2020 saw Karapiro host the 21st 100K Flyer. Now in its new home, Karapiro will host the 22nd 100K Flyer for the third year in 2021 (previously known as the Rotorua to Taupo 100K) starting and finishing at the Mighty River Domain in Karapiro. We are delighted to have Ride Holidays join us for the next two years as the official naming rights sponsor of this event.
Join over 1500 cyclists in this 100km circuit were you will ride through quiet rolling country roads and at the completion of your race you will receive a stunning finisher’s medal. Make sure you join us for one of the most loved events in the country on Saturday 25th September 2021.
What a fantastic achievement to cycle 100km on this course through some of the most scenic countryside in NZ. A great way to spend a weekend, with thousands of other riders! There are plenty of spot prizes and giveaways up for grabs.
Saturday 25th September 2021
Course Information
Venue: Sir Don Rowlands Centre, Mighty River Domain, Karapiro
Course Description
Competitors will start at the stunning Might River Domain, Karapiro on Maungatautari Road. You will ride north for 5k and then veer left onto Lamb Road and then left again onto Roto O Rangi Road. You follow this road for just over 12km then you will veer into Chamberlain Road following this to the end and then turning left onto Long Road, follow this to the end then turn right onto Puahue Road and make their way around the back of Kihikihi via Hairini Road, Oliver Street, Grey Street and Dick Street turning left into Arapuni Road for around 7km. You then turn right onto Owairaka Valley Road to the end, turn left onto Aotearoa Road which quickly veers around to the right were riders turn left onto Waipapa Road and follow this for around 3.5km. Competitors then turn left onto Rotongata Road and then left onto Waimanu Road riding for 6km until it meets back up with Arapuni Road where you will take a right hand turn. Follow Arapuni Road for 4.5km then veer left onto Oreipunga Road for around 12km until it meets back up with Maungatautari Road. Riders continue on Maungatautari Road for 12km which will then lead you back to the Finish/Start line.
Special Caution/Extra Care
There are two right hand turns which require addition care and caution. These will be controlled by the traffic management, however we ask that all rider abide by all road rules.
The first Right hand turn is at the 36.5km mark turning right off Arapuni Road onto Owairaka Valley Road.
The second right hand turn is at the 66km mark turning right off Waimanu Road onto Arapuni Road.
Aid Stations
Water and toilets are available just past the 50km mark at the Wharepapa South School (on the corner of Owairaka Valley Road and Wharepapa South Road). Relay team change over.
Event Information
2021 Entry Fees
Early bird fees – until 7th April
Adult Solo: $80 Includes finishers medal
Junior Solo (Under 19 years): $60 Includes finishers medal
Tandem and Relay Teams: $90 Includes two finishers medals
Standard fees – until 14th September
Adult Solo: $90 Includes finishers medal
Junior Solo (Under 19 years): $65 Includes finishers medal
Tandem and Relay Teams: $100 Includes two finishers medals
Late fees – from 15th September
Adult Solo: $100 Includes finishers medal
Junior Solo (Under 19 years): $75 Includes finishers medal
Tandem and Relay Teams: $110 Includes two finishers medals
Group Discount
Have a group of 10 or more people? You can receive a 10% discount. Contact jenna@eventpromotions.co.nz for more information.
Refund Policy
Refunds prior to the 18th of September will incur a $15.00 administration fee. There will be no refunds from the 11th of April. In the case of a natural disaster, closure of the forest due to high winds or other uncontrollable factors, “Act of God” conditions causing the cancellation of the event, entry fees will not be refunded.
Transfer Policy
Transfers to another person can be made up until the 17th of September. Please contact 07 3483301 or jenna@eventpromotions.co.nz prior to this date. Any transfers after this date will need to be completed at registration.
Covid-19 Event Policy
If this event is cancelled due to government restrictions relating to the covid-19 pandemic the below options will be available for you
- Transfer your entry to this event for the following year
- Transfer to an alternative Event Promotions event (event options to be listed at the time of cancellation)
- Receive a 50% refund of your entry fee
If the event is postponed your entry is automatically moved to the new event date provided by Event Promotions.
