 The Frog Rock Ride 2011 Fantastic, hot day! Thanks to all of the riders who turned out and had a great ride and supported Waikari School and to our sponsors for the fantastic support and prizes. We will definitely be back next year, so keep your feedback coming, it's great to hear from you. Look forward to seeing you all again next year! If you missed out on a TShirt on the day its not too late, we have a few left in Small, Med and Large. Just email or phone and I will get one in the post to you, payment via direct credit and they are only $25 with FREE POSTAGE. CONTACT US; info@frogrock.co.nz Ph; 03 314 4136 This popular event is being held over spectacular private farm land starting in Waipara and travelling through the Weka Pass with unsurpassed vistas of the limestone country of North Canterbury. These tracks are only made available for this MTB event. The 15km circuit commences from the Shellrock yards (accessed from Glenmark Drive, Waipara) and after an initial 1km warm up winds its way gently up to the Weka Pass skyline along a well formed gravel farm track and then across tussock grass land. This part of the track offers good views to the south before commencing a long traverse across the Shellrock escarpment above Frog Rock. This traverse offers a birds eye view of the Weka Pass and if you are really lucky you may even see the steam train far below! The track descends to Fiddlers before a short climb up to a drinks station situated on a saddle at the 10km mark. This stopping point offers a good vantage point to observe the route up Mt Donald being taken by the 30km riders! The track then climbs gradually to the highest point of the ride 460m on the crest of Shellrock before commencing an exciting 5 kilometre descent through tussock, forest and farmland to the finish line. Track conditions include gravel farm road, 4wd track and open tussock grassland. A great ride with terrific views in all directions and 520 metres of altitude over the ride. The 26km circuit has it all, 1000m vertical over 4 ascents. Mountain biking at its best, steady grinds, one short steep climb, easy traverses across tussock grassland, long swooping descents through limestone outcrops, riding the rim of Mt Donald with the valley floor 900 feet below before descending to a narrow gorge filled with native vegetation. This ride has some terrific scenery (if you have time to appreciate it) and the same final 5km descent off the Shellrock escarpment through tussock, forest and farmland to the finish line. This is very rideable but a good standard of fitness is required. A unique opportunity to ride on four privately owned properties, Shellrock, Mt Donald, Pentland Downs and Carvossa. There is a drinks station at 10km and 22km. Track conditions include gravel farm track, 4wd track and open tussock grassland. Email info@frogrock.co.nz, fax (03 31 4 4481) or post (21 Kellocks Rd, Waikari, North Canterbury 7420). All funds raised going to Waikari School. Check out our facebook page and look below at our list of fantastic sponsors who are support us, make sure you support them back.
These fantastic Sponsor are already supporting this event; A really big thank you to our 2011 prize sponsors; www.ballooning.co.nz Fly in Christchurch / Canterbury, New Zealand with one of the world's most experienced ballooning companies. Canterbury's geography and climate are ideal for ballooning, they provide a unique situation where passengers can experience Canterbury's landscape as only a few have seen it from a gently floating hot air balloon. .......'There is no other place in the world where it is possible to fly from the centre of the city, in view of the sun rising out of the ocean, toward snow-capped mountains'.................. www.blackcat.co.nz Black Cat has been cruising the waters of Banks Peninsula for more than 26 years and is a must see Christchurch attraction. We know all there is to know about Akaroa Harbour and the diversity of marine wildlife, birdlife and its volcanic origins. You can swim with hector's dolphins year round, or join us on the Akaroa Harbour nature cruise. Black Cat Cruises helps create some of the most memorable experiences to be had on the water anywhere on New Zealand’s Canterbury coastline. www.hanmersprings.co.nz Hanmer Springs is New Zealand’s premier alpine spa destination. Its is the place to be this summer with the Thermal Pools Complex better than ever with its new pools and awesome rides. Have fun, relax or indulge. www.mtbskills.com MTBskills.com is a bike skills company that provides knowledge and experiences to build people's confidence on their bikes. We are motivated by seeing people gaining confidence and having fun and adventures on their bikes! www.mandevillemusicfestival.co.nz We are pleased to announce the inaugural Mandeville Music Festival to be held at the Mandeville Sports Centre. The line up will feature NZ greats The Warratahs, supported by local bands The Eastern, The Ranchsliders and rising star Jody Direen. The Mandeville Music Festival is an afternoon evening event starting at 2 pm showcasing emerging bands playing through the afternoon. The main acts take the stage from 4pm with the festival finishing at 9 pm. The Mandeville Music Festival is a fundraiser for the Ohoka Rugby Club. www.groundeffect.co.nz Ground Effect was conceived in the early nineties – the precise moment somewhat lost in a fug of Guinness. Like many, we aspired to create a work environment that better matched our own values. Mountain biking and cycle touring had long been our collective passions, so of all the business ideas we brainstormed it was perhaps inevitable that cycling would prevail. We saw an opportunity to make cycling and cycle clothing less serious – more fun, like surfing with big baggy shorts ‘n’ all. Bicycles deliver so much good for society: as a recreation they get us outside and keep us fit; as transport they counter the trends of increased congestion and energy consumption. Our calling had called. ENTRY INFORMATION.
Withdrawals & Cancellations info.
CONTACT US; info@frogrock.co.nz Ph; 03 314 4136 Fax; 03 314 4481 Post; 21 Kellocks Rd, Waikari 7420. |
