DTZ Enduro

We offer two endurance challenges, the Enduro (320 km) and the Maxi Enduro (this year 640 km). The course is the same as the solo except that two, or four, full laps are ridden. In both Enduros, riders must arrange their own support except for the last lap. Enduro riders must be visible for night riding with cycle lights front and rear and high-viz gear. We will provide the starter and timing for the two events and for the 320 km Enduro we will provide a support vehicle. All riders will be issued with an overcap in different colours for the two events. Please wear this so that Police, officials and spectators can recognise you. We try to welcome you at the finish. You are special!

The cost of entry for 2007 was $80 but the 2008 entry fee has yet to be set

The Wattyl Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge is pleased to welcome Audax riders to the Enduros.

Explaining Audax is easiest done through their excellent website. Anyone interested in knowing more either look at www.audax.org.au or email Gary Armsworth at gwarm@optusnet.com.au Gary has an excellent description of the challenge, (useful for all first time riders to read.)

The Maxi Enduro distance will offer Audax riders a qualifying ride in excess of 600 km.

Some tips for your final weeks of training. Get used to night riding - you will have hours of darkness without any street lights. Be prepared for cold temperatures at night - some good Enduro riders have dropped out in the past through coldness. Carefully plan food and drink. Park your car in a handy place in Taupo, to replenish supplies. Perhaps have a break in Taupo. Check and re-check your cycle. Check that your clothing isn't going to chafe after hours of friction. Be prepared for every kind of breakdown. You have plenty of time, don't burn out. Finishing is the objective. Try to cycle in groups - it is safer and easier. Enjoy the last lap when you'll have the company of thousands of other riders.

For a more comprehensive guide on Enduro preparation specifically for the Taupo conditions click here for Colin Anderson's Enduro Training Guide.

For nutritional tips from Anne Battersby click here

The Start Times

(Note the earlier start time for Maxi)

Timing

Timing by Times-7

• Net time provided
• Fast, accurate results
• Ultra light transponder easily attached to your bike
• Transponders are loaned to you so there is a $50 replacement charge for those not returned by 10 days after the event.
• Do not switch transponders with anyone else

Safety

Safety is paramount. We do all that we can to make your Challenge a safe experience, but you must have your bike and helmet checked. Many cycle shops will be offering free cycle safety checks (although necessary repairs are not free!).

Police Traffic Safety Officers and St John Ambulance patrol the course.

To enable other entrants, spectators and the Police to recognise you, yellow overcaps will be issued to Enduro riders and pink ones to Maxi riders.

Pre-Ride Information

Pre-Ride Information with full details of the event is sent out with entry confirmation and GST invoice after 1 October.

Registration for Maxi Enduro

The pick up time for registration packs for the Maxi riders only will be from 8.30 am Friday morning just inside the entrance to The Great Lake Centre.

Registration for Enduro

Registration for Enduro riders remains the same as solos except that anyone arriving after 9.30 pm will need to pick up their packs at 1 am at the start as Lynley will have collected them before she finishes for the night.

Refreshments

Refreshments will be available from a variety of outlets on the Domain. All Enduro riders will receive food and beverage voucher at Registration.