THE BIG EASY
Easy is a relative term – perhaps you should check out who is making such claims…
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Previous Results
BIG EASY MTB, Marathon and Lil’ Easy results 2012
Big Easy MTB , Marathon and Lil Easy Results 2011
2010 Big Easy Results
Big NOT so EASY Results
The Big Easy Mountain Bike Race
28 January 2012. 48km
Ride Start 10.30am
“Highest Mountain Bike Race in New Zealand”
Brief Course Description:
Mountain Bike course and 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. 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 for detailed Description
Click here to fly over the course from Snow Farm to Pisa Summit
Click here for Big Easy Downhill Mt. Pisa to Luggate – Biker Cam
Registration
Entry fees
Adult $85
Junior (under 19) $50
late fee $10 extra after 8pm, Monday 23 Jan 2012
Registration and Late Entries (late fee $10 extra from 8pm Monday 23 Jan )
From 1pm-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.) Online entries close Thurday 26th January at 8pm. Sorry, we cannot guarantee a meal for late entries received on Friday 27 January.
Bus pick-up
Must be pre-booked with registration, $15 extra includes bike) LEAVING Albert Town Tavern (click for map) 8.00 am, and Pembroke Park (click for map) 8.15am.
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
The bus back up to collect your car leaves from the Albert Town Tavern at 2.30pm (Must be pre booked with registration – $10 extra)
After the Event
A post event meal when you arrive at the Albi, before prize giving at 2pm.
Compulsory gear
Compulsory gear will be checked if the weather looks at all changeable.
Basic Kit
A Basic Kit including a spare tube, two top layers plus a seam sealed 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 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.
The Big Easy Mountain Marathon
28 January 2012. (42.2 km )
Run Start 8am
“Highest Mountain Marathon in New Zealand
All Marathon Finisher will receive a personalised Medal, must be entered before 20 January
Click here to fly over the course from Snow Farm to Pisa Summit
Registration
Entry fees
Adult $85
Registration and Late Entry – Late fee $10 extra from 8pm Monday 23 Jan
From 1.00pm -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.) Online entries close Thurday 26 January at 8pm. Sorry, we cannot guarantee a meal for late entries received on Friday 26 January.
Bus pick-up
Must be pre-booked with registration, $10 ) LEAVING Albert Town Tavern 6.30 am and Pembroke Park 6.45am.
After the Event
A post event meal when you arrive and prize giving at 1.30pm.
Compulsory gear
Compulsory gear will be checked if the weather looks at all changeable.
Two top layers plus a seam sealed water proof jacket, warm hat/hood.
The LiL Easy Mountain Bike Race
28 January 2012. 18km
Ride Start 12.30pm at Lake McKay Station Woolshed Luggate
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 going 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 left 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 theBridge then up to the finish at the Albert Town Tavern.
Registration
Entry fee’s
Adult’s $45
Family $90 (1 or 2 Adults and 1 – 3 children, includes race pack goodies.
Online entries close Thurday 26 January at 8pm. (late fee $10 extra from 8pm Monday 23 Jan)
Registration from 1pm -8pm on Friday 27 January at the Albert Town Tavern
Late entry also available for an extra $10 per competitor. – Sorry, we cannot guarantee a meal for late entries received on Friday 27 January.
After the Event
Prize giving 2.30pm at the Albert Town Tavern
Compulsory Gear
Basic repair kit
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 to be of a 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.
