Accommodation

Camping is available at 530 Matarawa Rd Tokoroa, from Friday onwards. This is also the finish of Day 1 and the start Day 2 offroad.

For other accommodation there are plenty of Motels in Tokoroa, Taupo, or Rotorua all handy to the event.

Race Day

The Husqvarna Hard Enduro will be a cross-country style race from the start to the finish. Riders will start three at a time per minute and their times will be recorded throughout the day at each check point until the final check.

Each day the starts will be based in a different place. It is up to riders to get their own bikes and equipment to the start each day.

Riders will need to have a supporter/helper drop them to the start area.

Day 1 and 2: Vehicles CANNOT be left at the starts and the finishes as they are in different places. All directions and maps for the start, Lunch stops and finishes will be available at the first riders briefing after the Prologue.

Starting Order

The first days start order will be decided by the prologue results. One rider from each grade (Gold, Silver, Bronze) will start each minute together. The Iron Class will start once all the other grades have started. The second day’s race order will be determined by the results from day 1.

Checkpoints

Each day riders will pass through four checkpoints where their times will be taken. Check points will be a maximum of 45kms apart. When riders reach the main fuel stop, they will have a compulsory 20 min break. This will be about halfway through the day. The lunch break check point is the only checkpoint that your service crew can get too.

Timing

Timing and scoring for the event will be handled by John from Silver Bullet, results each day will be posted online as soon as they are available.

Track Marking

Each rider will have to provide their own GPS that the organiser will upload each day’s track on. Riders will follow the track on their GPS from the start to the finish each day. Also, the track will be marked with bunting tape that will be hanging from trees etc. to indicate the track direction. There will also be signs to indicate grade direction and signs for speed restrictions.

GPS

GPS units are required to be posted to us prior to the event and must be sent before the 15th October 2024. Post or Courier to Sean Clarke 2908 Old Taupo Rd Rd1 Tokoroa. Make sure you put a note in so we can identify who it belongs to and fully charged batteries.

Only Garmin GPS units will be accepted by the organiser except for Etrex 10s. We do not accept Etrex 10s as they don’t have the memory required. If you are unsure, please give us a call beforehand.

Riders must have their GPS unit set on track and record setting so at the end of each day the organisers will look at your GPS to make sure that you have done all the course and obeyed all speed restrictions. All riders must supply their own new batteries for the second days racing. If you are new to GPS navigating, you are best to familiarise yourself with your GPS unit prior to the event start.