Why the name ‘BIG EASY’???

Well, mostly it’s because Terry just loves the name ‘BIG EASY’ but here is my rational for the name.

1. It is BIG – although the distance is not huge, over 40km of rough terrain is worthy of a ‘BIG’ effort and at over 1900m above sea level Mt Pisa is worthy of ‘BIG’ mountain status.

2. The fact that we start from a ski field 1500m above sea level is the easy bit. If we made you bike/run from the bottom of the Cardrona valley to the top of Pisa that would definitely NOT easy.

However, for most people this MTB ride and marathon will not be that easy. The terrain is rocky and rough, there are 4WD ruts to ride in (aprox 50cm wide) and the weather could turn it into a real Adventure!

Please make sure you turn-up well fit, with all the gear and extra fluids/snacks that you would normally need for a few hours in the mountains.

Terry.

Big Easy Course from Luggate to Albert Town

Ed went for a bit of a cruise down to Luggate on his bike and came back along the course for the Big Easy.  The Luggate to Albert Town section.  After you go under the road there is quite a wee steep pinch up onto the top of the terrace.  The course follows through Lloyd Ferguson’s farm then onto Meg Pawson’s property, mainly farm tracks. Incidentally these two properties are working farms and under no circumstances are you allowed to go on practise rides through this private land, doing so will put the race in jeopardy.   It is about 9kms.  There are some nice wee downhills and a few wee niggly ups, nothing to seasoned MTBers.

“The Lil’ EASY” MTB Ride

“The Lil’ EASY” MTB    28 January 2012. 17km

Brief Course Description: Start at Lake Mckay woolshed doing an easy loop on farm tracks around the Station then joining in with the Big Easy heading to the Albert Town Tavern going under the main road (stock underpass) then towards the Clutha River for about 500m from there a short climb up onto the upper terrace following a farm track to Stevensons road, turn left onto Stevensons road travel 500 then turn left over farm tracks to Halliday Rd. follow Halliday Rd. to the crossing of the Cardrona River follow around the edge of the Clutha River to the Bridge then up to the finish at the Albert Town Tavern

Click here for a google map to the start of the ride.

Entry fee’s- $45 Adult, Family $90 (1 or 2 Adults and 1 - 3 children,  ) includes race pack goodies

Ride Start 12.30pm at Lake McKay Station Woolshed Luggate

Registration from 11am -8pm on Friday 27 January at the Albert Town Tavern

Prize giving 2.30 at the Albert Town Tavern

Basic repair kit including a spare tube, two top layers plus a good quality water proof jacket, warm hat/hood you can fit under your helmet and gloves.

Bike Inspections:  We are not requiring proof of bike service, however we expect that all bikes will be of a high standard for this type of terrain, as organisers we reserve the right to have a bike mechanic to inspect bikes randomly for race worthiness.  If any problems with a bike cannot be rectified by the mechanic the bike will be withdrawn from the event.

Click here to sign up as a single adult.

Click here to sign up as a family.

Click here to sign up as a single Junior (12-15 not riding with a parent)

The BIG EASY Mountain Marathon

“The BIG EASY” Mountain Marathon 28 January 2012. (42.2km )

Highest Mountain Marathon in New Zealand

Click here to fly over the course from Snow Farm to Pisa Summit

Entry fee’s- Adult $85,

Brief Course Description: The Mountain Marathon will start at the Snow Farm and travel to the top of Mt Pisa then a big down hill to Luggate crossing under the main road (stock underpass) then heading toward the Clutha River for about 500m, from their a short climb up onto the upper terrace following a farm track to Stevensons road, turn left onto Stevensons road travel 500 then turn right over farm tracks to Halliday Rd. follow Halliday Rd. then after the crossing of the Cardrona River follow around the edge of the Clutha River to the Bridge then up to the finish at the Albert Town TavernAid stations every 10km approx (water and horleys). You will need to carry your own water between stations, you will need to carry your own snacks and compulsory gear throughout the race.

Run Start 8am

Registration and Late Entry from 11am -8pm on Friday 27th at the Albert Town Tavern.  (there will also be a late registration table at the start line for you guys travelling over on the day from the south please get there in plenty of time to avoid a rush – but if you’re staying in or close to Wanaka please register on Friday.)

Bus pick-up(must be pre-booked with registration, $10 ) LEAVING  Albert Town Tavern 6.30 am and Pembroke Park 6.45am.

Post Event meal when you arrive and prize giving at 1.30pm.

Compulsory gear - this will be checked if the weather looks at all changeable: two top layers plus a good quality water proof jacket, warm hat/hood.

