One Day (Longest Day) Handbook 2021 Version 9 – October 2020 Thank You to All Sponsors and Supporters of the Kathmandu Coast to Coast

One Day (Longest Day) Handbook 2021 Version 9 – October 2020 Thank you to all sponsors and supporters of the Kathmandu Coast to Coast

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Timetable Overview 4 Compulsory 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 Stage 3 - Cycle 15.5km & Run 1.3km 23 Mount White - Support crew 24 STAGE 4 – Kayak 70km 26 Waimakariri River Gorge Bridge - Support crew 28 STAGE 5 Cycle 69.5km 29 New Brighton Finish 30 Support crew 30 Prizegiving 32 Lost Property 32 Plan B - Bad weather alternatives 33 Railway Lines & Crossing Safety 37 One Day Support crew timetable 38

3 It is highly recommended you have completed the Saturday Two Day Individual event in less than 15½ hours be- 4:30am Bike transition open fore entering the One Day event because there are Kumara transition, 32 Otira Highway, Kumara tight cut-off times in the One Day event. If you have 5:30am Bike transition closes any doubts about making the cut-off times then se- Kumara transition riously consider entering the Two Day event instead. Each year people go away disappointed because they 5:45am Pre-start race briefing missed a cut-off. Kumara Beach, Serpentine Road, Kumara 6am Race Start **COVID-19** Kumara Beach This Handbook is subject to change due to COVID-19 12:15pm Run cut-off at Goat Pass restrictions. This will require flexibility from athletes and 2:15pm Run cut-off at Klondyke Corner support crew. Any changes will be communicated via the Mountain Run stage closed event newsletter, website, Facebook and App. 3pm Kayak cut-off at Mt White Competitors must be in their kayak and underway Timetable Overview 4:30pm Kayak cut-off at Gooseberry Note: Plan B times may vary 7pm Kayak cut-off at Woodstock 8:15pm Kayak cut-off at Gorge Bridge Thursday Midnight Course closes 9am-4pm Registration & Sponsor Expo Westland Recreation Centre, 83 High Street, Greymouth The Race Director reserves the right to close stages and alter official cut-off times for safety or other reasons. 12:30pm Elite & Ambassador athlete interviews Monteith’s Brewery, 60 Herbert Street, Greymouth Sunday 5pm Race Briefing Westurf Hockey Ground (next to Westland Rec Centre) 8-9:30am Post-event breakfast Addington Raceway, 75 Jack Hinton Drive, Addington Ticketed event, purchase online 10-11:30am Prizegiving Addington Raceway 12pm Monteith’s post-event yarn Morrell and Co. 280 Lincoln Road, Addington

KATHMANDU COAST TO COAST COMPULSORY COMPETITOR GEAR

4 Compulsory gear Compulsory competitor gear

NOTE: FOR THE ONE DAY EVENT YOU WILL NEED SEPERATE RUN AND KAYAK COMPULSORY GEAR AS THE KAYAK GEAR WILL BE SCRUTINEERED WHILE COMPETITOR IS ON THE MOUNTAIN RUN STAGE.

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 section 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

Bicycle and helmet must pass a pre-race inspection - you can complete these at selected bike retailers around the country (check website). You can also complete checks at registration. Note: Stage 1b is draft legal - all other cycling stages are NON- DRAFTING. You must remain 10m behind another competitor or pass within 30 seconds. Once passed, the overtaken cyclist must drop back 10m. 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 Aero-bars and time trial bikes are allowed in final cycle stage if leaving Gorge Bridge after the One Day event. 6pm. The bike check is not a complimentary bike service, competitors are solely responsible for the maintenance and safety of your bicycling Reflective ankle bands equipment and ensure your bike is in good working order for the event. Any work required One for each ankle – must be worn if to bring your bike up to standard will incur cycling during hours of darkness. You normal costs. It is recommended that you have will need these on the first cycle stage. your bike serviced prior to the event and that you check it after transit. PRODUCT SUGGESTION: 1The bike check provides a basic check at that point in KATHMANDU C2C SOCKS WITH BUILT IN time. Not everything can realistically be picked up or REFLECTIVE BAND 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 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 Reflective vest condition of your bicycle at the event or other point in time. Only required if leaving Gorge Bridge on 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.

KATHMANDU COAST TO COAST recommended items COMPULSORY COMPETITOR GEAR Cycle tool kit Drink bottles Including pump, spare tube / tubular, tools to be 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: Waterproof jacket KATHMANDU POLYPRO GLOVES 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 All gear must be correctly sized for competitor - the compulsory gear must be in addition to what the competitor is wearing when they set off from the start at Mt White. All kayaking gear will be scrutineered on Saturday morning before the kayak start at Mt White. Note, while some gear is the same as the mountain run, you will need to have separate items as the kayak gear is scrutineered while competitor of on the mountain run. All gear must be dry at scrutineering. A compression garment is not a thermal garment.

