STONES CAN FLY LIKE BULLETS people walking near tracks. Make sure you look both ways as well as listen for trains. NEVER leave things on railway tracks or throw stones at trains. You could derail the train and look out if you’re close TRAINS TAKE A LONG TIME TO STOP by! Those stones can fly like bullets and could really hurt you! EVEN if a driver can see you, they cannot stop a train KEEP YOURSELF SAFE quickly. Trains are heavy and can weigh up to 1,500 tonnes, the same as 1,000 cars. They can also travel at YOU NEED to keep yourself safe. No matter what your high speeds. Even a small train can take four rugby fields friends say you need to be very careful around trains, tracks to stop! Trains take a long time to stop. and crossings. Stand up, be smart and stay safe!

LEVEL CROSSINGS RULES REMEMBER: TRACKS ARE FOR TRAINS A TRAIN driver is on full alert when approaching a level crossing. Make the driver’s job easier by obeying the signal and level crossing rules. Look for signs, barrier arms and flashing red lights and listen for the warning bells. If you are in a car be sure to tell the driver to stay well back from the tracks, behind the marked lines. STAND WELL CLEAR If YOU see a train coming stand well away from the tracks. Be aware and stand well clear. DON’T JUMP ONTO TRAINS TRAINS are fun to ride but only as a ticketed passenger inside a carriage. Even when a train is traveling slowly you should never try and jump onto a moving train. Always wait until a train has stopped before getting on or off.

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38 Two Day Support crew timetable Thursday This is an example of the logistics for Two Day support crew 9am Register at Westland Recreation Centre, Greymouth. over the four days. Modify it for your own needs. Collect race pack. Get competitor’s ankles strapped if needed. If you want to buy merchandise it’s a good Pre-departure: idea to get it here as some may sell out. • Support crew and competitors to read and under Complete gear checks of the mountain running stand handbook, e-newsletters, website and event and cycling stage if not done prior. rules. Then re-read them! Catch up with your mates and tell them how good • Download the Event App to your mobile phone or you/your competitors are going to be. tablet and print or download this Handbook – make Pack compulsory run gear so it is easy to access for sure it is the latest version. the gear check at Goat Pass – multiple zip-lock bags • Understand the transitions and what needs to are good for this. happen in them – it is highly recommended that 12:30pmElite athlete interviews at Monteith’s Brewery, cash competitors provide a spreadsheet of their gear and in your free beer (check your rego pack)! expectations at each transition for their crew. • Make sure your competitors know what you will be 5pm Race Briefing at Westurf Hockey Ground (next to wearing and where you expect to be set up (e.g. to - Westland Recreation Centre) wards the end on the left-hand side, etc.) Think 6:30pmReturn to accommodation or have dinner at Kumara about having unique or brightly coloured clothing Racecourse. Set up gear for morning including com- and hats to be visible at transitions. pulsory gear, drink bladders, gels etc. Agree morning • Cycles and cycling gear serviced and officially shower routine, etc. Check bike tyre pressures. Orga- checked before the event, if possible, to avoid nise cycle to run transition gear and set alarm. queuing at registration. Friday • Mountain run gear officially checked before the event, if possible, to avoid queuing at registration. 5am Alarm! Everyone to organise their own breakfast food and drink. Showers. Final gear check. Remem- • All other gear is checked and serviced (kayak, shoe ber – bib, transponder, reflective ankle bands, cycle laces, etc). lights, helmet, etc. • Buy food for support crew or provide them with cash. 5:45amDeliver competitors to Kumara Transition. • Everyone to check they have all compulsory gear plus any extra gear the competitor might need in 5:45amSupport crew drive to end of cycle stage (start of worst case scenario – (e.g. if they feel much colder run) at Aickens Corner and park. Get breakfast from than anticipated on arriving at the river, pouring food vendor at Aickens Corner (cash). rain, blazing sun). 6:30amKumrara Transition closes for bike racking • Everyone to go over roles and responsibilities. 7am Race start - Individuals • Carry out Didymo treatment - running shoes, kayak and kayaking equipment. 7:15am Race start - Teams • Write race number on competitor’s shoes, bags, 8:45amSupport crew in bright coloured jackets or cloth- warm-up gear. ing at Aickens Corner. Competitors will arrive shortly • Check emails, App and website for any last minute and will meet support crew in the transition area. updates. Support crew take cycles to car in car park and se cure cycle to car. Support crew travel to Klondyke •KATHMANDU Don’t bring any dogs – they are not allowed in the Corner. National Park! COAST TO COAST 11am Set up camp at Klondyke Corner. Buy lunch from Wednesday Sheffield School catering marquee (cash). Locate COMPULSORY running shoes from first run (organisers will bring •COMPETITOR Pack all your gear. GEAR shoes to Klondyke Corner for collection). • Fill up cars with fuel. • Fill up water containers.

