Event Information

Five Passes Tour - 12th Anniversary - 25 October - 29 October 2012

The 5 Passes, in order of ascent are Evans (Earthquake victim, replaced with "Clearwater Prologue" super fast flat course), Weka, Lewis, Rahu Saddle (Worthy Pass to replace Evans), Arthur's and Porters. A trip over the main divide and back again.

This truly is a fantastic event with loads of laughs and a friendly atmosphere, it just doesn't get any better! 5 Passes is now in it's 12th year and is rapidly gaining a reputation as one of the best biking events in the country. The purpose of the Tour is to give cyclists the opportunity to experience a four day bike tour along breathtaking scenery in the South Island, with the yellow jersey, KOM, sprint competitions, and team time trails just like the pro riders, but in a fun and friendly environment.

Riders select one of four grades to ride in, A to D and ride as part of a 4 person team. Each day is broken into stages. These stages have neutral (means no racing) sections to allow time for enjoyable relaxed riding and a chance to get to know the other people on the Tour. Approximately half of the total distance is neutral riding which makes completing the tour a very achievable goal. It also means plenty of recovery time to allow riders to enjoy the scenery and the company of the like minded people in their bunch. Outside the neutral stages the competition points and Jerseys are up for grabs with the opportunity to test yourselves against the best climbers and sprinters in the tour, or just carry on biking at your pace enjoying the magnificent scenery we travel through. Most of all this event is about having fun on and off the bike, making new friends and pushing your limits to a new level. Join us on this years tour the rewards are huge.

Programme 2012

  • Thursday 25 October - Evening Prologue and registration
  • Friday 26 October - Day 1 - Christchurch to Hanmer Springs
  • Saturday 27 October - Day 2 - Hanmer Springs to Greymouth
  • Sunday 28 October - Day 3 - Greymouth to Arthur's Pass
  • Monday 29 November - Day 4 - Arthur's Pass to Christchurch - evening Awards Dinner

Totals - 600km biking.

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Day Profiles:

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Entry

Entry is on line only. Entry will be limited to 100 riders on a first in basis 

  • Registration fee $ 1450.00
  • $250 Deposit required on entry with balance paid by 31 July 2012

Registration Fees include

  • Accommodation for three nights 26 Oct, 27 Oct and 28 Oct
  • All meals
  • On road nutrition, electrolyte drink etc
  • Support team personnel & Support team vehicles
  • Sponsored prizes and merchandise
  • Awards dinner meal


Cancellation Policy

If you cancel your entry you will be refunded as per the following dates and percentages

  • Cancellation before 1 October 2012 - Full refund less deposit
  • Cancellation after 1 October 2012 - refund less confirmed accommodation deposits

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Competitions

The following competitions run for each grade

  • Yellow Jersey - fastest accumulative time (A,B,C,D) (over 50)
  • KOM - Polka Dolt Jersey - King of the Mountain points leader (A,B,C,D)
  • Sprint Ace - Green Jersey- Sprint points leader (A,B Grade only)
  • MAR - most agreassive rider (A,B grade only)
  • MVP - most Valuable Person ( C,D grade only)
  • TTT - Team Time Trial
  • Star Jersey - This is awarded each day to the star rider across all grades

Team Category

Competitors are encouraged to enter as a member of a team of four riders with a team name. This year teams can be made up from riders from any grade. It is a great opportunity to get a sponsor and wear their name throughout the tour! Individuals who do not enter as part of a team will be placed in a team. We have a team competition running through the tour with 2 Team time trails stages. The team time for the time trails will be added to the individuals time for the overall GC (General Classification)

 

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Detailed Tour Information

For more detailed information on the tour please click here or contact Pete OBrien peter@cisport.co.nz