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WEKA PASS 303m
LEWIS PASS 915m
RAHU SADDLE 680m
ARTHUR’S PASS 920m
PORTERS PASS 942m
PORTERS
WEKA
20-23 NOV
FIVE PASSES
TOUR 2020
LEWIS
ARTHUR’S
RAHU
WELCOME 2020 timetable
THE 5 PASSES TOUR 2020 5:00pm:
THURSDAY, 19th November
Registration - Armstrong Prestige - 6 Detroit Place, Addington
5:30pm: Tour briefing and drinks
What a year! At no time since New Zealand’s first Covid-19
Lock-down have we been confident of getting 5 Passes Tour FRIDAY, 20th November
6:00am: Arrive @ The Peppers Resort Clearwater
to the start line. But such is New Zealand’s ability to come
6:15am: Race Briefing
together in troubled times, here we are! 6:30am: Neutral start towards Ashley School
Organisationally, 5 Passes Tour is a year-round exercise. 8:30am: Approx start of OPEN Stage 1 towards Georges Rd FINISH
But everyone, everywhere is on a learning curve this year 3:30pm: Approx arrival in Hanmer Springs.
and we’ve been juggling the status of several other events 6:00pm: Pre dinner drinks @ The Hanmer Springs Retreat followed by
alongside 5 Passes. Some made it to the start line and some Buffet dinner.
didn’t, but we were determined to make 5 Passes happen SATURDAY, 21st November
because we know how special it is to you, the riders. So to get 6:00am: Breakfast @ The Hanmer Springs Retreat
the biggest entry since we took on organising this event three 7:20am: D Grade Start of Neutral Section
years ago was hugely heartening. 7:40am: C Grade Start of Neutral Section
8:00am: A/B Grade Start of Neutral Section
I said last year in this space, that after 25 years organising
• Reefton Racecouse Lunch Stop: NZHL BBQ, including
cycling and running events that the 5 Passes was the most grilled Chicken & Sausages + Lasagne with Lettuce salad and
satisfying event I’ve ever been involved in. But the entry this bread rolls
year has made me realise that riders feel the same. 6:00pm: Approx arrival in Greymouth
In the first place, most are inspired by tackling a tour-like • All bikes are stored at the Ashley Hotel
600km of New Zealand’s most savagely scenic riding. But • Massage at the Ashley Hotel and for the late comers there
they come back because of the fun they have and the friends will be a Masseuse available.
6:30pm: Ashley Hotel for pre dinner drinks and followed by buffet
they make. And the same can be said for me.
dinner.
A cycling event on this scale, however, doesn’t happen
SUNDAY, 22nd November
without an awesome crew. Many have been making this 7:00am: Breakfast @ Ashley Hotel
event tick for a decade or more, and with Covid-19 hitting our 9:30am: From Ashley Hotel, Leave in waves to Open Stage start
sponsorship especially hard this year the crew are filling a lot 10:30am: Approx Start of OPEN Stage 5, Grades A/B C D
of gaps in amongst their normal roles. So don’t be shy when 2:30pm: Approx arrival of cyclists in Arthur’s Pass Village.
you’re out there; give our crew the credit they deserve. LUNCH - BBQ trailer from NZHL.
6:30pm: Dinner provided by “Community Volunteers from Arthur’s Pass
Save some of that credit, however, for yourselves. Because
Village” @ YMCA
as much as we were determined to make 5 Passes happen
this year, when it comes down to it your willingness to ride is MONDAY, 23rd November
what makes this race happen. 6:30am: Breakfast @ YMCA
8:00am: OPEN Stage 7, Grades D - C - A/B
So, thanks to each and everyone of you. Have a great 2:30pm: Approx finish at McLean’s Island Recreational Reserve
four days and stay vigilant please on your Covid-19 health (MTB Park). NZHL BBQ will be there and coffee & ice cream
measures. can be purchased at the Rec Park Shop. Your fans can come
See you on the start line. Sheree Stevens along to meet you, updates on the Facebook page will keep
them in the loop for an ETA of the arrival of the first cyclists.
NOT JUST EVENTS
Note: Advise them it could be anywhere from 2:30pm.
