Thanks to all the sponsors and supporters of the Kathmandu Coast to Coast

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2 Thanks to all the sponsors and supporters of the Kathmandu Coast to Coast Title Sponsor Funding Partner Gold Sponsor Silver Sponsor Bronze Sponsors Service Partners

3 Contents Contents... 3 Two Day Tandem Team... 4 Compulsory Gear... 5 General notes Registration, Kumara Racecourse Kumara Junction Competitors Kumara Junction transition - Assistants STAGE 1a - Run 2.2km - Competitors STAGE 1b - Cycle 55km - Competitors Aickens Transition - Assistants STAGE 2 Mountain Run 30.5km - Competitors Klondyke Corner - Assistants Saturday programme STAGE 3-Cycle 15.5km & Run 1.3km - Competitors Mount White Bridge - Assistants STAGE 4 Kayak 70km - Competitors Waimakariri River Gorge Bridge - Assistants STAGE 5 Cycle 69.5 km - Competitors New Brighton finish line - Assistants Prizegiving Withdrawals & non-completion Lost Property Weather & river forecasts Plan B - bad weather alternatives Railway Lines & Crossing Safety Two Day Assistants timetable... 41

4 Two Day Tandem Team Both team members complete the entire course together, staying within 50m of each other at all times, paddle a double kayak, and ride single road bikes. Pre-race preparations Competitors must read and understand the event rules located on the website. Competitors must understand the running, kayaking and cycling stages see descriptions in this Handbook. Download this Handbook prior to leaving for the race make sure you have the latest version because it could be updated during the year. Important times Two Day event Note: Plan B bad weather alternate route times may vary Thursday 3pm 4pm 4:30pm 5pm 7pm 7pm Friday 5:30am 6:30am 6:45am 7am 7:15am 2pm 4pm 7:30pm Registration and Sponsor Expo open at Kumara Racecourse. Elite athlete media conference, Kumara Racecourse (hear how the top contenders approach the event) Kumara Community meal (Tickets are $28.75 per person, purchased via the website) Race Safety Briefing at Kumara Racecourse Registration and Expo closes Kumara Community meal closes (or earlier if food runs out) Bike transition opens for bike racking Bike transition closes for bike racking Pre-start race briefing (Kumara Beach) Race Start Individuals Race Start Teams Cut-off at Doreen Creek Cut-off at Goat Pass Cut-off at Klondyke Corner 7:30pm Saturday 4:30am 5am 6:45am 7am 7:15am 7:30am 7pm 8:15pm Day 1 recap at Klondyke corner. Includes highlights video on big screen, leaders from Day 1 acknowledged and spot prize draw. Car parking starts at Mt White Bridge All support crews must have departed Klondyke Corner for Mt White Kayak Transition Pre-start race briefing (early group) Race Start (early group) Pre -start race briefing (main group & Tandems) Race Start (main group, then Tandems) Cut-off at Woodstock Cut-off at Gorge Bridge Midnight Course closes Sunday 8-9:30am Breakfast at Addington Raceway (Tickets are $27 per person, purchased via the website) 10am Prizegiving, Addington Raceway all welcome 12pm Moa Wrap BBQ, Welles Street Bar, 44 Welles Street, Christchurch 4 P a g e

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12 General notes Assistants cannot follow their competitors or offer assistance on any stage of the event. Assistants are not allowed to enter any part of the running or kayaking stages except at transitions. Competitors assistants must be on hand at the end of Stage 1b, 2, 3 and 4 to take charge of the competitor s equipment. With the large numbers of competitors in the event and limited areas to effect the transitions, it is critical that assistants remove their competitor s equipment immediately from the transition areas. Two competitor bibs will be provided per Tandem team, which must not be altered in any way and must be worn throughout the event and in the finish chutes. The bib must be your outermost garment at all times (i.e. over the top of any thermals, jackets, etc.) Bibs can be worn under your running backpack, but you must attach the supplied number to the rear of your running pack so officials can see your number from behind. Bibs must be worn over the top over your kayaking PFD. Failure to clearly show your number when asked will lead to you being stopped until officials can accurately determine your bib number. Calling out the number is not sufficient; a number of competitors call out the wrong number each year. Competitors are not allowed any help from assistants, friends or family on any stages except in transitions. If competitors have assistants, friends or family monitoring their own or another competitor s behaviour they will be deemed to be assisting their competitor and their competitor will be disqualified. Tandem teams must stay within 50m of each other at all times and will paddle a double kayak. You can push, pull or tow each other through the course but please note you cannot tow each other when you are riding in a bunch or where your tow rope / bungee cord will impede others progress, particularly on narrow trails. Use your discretion and please be safe and considerate of the other competitors. Any competitor or assistant who wishes to make a complaint about another competitor must do so in writing to a race official within an hour of the complainant finishing. The Race Director s decision regarding the complaint is final. No responsibility is taken by the Race Director or sponsors for any loss of or damage to property of competitors, assistants, or friends during the Kathmandu Coast to Coast. Competitors and support crews should have their own personal property insurance. Assistants must provide names and NZ cellphone numbers in case they or their competitor needs to be contacted in case of emergency during the Kathmandu Coast to Coast. Officials are an important part of the Kathmandu Coast to Coast safety system. Instructions by officials to competitors and assistants must be followed. Failure to do so will result in heavy time penalties or disqualification. Assistants are advised to study the transition area diagrams and prepare their competitor s equipment, clothing, food and drink well in advance of their arrival. Lost property will be available at Klondyke Corner on Friday, the New Brighton finish line on Saturday and the prizegiving at Addington Raceway on Sunday. Make sure all items are named and numbered. Lost property will be kept for one month and then either disposed of or given to charity. Medical Services SportsMed and ProMed will be available at every transition of the Kathmandu Coast to Coast for general medical support and emergency response. Providing specialist paramedic staff and equipment, they integrate with, and complement our river and mountain safety teams. There are also medical crews on cycle stages. Assistants Assistants are an integral part of your team and should be briefed by the competitors for their role. Teams may only have two assistants there is no limit on supporters but they will not have access to transitions and they may not help with your transitions in any way (except for removal of gear at certain points and having the kayak scrutineered - see Stage Descriptions for details). Assistants should be able to lift and carry a double kayak, if you only have one assistant do not rely on officials to help with moving the kayak around. You will 12 P a g e

