Sun
22
Mar
2015

Blue Mountain Gorges Challenge

+64(0)36885531
info@specialevents.co.nz
Mt Peel, South Island, New Zealand
http://www.mtpeelmtb.co.nz/

This course is simply awesome. Run in conjunction with the Mt Peel event. It is a true adventure that will challenge riders of any ability. With fast gravel, grunty climbs, rough 4WD tracks, numerous river and stream crossings, open grass flats, it simply has it all and is a must-do course for anyone who enjoys challenging adventure courses. It's 65kms covers some fantastic inland South Canterbury terrain. The route, incorporating over 1000m of altitude gain and loss, leaves Peel Forest and follows the Orari Gorge to Lochaber Station. There the route joins the course of the marathon for its return to Peel Forest township via Andrews Stream. There are no major climbs but the course is very undulating with lots of river crossings. The course is ideal for intermediate to expert riders who have a few technical skills