Stuff Digital Edition

In reduced form, different format

asking events like ours to restructure to minimise contact of people as much as possible, and reduce the potential of a mass spread as a result of the event,’’ race director Glen Currie said.

‘‘The longest day is often described as the loneliest day by competitors. You’ve got 243 kilometres of course in a pretty remote setting to stretch out on, which fortunately, for us, enables us to isolate competitors and support crews to a large extent.’’

The mountain run was initially scheduled to take place on February 11, the first day of the two-day race.

Stage 1: Stage 2: Stage 3: Stage 4:

Athlete’s support crews have been limited to two people, and friends and family will be restricted from entering the athlete transition areas. However, there have been no cuts to safety measures, with helicopter support through Goat Pass, as well as jet boat patrols across a 70km stretch of the

Waimakariri River, to remain.

‘‘This is one area that can’t be compromised. But reducing the number of competitors on course should already see a reduction in the time that their services are needed on course..’’

Organisers on Monday confirmed the two-day race had been canned, rubbing out between 900 and 1000 competitors, including former All Blacks Richie McCaw and Wyatt Crockett.

The first wave of competitors will start from Kumara Beach at 7am on February 12, and are expected to begin arriving in New Brighton from 4.30pm.

Starts on Kumara Beach and finishes at New Brighton Beach.

2.5km run, 55km cycle

30.5km mountain run

15.5km cycle and 70km kayak 69.5km cycle

Sport

en-nz

2022-01-28T08:00:00.0000000Z

2022-01-28T08:00:00.0000000Z

https://stuff.pressreader.com/article/281994675878756

Stuff Limited