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The 5 Passes, in order of ascent are Evans, Weka, Lewis, Arthur's and Porters. A trip over the main divide and back again. This truly is a fantastic event with loads of laughs and a friendly atmosphere, it just doesn’t get any better! 5 Passes is now in it’s 10th year and is rapidly gaining a reputation as one of the best biking events in the country. The purpose of the Tour is to give cyclists the opportunity to experience a four day bike tour along breathtaking scenery in the South Island, with the 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.
Totals - 600km biking. Day Profiles: click here to see large version...
Registration Fees
Entry Entry is on line only. Entry will be limited to 100 riders on a first in basis Registration Fees include
Cancellation Policy If you cancel your entry you will be refunded as per the following dates and percentages
Competitions - Yellow Jersey - fastest accumulative time - KOM - Polka Dolt Jersey - King of the Mountain points leader - Sprint Ace - Green Jersey- Sprint points leader The competitions run for each grade. Team Category Competitors are encouraged to enter as a member of a team of four riders with a team name. This year teams can be made up from riders from any grade. It is a great opportunity to get a sponsor and wear their name throughout the tour! Individuals who do not enter as part of a team will be placed in a team. We have a team competition running through the tour with 2 Team time trails stages. The team time for the time trails will be added to the individuals time for the overall GC (General Classification) Information Contact Peter O'Brien, peter@cisport.co.nz Peter O’Brien |