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 SUGGESTIONS: PRODUCT SUGGESTION: KATHMANDU TRAILHEAD 200 FLEECE KATHMANDU POLYPRO GLOVES 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 Support Crew Support crew are an integral part of the team and should Key stage rules are including in this Handbook, com- be briefed by the competitor for their role. Competitors petitors must read and understand the full event rules – may only have two official support crew (choose care- located on the website. fully, you are not allowed to swap the wristband between support crew). There is no limit on supporters but they will Competitors must understand the running, kayaking and not have access to transitions and they may not help with cycling stages – see descriptions in this Handbook. your transitions in any way (except for removal of gear at certain points and having the kayak scrutineered - see Download this Handbook prior to leaving for the race – stage descriptions for details). make sure you have the latest version because it could be updated during the year. Support crew must be on hand at the end of Stages to take charge of the competitor’s equipment. With large Given the cash prizes up for grabs in the One Day numbers of competitors and limited areas to undertake event, rules will be strictly applied. Please do not the transitions, it is critical that support crew remove put us in a situation where we must penalise you equipment immediately. Support crew should be able to for something you OR YOUR CREW do. This applies lift, carry, and securely tie down the kayak, if you only to support crew numbers, following correct routes have one support crew do not rely on officials to help. and locations for providing support, and includes Support crew cannot follow their competitor or offer pushing competitors through transitions. If you see assistance on any stage, except in transitions. Support something you don’t think is right, inform the Race crew are not allowed to enter any part of the running or Director immediately – there is nothing we can do kayaking stages except at transitions. two weeks after the race. If in doubt, ask. Support crew must provide NZ cellphone numbers in case Race Bibs they or their competitor needs to be contacted during the One bib and timing transponder will be provided per event (required during entry process). individual. Bibs must not be altered in any way and must Support crew are advised to study the transition areas be worn throughout the event. The bib must be your and prepare their competitor’s equipment, clothing, outermost garment at all times (i.e. over the top of any food and drink well in advance of their arrival. Transitions thermals, jackets, PFD etc.) Bibs can be worn under your sometimes take place in paddocks and in the dark, so running backpack, but you must attach the supplied support crew should wear sturdy footwear and bring a number to the rear of your running pack so officials can torch or headlamp. You may need to walk up to a kilome- see your number from behind. tre from your car, with competitor gear. Failure to clearly show your number when asked will lead At the kayak put-in at Mt White and take-out at Gorge to you being stopped until officials can accurately deter- Bridge it is highly likely your competitor will expect you to mine your bib number. get in the water to hold your boat steady – a spare pair No responsibility is taken by the Race Director, staff, vol- of shoes that can get wet and some shorts will come in unteers or sponsors for any loss of or damage to property handy! Supporters who are not critical to the transition of competitors, support crew, or friends during the Kath- at Mt White are encouraged to continue their journey to mandu Coast to Coast. Competitors and support crews Gorge Bridge, parking is limited at Mt White. should have their own personal property insurance. Officials are an important part of the Kathmandu Coast to Coast safety system. Instructions by officials to competitors and support crew must be followed. Failure to do so will result in heavy time penalties or disqualification.

Medical Services SportsMed and ProMed will be available at every transition for general medical support and emergency re- sponse. Providing specialist paramedic staff and equipment, they integrate with, and complement our river and mountain safety teams. There are also medical crews on cycle stages.

12 Make sure you know where to go – if you are not famil- Klondyke corner - portable toilets located across the iar with the course and area make sure that you have a shingle road on the grass (south of the finish chute) aswell good map of Canterbury and Christchurch and program as a permanent Department of Conservation toilet on the the transitions into your GPS or check out the locations edge of the bush. prior to the race – remember to obey all officials instruc- Klondyke Corner camping - portable toilets placed tions at the different areas. around the camping area, plus toilets on a trailer. The Ensure your competitor does not over-train. Keep a towable toilets will remain on site until the last Two Day balance between training and family, social, and work competitor has departed for Mt White on Saturday. relationships. Mt White turn-off - portable toilet placed near the highway. Support crews must not stop to use it as you drive Try to remain cheerful. Remember that your competitor down to Mt White Bridge. will become “possessed of the devil” during the event, totally irrational, and if things get really bad may even Mt White Bridge - portable toilets located just over the blame assistants for their mistakes. Humour them at the bridge on the left hand side. time – then make their lives pure hell while they’re recov- Mt White Bridge catering - portable toilets located be- ering. tween the parking area and the bridge, near the catering. Be nice to officials. Many of them are volunteers, so a Woodstock checkpoint – toilet located on river left, where nice smile makes their day a lot happier. marshal and timing point will be positioned. Waimakariri River Gorge Bridge - portable toilets locat- Toilets ed in the riverbed, bike transition and car park. There are Portable toilets are located along the course at various permanent Selwyn District Council toilets on the left hand venues. We try and position them to meet demand, but side of the shingle road down to the river. at times we’ll never have enough and you may have to Waimakariri River Gorge Bridge cycle stands - portable queue. toilet for competitors only, adjacent to the cycle stands. The toilets are serviced to ensure they remain clean, fra- Finish – portable toilets under the south ramp of the pier, grant and stocked, so at times will be unavailable. If you and at various points around the finish area. find that toilets need servicing or are short of supplies, please let the service staff know. Toilets do not have light- Temporary Traffic Management ing, so if you’re using them at night, take a torch. While An extensive approved traffic management plan is in op- we endeavour to keep them stocked with toilet paper it is eration and is updated annually. A variety of signs are used highly recommended you bring a back up supply! along the course. Some that you need to know for parking Toilets are located at: areas are: Kumara Racecourse - permanent toilets, adjacent to the kitchen. Site access 150m - entrance to a car park Kumara Town - permanent toilets located at the rugby on your right, approximately 150m ahead, field. followed by ... Kumara Bike Transition – portable toilets

Kumara Bike Transition to Kumara Beach – portable toilets at various locations on the way to the beach, all Site access - entrance to a car park on near the road on the northern side. Some toilets located your right, approximately 75m ahead on the beach side of the checkpoint. Aickens Corner transition - portable toilets. You pass No stopping or waiting even for just a them on your left as you drive to the car park. There are minute! Do not park between the signs also toilets in the car park. Please do not ‘go’ in the trees or on the road shoulder or grass verge Aickens Corner transition competitors only – there is a behind the signs. toilet reserved for competitors only, located between the cycle finish and the timing point.

