FIVE PASSES TOUR 2010
The 5 Passes, in order of ascent are Evans, Weka, Lewis, Arthur's and Porters. A trip over the main divide and back again.
In 2010 the 5 Passes Tour is celebrating its 10th anniversary so come and join the celebrations and be a part of this fantastic event - we can guarantee a friendly atmosphere, loads of laughs and of course some of the best biking in New Zealand. The purpose of the Tour is to give cyclists the opportunity to experience a fully supported four day bike tour along with the traditional Tour de France style yellow jersey, KOM, sprint competitions, and team time trails just like the pro riders, but in a fun and friendly environment.
Riders select one of five grades to ride in, A-D and Vintage (new for 2010!) and ride as part of a 4 person team. Each day is broken into stages. These stages have neutral (means no racing) sections to allow time for enjoyable relaxed riding and a chance to get to know the other people on the Tour. Approximately half of the total distance is neutral riding which makes completing the tour a very achievable goal. It also means plenty of recovery time to allow riders to enjoy the scenery and the company of the like minded people in their bunch. Outside the neutral stages the competition points and Jerseys are up for grabs with the opportunity to test yourselves against the best climbers and sprinters in the tour, or just carry on biking at your pace enjoying the magnificent scenery we travel through. Most of all this event is about having fun on and off the bike, making new friends and pushing your limits to a new level. Join us on this years tour the rewards are huge.
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