13 only get two assistant wristbands so choose carefully who gets them, as they will be the only ones besides the competitors who can access the transitions to collect bikes and provide you support it is not permitted to swap these between crew during the day. Children will be allowed to access transitions with supporters to cheer on their parents or vice versa no wristband required but please keep them close to you at all times. Transitions sometimes take place in paddocks and in the dark, so assistants should wear sturdy footwear and bring a torch or headlamp. You may need to walk up to a kilometre from your car, with competitor gear. Any assistants getting out of their cars at the Kumara bike stands should wear reflective ankle bands and bright reflective clothing. Thin beads of reflective material are not sufficient. At the kayak put-in at Mt White and take-out at Gorge Bridge it is highly likely your competitors will expect you to get in the water to hold your boat steady a spare pair of shoes that can get wet and some shorts will come in handy! Supporters who are not critical to the transition at Mt White (start of the kayak stage) are encouraged to continue their journey to Gorge Bridge (end of the kayak stage) as parking space is limited at Mt White. Make sure you know where to go if you are not familiar with the course and area please make sure that you have a good map of Canterbury and Christchurch and programme the transitions into your GPS or check out the locations prior to the race remember to obey all officials instructions in terms of parking and so on at the different areas. Familiarise yourself with pickup areas such as Gorge Bridge (kayak exit) and directions through Christchurch to the finish line at New Brighton. Ensure your competitors do not over-train. Keep a balance between training and family, social, and work relationships. Try to remain cheerful. Remember that competitors will become possessed of the devil during the event, totally irrational, and if things get really bad may even blame assistants for their mistakes. Humour them at the time then make their lives pure hell while they re recovering. Be nice to officials. Many of them are volunteers, so a nice smile makes their day a lot happier. Toilets Portable toilets for competitors, support crew and officials are located along the course at various venues. We try to position them to best meet demand, but at times we ll never have enough and you may have to queue. The toilets are serviced to ensure they remain clean, fragrant and stocked, so at times will be unavailable. If you find that toilets need servicing or are short of supplies, please let the service staff know. Toilets do not have lighting, so if you re using them at night, take a torch. While we endeavour to keep them stocked with toilet paper it is highly recommended you bring a backup supply! Toilets are located at: Kumara Racecourse - there are permanent toilets at the Kumara Racing Club, adjacent to the kitchen. There are also some portable toilets on-site, but these are generally not available for the Kathmandu Coast to Coast. Kumara town - there are permanent toilets located at the rugby field. Kumara Junction bike transition (Claas Harvest yard) there are toilets at this transition. Kumara Junction bike transition to Kumara Beach toilets are positioned at various locations on the way to the beach, all near the road on the northern side. Some toilets are located on the beach side of the checkpoint. Aickens transition - there are toilets at the transition. You pass them on your left as you drive to the car park. There are also toilets at the car park. Please do not go in the trees. Aickens transition competitors only there is a toilet reserved for competitors only, located between the cycle finish and the timing tent. Klondyke Corner - there are toilets located across the shingle road on the grass (south of the finish chute) as well as a permanent Department of Conservation toilet on the edge of the bush. Klondyke Corner catering and medical only these two toilets are reserved please do not use them. 13 P a g e

14 Klondyke Corner camping - there are toilets placed around the camping area, plus toilets on a trailer. The towable toilets will remain on site until the last Two Day competitor has departed for Mt White on Saturday. Mt White turn-off - there is a toilet placed near the highway. Support crews must not stop to use it as you drive down to Mt White Bridge. Mt White Bridge - there are toilets located just over the bridge on the left hand side. Mt White Bridge catering - there are toilets located between the parking area and the bridge, near the Springfield School catering area. Woodstock checkpoint toilet located on river left, where marshal and timing point will be positioned. Waimakariri River Gorge Bridge - there are toilets located on the riverbed, bike transition and assistants car park. There are permanent Selwyn District Council toilets on the left hand side of the shingle road down to the river. Waimakariri River Gorge Bridge cycle stands - there is a toilet reserved for competitors only, adjacent the cycle stands. Finish there are toilets under the south ramp of the pier, and at various points around the finish area. Temporary Traffic Management An extensive, approved traffic management plan is in operation and is updated annually. A variety of signs are used along the course. Some that you need to know for parking areas are: Site access 150m - entrance to a car park on your right, approximately 150m ahead, followed by... Site access - entrance to a car park on your right, up to 75m ahead. No stopping or waiting even for just a minute! Do not park between the signs or on the road shoulder or grass verge behind the signs. 14 P a g e

15 Registration, Kumara Racecourse Welcome to Kumara, West Coast, South Island, New Zealand. Thursday 3-7pm Registration and Sponsor Expo open at Kumara Racecourse. 5pm Race Briefing Registration pack During registration competitors will be provided with the following: Kathmandu race bags (which double as the gear bags) Race bibs Timing transponders Race numbers for bikes and kayak. These must be applied before starting the race. Apply kayak stickers at Klondyke Corner on Friday afternoon. Remove all old stickers and event numbers from the kayak. Run numbers to be attached to the back of the backpacks for the Mountain Run stage Competitor wristbands. These must be worn at all times during the event Kathmandu Coast to Coast 2019 t-shirts Assistant vehicle sticker Assistant wristbands (2). These must be worn to allow assistants to collect gear from transitions. This is for the security of competitor s gear: no wristband = no gear collection. Assistants will only be able to collect gear corresponding to the wristband number Meal tickets you ordered If a GPS tracker was ordered, collect it at registration Bike & Gear checks You can complete your compulsory bike check at selected Avanti bike retailers around the country and run gear checks at Kathmandu stores. These checks open 3 weeks before race dates. You can also do these checks at registration but avoid the queues and get them done prior to the race, if possible. Refer to the compulsory check lists for what will be checked. Make sure to bring any gear not pre-checked to registration with you. NOTE kayak equipment can only be scrutineered on the Saturday morning. Cycle crews will be in attendance for repairs at registration on Thursday, but note that the bike mechanics will be busy, with bike checks as their priority. Repairs are at the cost of the competitor. Race Briefing 5-5:30pm A copy of this will be ed prior and available to download from the website before the event. The briefing will be split into two parts the first will cover the safety related information and key times, it is compulsory to attend this portion of the race briefing. The second part is optional. It will explain the race from start to finish and be an opportunity for participants and crew to get more information about what to expect during the race and to ask any questions. The safety briefing will be held at the Kumara Racecourse. Meals and camping The Kumara Community offer a meal on Thursday from 4.30pm, tickets are $28.75 per person and can be purchased on the event website. Please support the community and their efforts. Limited on-the-day meal tickets will be available, make sure you bring cash. The meal will be served from 4.30pm until 7pm or when the meals run out. We highly recommend you purchase a meal ticket in advance. Assistants and competitors can set up camp at the Kumara Racecourse. Campervans may stay overnight at 15 P a g e

16 the Kumara Racecourse. There are no powered sites. It is not compulsory to stay at Kumara Racecourse. There is a fee of $10.00 per person, which is collected by the racecourse staff for overnight stays (this is a fundraising activity for the Kumara Racing Club). There is a free short-term parking area. Registration checklist Before going to Kumara Download the Event app (search for Coast to Coast ) Mountain Run gear check (at selected Kathmandu stores) Bike check (at selected Avanti stores) Vehicle fuelled up Water containers filled At Kumara Racecourse Register, collect GPS tracker, if ordered Gear check, bike check, if not already done Stickers on cycles Stickers on cycle helmets Stickers on kayak helmets Numbers attached to backpacks for the Mountain Run Ankles strapping Purchase merchandise Medical SportsMed will tape/strap ankles at the Kumara registration from mid-afternoon on Thursday. No bookings are taken. The price is $15 for one ankle or $20 for two ankles. The SportsMed Massage team will work at Klondyke Corner on Friday and New Brighton Beach on Saturday. Massages are $35 for 20 minutes (no double bookings). Bookings can be made by phoning SportsMed on (03) or 0800 INJURY from Monday 17 December. Kumara Racecourse facilities Campsite - no bookings required ($10 cash per person) Showers Water Toilets Camp kitchen Friendly neighbours Fuel & Supplies The Kumara Service station is a self-service, credit card or eftpos-only fuel facility. You can also fuel up at Arthurs Pass (no LPG), Hokitika or Greymouth. The Kumara Store will be open until 8pm on Thursday night and re-open at 7am on Friday. 16 P a g e

