16/09/2026
Welcome to our 4th BLACK ROCK XC at the Whangamata Mountain Bike Park, in memory of the late great Andre Hilliar.
Please have a good look at the Event Base attachment that highlights the evacuation point, water station, toilets,
timing , food / water, parking , bike stands etc.
Key Times:
Start times: (Saturday 19th Sept 2026)
• 8.50am Ebike 60km and 40km
• 9.00am 60km
• 9.05am 40km
• 9.10am Kids
• 10.30am 20km (includes Ebike)
• 10.45am 10km
Prize-giving (approx)
• Kids loop - 10.30am-ish
• Main prize giving - Sometime between 3pm & 4pm
Hydration / Fuel Zone
• At Event Base. 13km mark – Near Shovel vs Boar
Course Markers
• Blue – 40km & 60km (first lap only)
• Yellow – 20km main loop
• Green 10km
• Red – Kids
Note:
• The 40km and 60km riders will do the Blue Loop first and then the Yellow Course there after
(once they cross the Start / Finish line, after the first lap)
• Expect traffic on all gravel roads. Keep to the inside of any road marker cones while following the
big Pink directional arrows
• Exclamation Mark-Caution. (PINK OR RED) Telling riders to slow or check their speed and ride
with Caution. Marking a bank, tricky section ahead, or bridge.
• Triple (###) Extreme Caution needed
• B. easier line option
General:
Marshalls will have orange vests on and will positioned around the course. If you need to withdraw from the
race for any reason please inform Sam (timing) at the event base and return your timing chip.
Peak Safety will be the medics for the day. They will be stationed at the base.
No rubbish left on course. No headphones or ear pods.
Ride to the conditions. The trails maybe be slippery in places.
Riders must where appropriate safety gear, including a suitable helmet and foot ware.
Clear communication when passing other riders e.g. “on your right.” If you come across an injured rider:
• Stop and check they are Ok.
• Send the next rider to notify the marshal (head down the track to the next marshal)
• Time spent with injured rider will get credited against their final race time.
Have fun and thanks for supporting local events. It’s going to be epic and we are stoked to have you along.
See you all on Saturday😍👊🚵
