Welcome to round 2 of the Property Brokers Gravel in Paradise series of 2024. This iconic event the 'White Rocks' offers it all to the gravel racer with a roller coaster course showing off some of the vistas of North Otago. Wide panoramic views of the Waitaki and Kakanui Mountains are a feature with some thrilling downhill sections. Starting and finishing in the most surreal setting of the Elderslie Estate, steeped in farming history and historical buildings, the White Rocks is a 'must ride' circuit for all abilities and ages.
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 65kms
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 to 59 years male
- 50 years and over female (Adair Craik Cup-Series winner)
- 60 years and over male (Geoff Lienert Cup-Series Winner)
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 46kms
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 back at the start/finish on-site at Elderslie Estate. Medals for podium finishes in both grades, all classes and all age groups. The Tiger Rolands Trophies for the first male and female home in the Gravel 1 Championship class. Spot prizes are kindly sponsored by Hub and Sprocket and Martyns Cycles.