17 Kumara Junction Competitors 5:30am to 6:30am Arrive at the cycle transition at Kumara Junction and place your bikes in numerical order in the cycle stands in the Claas Harvest yard. The area is well lit. All racks are numbered you must place your bikes in the position marked for your number. Make sure you remember which row you need to run down to get to your bike, flagpoles, flags or balloons are NOT allowed on the cycle stands. You can be driven by car to the cycle stands from Kumara but you must continue past the transition and turn around at the roundabout and along the north side of the road, opposite the transition. NO PARKING on the transition side of the road it will be very busy there. If you are staying in Greymouth or Hokitika, it is okay to stop near the transition to unload your cycles there is plenty of parking near the roundabout, check it out on the Thursday or Friday. Vehicles arriving from Hokitika and Greymouth may enter the roundabout only when there is room for them on State Highway 73. You must have front and rear lights on your bikes. You must wear your timing transponders, reflective ankle bands (you will need to supply your own) and cycle helmets for the 2.2km walk to the beach and the run to the cycles. Don t forget to wear your bib. Bring the gear bags that came with your race pack to put your warm-up clothes in prior to the start. This gear will be collected at the startline and taken to Klondyke Corner, and will be available for you to collect in the recovery area at the end of the Mountain Run stage. Wear reflective gear and lights for the walk down it will still be dark while you re walking to the beach. You should use running shoes for the run from the beach to the start of the cycle stage. Leave them at the bike racks - they will be collected and can be reclaimed at Klondyke Corner, and the finish in New Brighton. Make sure they are numbered. Please minimise the amount of gear you take to the beach. Make sure it all fits in your supplied gear bag. No extra bags please, we have limited space. Kumara Junction transition - Assistants Assistants are not allowed in the cycle transition competitors only. Remember, if you are walking to the transition with your competitors you must also have reflective clothing and a light. Assistants should wear bright reflective clothing if working around vehicles and unloading cycles in the dark. Once you have dropped your competitors off, drive to the end of the first cycling stage at Aickens Corner and park in the designated car park, not on the roadside. Please do not park in the Taramakau Valley Department of Conservation (DoC) car park. Do not delay - leave early! No stopping on the side of the track to the car park. Assistants cannot follow their competitors or offer assistance on any cycle stage. NOTE: There is a road closure on the Friday from the Kumara roundabout through to Jacksons. Officially this starts at 6am but you will be able to drop your competitors off and continue through this route as long as you leave the Transition Area by 6:30am. The transition closes for bike racking at 6:30am. 17 P a g e

18 Start programme Plan B bad weather alternate route start times may vary. 5:30am Bike transition opens for bike racking 6:30am Bike transition closes for bike racking 6:45am Pre-start race briefing at Kumara Beach 7am 7:15am RACE START Individuals RACE START Teams STAGE 1a - Run 2.2km - Competitors Kumara Beach There is no start order on the beach. There will be two flags set back as far as practical on the beach or road (depending on access to beach) and you will have to start between these. Please be sensible and seed yourselves, if you anticipate taking 3 hours on the ride don t start at the front, you will get run over! The course Run up the gravel road and turn left onto the main road, there is a slight rise before you reach Kumara Junction. Head straight through towards the cycle transition. Turn right into the transition area and run all the way around the outside of the bike racking area and enter on the far right hand corner. From here you can go directly to you bike. DO NOT ride in the transition, run with your bike to the exit point and mount your bike where the sign indicates you can do so. 18 P a g e

19 STAGE 1b - Cycle 55km - Competitors Kumara Junction to Aickens Corner Notes: No assistants on the cycle course No ipods or similar audio devices to be used by competitors on the course Keep to the left, do not cross the centre line, and obey the road code Stop for trains, and follow instructions from officials The course The cycle stage is 55km up the Taramakau valley towards the Main Divide. The route is flat or undulating and has a net elevation gain of 250m. There is one railway crossing and several one-lane bridges if you re in a bunch please indicate to cyclists behind of approaching bridges or hazards. There are several very fast downhills and large bunches often form on this ride, please be very careful in bunches this is usually the most dangerous part of the race. There is a road closure from Kumara Junction to just before Jacksons (10km to go). Do not count on it working. You MUST obey all road rules and keep to the left, DO NOT cross the centre line under any circumstances if we see you do this we will disqualify you. There will also be media and race official vehicles on the road and it is highly likely you will also encounter local traffic. KEEP TO THE LEFT! The transition is on the left hand side about 2km after the railway crossing. You will see a gravel run-off heading into a paddock and the bike transition. You must follow the signage and instructions from officials. Dismount where indicated, then run with your bike through as far as possible and rack your bike. Exit the racking area to the far left of the transition and run down the chute to your crew. All Team crews will be set up on the right side of the chute make a plan of where to find them. Keep an eye out for them and be aware of other competitors running through. Make sure you collect your running gear and you are wearing your bibs before departing onto the Mountain Run section (and leave your cycle helmets behind). The timing point is after the transition under the inflatable arch as you head out onto the Run course. 19 P a g e

20 Aickens Transition - Assistants On arrival at Aickens Corner, turn left and take the vehicle track to the riverbed car park. Park in the car park, not on the roadside. No stopping on the side of the track to the car park. Prepare your competitor s Mountain Run equipment well before the event. Please do not bring any flags on sticks or sharp objects to the transition area to attract your competitor s attention. Assistants are not allowed to offer assistance or enter any part of the Run stage except at transitions. Competitors will finish cycling, (the last 100m is gravel), dismount before the farm gate, run under the transition banner and rack their bikes before running through to the transition change-over area. Please keep gear bins and deck chairs away from the main transition chute area, set them up behind the main change-over area. Assistants cannot enter the running chute competitors must go to their crew. You must set up on the right-hand side (as competitors see it) of the transition chute before the race, make a plan with your competitors for roughly where they should look for you. Make sure they have their backpack with safety gear, bibs and timing transponders before they go. Once your competitors have transitioned and left on the run, gather up their cycling and transition gear, and don t forget to collect their bikes. Collect their cycles from the transition entry point once officials advise the transition is open to do so it will be possible to collect bikes in between waves of competitors coming through. Please be quick. You will need your Assistant wristband to collect the bikes. You will only be able to collect the competitor s bikes that corresponds to the number on your wristband. Officials can make spot checks of competitor s compulsory mountain safety equipment at any time. Do not discard any equipment, it could be spot checked at any time. There is a compulsory gear check at Goat Pass for EVERYONE. Penalties or disqualifications will be given to all competitors not carrying correct equipment - make sure your competitors are organised and have everything. Assistants cannot leave the Aickens car park until after 9am. Don t panic, there is plenty of time! Assistants must not stop at the Otira Footbridge and must not use the Otira Footbridge (by DoC request). Breakfast Lake Brunner School will have breakfast for sale at the Aickens transition whitebait patties, bacon, eggs, Blackball sausages, omelettes, hash browns, coffee, tea and milo. These meals are not included in the entry fee, bring cash. 20 P a g e

