Event Details
The Screaming-O is a MTB cycle race through the Orongorongo Forest. Starting at Catchpool Creek the cyclists will ride to the Orongorongo River via the Orongorongo Track - some of the best ridable single track in Wellington (most people think of it as the 5 mile track) - and then down the river using the 4wd tracks to the Wainuiomata Coast. From there, cyclists can either:
- MTB back to the Catchpool Creek start, or
- Swap to a road bike and cycle back to the Catchpool Creek start, or
- Tag a team mate who will then ride back to the Catchpool Creek start
Course Details
The race will start and finish at the Catchpool Creek DOC visitors centre. Total distance is 28km. The course breakdown is:
- Race start to start of Orongorongo Track: 2km
- Orongorongo Track: 5km
- Orongorongo River 4WD Track: 12km
- Wainuiomata Coast Road: 9km
PLEASE NOTE: Because we have been given specific dispensation to run this event on land that is normally not open to Mountain Biking, pre-riding of the course is NOT PERMITTED.
Race Options:
MTB individual
MTB / Road Bike individual
MTB / Road Bike Team
Event Rules
For safety reasons, the following rules will be enforced for this event:
- We will not be requesting road closures. Competitors must obey all road rules and are to keep left at all times in the road stages.
- A first aid kit, emergency blanket, water and suitable clothing will be required equipment for all riders.
- Approved cycle helmets must be worn at all times.
- Further event notes will be given to all cyclists at event registration
- While not public road, the Orongorongo Track and Orongorongo River 4WD track are open to the public at all times. Riders may encounter walkers, runners and vehicles during this event. You are to give way to all walkers, runners and vehicles at all times.
- If, due to conditions the race cannot be held on the scheduled date, the event date will be moved to Sun 12th April. If this still cannot be run, the event will be cancelled and entry fees will be refunded less costs.
- Competitors entered in the combo event (individual MTB/Road cycle) are responsible for the delivery of their road bike to the transition area. Marshals will be on hand to ensure the area is secure.
On the day...
7:00 am Registration
8:15 am Race briefing
8:30 am Race start
9:30 am Approx first riders due
11:30 am Approx last riders through
12 noon Prizegiving