Miniminer MTB Race

• Please take the time to familiarise yourself with our race rules.
  • Event Briefing: You must attend the event briefings at Coronet Peak.
  • Race Instructions: You must follow all race instructions given at the briefing and adhere to volunteers' and marshals' instructions at all times.
  • Entry Policies: You must read and understand all sections of the event website relating to entry policies.
  • Registered Riders: Only registered riders are allowed to participate in the event
  • Race Number: Your race number must be clearly visible and attached to the front of your bike.
  • Respect for Competitors: You must be courteous towards other participants during the race.
  • Environmental Protection: You must respect the environment. No intentional skidding or damaging plant life.
  • Rubbish Disposal: Rubbish can only be discarded at designated aid stations. Littering on the course will result in disqualification.
  • Outside Support: Outside support is not allowed on the course. You must carry all necessary repairs and equipment with you. Assistance is only available at the feed/technical assistance zones, and you must be able to repair your own bike.
  • Aid Stations: You can only receive extra food and/or hydration from your own supporters at the designated aid station and nowhere else on the course. You are responsible for managing your own nutrition throughout the race.
  • Road Rules: You must obey all NZ road rules when riding on public roads. Stay to the left to allow traffic and other competitors to pass.
  • Bike Condition: Your bike must be in good condition and well-maintained, with good tyres and brakes. It's highly recommended that your bike is checked by a professional mechanic before the event.
  • Helmets: NZ Standards-approved helmets must be worn at all times while on the course.
  • E-Bikes: E-bikes are only permitted to swap batteries at the aid stations.
  • Bike Changes: Bike changes are not allowed during the race.
  • Penalties: A minor breach of race rules will result in a time penalty between 30 seconds and 5 minutes. Major breaches that affect the event's integrity or reputation may lead to disqualification.
  • Alcohol and Drugs: Any rider found to be under the influence of alcohol or illicit drugs will be removed from the event and banned from future events.
  • Assisting Injured Participants: If you find an injured participant, you must stop and check if they are okay. If they need medical support, stay with them and send the next participant to the nearest marshal to report the incident. You will receive a time adjustment based on your average speed.
  • Course Integrity: You must stick to the marked trail and not traverse private property to shortcut the course.
  • Headphones: iPods/headphones are not allowed.
  • Personal Responsibility: The event takes place in the mountains, and you are primarily responsible for your own safety. Be prepared for rapidly changing weather conditions (hot, cold, wet, snow), dress appropriately, and ensure you carry sufficient water, especially on hot days.

This race is set in an alpine area with very little shelter from the elements. On the morning of the event, during race registration at the base building please ensure you have layers with you such as thermal leggings, merino long-sleeve base layers, and a wind/waterproof jacket, along with long-finger warm gloves.

Make sure these items are suitable for rain, hail, and snow.

Make an informed decision about what to wear at the start line and be prepared to carry extra clothing with you throughout the course, as there are significant climbs and descents. Your body temperature will change during the ride.

At the aid stations, you may pick up or drop off clothing items, but this must only be done at the aid stations - no outside assistance.

If you are unsure about what to bring or wear, feel free to ask for advice.