21 STAGE 2 Mountain Run 30.5km - Competitors Aickens to Klondyke Corner Stage cut-off times: 2pm 4pm 7:30pm Doreen Creek (competitors will be turned back to Deception Footbridge if they miss this cut-off) Goat Pass Klondyke Corner REMEMBER THE FOLLOWING: Take sufficient food for the run, and a little bit extra Drink many competitors choose to drink directly out of the rivers. The water is generally very good and safe to drink but we cannot guarantee this, however, when you get close to the stopbank and power lines towards the end of the run you will cross the Bealey River there is Giardia in the river so do not drink water directly from the Bealey River Wear sun protection No ipods or similar audio devices to be used by competitors on the course (phones are OK to use for photos there is no cellphone coverage on the majority of the run course) No walking poles There is some race-specific mountain run course marking during the event, but competitors are still responsible for their own navigation over the course and should familiarise themselves with the terrain. Competitors who have not been over the course should consider carrying a map and compass or GPS to use as a reference during the Kathmandu Coast to Coast. Get a topographical map of the mountain run stage Topo50 Map BV20-Otira and info@coasttocoast.co.nz for a downloadable GPS file of the route. The course marking is a mix of DoC marking and race-specific marking it is a fast, efficient route but is not compulsory to follow, you may self-navigate if you think you know a better route you are solely responsible for your course through the Mountain Run section. WARNING: The run course is very rough and there are many places where most people simply cannot run. If you haven t been over the course, prepare yourself by doing a lot of training on the roughest ground you can find. See the race YouTube channel for some footage from the running section. Expect A LOT of running on rocks with no track. The course Head out of the Aickens Corner transition chute and through the timing point under the arch. Follow a farm track for about 2.5km until you reach the Deception Footbridge. Continue straight ahead for about 15m before turning left through the trees, down the bank and into the river. Cross to the far side and start up the Deception Valley. You don t have to follow a set route but generally follow a mix of rough tracks and the main riverbed up the valley there are multiple river crossings. After about 13.5km, there is a succession of bush tracks that mark the start of the upper Gorge, here the valley steepens significantly and the next 4km to Goat Pass take even the quickest athletes close to 40 minutes. This is one of the most stunning sections of the run and has many routes following the wet footprints is usually a safe bet. About 500m from Goat Pass you turn right up a smaller creek and scramble and wade your way up the final part of the climb. Goat Pass elevation is 1070m so you will have climbed around 800 vertical metres and run about 17.5km from Aickens transition to this point. There is a compulsory gear check at this point and you will have to show a set number of items that will be displayed on a sign at the bottom of the final climb. This is the same for everyone. Missing gear will result in major penalties or disqualification. Remember there are cut-off times at Doreen Creek (2pm), Goat Pass (4pm) and Klondyke Corner (7:30pm).From Goat Pass it is around 13km to the transition at Klondyke Corner, the track is generally much better formed and includes some boardwalks over fragile ground. It is also mainly downhill with the exception of a few short, sharp climbs, the largest being Dudley Knob where you will often find photographers. The final 5-6km is flat but is some of the roughest riverbed to run over. When you reach the stopbank you get some respite for about a kilometre, then the final 1.5km is real ankle-rolling stuff, especially if you are tired. Concentrate and focus on getting safely to the cheering crowds waiting at the finish of the stage. 21 P a g e

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23 Klondyke Corner - Assistants Parking On arrival at Klondyke Corner turn right off the State Highway to the parking area. Do not park in the long grass, as hot exhausts can start fires. Park your vehicle in the designated mown areas and where directed by the officials. A few mobility and disabled parking spaces are available near the finish line. All competitors and assistants, even if you are not camping, are asked to park in the camping area. Keep emergency access ways (4m wide lane) clear. For the safety of all please do not exceed 5kph within the parking area or on gravel roads. DO NOT PARK ON THE ROAD VERGE OF STATE HIGHWAY 73 UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES Drinking water There is Giardia in the Bealey River. Drinking and cooking water is available from the water tanker at Klondyke Corner, but we recommend that you fill up water containers at Kumara. Unfortunately there isn t enough water available at Klondyke Corner to replenish campervan showers and toilet flushing. Meals Competitors / support crew must supply their own tents and refreshments. Sheffield School will have 23 P a g e lunch, dinner and breakfast for sale to competitors, assistants and friends at Klondyke Corner. These meals are not included in the entry fee, have cash available. Klondyke Corner is inside a National Park so take all rubbish away with you, and remember no dogs are allowed in the National Park. Gear bags Competitor s gear bags from the startline, and running shoes from the Kumara cycle stands will be delivered to Klondyke Corner where they can be collected near the turnoff to the camping ground. Make sure running shoes are labelled with the competitor s race number. End of the Mountain Run Assistants must not run down the riverbed with competitors or take equipment from them or assist them in any way. Spot checks of competitor s compulsory equipment may be made after they finish the Run section at Klondyke Corner. Race expo There is a race expo with sponsor stands, information point and a big screen for assistants to watch the

24 progress of their competitors through the Mountain Run. There will be four or so live-feed cameras and timing points on the Mountain Run section. There is also 3G coverage (Vodafone & Spark). At 7:30pm at the big screen area there will be a recap of Day 1 which will include a highlights video, leaders from Day 1 acknowledged and spot prize draw. Medical services There will also be medical, physio and massage services available at Klondyke Corner on Friday afternoon. Notes: Bring insect repellent the sandflies are ferocious, and relentless Bring rubbish bags and take all rubbish away with you No open fires or solid fuel barbeques Dogs are not allowed in the National Park (not even in your car) Do not park in long grass, as hot exhausts can start fires Park vehicles and camp in the designated mown areas and where directed by officials Giardia is present in the Bealey River - don t drink water from the Bealey River Do not exceed 5kph in the camping area or on the gravel roads Pedestrians must take GREAT CARE when crossing the State Highway from the campsite to the finish line and cross at the designated crossing point. No bookings are required for the campsite, campsites cannot be reserved) Portable toilets available Catering, bar and fresh coffee will be available Big screen with live coverage 3G phone coverage (Vodafone & Spark) Information point Bike mechanics will be there Sponsor s expo and retail will be there The supplied boats steer from the front - if you only have one paddler with a full Grade 2 certificate they must be in the steering (front) seat. Make sure the back person knows how to flip the rudder down so you get the best steering there is a pull-up/pull-down cord system in place so the rudder can kick up over shallows or if you hit rocks, and can be pulled back down. Don t lock it down on the river! It will destroy the rudder, you will lose full control of the boat, and you will have to pay for a replacement rudder plus any consequent damage. If you run aground both of you must get out and carry the kayak, if you are seen doing otherwise you could be disqualified. The most common is rudder damage from the kayak being dragged while the person in the rear is still in the kayak! We will be checking kayaks for damage at Gorge Bridge (kayak exit) and any damage will incur a minimum charge of $250. Organisers will transport your kayak to Mt White Bridge (kayak put-in) on Friday night and your support crew will need to unload from the trailers and take the kayak and your gear through scrutineering on the Saturday morning, support crew will need to carry the boat a short distance. Once through scrutineering your support crew will place the kayak in number order on the river bed ready or your arrival. Make sure the Assistants know where to collect the boats the next morning. Tandem kayaks At Klondyke Corner all of the supplied Tandem kayaks will be available for Tandem teams between 2pm and 6pm to set up foot pedals, make sure spray skirts are in good condition, work out with your crew where your compulsory gear is going to go, etc. 24 P a g e

25 Saturday programme Plan B bad weather alternate route start times may vary 4:30am 5am 6:45am 7am 7:15am 7.30am 7pm 8:15pm Car Parking starts at Mt White Bridge All Support crews must have departed Klondyke Corner for Mt White Kayak Transition Pre-race safety briefing (early group) RACE START (early group) Pre-race safety briefing (main group and Tandems) RACE START (main group, then Tandems) Cut-off at Woodstock Cut-off at the Gorge Bridge Midnight Course closes STAGE 3-Cycle 15.5km & Run 1.3km - Competitors Klondyke Corner to Mt White Notes: No assistants are allowed to stop on the cycle course No ipods or similar audio devices to be used by competitors on the course Keep to the left, do not cross the centreline and obey the road code Stop for trains, and follow instructions from officials There will be some shelter available at Klondyke Corner, including Kathmandu hubs and a marquee - Please do not take cycles inside the marquee, or lean them against marquee walls or poles or block access ways. They can be racked in the cycle racks near the start line. Leave your warm-up clothing in your numbered gear bag with the officials at Klondyke Corner before you line up to start. Don t leave valuables in it. This bag will be taken to the finish line at New Brighton and will be available as soon as you finish. Officials will take care, but no responsibility. NO WARM UP CYCLING ON THE ROAD Competitors must report to the Klondyke Corner start line by 7:05am and all competitors must be in their start group by 7:15am. No exceptions. You can keep your warm up gear on until the last minute the bag drop is very close to the start line. Competitors (except for the Early Start waves) will start in order from Day 1, with the fastest competitors off first in groups of 10, at intervals of 1 minute. NOTE: All TANDEM TEAMS will start in groups of 5 (10 competitors) at 1 minute intervals, 5 minutes after the last wave of Individuals and Teams, and will go in 25 P a g e

