One Day (Longest Day) Handbook 2021 Version 9 – October 2020 Thank you to all sponsors and supporters of the Kathmandu Coast to Coast Title Sponsor Silver Sponsors Bronze Sponsors Service Partners Contents 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 1 Bicycle 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. Waterproof pants Long sleeve thermal Waterproof (Seam sealed and constructed base layer top 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. This is your next to skin layer. Long sleeved PRODUCT SUGGESTIONS: mid layer top 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.