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 all of Thursday the safety-related information and key times, it is compul- 9am-4pm Registration and Sponsor Expo sory to attend this portion of the race briefing. The second Westland Recreation Centre, Greymouth. part is optional. It will explain the race from start to finish 5pm Race Briefing and be an opportunity for participants and crew to get more information about what to expect during the course Westurf Hockey Ground (next to Westland Rec Centre) of 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 Race Briefing • Gear check, bike check, if not already done You can complete your compulsory bike check at selected • Stickers on cycles bike retailers around the country and run gear checks at • Stickers on cycle helmets Kathmandu stores. These checks open 3 weeks before • Stickers on kayak helmets race dates. You can also do these checks at registration 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 by your support crew (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

ENTRY

HIGH ST

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

Kumara Transition - Competitors Plan B start times may vary. 4:30am Transition open for bike racking 5:30am Transition closes for bike racking 5:45am Pre-start race briefing at Kumara Beach arvest Class Centre 6am Race Start

• You must place your bike in the position marked by your race number Run Entry • Flagpoles, flags or balloons are NOT allowed on the cycle stands. • NO PARKING on the transition side of the road – it will be very busy there. To start at • You must have front and rear lights on your Light Kumara Stand Beach bike Bike • Reflective ankle bands must be worn No Parking Eit No Parking RoadC losed • Only competitors to be out of cars at drop-off

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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 There is no start order on the beach. There will be two flags out 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 these. Please be sensible and seed yourselves, if you antici- in the designated car park, not on the roadside. Please pate taking 2 hours on the ride don’t start at the front, you do not park in the Taramakau Valley Department of will get run over! Conservation (DoC) car park. Do not delay - leave early! The course Support crew cannot follow their competitors or offer Run up the gravel road and turn left onto the main road, assistance on any cycle stage. there is a slight rise before you reach Kumara Junction. Head NOTE: There is a road closure on Saturday from the straight through towards the cycle transition. Turn right into Kumara roundabout through to Jacksons. Officially the transition area and run all the way around the outside of this starts at 5am but you will be able to drop your the bike racking area and enter on the far-right hand corner. competitors off and continue through this route From here you can go directly to your bike. as long as you leave the Kumara Transition area by DO NOT ride in the transition, run with your bike to the exit 5:30am. The transition closes for bike racking at point and mount your bike where the sign indicates you can 5:30am. do so.

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

18 Aickens Transition - Support crew Once your athlete has left on the run, gather up all cycling and transition gear, and don’t forget to collect the bike. Cycle to Run Collect the cycle from the transition entry point once offi- On arrival at Aickens Corner, turn left and take the ve- cials advise the transition is open to do so – it will be possible hicle track to the riverbed car park. Park in the car park, to collect bikes in between waves of competitors coming not on the roadside. No stopping on the side of the through. Please be quick. You will need your Support crew track to the car park. Prepare your competitor’s Moun- wristband to collect the bike. You will only be able to collect tain Run equipment well before the event. Please do not the competitor’s bike that corresponds to the number on bring any flags on sticks or sharp objects to the transition your wristband. area to attract your competitor’s attention. Officials can make spot checks of competitor’s compulsory Support Crew are not allowed to offer assistance or enter mountain safety equipment at any time. Do not discard any any part of the Run stage except at transitions. equipment, it could be spot checked at any time. Competitors will finish cycling, (the last 100m is gravel), There is a compulsory gear check at Goat Pass for EVERYONE. dismount before the farm gate, run under the transition Penalties or disqualifications will be given to all competitors banner and rack their bikes before running through to the not carrying correct equipment - make sure your competitors transition change-over area. Please keep gear bins and are organised and have everything. deck chairs away from the main transition chute area, Support crew cannot leave the Aickens car park until after set them up behind the main change-over area. Support 8am. Don’t panic, there is plenty of time! Support crew must crew cannot enter the running chute – competitors must not stop at the Deception Footbridge and must not use the go to their crew. Elite support crew are to set up on the Deception Footbridge (by DoC request). right-hand side (as competitors see it) of the transition chute and age groupers on left-hand side. There will be Breakfast bib number ranges signposted along the chute indicat- Lake Brunner School will have breakfast for sale at the ing where to stand and wait for your competitor. Make Aickens transition – whitebait patties, bacon, eggs, Blackball sure they have their backpack with safety gear, bib and sausages, omeletes, hash browns, coffee, tea and milo. These timing transponder before they go. meals are not included in the entry fee, bring cash.