26 fastest to slowest order from Day 1. There will be a short briefing with any updated information prior to the start. You will form up in your wave, then start behind the arch and roll forward across the timing mat as your wave is released. The course Turn left and cycle along the main road for 15km to the Mt White turn-off. The one-lane bridge near the start is marshalled, please follow their instructions. The ride is undulating with several very fast downhills please take extra care if it is wet, windy, or you are in a bunch. Also be aware the steep downhill after the bluffs is often in poor condition and should be treated with extra caution. Mt White turnoff to Mt White Bridge transition Once you reach the Mount White turn-off, turn left onto the gravel road, dismount, and run with your bikes for 1km down to the river. It is highly recommended you carry some running shoes or sturdy river booties to put on, or use mountainbike shoes for this stage it is not a pleasant run in socks, bare feet or road cycle cleats! At the bottom of the road is a railway crossing you must obey the marshals here, if a train is coming you must STOP. Failure to obey marshals will result in disqualification. Once it is clear, you cross the bridge and rack your bike on the left hand side of the road where your crew can also meet you. Continue running to the right along the road to the kayak put-in area. This area changes yearly depending on the path of the river, it is possible you will still have up to 300m to run until you reach your kayak. 26 P a g e

27 Mount White Bridge - Assistants You must leave Klondyke Corner by 5am on Saturday and drive to Mt White Bridge. You must leave your competitors behind, with bibs, cycles, cycle helmets and timing transponders (and shoes for the run down to Mt White Bridge, if needed). Competitors should have warm-up clothing while waiting to start the cycle from Klondyke Corner. If you don t need to be at Mt White Bridge don t drive down. Some assistants choose to leave a vehicle at Klondyke Corner so their competitor can stay warm. Vehicles left at Klondyke Corner must wait until the last Two Day competitor reaches Mt White (it s about a 40 minute ride) before they can leave Klondyke Corner to drive directly to Waimakariri River Gorge Bridge. Parking will begin at Mt White Bridge from 4.30am. First cars in will be parked closest to the transition. No assistants are to walk from the Highway to Mt White Bridge. No stopping of vehicles to unload kayaks until you are parked. If the tandem kayak is supplied by the organisers then you must collect it from the pickup point and walk with the kayak on the river side of the gravel road to the scrutineering area. You will need two people to carry the kayak and gear arrange this before you collect the boat. You must present your competitor s kayak and all compulsory equipment for scrutineering at Mt White Bridge before 7am. Once scrutineered, you will then place the kayak in numerical order on the north bank of the river, and pack all compulsory equipment. All kayaks arriving after 7am will be put in a holding area until numbers on the riverbank have been recorded. Do not pack equipment into the boat before scrutineering - officials need to check it is all there. Have it on display, and then pack it in dry bags after it 27 P a g e

28 has been scrutineered. All compulsory equipment must remain in the kayak once checked. The scrutineering area must be cleared of assistants by 7am. This is to ensure an accurate check of all kayaks on the riverbank. Any cars departing Mt White Bridge with a kayak (either a spare or withdrawn competitor) must stop and be cleared by a kayak official. It is highly recommended that competitors have additional warm clothing to put on for the kayak leg it can be very cold* on the river especially if they have a swim. Do not underestimate the river and remember all compulsory thermal gear is in addition to what is being worn by your competitors when they leave Mt White. *Talk about this with your competitors before the race if assistants/supporters are in a down jacket it is very likely your competitor will need more than a cycle top! At the Mt White Bridge turn-off on Highway 73, competitors dismount and carry or run with their cycles for 1km down to the river and across Mt White Bridge, where they rack their cycles on the left hand side of the road after crossing the bridge, and where you must collect their bikes afterwards. Competitors may use running shoes for the cycle and/or run to Mt White Bridge in this case they must carry their shoes with them from Klondyke Corner no assistance is allowed at the Mt White Bridge turn-off. If a competitor or assistant is asked by an official to stop for a train, you must do so. No assistants are to wait at the highway for their competitor. No assistants are to wait on the railway side of Mt White Bridge or on Mt White Bridge. Line up and wait for your competitor s number to be called. Your competitors must not to take their bibs off until they have reached their kayak. You must not take the kayak to the water until your competitors have their bibs on and are ready to paddle. Help your competitor with their kayaking equipment, and launch them onto the river. Check that they have their bib over the top of their buoyancy vest. Kayaking helmets must be worn. After your competitors have left make sure you collect all their gear including bikes, shoes and helmets before proceeding to the Gorge Bridge transition. You must remain at the river until the last Two Day competitor has reached their kayak. Do not delay your departure! Leave as soon as you re cleared to go! Checklist Kayaking gear scrutineered and loaded in the boat Food and drink for the expected duration, plus a bit more Competitor bibs over their buoyancy vests Kayak helmets on Paddles, spraydecks on, drink systems connected Sunblock (keep it off the paddle) Collect all transition gear, cycling gear, bikes Breakfast/lunch Springfield School will have breakfast and lunch for sale at Mt White Bridge from 5am on Saturday until 10am. These meals are not included in the entry fee. Have cash available. Training Kayakers practicing the Waimakariri River prior to the event should wear highly visible clothing to be obvious to jet boats, especially in low light conditions. 28 P a g e

29 STAGE 4 Kayak 70km - Competitors Mt White Bridge to Waimakariri River Gorge Bridge Cut-off times: 7pm All kayakers must be past the Woodstock checkpoint (15km above Gorge Bridge). 8:15pm Competitors must have reached the Waimakariri River Gorge Bridge. Officials will remove competitors from the river after the cut-off times. The river section is generally classified as Grade 2. You are likely to encounter wave trains, strong eddy lines, bluff turns, braid options, midstream rock hazards and tree hazards. 29 P a g e If you are expecting to swim you should be paddling a more stable boat or getting more time on Grade 2 water. There is a significant amount of river safety on the course especially at recognised trouble spots, but they cannot be everywhere and are there first and foremost to deal with emergencies expect to self-rescue if you swim. If you see someone in trouble on the river you must help them, but ensure you don t put yourself in danger while doing so. If you run aground in the kayak you must both get out and carry the boat across the shallows/river bed DO NOT leave one person in the boat while the other drags