6:30pm: Pre dinner drinks Fireside Bar @ The Peppers Resort
Clearwater. Followed by Event Dinner & Jersey
presentations from 7:30pm
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COURSE MAP
Day 2
HANMER
ANMER SPRINGS
➤ GREYMOUTH
TOTAL = 214km
Day 3
GREYMOUTH
➤ ARTHUR’S PASS
TOTAL = 100km
Day 4
Day 1
ARTHUR’S PASS
➤ CHRISTCHURCH
TOTAL = 135.5km
CHRISTCHURCH
➤ HANMER SPRINGS
TOTAL = 162km
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IMPORTANT INFO RACE EVENING/REGISTRATION
Registrations will
from 5pm on Thursday,
start
19th November, with the Opening Event (Tour Briefing) starting
EMERGENCY CONTACTS DURING THE TOUR approximately 5:30pm, all hosted by Armstrong Prestige,
6 Detroit Place, Addington.
If your family need to get a message to you urgently during
There will NOT be any Registrations taken on the morning before
the day, please leave them these contact numbers for the the start of the Tour.
following 5 Passes staff.
Sheree Stevens (Race Director): 021 440 488 TOUR START
Ted Pearce (Traffic Management): 027 588 5876 The Tour starts at 6:30am from The Peppers Clearwater Resort. All
riders will need to be ready to go by 6:15am for a race briefing by Ted
Please be aware that through the Lewis and Arthur’s Pass
from Traffic Management. Any coffee orders can be arranged with
there is limited cell phone coverage. The Peppers Clearwater Resort Staff the night before. See Peppers
page for breakfast details.
THE TOUR ON-LINE
5passes.co.nz facebook.com/5PassesTour
TOUR FINISH
The Tour finishes with a 26km Team Time Trial. The stage finish is at
Our Tour website is the place to sign up and register for the Tour. the end of Chattertons Road near the stopbank to McLeans Island
It has most of the information you will need and you can check Rd. Our finish setup with all your gear bags will be in the McLeans
previous Tour results. Island Recreational Park. The first teams should reach the finish line
Before, during and after the Tour we will be constantly updating our approximately 2:45pm. Encourage your supporters to come out to
Facebook Page and sending updates during each Aid Station stop. welcome you home. Transport for Peppers Clearwater Resort guests
Feel free to check us out on Facebook and pass on the link to all your will be available or you can ride back to complete the Route.
family and friends so they can follow your progress during the tour.
HANMER SPRINGS DINNER
MASSAGE After the first day there will be a buffet style dinner at
the Hanmer Springs Retreat. Awards will be presented
Our three person massage team will provide massages at the end and results announced for all Grades and Categories.
of each day’s riding. There will be a massage booking sheet available
each day for you to book your massage time. The massage cost is
$1.00 per minute with minimum 20 minute blocks and 15 minutes
GREYMOUTH DINNER
After enduring “the longest day”, dinner will be held at
in Ashley Hotel available. They are a great team and we highly
the Ashley Hotel, Greymouth.
recommend getting a massage for recovery for the next day’s riding.
MONEY ARTHUR’S PASS DINNER
There will be two sittings for dinner at Arthur’s Pass. 5:30pm and
You will need to bring cash to pay for massage and “cash only” bars 7:00pm but joint Prize-giving at 7.:45pm/8:00pm.
in prize giving and accommodation venues. ATM’s are available in
Hanmer Springs and Greymouth only.
AWARDS DINNER
A special thank you to Peppers Clearwater Resort
WINE & BEER for hosting the Awards dinner. The dinner will start
We are delighted to have Wines from Waipara Hills and Beer from at 7:00pm Monday evening, but you are more
Lighthouse Brewery. than welcome to join us in the bar before dinner.
These will be enjoyed There will be a buffet style dinner followed by the Five Passes Tour
throughout the tour. awards ceremony.
Additional dinner tickets for partners, family and supporters are
available online during registration or on request. Numbers are limited.
The cost for an additional ticket is $70.00 which you can buy online at
www.5passes.co.nz.
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ACCOMMODATION BREAKFAST @ PEPPERS
Official 5 Passes Tour Accommodation provider is the Peppers
On Friday morning, give yourself the extra edge with a pre-race
Clearwater Resort, Clearwater Ave, Christchurch. grab and go breakfast… pre-book a $10 Bacon & Egg Butty and
an Espresso Coffee. Allow time before the 6:30am race start.