39 12pm Runners start to arrive. Recovery formula ready. 12pm Kayakers should arrive at Gorge Bridge over the next Massages via SportsMed. Ensure someone has few hours. Competitors run/walk up the track, and responsibility for bib and transponder! Physio and get cycling! Don’t assist them up the track – you other medical issues available. don’t want the competitor to get disqualified. (You 1-6pm Support crew can get selected compulsory kayak can lead them to their bikes and help them change gear checked. Refer to Kayak Gear list (p 9&10) gear at the cycle racks). for further details. Empty the kayak out and take it your vehicle. Col- lect paddles, drink systems, safety gear and any 7pm Support crew to provide and cook meal. Support other competitor gear from the kayak. crew also to go over setup for kayaks – fluid Collect towels, shoes and kayaking gear from cycle system, etc., and practice transitions. Confirm stands. arrangements for the morning within the team, Head to the finish line at New Brighton with recovery Check compulsory gear. Check bikes. formula and fluids. 7:30pmHighlights video of Day 1 on the big screen. 2pm Cyclists should arrive over the few hours depending Saturday on their condition, the time leaving Gorge Bridge, the wind, and if there was anyone to cycle with. 5am Check that cycles, bibs and transponders stay Finish line - cheer your competitor in and give them with the competitor at Klondyke Corner! recovery drinks, etc. Support crew drive to Mt White Bridge for kayak setup. Breakfast from Springfield School Sunday at Mt White Bridge (cash). 8-9:30am Breakfast at Addington Racecourse (purchase 6am Competitor stays at Klondyke Corner for cycle tickets online). stage start. Expect it to be cold. Have warm gear 10am Prizegiving at Addington Racecourse and gear bag to leave warm gear at the start. 12pm Monteith’s port event yarn - time for competitors 6:45amEarly start Day 2 to buy support crew a well-deserved drink! 6:50amSupport Crew briefing at Mt White (Kayak start) Support crew feedback 7am Main start Day 2, competitors (except for early Your views are very important to us. Support crews see the start group) will start in order from Day 1, event from a unique perspective and your comments can with the fastest competitors off first in groups guide us for future events. of 15, at intervals of 2 minutes. Tandems Have your say by emailing us at [email protected] will be in groups of 20 at intervals of 2 minutes and help ensure we exceed your expectations the next time It is roughly a 35-45 minute cycle plus a 5 minute you assist or enter the Coast to Coast. run for the majority of competitors from Klon- • We’d appreciate hearing your comments and feedback dyke Corner to Mt White. on anything you feel is worthwhile bringing to our atten- 8am Competitors run with their cycles downhill and tion: over Mt White Bridge, and rack their cycles just • Any comments about the event, especially things that over the bridge on the left. could help us improve the event from either the support Support crew guide their competitors to their crew or competitor perspective. kayak. • Any practical ideas around how to achieve these things Competitors change into kayak gear and support • Any other matters that come to light – especially around crew takes kayak to river. safety or amazing stories & people from the event that After competitor has departed, support crew col- we may have missed. lect cycle and gear and carry them back to the vehicle. Drive to the Gorge Bridge transition. On route to Gorge Bridge buy lunch in Springfield KATHMANDUor Sheffield. At Gorge Bridge, set up cycles on the COASTcycle stands TO atCOAST the top of the hill. Place towels or some sort of cover over the tyres to keep them COMPULSORYcool if it’s a hot day. COMPETITOR GEAR

40 LEAVE NO TRACE PRINCIPLES Leave No Trace is a global movement whose mission is to protect the outdoors by teaching people how to enjoy the outdoors responsibly. Follow these principles 7 to minimise your e ect on the environment. • Know the route well • Plan for worst-case • Check the weather PLAN AHEAD or have appropriate scenarios. forecast and ensure it’s 1 AND PREPARE maps, compass or GPS. suitable for your trip.

• Camp on durable • Reduce your impact • Stick to the marked TRAVEL AND CAMP ON ground or stay in huts. on soil and vegetation. track through Goat 2 DURABLE GROUND Pass (where it exists).

• Carry all rubbish out • Try to minimise • Separate recycling DISPOSE OF WASTE and bury toilet waste. packaging. and waste with bins 3 PROPERLY provided.

• Familiarise yourself • Don’t mark the • Leave didymo LEAVE WHAT with the course route. course with cairns or by behind! Clean all kayak 4 YOU FIND marking vegetation. equipment and shoes.

• No open res or solid • Do not park in long • Never leave your MINIMISE THE fuel barbeques. grass - hot exhausts stove unattended. 5 EFFECTS OF FIRE can start res.

• Never feed the kea. • Never leave your • No dogs in Arthur’s RESPECT WILDLIFE stove unattended. Pass National Park or 6 AND FARM ANIMALS on private land. KATHMANDU

COAST TO COAST • Respect other • Try to kepp noise to • Respect private BE CONSIDERATE trampers on the a minimum. property. COMPULSORY TO OTHERS Mingha Deception COMPETITOR7 GEAR route.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: WWW.LEAVENOTRACE.ORG.NZ

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