30 it this has caused major damage to the boats in the past and any competitors damaging boats in this way will be charged for the repairs. The course Enter the river and paddle downstream on a section of generally easy grade 1 riffles and multiple braids. Good river reading skills will help you take the most efficient and fastest lines. The river is typically low around the race date so expect it to be somewhere around cumecs, measured at the Otarama Gauge - which is after the main Gorge so the top section has significantly less volume. The river flow cut-off for the paddle section is about 180 cumecs, but depends on a lot of other factors as it approaches this level. After about 30 minutes of paddling you will reach the first significant rapids, commonly known as the Rock Gardens, which change yearly and are usually a mix of easy manoeuvring around boulders and punching through some of the larger wave trains on the river. Soon after this you pass the first timing checkpoint at Gooseberry Stream. Please note this is the last opportunity to exit the river unassisted before entering the gorge section. At all the checkpoints you must move to the left of the river and paddle between the two buoys which read your timing chip also shout out your number to the manual timing crew. Continuing down, the river gradually increases in size though maintains multiple braids in places, so keep your wits about you. You will then pass the Esk River confluence and shortly after the Esk checkpoint, once you pass here you enter the main Gorge section. At this point, you ve covered roughly 25km from Mt White Bridge. The main Gorge is about 30km long, the river is narrower and the flow swifter through this section, with larger wave trains, bluffs and strong eddy lines. Good skills for the Gorge are picking appropriate lines for your ability, bluff turns and dealing with strong eddies. If the river is higher there are more options, often with chicken routes, but as the river drops the options are fewer and the river is a little more technical, but with much less power. The Gorge is absolutely stunning and if you are comfortable in your boat it will be one of the highlights of the race. Significant landmarks to look for are Hamilton s Rapid, which is roughly the mid-point of the whole kayak stage, and the Red Bridge which is about 12km from the exit of the Gorge. The Woodstock checkpoint marks the end of the Gorge and you will have about 15km down to the kayak exit at the Gorge Bridge. Make sure you go between the two buoys so that the timing system picks up your transponder, and your support crew will know you ve been past. The river becomes braided again and requires some good navigation at times to avoid running aground. There are often sections with willow trees lining the river, stay away from the trees! On this section there may be signs on the river bank to send you in a particular direction if you see signage or are directed by an official to take a particular route, you MUST do so failure to follow instructions could put you outside of the safety managed area and put you and your team-mate at risk. The kayak exit is on the river right; paddle under the Gorge Bridge and turn in towards the bank shortly after look for all the people. Get out of your kayak and leave it with your assistant. Cross over the timing mat, run up the small track that starts near the bottom of the gravel road on the right by the permanent toilets, and go around the outside of the trees in the centre of the transition area to your bike. Your assistants must not cross the timing mat they must go around the outside. NOTE: The supplied tandem kayaks are plastic but still lightweight please treat them as if they were your own. You need to anticipate the turns and steer early but they are relatively fast and very stable. You should have a lot of fun in them! 30 P a g e

31 Waimakariri River Gorge Bridge - Assistants Turn right at the milk shed about 1500m before the Waimakariri River Gorge Bridge, where you will be directed to the parking area. Spectator and other support vehicles will go through the 30km/h area and will be directed to park in the paddock on the left hand side of the road. Please follow the directions of the marshals. If you are crossing the road please make sure you use a designated crossing and follow directions from officials. Do not park on the Northern side of the bridge. After parking your vehicle, place your competitor s bikes and cycling transition gear in the cycle racks (firstin first-served there is no numerical order). Flagpoles, flags or balloons are NOT allowed on the cycle stands. Don t delay, but also don t panic, the first kayaker will not appear until around midday. Please be on the riverbank when your competitors arrive there will be a timing display with a list of competitors as they pass through the various checkpoints on the river, and numbers will be announced when competitors are about 5 minutes from the transition. This information will also be on the app. There will also be 3G coverage (networks to be confirmed) and a paid WiFi network. Note: Mobile coverage is patchy down in the riverbed at Gorge Bridge. 31 P a g e

32 When your competitors arrive, help them out of their kayak often their legs won t work and they ll need some support to get on their feet. If the kayak has been supplied then clean it out and take it to the tandem kayak trailer, with the sprayskirts (missing sprayskirts will be charged if not returned). Please help staff to load the kayaks onto the trailers. Don t forget to pick up your competitor s safety gear, drink systems, paddles, and any seat padding they d like to keep, before loading the kayak. If you wish to help your competitors with their cycle transition before loading the kayak, make sure the kayak is carried well away from the beach and outside the transition area. You may have a non-banded supporter remove the kayak from the transition area as long as they don t have any other involvement in the transition process. Please help out crews who are flying solo. DO NOT cross over the timing mat with your competitors you must go around the outside and meet them on the other side of the timing arch. You are NOT ALLOWED to assist your competitors to run up the track, help them onto their bike, or push them up the road. Only assistants with wristbands may run up the track with their competitors and give any support in the transition. Please limit the number of people running up the small track with competitors especially if there is a bunch of them. Support crews and competitor supporters are not permitted on the Gorge Bridge, our priority is keeping the bridge clear for cycle competitors and other traffic. Any competitor whose support crew or associated supporters are found on the bridge will receive a penalty. Overdue competitors If your competitors are overdue at Waimakariri River Gorge Bridge, approach the information point team to find out where they are. Do not set off looking for them. The team will advise you if your competitors have had to pull out and where to collect them. Lunch The Oxford Lions will have lunch for sale at Waimakariri River Gorge Bridge from 11am on Saturday. These meals are not included in the entry fee. Have cash available. 32 P a g e

33 STAGE 5 Cycle 69.5 km - Competitors Waimakariri River Gorge Bridge to New Brighton No assistants on the cycle course No ipods or similar audio devices to be used by competitors on the course Keep to the left, do not cross the centreline and obey the road code Stop for trains, and follow instructions from officials Keep to the left, don t cross the centreline and obey the road code Stop for trains, and follow instructions from officials No drafting of cycles not in the Coast to Coast. No drafting off vehicles Cycle support may be available for competitors during the last cycling stage from the backup cycle crew Helmet mounted lights may be used in addition to the cycle mounted lights If you leave the Gorge Bridge transition on your bike after 6pm, you must have: A reflective high visibility safety vest Reflective ankle bands Front and rear lights attached to the cycle, that are visible from 100m You will not be permitted to leave the transition without these items. When you have completed your cycle transition, take your bike to the south-western corner of the transition (which will be signposted) where a small track will take you out onto the sealed road. The course Turn right and cross the one lane Gorge Bridge and head up the small incline, which is the only climb on the whole final cycle. After 8.8km on the main road you will be directed right onto South Eyre Road. Continue down here for 41.2 km (including 26km without a turn). Turn right onto Tram Road and follow the road over the bridge that crosses State Highway 1 for 2.75km. Turn right onto the Main North Road and follow this across the Waimakariri River and into Christchurch. After 7.75km you reach Prestons Road, where you turn left and ride for 2.5km and then turn left into Mairehau Road. Continue for 2.2km then turn left into Beach Road for 1.75km. The road turns to the right and becomes Marine Parade - and the finish is within sight. Ride 2.3km down Marine Parade before dismounting directly in front of the New Brighton Pier, hand your cycle to the waiting marshals and run across the sand and up the steps to the finish. NOTE some major intersections are controlled by Police, if they are called away you will need to follow road rules and give way to other traffic. 33 P a g e

