Lyttelton Urban Downhill T-Shirts

We have plenty of Tee Shirts left, which we would like to continue to sell for $25 includes postage anywhere in NZ or $20 for CHCH delivery.

To Purchase;

Deposit money into A Murray 06 0589 0042595 00
REFERECE: Your name

Email - andrea.murray@paradise.net.nz to let us know that the payment has gone through, what size (S, M, L, XL) colour (Green, Orange, Charcoal, Purple) you would like and your postal address.

Cheers!


2012 Results




Top 10 results


NZ National Champ Justin Leov wins by more than three seconds - those that turned up to watch, numbering in the thousands, were treated to a masterful display of technical riding, as Justin dominated the competition in a dazzling display of technical riding and flat out speed. Places 4 -10 were separated by just two seconds.
For TV3 news coverage check out http://www.3news.co.nz/Action-for-riders-and-spectators-at-downhill-mountain-biking-event/tabid/317/articleID/248008/Default.aspx

Site Map



MAP

  1. There are 3 rider car parks along Norwich Quay (bottom Rd.) . Look for the guys in High Vis from 11:30 if you get there before 11:30 please park considerately .
  2. Rider Rego is at the Pit area. next to the old Police Station.
  3. Porta loo and water/cups at the Pit area, and a Porta loo and water/cups at the start. Space is limited so again try to keep bikes out of the way. .
  4. We do have secure area for bikes and gear at the school next to your pit area manned from 12:00.
  5. Prize giving on the Stage, next to Port Hole. There will be secure storage for your bikes after finals next to the stage, with the hot seat starting at 5:00pm
  6. Spectator mates can register at the Leyzene tent, at the Petanque Club, they will be in for some cool spot prizes.

Garage drop structure

The course builders were busy over the weekend creating a number of structures, check out this short clip of the garage step-down on the corner of Jacksons Road and Keebles Lane. Should make for some good viewing on race day. Big ups to Placemakers for supplying the timber and plywood.

Course video on YouTube



This weekend we are starting to build the jumps, ramps and step-down structures.
Here are the registered riders to date for the race! If you haven't registered yet get in quick as spots are filling up fast!

Justin Leov (NZ Down Hill National Champion Elite Men)
Wyn Masters
Nick Birkhead
Cam Cole
Vaughan Ellis
James Rennie
Robert Governor
Chris Sinclair
Mitchell Barnard
Steffan Loe
Graeme Watson
Kyle O’Brien
Rupert Chapman
Mark Johns
Todd Couper
Darren Leslie
Brook Mitchell
Rhys Idiens
Daniel Corbett
Harriet Latchem
Reece Potter
Rhys Idiens
Tyler Brooker
Jez Lodge
Mikey McCallum
Jamie Nicoll
Dion Brook
Daniel Franks
Sheldon Kneale
Josh Manning
Andrew Mckenzie
Michael Beavington
Torben Holsted
Kieran Thompson
Tom Matthews
Dominic Stulen
Dan McCombie
Sam Minnell

Schedule

Hi everyone! This is the schedule for the race - any questions please let us know.

12:00 - Register- vans available for a walk down. We have 4 12 seater vans with a 10 min. round trip.
1:00 - Riders go up with bikes and the course will be opened by the Strat Judge. Slow riding only
3:30 - Riders go up for a timed qualifying run.
3:45 - First Timed run starts Self seeding, with NZ ranked riders last.
4:30 - List posted at Rego Tent with the top 30 riders qualifying
4:45 - Finalists go up for final run
5:00 - First rider in the finals start
5:30 - Final rider finishes and prize giving begins.
6:00 - After Party begins at the Port Hole

Course map now available!

We are getting closer to finalising the details of the course so we've provided a rough map. Obviously things may change a little as we work with the community and sort out the logistics of this technically demanding course.


And to wet your appetites a little more here's what our course designing mad genius has in mind.

Starting at the very top of the streets of Lyttelton the course quickly drops down the first section of road before a large kicker/stepdown transitions the riders off the road into the first section of 'built track'. This will be a 200m section of flow track which takes riders to the next road and the next feature. Coming off this section riders will encounter the stepdown over a driveway (and possibly a car) on the next road, before quickly dropping again off the road and into another 'built section'. This takes riders down to the next driveway and it's all roads from here. Down the driveway and onto Jacksons Road riders should encounter 2 small step-ups before the first flight of steps, then it's fast down the road to the next set of stairs before hooking a hard left (hopefully bermed) into the next driveway, through the garden, down the stairs and back onto Kebble Road. Then down the next set of stairs to take you onto Dublin St, gap down to the lower road, then back up to Winchester again (don't worry, this isn't a climb!). A wall ride then sets up for Winchester. Sprint along here, and then it's round the back of the leisure centre. There's a nice natural stepdown before entering Canterbury street. Not far to the end now. Sprint down Canterbury, and hook a hard left onto London St using the final wall ride. Carry plenty of speed onto London St for the final jump. Cross the line and grab a beer.

That should have you reaching for your mouse and clicking the entry tab, or at the very least digging out your camera and marking the 24th of March in your calendar for a day trip to Lyttelton for some excitement!

Also don't forget to check out the awesome sponsors we have on board, just hit home on your keyboard and move your eyes to the left. Behold our great patrons who will be providing awesome prizes and support for this event.

Gathering Momentum

The ball has really started rolling now with our first entrant confirmed. None other than Taranaki ripper and NZMTR regular Wyn Masters! With a top calibre rider such as Wyn on board we're looking forward to a field stacked with talent.

The course is very close to being confirmed now and will feature plenty of big jumps, gaps, kickers, maybe a berm or two, and perhaps even a container. Because nothing says earthquake recovery like a container. Below are a few little teaser photos of a few of the existing features on the Lyttelton streets that will be on the course.

And finally, for this update, we are extremely excited to have a new sponsor on board, Chill Studio. The crew at CHILL are as keen about biking as they are about skiing and snowboarding. They’ve got two spot prizes for those that rip the urban downhill course to swap their bikes for skis and shred their choice of the 11 mountains on their South Island multi-mountain pass. Check out their full range of multi-mountain passes and their latest New Zealand mountain biking guide available free at all good bike stores.
Start with a view
Narrow stairs.....
Step down or gap it?
Step up? Step down? Gap to stairs perhaps?
.... and of course more narrow stairs