2023 RACE INFO

Welcome to the Emerson’s 3 Peaks Enduro 2023!

We are back for the 11th year straight, for another epic weekend of awesome times and totally spectacular riding in the southern sun. As in previous years, the event will be hosted on the best trails on the hills surrounding Dunedin. Many of these tracks are pretty challenging, especially when wet! But the time limits are very relaxed, so no one needs to feel any pressure. We are all here for good times, to ride with and make new friends and to challenge ourselves, no matter what our riding level.

We are still working on the specific details as to how the event will work in 2023 but we will be offering a top-class race on outstanding trails you can expect to be racing at 2 separate venues and we will be aiming for approximately 1000m of climbing and descending each day.

The 3 Peaks Enduro is a NON-Gravity assisted Enduro, meaning you ride up to race down. This year everyone will be racing the same length course.

Each year it is the riders who really make the event such a positive and enjoyable weekend. The NZ ‘Enduro Family’ gathers to laugh, grimace, and one-up each other. We also usually get a number of elite superstars to turn up too, who join in the fun with everyone else and provide inspiration and jaw-dropping times to shake our heads at.

From the beginning of 3 Peaks the idea was to have a great event to share our beautiful city and riding down here in Dunedin and we will be continuing that again! We hope you can join us here this come February to be part of another great 3 Peaks Enduro!

SCHEDULE

Final schedule will be announced soon, but count on the following:

FRIDAY 17th Febryary - Registration & Practice Day

SATURDAY 18th February - Whare Flat

SUNDAY 19th February - Signal Hill

Exact start / finish and course details to be released the week before

PRIZES

Every year we get an amazing selection of spot prizes generously donated by our sponsors. We will also have cash prizes to the first 5 overall men and women. Watch out on our facebook page as we announce the sponsors and some of the prizes on offer this year.

REFUND POLICY

Refunds & Transfers:

Withdrawal requests from the Emerson’s 3 Peaks Enduro must be emailed to the race director, Kane Fleury (kanefleury@gmail.com), and may be eligible with a valid medical certificate. If accepted, refunds will incur:
- more than 4 weeks from event date - $10 admin fee
- 2 - 4 weeks from the event date - $85 admin fee
- less than 2 weeks from the event date - no refund
Thank you for your understanding. We hope to see you in February!
In the case of the event being cancelled for safety reasons or a natural disaster, we will aim to refund some of your entry fee but this will be situational dependant.
Supplementary COVID-19 terms and conditions:

In the advent of another National or Regional lockdown being necessary and affecting the ability to run the event we will aim to postpone any affected race and run this at a later date honouring any deferred entries.
If this happens 14 days or more from the event day then for those that do not wish to participate in the postponement of any given race then we would offer a full refund minus $10 to cover processing fees.
If this happens less than 14 days from the event day then we will offer a 50% refund of entry fee.

RACE RULES

BIKES

Stages must be contested on the same bike. Competitors can use any type of bike, but the best bike for this kind of racing is a ‘trail’ or ‘all mountain’ bike, normally with 5-6″ travel.

The bicycle must be in good working order and have no electronically or mechanically assisted motors. The handlebar ends must be protected by caps. Every contestant must be completely self-sufficient during the race, including the repair and/or substitution of bicycle parts (for example changing the inner tube), with the exception of technical zones (at the end of each race run).

FULL-FACE HELMET REQUIREMENT

Full-face helmets are compulsory during race runs at Emerson’s 3 Peaks Enduro. For the liaisons (in between) stages, a helmet must be worn at all times while on public roads.

PROTECTION

During all timed special stages approved full-face helmets and knee pads are compulsory.

During all other times on the bike, approved helmets (open or full face), must be worn while riding, even in the car parks! We will have hidden marshals at random places during the liaison stages taking numbers of riders who are not wearing helmets. Riders caught riding without a helmet will receive a 2min penalty on their race time. No exceptions.

Back protection, gloves, and elbow pads are strongly recommended, but not compulsory.

SPARE PARTS/TOOLS

It is strongly recommended that all riders carry a minimum of 2 tubes, a pump, and a multi-tool. There is no outside mechanical assistance allowed.

IN CASE OF COLD WEATHER

Dunedin’s weather is very unpredictable and this event climbs high into the mountains, so some extra warm clothing is essential. Please carry suitable clothing, such as a waterproof jacket, thermal tops, leg/arm warmers, etc.

LIAISONS

Transfers from one special stage to another are not timed. However, there are time limits within which each contestant must complete the transfer. Outside assistance is not allowed in liaisons.

ROAD RULES

The race uses public roads during the liaisons which are open to traffic. It is very important that all competitors understand this and obey the road code whenever on a road section.

COURSE

Competitors must complete the course in its entirety, without leaving the marked trail and without taking any shortcuts. Please don't cut corners or take sneaky 'local' lines even if you know some and they are not tapped off.

HELP AND ASSISTANCE

In case of a mechanical breakdown, the competitor must either fix the bike by him/herself or with the help of another competitor. All other outside help is forbidden.

In case of accidents, it is each competitor’s responsibility to help other competitors in need or in trouble and possibly call for assistance by telling a race marshall.

Contestants that pull out of the race must inform the organization.

CONDITIONS OF ENTRY

To enter the race you need to:

- Follow the rules

- Be 14 years old or more. Under 14 riders allowed only if they ride together with an adult at all times. Please let us know in advance who this will be.

- Anyone under the age of 18 must have a parent or guardian sign a waiver on their behalf when picking up race pack.

IMAGE RIGHTS

Participant permits the Emersons 3 Peaks organisers or any sponsors of the event to use any photographs, videotapes, recordings or any other records taken during the race for publicity, advertising, or any other legitimate purpose, without compensation to the participant.