34 There is an athlete recovery area, food, drink, massage and medical services there, as well as your transition bags with warm clothes in them. Your crew (with wristbands) will be able to meet you behind the finish line and you will also have direct access to the beach so you can walk down, touch the water and complete your journey from Coast to Coast. There are also showers available a short walk from the finish line. New Brighton finish line - Assistants After you have returned the tandem kayak to the trailer at Gorge Bridge, you must proceed immediately to the finish at New Brighton Beach. You must travel from Waimakariri River Gorge Bridge to the New Brighton finish by SH73 (the Old West Coast Road) which will be signposted. You must not follow any competitor on the course through to New Brighton. You cannot offer assistance to the competitors during any cycle stage or give splits to your or other athletes please help keep a level playing field for everyone. Assistants must not wait at sites along the cycle course through Christchurch. The police have warned competitors and assistants to be vigilant with security of their cars and equipment. There will be a finish festival at New Brighton with a big screen, entertainment and a variety of food and beverage stalls. Event sponsors will also have an expo set up where you can purchase event merchandise. There will be a fireworks display at 10:30pm that usually coincides with the last finishers in the One Day event. Competitors dismount their bikes just to the south of the New Brighton Pier, an official will rack their bike for them, and they run through the finishing chute (a mix of tar seal and then sand). You will be allowed into the finishing area to welcome your competitor to the end of their Coast to Coast journey. Showers are available - follow the signs from the finish area. Big sleep for everyone! New Brighton s Market New Brighton s Seaside Market is a true community affair offering a great variety of stalls including handmade crafts, vintage, local produce, live entertainment and delicious food options. Situated in the New Brighton Pedestrian Mall. On the Saturday, the market will run from 10am to 2pm. Final notes: Collect cycles from the racks you will need to show your wristband Remind your competitors to exchange their timing transponders for finisher s medals Food and drinks available SportsMed massage 34 P a g e

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36 Prizegiving Sunday Addington Raceway 8-9:30am Breakfast (ticketed event) 10am Prizegiving Last chance to purchase merchandise Find a new assistant - I m entering the Kathmandu Coast to Coast next year! Moa Wrap BBQ After the prizegiving, the Kathmandu Coast to Coast Moa Wrap BBQ will be held at Welles Street Bar, 44 Welles Street. It is the perfect time to sit back, relax, listen to some good music and tell everyone how good you were! Photos The crew from Marathon-Photos.com will be photographing the race. Your photos will be available online with 24 hours of the race and include a range of options including single and multipack offerings, along with video. You can also pre-purchase your photos, add to your basket when signing up for the race. Withdrawals & non-completion Any competitor withdrawing from any stage must report to a timekeeping official at the end of that stage, hand in their timing transponder and fill in a withdrawal form. This is critical because a search and rescue operation will be triggered if you are unaccounted-for! This also means the whole team is out of the race the other team-mate cannot do any further stages. If you withdraw on the last cycle leg into Christchurch, please phone or text the Race HQ, give them your competitor number and name and tell them that you have withdrawn (the contact number is available at registration). If you are evacuated from any part of the course by helicopter or jet boat, you must report to an official immediately on disembarking. Do not try to find your assistants, team member or family until our officials have checked you off the course. This is very important. If you are withdrawn during the kayak leg your number will be displayed at Gorge Bridge and your support crew will be informed of your status and where they can meet you. Kayaks will be brought out by jet boat at the end of the day and can be collected from Woodstock or 36 P a g e the Waimak Alpine Jet Company on Sunday (entrance off SH73 near Springfield). If you seek independent medical attention for any incident in relation to the Coast to Coast please inform the race medical team or post-race through info@coasttocoast.co.nz It is very important for us to know what medical issues people are encountering so we can assess and monitor these, and put preventive measures in place, if required, for future events. Lost Property Any lost property gathered up or handed in will be located: Saturday at the Information Tent, at the finish line, New Brighton. Sunday between 8-10am - at Addington Raceway. Sunday between 10am-1pm - at Southfuels 1 Edmonton Road, Hornby. Tuesday after race between 5-6pm at Southfuels 1 Edmonton Road, Hornby. Thursday after race between 5-6pm at Southfuels 1 Edmonton Road, Hornby. If none of the above options are suitable for you please contact info@coasttocoast.co.nz Weather & river forecasts Check the following websites for weather or river flow information If you want to phone the Department of Conservation Waimakariri Area office for weather and track information, please ring after 9:30am. The office is open 7 days per week, opening at 8am and closing at 5pm until Christmas and then closing at 6pm after Christmas.

37 Plan B - bad weather alternatives Mountain Run Alternative Course If the Coast to Coast Mountain Run route is affected by bad weather and/or high river flows, then a running stage (31 km) will follow the farm track from Aickens to Deception Footbridge, then follow the State Highway from Deception Footbridge to Klondyke Corner, on a mix of tracks and road. There are major roadworks through this area, so the alternative course route may be subject to changes based on these works. Full details will be supplied closer to the event but the route will follow the main state highway 73 route in general, with tracks and detours used as needed. 37 P a g e

38 Kayak Alternative Course If the Coast to Coast kayak route down the Waimakariri River is affected by bad weather and/or high river flows, the following alternatives may be in place, competitors will be advised accordingly. Plan B If the lower Waimakariri River is unaffected by the weather and/or river flows there will be a 98km cycling stage from Klondyke Corner to Thompsons Road (cycling down the Old West Coast Road) to transition to the kayak. The kayak stage will run downstream to between the two State Highway bridges on the lower Waimakariri River. The kayak/cycle transition will be on the river left. Competitors will then cycle to New Brighton to the finish (approx. 12km). Note the main dangers on the lower Waimakariri are trees alongside and in the river it is highly likely that there will be some compulsory portages around high consequence areas. Any route directions, either by officials or signposted, are compulsory. Plan C Should the entire Waimakariri River be affected by bad weather and/or high river flows, there will be a cycling stage (86 km) from Klondyke Corner to Waimakariri River Gorge Bridge, followed by a further cycling stage (69 km) from Waimakariri River Gorge bridge to New Brighton, Christchurch on the standard cycling route and then a run to the finish. The Race Director reserves the right to close stages and alter official cut-off times for safety or other reasons. 38 P a g e

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40 Railway Lines & Crossing Safety There are railway line crossings on the cycle and run stages. If alarm bells are sounding or the Official requests that you stop, you must stop. If a competitor does not stop they will be disqualified from the race immediately. TRACKS ARE FOR TRAINS NEVER walk down tracks or close by tracks. Only cross a railway track at a place set aside for crossing. Tracks are for trains! TRAINS ARE QUIET ALTHOUGH trains are noisy up close they are hard to hear from a distance. Trains can surprise car drivers and people walking near tracks. Make sure you look both ways as well as listen for trains. TRAINS TAKE A LONG TIME TO STOP EVEN if a driver can see you, they cannot stop a train quickly. Trains are heavy and can weigh up to 1,500 tonnes, the same as 1,000 cars. They can also travel at high speeds. Even a small train can take four rugby fields to stop! Trains take a long time to stop. LEVEL CROSSINGS RULES A TRAIN driver is on full alert when approaching a level crossing. Make the driver s job easier by obeying the signal and level crossing rules. Look for signs, barrier arms and flashing red lights and listen for the warning bells. If you are in a car be sure to tell the driver to stay well back from the tracks, behind the marked lines. STAND WELL CLEAR If YOU see a train coming stand well away from the tracks. Be aware and stand well clear. DON T JUMP ONTO TRAINS TRAINS are fun to ride but only as a ticketed passenger inside a carriage. Even when a train is traveling slowly you should never try and jump onto a moving train. Always wait until a train has stopped before getting on or off. YOU CAN T OUTRUN A TRAIN NEVER walk on a rail bridge or through a rail tunnel. You can t outrun a train, and tunnels and bridges are only wide enough for trains. You will have nowhere safe to go. SHOCKING RESULTS IN STORE SOME trains are powered by electricity, sent through power lines above the tracks. It is dangerous to go near these lines or let any object like a ball or kite go near them. These lines carry huge amounts of electricity and you will get an electric shock. STONES CAN FLY LIKE BULLETS NEVER leave things on railway tracks or throw stones at trains. You could derail the train and look out if you re close by! Those stones can fly like bullets and could really hurt you! KEEP YOURSELF SAFE YOU NEED to keep yourself safe. No matter what your friends say you need to be very careful around trains, tracks and crossings. Stand up, be smart and stay safe! REMEMBER: TRACKS ARE FOR TRAINS 40 P a g e

