Welcome to the return of the Property Brokers Gravel in Paradise Series for 2024. The first event is the 'Gravel Muster' in Middlemarch with a spectacular 918 metres of climbing up through the Nenthorn and views over the Strath Taieri's large glacial valley and river plateau. Pass through the ancient "Foulden Marr" fossil site which is estimated to have formed some 23 million years ago! The rugged hill ranges farmed with the country's finest Merino are also 'home' to the 'Musterer'. The event starts and finishes at the Railway Station on Snow Avenue, Middlemarch.
There are two grades to enter this year, with three category classes in each grade and separate age groups for both males and females.
Gravel 1 Grade: Long Course 66kms
Championship Class
(series winner of this with the fastest combined times male and female to be crowned GIP Champions 2024)
- 18 years and under – male and female
- 19 years to 49 years – male and female
- 50 years plus male and female
Ride Strong Class
(in conjunction with Farm Strong – Fastest Farmer/Farming community entrants, fastest combined times both male and female to be crowned as Ride Strong 2024 Champions)
- Open: 49 years and younger – male and female
- Vet: 50 years plus – male and female
E-Bike Class (pedal assist only)
(this will be a competitive class this year, but expect there to be some fun with medals and prizes!!)
- Open: 49 years and younger-male and female
- 50 years plus: male and female
Gravel 2 Grade: Shorter Course 54kms
Competition Class
(competition medals for fastest series winner male and female)
- 18 years and under – male and female
- 19 years to 49 years – male and female
- 50 years plus – male and female
Ride Strong
(in conjunction with Farm Strong – Fastest Farmer/Farming community entrants, the fastest combined times both male and female will receive medals)
- Open – 49 years and younger – male and female
50 Years plus – male and female
E-Bike Class (pedal assist only)
(this will be a competitive class this year, but expect there to be some fun with medals and prizes!!)
- Open – 49 years and younger – male and female
- 50 Years plus – male and female
Sign-on will be from 9:30 am to 10:15 am, Race briefing at 10:30 am and mass start at 11 am. Prizegiving will be at the Strath Taieri Hotel opposite the Railway station. Medals for podium finishes in both grades, all classes and all age groups. Spot prizes are kindly sponsored by My Ride Dunedin.