19 There are potential charges for non-emergency helicopter extractions of $500 per person. Stage 2 – Mountain Run 30.5km Drink - many competitors choose to drink directly out of the rivers. The water is generally very good and safe to drink Stage cut-offs: but we cannot guarantee this, however, when you get close 12:15 Goat Pass to the stopbank and power lines towards the end of the run 2:15pmKlondyke Corner you will cross the Bealey River, Giardia is present, do not drink water from the Bealey River. Key stage rules (full rules located on website) • Compulsory mountain run equipment must be car- There is some race-specific course marking, but competitors ried, see page 7 & 8. are responsible for their own navigation over the course and should familiarise themselves with the terrain. Competitors • Officials can randomly check competitors’ equipment who have not been over the course should consider carrying anywhere on the mountain stage including at Klon- a map (Topo50 Map BV20-Otira) and compass or GPS. dyke Corner. Email [email protected] for a downloadable GPS • Officials will check competitors’ equipment at Goat route file. Pass (a sign 500m prior will indicate items being checked). The course marking is a mix of DoC marking and race-specific marking – it is a fast, efficient route but it is not compulso- • It is forbidden for any competitor to run on railway ry to follow, you may self-navigate. lines (except when directly crossing them), including the Bealey River railway bridge. Be aware trains are Head out of the Aickens Corner transition and through the scheduled to be running during the event. timing point under the arch. Follow a farm track for about • No iPods or similar audio devices to be used by 2.5km until you reach the Deception Footbridge. Continue competitors on the course (phones are OK to use straight ahead for about 15m before turning left through the for photos – there is no cellphone coverage on trees, down the bank and into the river. Cross to the far side majority of the run stage). and start up the Deception Valley. • Do not drop rubbish – carry all rubbish out. You don’t have to follow a set route but generally follow a • Mountain running shoes must be cleaned, to Biose- mix of rough tracks and the main riverbed up the valley – curity New Zealand standards before and after the there are multiple river crossings. event or when moving between waterways during After about 13.5km, there is a succession of bush tracks that the event. You must also do this before and after any mark the start of the upper Gorge, here the valley steepens training on the course. significantly and the next 4km to Goat Pass take even the • Detergent footbaths are provided for Didymo control quickest athletes close to 40 minutes. This is one of the most at Goat Pass. Competitors must immerse both shoes stunning sections of the run and has many routes – following in the baths. the wet footprints is usually a safe bet. • It is the competitor’s responsibility to have adequate About 500m from Goat Pass you turn right up a smaller skills to negotiate and avoid the hazards on the creek and scramble and wade your way up the final part mountain running stage. The Otira, Deception, Ming- of the climb. Goat Pass elevation is 1070m so you will have ha and Bealey Rivers are steep and bouldery and can climbed around 800 vertical metres and run about 17.5km change conditions rapidly. from Aickens transition to this point. There is a compulso- • Support crew must not run down the riverbed with ry gear check at this point and you will have to show a set competitors or take equipment from them or assist number of items that will be displayed on a sign at the bot- them in any way. tom of the final climb. This is the same for everyone. Missing • Hiking poles are not permitted. gear will result in major penalties or disqualification. NOTE: There is no access to the run course for any support- From Goat Pass it is around 13km to Klondyke Corner, the ers or crew on the Friday while the Two Day event is taking track is generally much better formed and includes some place. If support crew are caught on the run course their boardwalks over fragile ground. It is also mainly downhill competitor will be disqualified. with the exception of a few short, sharp climbs, the largest KATHMANDU being Dudley Knob where you will often find photographers. Course notes COAST TO COAST The final 5-6km is flat but is some of the roughest riverbed WARNING: The run course is very rough and there are to run over. When you reach the stopbank you get some manyCOMPULSORY places where most people simply cannot run. If you respite for about a kilometre, then the final 1.5km is real an- haven’t been over the course, prepare yourself by doing COMPETITOR GEAR kle-rolling stuff, especially if you are tired. Concentrate and a lot of training on the roughest ground you can find. focus on getting safely to the cheering crowds waiting at the See the race YouTube channel for some footage from the finish of the stage. running section. Expect A LOT of running on rocks with no track. It is a wilderness run. There are only two ways Remember: Take sufficient food and wear sun protection. out, on foot or in a helicopter (which can only fly during daytime and in good weather). 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 Klondyke Corner - Support crew There limited services at Klondyke Corner for the One Day event, but the Event HQ will be set up there for any medical Rules requirements. • Take all rubbish away with you • No open fires or solid fuel barbeques Transition • Dogs are not allowed in the National Park (not even There will be a clearly marked point (close to the rotunda – in your car) Friday (2 day) about 50m from bike racks) indicating where you may enter • Don’t drink from the Bealey River, Giardia isT opresent. C & Assistants’amping A the transition chute and begin helping your competitor, pen- • Pedestrians must take GREAT CARE when crossingparking rea alties apply for anyone providing assistance before this. the State Highway and cross at the designated cross- Make sure you have all your competitors gear and rack their ing point. bike in the racks beside the road – please don’t inter fere with • Do not park in long grass, hot exhaustsTandem Kayak Set can Up start fires other competitors gear. • DO NOT PARK ON THE ROAD VERGE OF STATE Recovery Competitors mustMassage, unrack their own bike – assistance can be Day 2 Start Arch Ice Baths HIGHWAY 73 UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCESSpectator & Medical Crossing given from the assigned point up until the competitor exits Parking Point Day 2 Athlete start gathering point the transition. Finish Arch F On arrival at Klondyke Corner turn right off the State Spot checks of competitor’sinish C Big Screen compulsory equipment may be

Highway to the parking area. Park your vehicle in the des- Rac hut madee Exafterp they finish the Run stage at Klondyke Corner. Timing e ignated mown areas and where directed by the officials. o Marquee All competitors and support crew, even if you are not Notes: camping, are required to park in the camping area. Keep • Bring insect repellent – the sandflies are ferocious, and emergency access ways (4m wide lane) clear. Please do relentless not exceed 5kph within the parking area or on gravel • No bookings are required for the campsite, campsites roads. cannot be reserved There will be live-feed cameras and timing points on the • Portable toilets available Mountain Run stage. There is also 3G coverage (Vodafone • 3G phone coverage (Vodafone & Spark) & Spark). You should be able to see the live coverage via ked • InformationO cials, Sponsors & point Helipad er website but there will be no big screen on the Saturdayehicles parop att Media Parking Only No v th helic Klondyke Corner. benea Athlete ow

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22 Stage 3 - Cycle 15.5km & Run 1.3km The ride is undulating with several very fast down hills – please take extra care if it is wet or windy. Also be aware Klondyke Corner to Mt White the steep downhill once you have climbed past the bluffs Key stage rules (full rules located on website) is often in poor condition and should be treated with extra • This ride is NON-DRAFTING, you must keep at least caution. 10m between cyclists or you have 30 seconds to pass Once you reach the Mt White turn-off, turn left onto the by a competitor. Once you pass someone it is their gravel road, rack your bike at the top of the road and run responsibility to drop back the required 10m. for about 1km. You may also leave your helmets at the bike • No support crew on the cycle course racks. • No iPod or similar audio devices are to be used. The It is highly recommended that you use running shoes or competitor must be able to hear other riders and sturdy river booties, or use mountain bike shoes for this instructions from officials. section – it is not a pleasant run in socks, bare feet or road • There are three one lane bridges on this ride. Please cycle cleats! obey the road rules and give way to traffic. Your support crew may give you food and drink on the run • There is a railway crossing at Mt White Bridge. down to the river as long as they are one of your dedicated • Cyclists must not ride more than two abreast. crew, with a wristband. • Normal road code applies At the bottom of the road is a railway crossing – you must • Be aware of traffic in both directions obey the officials here, if a train is coming, STOP. Failure to • Keep to the left, don’t cross the centre line obey officials will result in disqualification. Once it is clear, • Stop for trains you can cross the bridge. The One Day transition is generally immediately after the The course bridge, turn right and follow your crew to the transition Once you have transitioned at Klondyke Corner, turn left point. You cannot remove your bib or transition any gear and cycle along the main road for 15km to the Mt White until after the bridge, this must be done on the riverbank turn-off.The one-lane bridge near the start of the ride is near your kayak. Make sure the bib goes over top of the PFD marshaled, follow their instructions. and remember you can only have two support crew to help you get into the kayak.

