Rally of the Rock
This Year June 1st (Queen's Birthday weekend)
The BSP Rally of the Rock is a rally for mountain bikes. Why Niue? Because it’s hard and it’s tracks are fast. So are you up to it? Can you conquer the Rock, or will the Rock conquer you? All you have to do is beat the heat (elements), the terrain and the clock over six special speed stages.
The rally will be run on the same concept as a blind car rally. The competitors will only find out where they are going an hour before the start, so there is no time to practise on the actual rally tracks. Each rider will be given a map to guide them on the touring stages so there will be little chance of getting lost on the way to the special speed stages.
On arrival at the first special speed stage, there will be a few minutes wait for riders, then each competitor will be flagged away at one minute intervals, to ride as fast as they can. The track will be marked with arrows just before the corners and will show how sharp the corners are. There will also be signs for steep downhills and cautions for dangerous or rough parts of the track. The stage will end with a chequered flag.
There will be six touring stages and six special speed stages. Officials will be positioned throughout the special stages in case of accidents, and there will be a time limit on riders arriving late at special stages, to keep the event running on time. There will be drink stops (water) provided after each special speed stage.
A tail end charlie will be provided to pick up riders who have withdrawn. The vehicle will carry no tools and will not be able to assist with repairs. Quad or motorbikes will cover the track section and can carry out riders, but bikes may need to be recovered later.
BIKE HIRE is available from Alofi Rentals - email alofirentals@niue.nu
ACCOMMODATION is available at a range of motels, guesthouses and resort. Details online are available from Niue Tourism www.niueisland.com Ph 683 4224 Fax 683 4225.
Guarantee this will be a fun day! Make a week of it. Explore Niue.
Distance 6 special speed stages - 34km. Distance 6 touring stages - 16km. Total overall distance 50km.
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