The Tour will begin on the Friday morning outside the main
Alternatively if you are staying at the hotel, order a $20
hotel entrance. You are more than welcome to book a nights Continental room service tray the night before which features
accommodation the night before, which will make an easier start to cereal, pastries, fresh fruit, cold meats and cheeses, toast and
the early morning. preserves, orange juice and a coffee. Place orders with Amanda
(03) 360 1012 before 4pm the day before the race.
NOTE: During the tour, all accommodation has been booked and
is included in your Registration fee.
ACCOMMODATION DURING THE TOUR Peppers Clearwater Resort
HANMER SPRINGS Friday 20 Nov AWARDS DINNER
The Awards Dinner is held at the Peppers Clearwater Resort on
Clearwater Avenue.
GREYMOUTH Saturday 21 Nov
6.30pm The Bar is available (cash bar)
7:00pm Dining Room available
7.30pm Prize giving to start
ARTHUR’S PASS 9.00pm Prize giving finishes … let the tall tales begin!
Various lodgings
Sunday 22 Nov Extra Tickets: There are limited tickets available so please
contact us to book a ticket for your partner, family or supporters
Additional ticket cost $70.00
Email: notjustevents@xtra.co.nz for extra tickets. These need
to be ordered and paid online www.5passes.co.nz before
17th November 2020.
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WHAT YOU NEED...
We have put together a suggested list of equipment and clothing
BIKE GEAR & CLOTHES
• Your bike and associated gear + battery charger if you have
electronic gearing
you should bring with you. • Spare tubes, pump and multi tool carried on your bike.
The terrain we cross varies greatly; our experience from past tours • Two bottles minimum carried on your bike.
is to expect every variance of spring weather mother nature throws • Riding gear to cover all conditions from cold and wet to hot.
at us and to be prepared. Even though we have moved the tour to • This should include multiple sets of bike pants and tops to
late November, as we are still in the Southern Alps and there’s still a minimize washing. There are limited washing facilities available
chance for chilly morning starts and warm days if the sun is shining. at our stops. (see laundry facilities for details)
Rain is more likely on the lush West Coast. • Laundry wash bags are a great idea for keeping you clothes
Bike: Please have your bike fully serviced before you start together
the tour. • Thermal layers for cold conditions, including hat/beanie for
under helmet
There are limited facilities once we leave Christchurch, even with
• A good rain jacket, gloves and booties
the magic hands of our bike mechanic, we may not be able to fix,
repair or replace everything which may go wrong on your bike.
Tyres: Please fit new tyres to your bike for the tour to SUNDRIES
minimise punctures. • Casual clothes suitable for casual dining, jeans are fine. Keep
this to a minimum. Remember it can/will be cool at night.
Spares: Rear derailleur hanger (if yours has a replaceable
• Sunscreen etc. - we will have some suntan lotion available but
one) these are specific to brands so if you are
suggest you have your own as it may not be accessible. Also
unlucky enough to break one a spare keeps you
have some barrier cream to avoid chaffing. Insect repellent may
going!
be required on the West Coast.
Cleats: Check your cleats and replace worn cleats before • Antihistamines as pollen can be bad through the Lewis Pass.
the start of the tour. • Earplugs are advisable as everyone is in shared accommodation.
• No drug testing to worry about. Medical Team will have a limited
supply of pain killers etc, and expertise to administer.
• Cash for massage. If you have a massage you pay them directly
and at completion of the massage.
• Cash for emergency bike repair purchases. Spare tubes will be
available to buy.
• Dont forget to pack your togs as Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools
& Spa has provided all riders and crew with 50% off ticket price
to their amazing hot pools - great way to soak those legs after
your first day of riding!
HOT
POOL
PACK S
AGE
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BAGS Kindly sponsored by
Bring one accommodation bag only. Not too big as the
Crew have to shift it a number of times each day. This bag
WHAT WE SUPPLY
will be transported directly to the accommodation and available on A DAY BAG:
your arrival. This is to put items that you may want during the day and will be
This will contain your casual clothes and toiletries, etc. available at lunch time and aid station stops.