KATHMANDU COAST TO COAST COMPULSORY COMPETITOR GEAR

up for pedestrians to walk down but it is likely there will be Mount White - Support crew a delay at the one lane bridge as there is not enough space You must drop off your competitor’s kayaks down to Mt for cars and pedestrians. If your competitor will be slower White Bridge prior to them transitioning at Klondyke than 4 hours on the Mountain Run please don’t arrive at Corner – you will not have time to help your competi- Mt White until after 10am, when all the Two Day sup- tor at Klondyke, then transport kayak and have gear port crew should have left. scrutineered in time for them to have a seamless Do not pack equipment into the kayak before scrutineer- transition. ing. Officials need to check it is all there. Have it on display, If your competitor expects to be one of the front-run- and then pack it in dry bags once scrutineering is complete. ners it may be best to hand over the kayak and kayaking All compulsory equipment must remain in the kayak once gear to competitor supporters to take down to Mt White checked. Ensure the dry-bag is correctly sealed so it re- Bridge and have the kayak scrutineered, while you return mains waterproof. to Klondyke Corner for the Run to Bike transition. It is highly recommended that competitors have additional NOTE: Non-wristbanded support crew can take the warm clothing to put on for the kayak stage – it can be very kayak down to be scrutineered as long as they don’t cold* on the river especially if they have a swim. Do not participate in the transition once the competitor underestimate the river and remember all compulsory arrives. thermal gear is in addition to what is being worn by your competitor when they leave Mt White. You must park at the top of the Mt White Bridge road and walk with your competitor’s kayak down to the kayak *Talk about this with your competitor before the race – if are in a transition. The Two Day support crew will be leaving Mt down jacket it is very likely your competitor will need more than a White from about 9am onwards. There will be a lane set cycle top!

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

1 Day Bike Stands 2 Day Competitors KATHMANDU carry/push cycles to the river

COAST TO COAST 1 Day Competitors COMPULSORY leave cycles at highway COMPETITOR GEAR 3 person team holding area

Athlete ow

24 Competitors will rack their bike at the top of Mt White After your competitor has left make sure you collect all their road, and they can leave helmets there. You may meet gear including bike, shoes and helmet before proceeding to your competitor there and a non-wrist banded support the Gorge Bridge transition. crew can remove the bike from the racks ASAP, as long as Checklist you have clearly communicated this to the marshals at the cycle rack. Please help other support crew out if you • Kayaking gear scrutineered and loaded in the boat have capacity and they are flying solo! • Food and drink for the expected duration, plus a bit more You may run down with your competitor and give them food and drink as long as you are one of the support crew • PFD done up correctly who is involved in the whole transition (i.e. you have a • Competitor bib over their PFD wristband). To avoid confusion please don’t have sup- • Kayak helmet on, done up porters run down with you. It is 1km from the top of the • Paddle, spraydeck on, drink system connected road to the bridge. • Sunblock (keep it off the paddle) Help your competitor with their kayaking equipment, and • Collect all transition gear, cycling gear, bike launch them onto the river. Check that their PFD is done up correctly (firmly!), competitors will be disqualified Breakfast/lunch for not wearing PFD correctly. Check they have their bib Springfield School will have breakfast and lunch for sale at over the top of their buoyancy vest. Kayaking helmets Mt White Bridge from 5-10am on Saturday. These meals are must be worn. not included in the entry fee. Have cash available.

MT WHITE RIVER KAYAK TRANSITION 1-Day Event

O cial Parking Only 1-day scrutineering entry Road Closed

Rasdex Store

Boats are to be lined up in number order according to signs on the bank/beach.

Boats MUST NOT be taken to the water until the competitor is announced.

CAUTION expect 2 day support crews to be exiting this area between 9am and 10am 1-day competitors cross bridge to Only the two dedicated support crew may help boats/put-in with the kayak transition including the run down the hill.

Mt White Bridge KATHMANDUAll 1 Day Parking COAST TO COAST COMPULSORY Athlete ow COMPETITOR GEAR Taped o areas You must follow signage/instructions of o cials

25 STAGE 4 – Kayak 70km Key stage rules (full rules located on website) • Compulsory kayak equipment must be carried, see p Mt White Bridge to Waimakariri River Gorge Bridge 9&10 for checklist. Cut-off times (signalled by air horn): • If you see signage or are directed by an official to take 3pm You must be on the river at Mt White a particular route, you MUST do so – failure to follow instructions could put you outside of the safety managed 4:30pm Cut-off at Gooseberry 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)

26 Course Notes The river section is generally classified as Grade +2 . 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 River confluence. At all the checkpoints you must move If you are expecting to swim you should be paddling to the left of the river and paddle between the two buoys a more stable boat or getting more time on Grade 2 which read your timing chip – also shout out your number to water. A swim will cost you 15 mins and a lot of energy the manual timing crew. Continuing down, the river grad- and exposes you to unnecessary risk. Your ‘faster’ boat ually increases in size though maintains multiple braids in will need to have an outboard to make up the time! places, so keep your wits about you.

