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This is a self supported event Leaving town, there will be a neutral zone until we reach the main road. Once out on the main road, it's 20km to Tangiwai and the first caution of the event - a rail crossing - to keep everyone on their toes and eyes on the road. At the 30km mark we take a left hand turn at Waiouru and begin one of the highlights of the ride - the climb up onto the Central Plateau and spectacular ride along the Desert Road. After 52km along the Desert Road (just past the half way mark) the course turns left onto State Highway 46. This links onto State Highway 47 which takes you past the Wakapapa Skifield and Grand Chateau turn off and on to National Park. Reaching National Park, it's a left hand turn onto State Highway 4, through the settlements of Waikune, Erua and under the railway viaduct before reaching Pokaka, Horopito and enjoying some spectacular views of Mount Ruapehu to the left. At Tohunga Junction it's a left hand turn onto State Highway 49 and a final 10km of flat, fast roads to the finish in Ohakune. 160km of pure pleasure! Course profile
Relay Team Changeover Points/Drink Stations
Changeovers are located at the following points. Please note that drink stations are self help. |
NewsCountdown to 2XU Ruapehu Cycle Classic19 January 2010 Saturday, 6 February, 2010 marks the date for the event touted as "the great little race", the 2XU Ruapehu Cycle Classic. Back to work in 2010 10 January 2010 Happy New Year to everyone out there from the team at Media Unlimited! 2XU Ruapehu Cycle Classic 2009 24 February 2009 It was another great weekend on the North Island's Central Plateau as 400 cyclists converged on the alpine village of Ohakune for the 3rd 2XU Ruapehu Cycle Classic. Top Kiwi Cyclists join the field 20 January 2009 NZ Women's rep Toni Bradshaw and top male Aaron Strong will take the start at the 2009 2XU Ruapehu Cycle Classic Happy New Year!! 5 January 2009 We'd like to extend you a warm welcome to 2009, and with just over 4 weeks until the 3rd 2XU Ruapehu Cycle Classic, we have 3 more winners of $100 of 2XU gear to announce. |
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