All competitors who are entered into the event will be contacted via email if there are any changes to the event.
Click here to Enter online using a credit or debt card.
Click here to download the entry form.
- Post it in to PO Box 324, Rotorua with a cheque made up to ‘100K Flyer’
- Post it in to PO Box 324, Rotorua with proof of bank deposit payment. Please pay bank deposit into ASB Taupo 12-3162-0075818-61 using your name as reference.
Email it to info@eventpromotions.co.nz with proof of bank deposit payment. Please pay bank deposit into ASB Taupo 12-3162-0075818-61 using your name as reference.
Group Discount
Have a group of 10 or more people? You can receive a 10% discount. Contact jenna@eventpromotions.co.nz for more information.
Email Confirmation
You will receive confirmation of your entry and team number via email when you enter. Please print this out and bring along to registration. You can also check your entry by clicking here and looking at our confirmed entrant list. Link to come.
Saturday 25th September
7.30am – 9.30am: Registration at the Sir Don Rowlands Centre, Mighty River Domain, Karapiro
9.00am: Start for those who expect to take over 4.5hours (please be on start line by 8.50am for briefing)
10.00am: Start for main race (please be on start line by 9.50am for briefing)
2.30pm: Prizing giving from stage truck at the Mighty River Domain
Merit Prizes
Medals will be awarded to the first three males and females in each grade in the solo 100k and first three teams in the relay and tandem grades. Award winners must be present at prize-giving to receive their prize, these will not be posted out.
Spot Prizes
There are plenty of spot prizes and giveaways. You must be present at prize-giving to be eligible for spot prizes.
Every competitor receives…
All competitors receive a finishers medal, FREE HELL PIZZA (voucher) and a bottle of Loaded Sports Drink. Event facilities include on-course water stations, electronic timing, hot showers ($5), mechanical support on the course, first aid, online certificate, professional photographers and the chance to win an awesome spot prize!
To be confirmed for 2021
2020 Ride Holidays Karapiro 100K Flyer Cycling Jersey
These shirts must be pre-ordered, they will not be for sale at the event.
You can pre-order these when you enter online, or purchase from the online shop.
They will be available for you to pick up at the event.
Start Times
9.00am: Early Start – for those who expect to take longer than 4.5 hours (read more below)
9.50am: Elite Start
10.00am: Main Start
The 100k Flyer event will start on Maungatautari Road, by the Might River Domain. All riders must be at the start line 10 minutes before their race start for race briefing.
For safety reasons the following format will be in place for the start of the event. Riders will be requested to position themselves in their estimated finish time category on the start line (there will be signs to indicate the groupings). This is essential for the safety of riders, as riders will be riding in a pack of similar ability and therefore minimize the need to pass others. Please note: The first three placing of each grade will be by gun time.
1) All tandems start.
2) All riders sub 2 hours 30 min
3) All riders 2 hours 30 min – 2 hours 45 min
4) All riders 2 hours 45 min – 3 hours
5) etc
Early Start – Riders over 4.5 hours
Any riders expecting to complete the course in a time over 4hours 30mins are requested to start at 9.00am. Please be on the start line by 8.50am. The lead vehicle will not exceed an average speed of 22km per hour and no rider is permitted to pass this vehicle from this start group. Instant disqualification will occur if a rider from the special start group passes this vehicle.
Support on the Course
Available on course will be mechanics, first-aid team, 1 x water stations/toilets plus other event staff for your assistance to make this an enjoyable and memorable ride.
Relay
The relay changeover is just after the 50km mark at the Wharepapa South School (on the corner of Owairaka Valley Road and Wharepapa South Road). All transportation of riders and bikes must be supplied by each team.
Safety
Participants must wear an approved safety New Zealand cycling helmet while riding the event. All road rules are to be obeyed at all times as all roads are open to vehicle traffic.