There is a significant amount of river safety on the course You will then pass the Esk River confluence and shortly especially at recognised trouble spots, but they cannot be after, the Esk checkpoint, once you pass here you enter the everywhere and are there first and foremost to deal with main Gorge section. At this point, you’ve covered roughly emergencies – expect to self-rescue if you swim. If you see 25km from Mt White Bridge. The main Gorge is about 30km someone in trouble on the river you must help them but long, the river is narrower and the flow swifter through this ensure you don’t put yourself in danger while doing section, with larger wave trains, bluffs and strong eddy lines. so. 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 If the river is higher there are more options, often with ’chick- competitors to where they are wanted on the river, either en routes’, but as the river drops the options are fewer and for counting or avoidance of hazards. 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 The Woodstock checkpoint marks the end of the Gorge and • They pass going around, pushing the wake away you will have about 15km down to the kayak exit at the from the kayak Gorge Bridge. Make sure you go between the two buoys so that the timing system picks up your transponder, and Enter the river and paddle downstream on a section of your support crew will know you’ve been passed. The river generally easy grade 1 riffles and multiple braids. Good becomes braided again and requires some good navigation river reading skills will help you take the most efficient at times to avoid running aground. There are often sections and fastest lines. There may be signs on the river bank to with willow trees lining the river, stay away from the trees! send you in a particular direction. 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 Get out of your kayak and leave it with your support crew. cut-off for the kayak stage is about 180 cumecs, but de- Cross over the timing mat, run up the small track that starts pends on a lot of other factors as it approaches this level. near the bottom of the gravel road on the right by the permanent toilets, and go around the outside of the trees in the After about 30 minutes of paddling you will reach centre of the transition area to your bike. Your support crew the first significant rapids, commonly known as the KATHMANDU must not cross the timing mat – they must go around the Rock Gardens, which change yearly and are usually outside. a mixCOAST of maneuvering TO COAST around boulders and punching throughCOMPULSORY some of the larger wave trains on the river. COMPETITOR GEAR

27 Kayak to Cycle

Waimakariri River Gorge Bridge - Support crew Waimak ar • Flagpoles, flags or balloons are NOT per- Kayak Exit iri River mitted within the cycle stands Kayak Pick Up • No parking on the northern side of the Car P ar bridge. king for cars picking up kayaks only • Support crew cannot assist competitor to run up track from river to cycle stands, to help them onto their bike, or push them up the road.

• Support crew cannot cross over the timing Crossing Transition mat – go around the outside of the timing Point arch. • Follow directions of the marshals Spectator • Use designated crossing points to cross Parking the road. • Support crews and competitor supporters are not permitted on the Gorge Bridge, our priority is keeping the

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a support crew or associated supporters Assistants F Parking are found on the bridge will receive a Exit penalty. Entry Kayak Collection Entry Support crew (1 vehicle) access the parking 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 may run up the track with competitors and give any support Spectator and other support vehicles will continue to- in the transition. Please limit the number of people running wards the bridge and be directed to park in a paddock on up the small track with competitors – especially if there is a the left-hand side. bunch of them. After parking, place your competitor’s bike and cycling Lunch gear in the cycle racks (first-in first-served – no numerical order). Don’t delay, but also don’t panic, the first one day The Oxford Lions will have lunch for sale from 11am. Have kayaker will not appear until around 3pm. 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- Woodstock Access (final kayak cut-off point) age isKATHMANDU patchy in the riverbed. If you are driving to Woodstock to access the Waimakariri WhenCOAST your competitor TO COASTarrives, 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. 28 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- • The ride is NON-DRAFTING, you must keep at least out a turn). 10m between cyclists or you have 30 seconds to pass Turn right onto Tram Road and follow the road over the by a competitor. Once you pass someone it is their bridge that crosses State Highway 1 for 2.75km. Turn right responsibility to drop back the required 10m. onto the Main North Road and follow this across the Waima- • Cyclists must not ride more than two abreast. kariri River for 2.9km to a large intersection and continue • Keep to the left, don’t cross the centre line and obey straight onto Marshland Road, there is a railway line crossing the road code. Be aware of traffic both approaching after this intersection, obey road rules and stop for trains. and overtaking from behind. Continue for another 4.8km to reach Prestons Road, where you turn left and ride for 2.5km (Prestons Road follows onto • No iPod or similar audio devices are allowed. The Burwood Road) and then turn left into Mairehau Road. Con- competitor must be able to hear other riders and tinue for 2.2km then turn left into Beach Road for 1.75km. instructions from officials. The road turns to the right and becomes Marine Parade - • No support crew allowed on the cycle course. and the finish is within sight. • Stop for trains. Ride 2.3km down Marine Parade before dismounting direct- • Follow instructions from officials. ly in front of the New Brighton Pier, hand your cycle to the • If leaving Gorge Bridge transition after 6pm you must waiting marshals and run across the sand and up the steps have: to the finish. • Front & rear cycle lights attached and switched NB some major intersections are controlled by Police, if on. Helmet mounted lights may be used in addi- they are called away normal road rules apply. There are tion to cycle mounted lights. cones lanes at some lighted controlled intersections. • Reflective high visibility vest must be worn as the Cyclist must stay to the left of the cones. outer layer of clothing, visible from 100m. • Reflective ankle bands. NB There are a number of pedestrian crossings on the cycle ride through Christchurch. Normal road rules apply The course - give way to pedestrians! After completing your transition from kayak to cycle, take your bike to the south-western corner of the transition (will be signposted) to a small track that will take you out onto the sealed road.

