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2012 EVENT, 8th December 2012 |
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8hrs@Jack’s
The 8hrs@Jack’s was born out of the idea of having a fun relay type mountain bike event set in the environments of Jacks Point.
A 8kms loop multi lap relay mountain bike event, it is inspired by other 12hrs non stop bike events, but made achievable to suit riders of all abilities, while still retaining the highly social side of this type of endurance races.
Riders enjoy a scenic and challenging track, purposedly designed and created by Geoff Hunt.
The course is now known as the stragglers loop, a fun challenging yet enjoyable bike course meandering through the rocky valleys and terrain on the northern side of the Jack Point's development.
The way it works is very simple: as competitors arrive at the start of the race, they are allocated a space which will become their pit stop. The course is designed to meander through this "village" hence created - in fact a series of competitors pit stop along the course where any type of support is encouraged, including tents, supplies of cold beer and the odd couch!
The race starts and finishes at the village area, and competitors, as individuals or in a team relay, try to complete as many full course laps as possible. Being a social event, competitors can stop before the full 8hrs are up, or go and try to break the record - 16 laps to this date.
Within a team, there is no order or a compulsory number of laps to do for each competitors.
The highest number of full laps completed in the shortest time determines the winners.
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RACE DATE
THE COURSE & VILLAGE
HOW TO GET THERE
COURSE MAP
WHAT TO BRING
DIVISIONS
EVENT INFORMATION
** Registration / Race Packs
** On the Day timetable
** Route Markings
** Prize Giving
** Spot Prizes
** Reserve Day and Refund Policy
** Swapping Entries and Changes
** Competitor Transport
RACE DATE
Saturday 8th December 2012 (reserve day Sunday 9th December 2012)
ENTRY FEE:
$65 per person
$45 Junior (19 years and under). Individual entry, or team of 2, 3 or 4 members.
Entries are now closed.
THE COURSE & VILLAGE
The course, or full loop, covers approximately 8kms of single track, 4*4 and gravel roads through Jack's Point.
Toilets are provided, however there are no running water. You make your own camp site, and their size is generous: you can have a car or two, big tent, even a mechanic section- well if you want!
Coffee should also be available at the Village, with some limited food, as well as great music to get pumped on!
The Jack Point clubhouse, where you can find a restaurant, is about 2kms away.
HOW TO GET THERE:
From Queenstown, take the highway 6 towards Invercargill. A few kms after the Remarkables turn off, take right into the Jack Point's development.
COURSE MAP
A map of the course can be found by clicking here.
WHAT TO BRING:
Mountain bike, helmet, tools, spares, gloves, glasses, food and drink, extra clothing if cold weather.
Car, tent, camping chairs, blankets, couch if you want to!
DIVISIONS
Individual: Male or Female
Junior (16-19yrs , or younger with parental permission), Open, Vet (over 45yrs)
Teams, 2 or 3 or 4 persons
Junior, Open, Vet over the following categories Men or Women or Mixed.
EVENT INFORMATION
The event will be run within the Jack Points development.
Only registered riders will be allowed on the privately owned land.
Please do not leave any rubbish along the route. All food wrappers and other rubbish must be carried to the village area and not discarded anywhere along the route.
Registration / Race Packs
Your race pack will be available at registration and will contain your race bike plates and promotional material from sponsors. The race briefing will be on site at 9.40am.
On the Day timetable
Registration 0800-0930
Briefing 0940
Race Start 1000
Race Finish 1800 (6 o'clock)
Prize Giving 1900 (7 o'clock)
Route Markings
The route will be marked as required with 8hrs@Jacks signage
There are unmarked hazards on this course. Potholes, rocks, rutted tracks, steep descents are all part of what is required to be negotiated by the competitor.
Prize Giving
Prize giving will be held at the Jacks Point Clubhouse, all welcome.
Please note all first place getters will receive a prize. 2nd place getters will also receive a prize, provided there are 7 individuals/teams in their category, similarly the 3rd place getters will also receive a prize provided there are 10 individuals/teams in their category. All placegetters will be invited to come to the podium.
The first teams of 2, or of 3, or of 4 will receive 1st place prize only, otherwise the teams prizes will be on the categories only.
Spot Prizes
All competitors are eligible for spot prizes.
Reserve Day
If severe weather conditions on the scheduled event day precludes us from staging the event, we will stage the event on the following day. In case of a postponement, all race timings will remain the same.
Listen to Q92 MORE FM for event day cancellations or call our office for the latest details: 03 441 8215
Cancellations/Refunds/Reserve day
There will be a refund of 50% up until two weeks prior to the event, and upon notification to the organisers. No refund will be paid for any withdrawals made after this date. There will be no roll over of withdrawn entries to the next year’s event.
If the reserve day should be cancelled due to weather conditions or other 'acts of god' there will be no refunds.
Swapping Entries & Changes
Competitors may swap or on sell their entry. However no swap over of entries to another person can be accepted prior to notifying the organisers. If racing under someone’s else’s name, you will be disqualified and be ineligible to receive any merit or spot prizes. It is also a safety issue should you be involved in an accident. Any other changes must be made up to two weeks prior to the event and will incur a $25 fee.
Competitor Transport & Parking
Transport from Queenstown to Jack Points and back by private car only, no public transport available. Parking available at Jacks Point, just follow the race signs. Entrance is via the the main gate way. Follow marked arrows. |
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