Race Information

The Mackenzie brought to you by Devold allows gravel bikes in this race. 

There are separate race categories in The Drover and The Muster races. 

Please note the following: 

• The sections through Godley Peak Station will be more challenging on a gravel bike 
• There will be some times when it’s likely you’ll find it slightly difficult – mainly when getting through Godley Peaks Station and both river crossings. 
• You will need to know how to change a flat or repair your tubeless as it is sharper and rougher on that side of the lake.

It will really be a matter of experience/ability/personal choice re the gravel bike. 

The main Race Village is less than a 10 minute walk from most accommodation options in the township. There are limited parking options in the village so we ask that The Drover, The Muster, The Shepherd, and The Merino competitors ride to the start line.

Please let your supporters know that they are best to walk to the Race Village and around the Lake Tekapo village to access the shops and businesses. 

NO SUPPORTERS ARE ABLE TO VIEW THE HUNTAWAY START LINE. All competitors will be bused to the start line - or if getting dropped off on Saturday morning ALL supporters must remain off site and return immediately to Lake Tekapo. 

We are not gear checking competitors and their bikes before the event. However there will be spot checks before the start of the race, and also out on course. 

If someone is found to not be carrying the required gear they will be disqualified from the race. 

You will not be permitted to start The Drover unless you have the required lights (see Compulsory Bike Gear).

All gear requirements can be found on the Rules and Safety page (click on the image). 

It is up to each competitor to ensure they are carrying the required gear and that their bike is in a suitable condition to complete The Mackenzie brought to you by Devold. 

The Drover MTB

Overall 1st, 2nd, 3rd Male and Female

The following categories are for 1st place in both Male and Female age ranges:

• 18yrs - 39yrs
• 40yrs -  59yrs
• 60yrs + 

There must be 10 or more people per age category for prizes to be awarded. 

The Drover Gravel

Overall 1st, 2nd, 3rd Male and Female

PRIZE MONEY*:

The Drover MTB

1st Overall Male and Female = $600 cash each.

The Drover Gravel

1st Overall Male and Female = $600 cash each.

*There must be 10 or more people per race for prize money to be awarded.

The Muster MTB

Overall 1st, 2nd, 3rd Male and Female

The following categories are for 1st place in both Male and Female age ranges:

• 16yrs - 39yrs
• 40yrs -  59yrs
• 60yrs + 

There must be 10 or more people per age category for prizes to be awarded.

The Muster Gravel

Overall 1st, 2nd, 3rd Male and Female

PRIZE MONEY*:

The Muster MTB

1st Overall Male and Female = $400 cash each.

The Muster Gravel

1st Overall Male and Female = $400 cash each.

*There must be 10 or more people per race for prize money to be awarded.

The Huntaway

Overall 1st, 2nd, 3rd Male and Female

The following categories are for 1st place in both Male and Female age ranges:

• 14yrs - 39yrs
• 40yrs -  59yrs
• 60yrs + 

There must be 10 or more people per age category for prizes to be awarded. 

PRIZE MONEY*:

The Huntaway 

1st Overall Male and Female = $250 cash each.

*There must be 10 or more people per race for prize money to be awarded.

The Shepherd

Overall 1st, 2nd, 3rd Male and Female

The following categories are for 1st place in both Male and Female age ranges:

• 14yrs - 39yrs
• 40yrs -  59yrs
• 60yrs + 

There must be 10 or more people per age category for prizes to be awarded. 

PRIZE MONEY*:

The Shepherd

1st Overall Male and Female = $250 cash each.

*There must be 10 or more people per race for prize money to be awarded.

The Merino

Overall 1st, 2nd, 3rd Male and Female

The following categories are for 1st place in both Male and Female age ranges:

• 12yrs - 39yrs
• 40yrs -  59yrs
• 60yrs + 

There must be 10 or more people per age category for prizes to be awarded. 

PRIZE MONEY*:

The Merino 

1st Overall Male and Female = $250 cash each.

*There must be 10 or more people per race for prize money to be awarded.

There must be 10 or more people per age category for prizes to be awarded. 

E Bikes:

The E bike category is not a race. There are no prizes for the E bikes due to the variation in power from bike to bike. 

AGE CATEGORY WINNERS

If you are the winner of your age category please visit the Athlete Support tent after you have seen your results. You are able to collect your prize throughout the day. No age category winners will be announced or awarded prizes during the main Prize Giving due to time restraints