No aero bars are permitted to be attached to any bike at any time during this event. Under no circumstances can any rider use a ‘Time Trial’ bike or wear an I-pod or other listening devise. Any riders not adhering to the event rules will not be permitted to start.
Aid Stations
Water and toilets are available just past the 50km mark at the Wharepapa South School (on the corner of Owairaka Valley Road and Wharepapa South Road).
Prize Giving
Prize-giving will take place at 2.30pm from the Stage Truck on the Might River Domain. Competitors must be present at prize-giving to be eligible for spot prizes.
Grades
Adult Solo
U19 – M/F, 19 – 34 M/F, 35 – 44 M/F, 45 – 54 M/F, 55 – 64 M/F, 65+ M/F and E-Bike – M/F
Tandem
Overall 1st, 2nd and 3rd
Two Person Relay
Overall 1st, 2nd and 3rd
Merit Prizes
Medals will be awarded to the first three males and females in each grade in the solo 100k and first three teams in the relay and tandem grades. Award winners must be present at prize-giving to receive their prize, these will not be posted out.
Every competitor receives…
A Hell Pizza Voucher (valued at $9.50) and a bottle of Loaded Sports Drink. Event facilities include on-course water station, electronic timing, hot showers ($5), mechanical support on the course, first aid, online certificate, professional photographers and the chance to win an awesome spot prize!
Cycling Tips
- ALWAYS wear a helmet, no exceptions!!
- Wear cycling gloves and sunglasses.
- Don’t ride your aero bars through town except in near zero traffic conditions. Your time delay in getting onto the brakes from the aero position may be the critical difference in avoiding an accident.
- Don’t ride a bike wearing headphones/ipod. Being able to hear cars approaching from behind is vital.
- If riding at night wear plenty of reflective clothing, don’t wear dark colours. Have plenty of lighting especially red tail lights.
- When approaching cars parked on your side of the road be wary of an opening door.
- Be careful on wet or icy wintry mornings. Watch the road surface for ice signs, don’t lean too much on the corners, and don’t apply too much front brake. Also avoid the road markings when wet, they can be very slippery.
- If you are riding in an event like the 100K Flyer get used to riding on someone else’s wheel and riding in a bunch.
- If you are heading out on a long ride make sure you take enough water, food, clothing, cash and your cell phone. Take at least one spare tyre/tube.
Training Program
| Weeks to Go | Week Beginning | Monday (easy) | Wednesday (hard) | Saturday or Sunday (easy) |
| 12 | 25 January | 10km | 10km | 10km |
| 11 | 1 February | 10km | 15km | 20km |
| 10 | 8 February | 10km | 20km | 30km |
| 9 | 15 February | 15km | 25km | 40km |
| 8 | 22 February | 15km | 30km | 40km |
| 7 | 1 March | 15km | 35km | 50km |
| 6 | 8 March | 20km | 40km | 60km |
| 5 | 15 March | 20km | 45km | 60km |
| 4 | 22 March | 25km | 50km | 70km |
| 3 | 29 March | 25km | 50km | 70km |
| 2 | 5 April | 30km | 50km | 70km |
| 1 | 12 April | 30km | 40km | EVENT DAY |
Results
Professional photos can also be found at www.marathon-photos.com, search the event name then your bib number.
Click to view Results from 2020 100k Flyer
Click to view Results from 2019 100k Flyer
Click to view Results from 2018 100k Flyer
Click to view Results from 2017 100k Flyer
Click to view Results from 2016 100k Flyer
Click to view Results from 2015 100k Flyer
Click to view Results from 2014 100k Flyer
Click to view Results from 2013 100k Flyer
Click to view Results from 2012 100k Flyer
Click to view Results from 2011 100k Flyer
Click to view Results from 2010 100k Flyer
Click to view Results from 2009 100k Flyer
Click to view Results from 2008 100k Flyer
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