Enter the BIG EASY MTB or Marathon before January and get a FREE pair of sun glasses.

Everyone entering Either the BIG EASY MTB ride or MOUNTAIN MARATHON before January will get a FREE pair of these in their race pack. Colour shown is ‘smoke’ but we will have ‘amber’ ones as well.

I’ve been wearing a pair for a couple of months now and they do the trick just nicely.

“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  If any problems with a bike cannot be rectified by the mechanic the bike will be withdrawn from the event.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.

Helicopter view of the BIG EASY on You Tube

Check this out to get an idea of the country and trails we’re going over on the BIG EASY and Big NOT so EASY.
Thanks very much to our good freinds at Wanaka Helicopters. Don’t worry- the snow should be gone by the end of January!

Jamis is the Albert Town Tavern BIG EASY bike sponsor

All entries into the Albert Town Tavern BIG EASY MTB ride will go in the draw to win a fantastic full suspension, disc braked Jamis Dakar XC valued at nearly $2000. (Wanaka Jan 23rd 2010)

Should we give it away befor the race so whoever wins it gets to ride it straight away?? Waddaya reckon?