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29 New Brighton Finish There is an athlete recovery area, food, drink, massage and medical services at the finish line, as well as your start line bag. Your crew (with wristbands) will be able to meet you behind the finish line and you will also have direct access to the beach so you can walk down, touch Final notes: the water and complete your journey from Coast to • Collect cycle from the racks – you will need to show Coast. There are showers available a short walk from the your wristband finish line. • Remind your competitor to exchange their timing Support crew transponder for finisher’s medal • Food and drinks available After you have loaded the kayak onto your vehicle at Gorge Bridge, you must proceed immediately to the finish • SportsMed massage at New Brighton Beach. You must travel from Waimakari- • Showers are available - follow the signs from the ri River Gorge Bridge to the New Brighton finish by SH73 finish area. (the Old West Coast Road) – which will be signposted. • Big sleep for everyone! You must not follow any competitor on the course New Brighton’s Market through to New Brighton. You cannot offer assistance to the competitors during any cycle stage or give splits to New Brighton’s Seaside Market is a true community your or other athletes – please help keep a level playing affair offering a great variety of stalls including hand- field for everyone. Support crew must not wait at sites made crafts, vintage, local produce, live entertainment along the cycle course through Christchurch. and delicious food options. Situated in the New Brighton Pedestrian Mall. On Saturday, the market will run from The police have warned competitors and support crew to 10am to 2pm. 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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30 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 KATHMANDU COAST TO COAST COMPULSORY Sponsors’ COMPETITOR GEAR parking Athlete ow

31 Prizegiving If you are evacuated from any part of the course by helicopter or jet boat, you must report to an official immediately Sunday, Addington Raceway on disembarking. Do not try to find your support crew, team • 8-9:30am Breakfast (ticketed event) member or family until our officials have checked you off the course. This is very important. If you are withdrawn during • 10am Prizegiving (all welcome) the kayak leg your number will be displayed at Gorge Bridge • Last chance to purchase merchandise and your support crew will be informed of your status and where they can meet you. Kayaks will be brought out by • Find new support crew - Crew are entering the Kath- jet boat at the end of the day and can be collected from mandu Coast to Coast next year! Woodstock or the Waimak Alpine Jet Company on Sunday Prize Money (entrance off SH73 near Springfield). If you seek independent medical attention for any incident in The top three positions overall in the Elite Men’s and Elite relation to the Coast to Coast please inform the race med- Women’s races, irrespective of their age, will win cash ical team or post-race through [email protected] It prizes subject to the following; is very important for us to know what medical issues peo- • Cash prizes are taxed in accordance with New Zea- ple are encountering so we can assess and monitor these, land law. and put preventive measures in place, if required, for future • To be eligible for the full prize money competitors in events. positions two and three in the Elite category must finish within 3% of the time of the winner and second place respectively, or these amounts will reduce by Lost Property 50%. Any lost property gathered up or handed in will be located: • No prize money will be paid to podium positions if • Saturday – Information Tent, finish line, New Brighton. they are more than an hour slower than the winner. • Sunday between 8-10am - at Addington Raceway. Prize money is: • Sunday between 10.15am-1pm – at Southfuels 1 Edmon- ton Road, Hornby. 1st Place NZD $10,000 • Wednesday after race between 5-6pm – at Southfuels 1 Edmonton Road, Hornby. 2nd Place NZD $2,000 If none of the above options are suitable for you, please con- 3rd Place NZD $1,000 tact [email protected] Lost property will be kept for one month and then either disposed of or given to charity. Monteith’s Yarn party After prizegiving, the Monteith’s Yarn will be held at Mor- Weather & river forecasts rell & Co Bar, 280 Lincoln Road Addington, Christchurch. Check the following websites for weather or river flow infor- It is the perfect time to sit back, relax, listen to some mation. good music and tell everyone how good you were! www.arthurspass.com Photos www.metservice.com The crew from Marathon-Photos.com will be photo- www.metvuw.com graphing the race. Your photos will be available online www.ecan.govt.nz within 24 hours of the race and include a range of op- www.wcrc.govt.nz tions. www.cwu.co.nz You can also pre-purchase your photos, keep an eye on the event newsletter for pre-sale opening dates. If you want to phone the Department of Conservation Waimakariri Area office for weather and track information, Withdrawals & non-completion please ring after 9:30am. The office is open 7 days per week, AnyKATHMANDU competitor withdrawing from any stage must report opening at 8am and closing at 5pm until Christmas and to an official at the end of that stage, hand in their then closing at 6pm after Christmas. timingCOAST transponder TO and COAST fill in a withdrawal form. This is critical because a search and rescue operation will be triggeredCOMPULSORY if you are unaccounted-for! If youCOMPETITOR withdraw on the last GEARcycle leg into Christchurch, please phone or text the Race HQ, give them your competitor number, name and tell them that you have withdrawn (contact number available at registration).

32 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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33 Kayak Alternative Course If the route down the Waimakariri River is affected by bad weather and/or high river flows, the following alternatives may be in place, competitors will be advised Kayak Plan C accordingly. Should the entire Waimakariri River be affected by bad Kayak Plan B weather and/or high river flows, there will be a cycling stage If the lower Waimakariri River is unaffected by the weath- (86km) from Klondyke Corner to Waimakariri River Gorge er and/or river flows there will be a 112km cycling stage Bridge, followed by a further cycling stage (69km) from from Klondyke Corner to Thompsons Road (cycling down Waimakariri River Gorge bridge to New Brighton, Christ- the Old West Coast Road) to transition to the kayak. The church on the standard cycling route and then a run to the kayak stage will run downstream to between the two finish. State Highway bridges on the lower Waimakariri River. The Race Director reserves the right to close stages and The kayak/cycle transition will be on the river left. Com- alter official cut-off times for safety or other reasons. 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 ENTR

KAAK IN ON RIVER

Eit to Weedons Ross Road

SCRTINEERING IN CARPARK AREA 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 ENTR

KAAK IN ON RIVER

Eit to Weedons Ross Road

SCRTINEERING IN CARPARK AREA 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

35 PLAN B SPPORT CREW PARKING AND PICK P

Christchurch Northern Motorway

COMPETITORSTRANSITION BIKE

Competitors Run

PROMED Greigs Road TIMING MC

KAAKAREA GET OT

Car Parking for cars picking up kayaks

PLAN B EITING KAAK PICK P Kaiapoi CALLENGE SERVICE STATION 30

Cars Must Turn Left MAIN NORT ROAD

Competitors Turn Right

KATHMANDU COAST TO COAST 30 COMPULSORY COMPETITOR GEAR Old Waimakariri Bridge Christchurch