41 Two Day Assistants timetable This is an example of the logistics for Two Day assistants over the four days. Modify it for your own needs. Pre-departure: Assistants and competitors to read and understand all entry forms, confirmation and e- newsletters to know the event rules. Then re-read them! Download the Event app to your mobile phone or tablet and print or download this Handbook make sure it is the latest version Understand the transitions and what needs to happen in them it is highly recommended that competitors provide a spreadsheet of their gear and expectations at each transition for their crew Make sure your competitors know what you will be wearing and where you expect to be set up (e.g. towards the end on the left hand side, etc.) Think about having unique or brightly coloured clothing and hats to be visible at transitions Cycles and cycling gear serviced and officially checked before the event if possible, to avoid queuing at registration Mountain run gear officially checked before the event, if possible, to avoid queuing at registration All other gear is checked and serviced (kayak, shoe laces, etc.) Buy food for Assistants or provide them with cash Competitors to shave legs for strapping Everyone to check they have all compulsory gear plus any extra gear the competitor might need in worst case scenario (e.g. if they feel much colder than anticipated on arriving at the river, pouring rain, blazing sun) Everyone to go over roles and responsibilities Carry out Didymo treatment - running shoes, kayak and kayaking equipment Write race number on competitor s shoes, bags, warm-up gear Check s, app and website for any last minute updates Don t bring any dogs they are not allowed in the National Park! 41 P a g e Wednesday Pack all your gear Fill up cars with fuel Fill up water drums Thursday 11am Meet. Pressure in the bike tyres should be reduced a bit, and avoid getting car exhaust on the bikes. Check vehicle registration number is clear. Depart Christchurch. Buy lunch en-route. 3pm Register at Kumara Racecourse and collect race pack. Get competitor s ankles strapped if needed. If you want to buy merchandise it s a good idea to get it here as some may sell out. Complete gear checks of the mountain running stage and cycling stage equipment if not done prior. Catch up with your mates and tell them how good you/your competitors are going to be. Try to pack compulsory run gear so it is easy to access for the gear check at Goat Pass multiple zip-lock bags are good for this. 4pm Set up tent and camping gear 5pm Race Briefing at Kumara Racecourse 6:30pm Return to accommodation or have dinner at Kumara Racecourse from food stalls. Set up gear for morning including compulsory gear, drink bladders, gels etc. Agree morning shower routine, etc. Check bike tyre pressures. Organize cycle to run transition gear and set alarm. Friday 5am Alarm! Everyone to organise their own breakfast food and drink. Showers. Final gear check. Remember bib, transponder, reflective ankle bands, cycle lights, helmet, etc. 5:45am Deliver competitors to cycle stands. 5:45am Assistants drive to end of cycle stage (start of run) at Aickens Corner and park. Anyone wanting a toilet stop is advised to do so early before the queues form. Get breakfast from Moana School at Aickens 6:30am Transition closes for bike racking 6:45am Final race briefing with any last-minute instructions. 7:00am Race starts - Individuals 7:15am Race starts - Teams 8:45am Assistants in bright coloured jackets or clothing. There is usually a prize for the best-dressed

42 11am 12pm 7pm 42 P a g e support crew. Competitors will arrive shortly and will meet assistants in the transition area. (Maps of all routes & transition areas in handbooks). Assistant take cycles to car in car park and secure cycles to car with a security wire lock. Assistants travel to Klondyke Corner. Set up camp at Klondyke Corner. Buy lunch from Sheffield School catering marquee. Locate running shoes from the cycle stands. Runners should arrive within the next two hours. Recovery formula ready. Massages via SportsMed. Ensure someone has responsibility for bib and transponder! Physio and other medical issues are catered for here by SportsMed. Assistants to provide and cook meal. Assistants also to go over setup for kayaks fluid system, etc., and practice transitions. Confirm arrangements for the morning within the team, Check compulsory gear. Check bikes. 7:30pm Recap of Day 1 which will include a highlights video on the big screen, leaders from Day 1 acknowledged and spot prize draw. Saturday 5am 6am Check that cycles, bibs and transponders stay with the competitor at Klondyke Corner! Assistants drive to Mt White Bridge for kayak setup. Breakfast from Springfield School at Mt White Bridge. Competitor stays at Klondyke Corner for cycle stage start. It is cold here until the sun rises. Tandem teams must report to the Klondyke Corner start line by 7.00am (or 6:40 if in early group). Have warm gear and your gear bag to leave warm gear at the start. 6:40am There will be an Early Start at 7am for the competitors who anticipate being the slowest. This will be limited to 50 competitors and will include some team competitors. 7am The remaining competitors must report to the Klondyke Corner start line by 7:00am and all competitors must be in their start group by 7:10am. No exceptions. Competitors (except for Early Starters) will start in order from Day One, with the fastest competitors off first in groups of 10, at intervals of 1 minute. NOTE: Individuals and teams will all start together in order of finishing from Day One. It is roughly a minute cycle plus a 5 minute run for the majority of competitors from Klondyke Corner to Mt White. Tandem team waves will start after them. 8am Competitors run with their cycles downhill and over Mt White Bridge, and racks their cycles just over the bridge on the left. Brightly dressed assistants guide their competitors to their kayak. Competitors change into kayak gear and assistant takes kayak to river. After competitor has departed, pick up cycles and gear and carry them back to the vehicle. Drive to the Gorge Bridge transition. On the way buy food for lunch in Springfield or Sheffield. At Gorge Bridge, set up cycles on the cycle stands at the top of the hill. Place towels or some sort of cover over the tyres to keep them cool if it s a hot day. 12pm Kayakers should arrive at Gorge Bridge over the next four hours. There is an information point at the stage finish. Competitors run/walk up the track, and get cycling! Don t assist them up the track we don t want the competitor to get disqualified. (You can lead them to their bikes and help them change gear at the cycle racks, though). Empty the kayak out and take it to the trailer. Collect paddles, drink systems, safety gear and any other competitor gear from the kayak. Collect towels, shoes and kayaking gear from cycle stand area. Head to New Brighton with recovery formula and fluids. 2pm Cyclists should arrive over the next three hours depending on their condition, the time leaving Gorge Bridge, the wind, and if there was anyone to cycle with. Finish line - cheer your competitor in and give them recovery drinks etc. Sunday 8am Breakfast at Addington Racecourse (purchase tickets online), buy merchandise. 10am Prizegiving starts at Addington Racecourse 12pm Moa Wrap BBQ starts - time for competitors to buy assistants a well-deserved drink!

43 Assistants feedback Your views are very important to us. Assistants see the event from a unique perspective and your comments can guide us for future events. Have your say by ing us at info@coasttocoast.co.nz and help ensure we exceed your expectations the next time you assist or enter the Coast to Coast. We d appreciate hearing your comments and feedback on anything you feel is worthwhile bringing to our attention: Any comments about the event, especially things that could help us improve the event from either the support crew or competitor perspective. Any practical ideas around how to achieve these things Any other matters that come to light especially around safety or amazing stories & people from the event that we may have missed. Sample transition sheet We have a sample transition sheet for competitors and assistants to download and modify to suit - available from 43 P a g e

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