Our 2012 Event is over and was a resounding success!
The day dawned bright and clear for 424 entrants to line up for the start.
Competitors coming from Christchurch to Queenstown as well as two from Sydney
and one from The Netherlands have raised over $5000 for local charities.
As has been the case over the last four years there was a good line-up of Mums and Dads and children with 74 under 12 year old riders taking part.
The Lions Club are extremely grateful for the support received by local and some from a bit further afield – businesses, who once again assisted us with major sponsorship and spot prizes. Without this support we wouldn’t be able to run such a family friendly event.

~ Thanks to everyone for your support ~

Results for the 2012 Challenge can be viewed here

Photos of the 2012 event can be viewed and ordered here

Read about the Challenge in the Timaru Herald here

The next Geraldine Challenge will be held on the 17th March 2013

See you there!!

The Geraldine Mountain Bike Challenge is divided into three categories, each with their own track.
Whatever your fitness level or riding experience, there's an event and age group to suit your skill level.

 

The Geraldine Challenge - 52km
A challenging track suited to the serious riders amongst us.
On leaving the Orari racecourse, follow the 4WD tracks, and stop banks through the trees beside the Orari river. Cross under the Orari bridge and on to Flatman road, Middlemiss road and Sercombe road. Turn left and then right...

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The Intermediate Challenge - 32km
Experience needed, but without the competitiveness of the serious riders!
Following the same route as the Geraldine Challenge but turning left off Flatman road onto Tripp Settlement road, left onto Keen road returning back to the Orari bridge river crossing following the Geraldine Challenge route back to...

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The Recreational Fun Race - 18km
A great ride for family groups and those not so fit!
Leaving the Orari racecourse ride to Vance road, follow the 4WD tracks  and stop banks up to Bennett road. Cross the river and turn right following the tracks to another river crossing at Taylor road.  Return to the racecourse via the 4WD...

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Registrations for the 2013 Challenge will open on January 1st 2013
The official closing date for entries is Wednesday March 13th 2013
Entries will be accepted after this date with a $10.00 penalty but will NOT be eligible for spot prizes.
On race day itself, the Late Entry door will shut at 10am. There will be NO EXCEPTIONS!

Registration & collection of bike number is from 8am till 10am.
The Pre-race briefing will commence at 10.15am and start time is 10.30am sharp!