Dubbed New Zealand’s toughest mountain bike adventure race, the four-day, five-stage, 250km race from Mt Somers to Lake Tekapo is certainly going to become a must-do event. Breakfasts and dinners are catered and the course will ensure there are moments nobody will forget ... ever. It’s a challenge and not all will be able to meet the challenge. This event was covered for Team RoadCraft and Australian Mountain Bike Magazine.
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Stock horses chase down Scott Wilder. Alpine Epic, South Canterbury, NZ. 2009
Tough climb through the tussock on day one. Alpine Epic, South Canterbury, NZ. 2009
River crossing deep in Orari Gorge. Alpine Epic, South Canterbury, NZ. 2009
Kashi Leuchs on descent in a gap in the clouds. Alpine Epic, South Canterbury, NZ. 2009
Chris Hill takes a nap after the first day of the event. Alpine Epic, South Canterbury, NZ. 2009
Dropping into the Rangitata River. Alpine Epic, South Canterbury, NZ. 2009
Rangitata Rafts ferry competitors across the river. Alpine Epic, South Canterbury, NZ. 2009
Competitors find their way to the Rangitata River’s crossing point. Alpine Epic, South Canterbury, NZ. 2009
The mighty Rangitata carves through its gorge. Alpine Epic, South Canterbury, NZ. 2009
Rain at the start of day three. Alpine Epic, South Canterbury, NZ. 2009
Cabbage tree guides the field into the biggest climb. Alpine Epic, South Canterbury, NZ. 2009
Competitors cloaked in fog on one of the toughest climbs. Alpine Epic, South Canterbury, NZ. 2009
Safe crossing. Alpine Epic, South Canterbury, NZ. 2009
Crossing the Orari River. Alpine Epic, South Canterbury, NZ. 2009
Fast descent through the fog. Alpine Epic, South Canterbury, NZ. 2009
Marcus Roy sweating profusely on a misty climb. Alpine Epic, South Canterbury, NZ. 2009
River crossing on a wet day. Alpine Epic, South Canterbury, NZ. 2009
Prizegiving at Lake Tekapo. Alpine Epic, South Canterbury, NZ. 2009
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