36 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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37 One Day Support crew timetable Wednesday This is an example of the logistics for One Day support • Pack all your gear. crew over the four days. Modify it for your own needs. • Fill up cars with fuel. • Fill up water containers. Pre-departure: Thursday • Support crew and competitors to read and under stand handbook, e-newsletters, website and event 9am Register at Westland Recreation Centre, Greymouth. rules. Then re-read them! Collect race pack. Get competitor’s ankles strapped if needed. If you want to buy merchandise it’s a good • Download the Event App to your mobile phone or idea to get it here as some may sell out. tablet and print or download this Handbook – make Complete gear checks of the mountain running sure it is the latest version. and cycling stage if not done prior. • Understand the transitions and what needs to Catch up with your mates and tell them how good happen in them – it is highly recommended that you/your competitors are going to be. competitors provide a spreadsheet of their gear and Pack compulsory run gear so it is easy to access for expectations at each transition for their crew. the gear check at Goat Pass – multiple zip-lock bags • Make sure your competitors know what you will be are good for this. wearing and where you expect to be set up (e.g. to - wards the end on the left-hand side, etc.) Think 12:30pmElite athlete interviews at Monteith’s Brewery, cash about having unique or brightly coloured clothing in your free beer (check your rego pack)! and hats to be visible at transitions. 5pm Race Briefing at Westurf Hockey Ground (next to • Cycles and cycling gear serviced and officially Westland Recreation Centre) checked before the event, if possible, to avoid queuing at registration. 6:30pmReturn to accommodation or have dinner at Kumara Racecourse. Set up gear for morning including com- • Mountain run gear officially checked before the pulsory gear, drink bladders, gels etc. Agree morning event, if possible, to avoid queuing at registration. shower routine, etc. Check bike tyre pressures. Orga- • All other gear is checked and serviced (kayak, shoe nise cycle to run transition gear and set alarm. laces, etc). Friday • Buy food for support crew or provide them with cash • Rest day • Everyone to check they have all compulsory gear • Organise all gear into transition bins plus any extra gear the competitor might need in • Check bike tyre pressure worst case scenario – (e.g. if they feel much colder than anticipated on arriving at the river, pouring • Practice transitions rain, blazing sun). • Don’t forget to set the alarm • Everyone to go over roles and responsibilities. • Carry out Didymo treatment - running shoes, kayak and kayaking equipment. • Write race number on competitor’s shoes, bags, warm-up gear. • Check emails, App and website for any last minute KATHMANDUupdates. •COAST Don’t bring TO any dogsCOAST – they are not allowed in the COMPULSORYNational Park! COMPETITOR GEAR

38 Saturday Competitors run/walk up the track, and get cycling! Don’t assist them up the track – you don’t want the competitor to 4am Alarm! Everyone to organise their own breakfast get disqualified. (You can lead them to their bikes and help food and drink. Showers. Final gear check. Re them change gear at the cycle racks). member – bib, transponder, reflective ankle Collect all kayaking gear, transition gear and head to the fin- bands, cycle lights, helmet, etc. ish line at New Brighton with recovery formula and fluids. 4:45amDeliver competitors to Kumara Transition. 5:30pm Cyclists should arrive over the few hours depending 4:45amSupport crew drive to end of cycle stage (start of on their condition, the time leaving Gorge Bridge, run) at Aickens Corner and park. Get breakfast the wind, and if there was anyone to cycle with. from food vendor at Aickens Corner (cash). Finish line - cheer your competitor in and give them recovery drinks, etc. 5:30amKumrara Transition closes for bike racking Sunday 6am Race start 8-9:30am Breakfast at Addington Racecourse (purchase 7:35amSupport crew in bright coloured jackets or cloth- tickets online). ing at Aickens Corner. Competitors will arrive 10am Prizegiving at Addington Racecourse shortly and will meet support crew in the transi - 12pm Monteith’s port event yarn - time for competitors tion area. Support crew take cycles to car in car to buy support crew a well-deserved drink! park and secure cycle to car. Support crew travel to Klondyke Corner. Support crew feedback Your views are very important to us. Support crews see the 9am Set up bike in racks at Klondyke corner – make event from a unique perspective and your comments can sure all cycling gear and nutrition is sorted guide us for future events. 9:30amDrop Kayak and crew down to Mt White Bridge Have your say by emailing us at [email protected] to have gear scrutineered, return to Klondyke, and help ensure we exceed your expectations the next time ready for competitor you assist or enter the Coast to Coast. 10am Runners should arrive within the next three to • We’d appreciate hearing your comments and feedback four hours. Bikes and nutrition ready. Take com- on anything you feel is worthwhile bringing to our atten- petitor through transition then drive ahead to tion: the Mt White turn-off, ready to give running • Any comments about the event, especially things that shoes. could help us improve the event from either the support 10:30am Competitor racks bike and runs down to Mt crew or competitor perspective. White Bridge. Brightly dressed support crew guide • Any practical ideas around how to achieve these things their competitor to their kayak. Competitor • Any other matters that come to light – especially around changes into kayak gear and support crew takes safety or amazing stories & people from the event that kayak to river. we may have missed. 11am After competitor has departed at Mt White collect the bike, cycling gear and transition hear and head to Gorge Bridge transition – DON’T FORGET ANY GEAR! Drive to Gorge Bridge transition. On the way buy lunch in Springfield or Sheffield. At Gorge Bridge, rack the bike and cycling gear on the cycle stands at the top of the hill. Place towels or some sort of cover over the tyres to keep them KATHMANDUcool if it’s a hot day. 3pm Kayakers should arrive at Gorge Bridge over the COASTnext few TO hours. COAST There is a timing point at Wood COMPULSORYstock, once a kayaker has passed this point they will take about 45–75 minutes to arrive at Gorge COMPETITORBridge. GEAR The kayaker will need assistance out of the kayak.

39 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. COMPULSORYTO OTHERS Mingha Deception COMPETITOR7 GEAR route.

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