Overview:
Gravity Nelson is excited to bring you the Aorere Junior Enduro for 2024. The junior enduro gives younger riders the opportunity to experience the challenge of completing a multi-stage race. With the explosion of technical skills among younger riders around the country the idea is for riders to race an enduro course nearly as hard as adult enduro courses, but with shorter stages and more breaks. To cater to the spectrum of abilities there will be an advanced course and an intermediate course.
Ages: Under 18 (as of 31 December 2024).
(Riders under 10yo need to apply to Gravity for sign-off).
Date: 26 May 2024
Event Village: Waahi Taakaro Golf Club
Cost: $45 (option to add t-shirt for additional $25)
Course Options:
Advanced
Intermediate
No support parents are permitted to ride with racers on the advanced course but they are welcome to shadow/follow riders on the intermediate course. We will have lots of medics and marshalls on course to help riders if they need support.
Parents are encouraged to have their kids pre-ride a full Te Ara Koa run (with stops along the way) and Loam/Mr Chomper before signing up for the advanced, and intermediate riders should ride Lower Te Ara Koa to ensure they are going to be comfortable racing at this level.
A note for parents and caregivers who are unfamiliar with Nelson trails:
Please be aware that although this event is named a Junior Enduro, your children need to be comfortable riding hard Grade 4 or solid Grade 5 trails. We would advise all parents to please pre-ride the trails with their children prior to the event. Feel free to get in touch with Gravity to organise coaching on these tracks, or shuttles up to them.
Equipment:
Body Protection:
The following safety equipment is compulsory: Knee pads, gloves, and elbow pads. Advanced course – Full-face helmet (chin bar style helmets are allowed). We recommend full-face for the intermediate course too however riders are permitted to use a half dome. It is highly recommended that children race in a neck brace.
Bicycle Safety:
Bicycles need to be in excellent condition for this race and should be inspected by a mechanic before the race. If you have any doubts at all about the condition or safety of your bicycle please take it to Gravity Nelson for inspection. Riders must race on full suspension (For exemption please contact Gravity Nelson). Disc brakes are required.
Friday 24th May
Race Pack Pick up from Gravity Nelson, 140 Bridge St, Nelson, from 3pm to 5pm.
Saturday 25th May
10-2 Race Pack pick up.
Sunday 26 May 2024 – Aorere Junior Enduro
Race Day. Registration from 8.30am and prize giving from 2.25pm. These times are subject to change.
Water and Snacks:
Owing to the length of the race and the age of the participants parents are reminded to have their kids ride with appropriate snacks and water. The Nelson Mountain Bike Club will provide locations for refiling water as well as additional snacks along the route.
Merchandise
You have the option to add a t-shirt to your registration for $25.
Let’s all have fun out there.
Cheers.
Gravity Nelson and the Nelson Mountain Bike Club.