“The BIG EASY” MTB

“The BIG EASY” MTB    28 January 2012. (42km TBC)

Highest Mountain Bike Race in New Zealad

Brief Course Description: Mountain Bike will start at the Snow Farm and travel to the top of Mt Pisa then a big down hill to Luggate crossing under the main road (stock underpass) then heading toward the Clutha River for about 500m, from their a short climb up onto the upper terrace following a farm track to Stevensons road, turn left onto Stevensons road travel 500 then turn right over farm tracks to Halliday Rd. follow Halliday Rd. the the crossing of the Cardrona River follow around the edge of the Clutha River to the Bridge then up to the finish at the Albert Town Tavern

Click here to fly over the course from Snow Farm to Pisa Summit
Entry fees- Adult $85,

Junior (under 19) $50,

Ride Start 10.30am

Registration and Late Entries (late fee $10 extra) from 11am -8pm on Friday 27th at the Albert Town Tavern.  (there will also be a late registration table at the start line for you guys travelling over on the day from the south please get their in plenty of time to avoid a rush – but if you’re staying in or close to Wanaka please register on Friday.)

Bus pick-up(must be pre-booked with registration, $15 extra includes bike) LEAVING  Albert Town Tavern 8.00 am  and Pembroke Park 8.45am.   There will be a truck to take your bikes up give yourself time to load your bike before hopping on the bus!

Bus back up to the Snow Farm to collect your car leaves from the Albert Town Tavern at 2.30pm (Must be pre booked with registration  – $10 extra)

Post Event meal included when you arrive at the Albi, before prize giving at 2pm.

Compulsory gear - this will be checked if the weather looks at all changeable.

Basic kit including a spare tube, two top layers plus a good quality water proof jacket, warm hat/hood you can fit under your helmet and gloves.

Bike Inspections: We are not requiring proof of bike service, however we expect that all bikes to be of a well maintained standard for this type of terrain and event, as organisers we reserve the right to have a bike mechanic to inspect bikes randomly for race worthiness. If any problems with a bike cannot be rectified by the mechanic the bike will be withdrawn from the event.

Mainly Tramping Rogaine Report

 

Rogaine 12hr Results  Rogaine 6hr Results

The Mainly Tramping Rogaine was held in wonderful weather, centred around the Albert Town Tavern.  20 teams took to the local environs in the 12 hour event with some very good scoring.  Phil Wood and Bruce McLeod took the honours in the men’s section, while the pairing of Deb Bain and Sally Dickson won the women’s, with the Christchurh pairing of  Peter and Jane Montgomery scored the best in the mixed section.

The six hour was more of a local affair with Gavin Lang and Anna Simmonds of Wanaka taking out the mixed event, Anna and Gavin also had the highest score of the day in the six hour.  Anna Basin and Anna O’Leary of Queenstown won the women’s while Robert White, Matt Griffin and Arnie took out the men’s section.

What was very impressive was the number that turned up for grab a map and the scores they returned with just a few hours in the field.

Thanks to all those that turned up and made the event such a success, also thanks to our sponsors Mainly Tramping, Export 33 and Horleys.  Last but not least thanks to the landowners, if it wasn’t for their generosity these event would not take place.

Our next Rogaine will be the last Saturday in May from the Tarras Hall (TBC)

Mainly Tramping Rogaine update

 Mainly Tramping Labour Weekend Rogaine and January BIG EASY   

 

Important Notice  -  Ed has organised a Navigation and Map Reading tutorial.  Phil Wood, NZ Rogainer of the year will be imparting his knowledge to all those interested.  This is a great opportuntity to find out how the experts like Phil navigate so accurately.   To be held Friday 22 October at the Albert Town Tavern from 7pm to 8pm.  This is free to competitors.  Those who are not competing in the Saturday Rogaine there will be a cover charge of $5 per person.  This meeting will be the last opportunity to enter the event, late fee will apply. 

Just a couple more weeks until our Mainly Tramping labour weekend Rogaine. Ed has sussed out a great course over some very interesting terrain – check out some photos of the course.  Ed will be setting most of the course on Monday and Tuesday and will put some more photos up then. 

 

The ‘BIG EASY’ will be back and easier than ever this coming January 22nd 2011. We have listened to your feedback and made changes to the courses that we think will enhancethe Big Easy for all!

Another good training mission…

Bike from the Roaring Meg (Kawarau Gorge) to the end of the road then run up to Roaring meg hut (or the old one just before it.

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Mountain Bike section for Katharine’s Rogaine

Due to demand we have decided to include a MTB section.  The course is ideal for this.  There will be a couple of sections where you may have to drop the bikes and hoof it to get some controls.  

Enter online now – it won’t cost you anything until you register on the day, Saturday 25.  $20 including a meal.  Very low cost for an awesome event.   Enter Now and for more info

Thanks to all the Busineses that have contributed to make this event possible.

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