Please keep your bag weight to a minimum to make it easy for our
NUTRITION:
support crew.
PURE Electrolyte drinks, gels;
You will receive a day bananas; OSM Bar’s/cookies:
bag at registration. This available during the day at Aid
bag will be carried in the Stations and lunch stops.
support vehicles so you • Electrolyte drink supplied
may access it during the will be Pure Nutrition
day at the aid station
stops only. This bag MEALS:
should carry additional Once we leave Christchurch,
cycling clothes for meals are supplied, including
changes in weather, the post race Awards Dinner.
also warm clothes for ACCOMMODATION:
the lunch stop and any Hanmer Springs, Greymouth
personal items you may and Arthur’s Pass.
need during the day.
TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT TEAM:
Traffic Management is provided
BIDONS Kindly sponsored by by Traffic Management NZ –
Ted Pearce is our STMS. He is
Armitage Williams have kindly the man who must be obeyed
sponsored a 770ml Specialised on the road. He is in charge of
Purist drink bottle for every rider on the Traffic Management team
tour. Your 5 Passes memories can be and with you obeying all the road rules
refilled time and time again with your Ted will help keep you safe.
water consistently tasting pure.
TRANSPORT:
MC, Brian Ashby We transfer your luggage for you from Christchurch to all the
accommodation stops during the tour. Your luggage will be laid out
at the finish for you to collect after you finish the final Team Time
Trial in McLeans Island Rec Park.
If you have a spouse or partner that would like to come on tour
with us as a non rider please note there is limited space in crew
vehicles. We may also request they don a Hi Vest Jacket and
help with Marshalling in some spots. Please contact our 5 Passes
Administrator if you have any questions. notjustevents@xtra.co.nz
or 021440488
MEDICAL SUPPORT:
On tour there will be a medic, Jacqui, who will look after you with any
headaches, bumps and bruises.
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OUR SPONSORS COMPETITIONS
TOUR RULES
1. Results for GC, KOM, and Sprint will be produced individually
Ⓡ
for each Grade A/B, C, D. Yellow Leader’s jerseys will be
presented to the leaders from each grade, each day, but
please note due to Covid 19 we have been unable to produce
extra jerseys this year and are going to use the ones we
have left over from 2019 event. Limited sizes available we
know this is not ideal but Covid 19 has not been kind to our
sponsors (Note in some cases we might roll out “retro”
jeserys from by gone years
2. Aero Bars and TT Bikes are NOT permitted in any Stage of
the 5 Passes Tour. Road Bike set-ups only, no exceptions.
3. Please note that there will be no jersey roll down this year.
4. Timing for the Teams’ competition will only be calculated
from the 3rd wheel in the Team Time Trials. This year times
will not be calculated towards the GC Category.
TOUR JERSEYS FOR ALL GRADES
SPRINT
GC
Yellow (Tour Leader’s) Green (Sprint)
Jersey proudly supported by: Jersey proudly supported by:
Ⓡ
KOM
TEAM
TEAM
TEAM
KOM (King of Mountains) Team (Leading Team’s of the Tour)
Jersey proudly supported by: Jersey proudly supported by:
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THE CREW 2020 TEAM LIST
As of October 1, 2020
Tour Director AID STATION VENTOURO ARMITAGE WILLIAMS GRAN FONDUE (C)
(TEAMS TBA) (B) Aaron Shurmer
Simon Dick Blair Rouse Simon Yarrell
Grant Goldsmith Gert Gammelin Lewis Donaldson
Ben Hurst Richard Lawson Patrick Methven
Karl Bennett James Greenslade - Yeats Scott Thomson
Jeff Driscoll Joseph Petelo
Sheree Jacqui L Emma FLISS TEAM LONGSHOT (C)
Tim Henshaw
ACCOMMODATION TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT Morne Pienaar DOPED STOATS (D)
Rod Snodgrass
Scott Mcrobie Thiri Holebrook
Martin Yeoman
James Sheppard Garath Holebrook (C)
Sam Dickie
Andy Hrstic Franco Schreve
Allan Yeoman
Richard Bagnall Jason Wilson
Ollie Bradshaw
Hamish Bell
Elliot Worrall TEAM SKODA (C)
Ed Hyde Julia Spark NO NAME (D)
MARK TRACEY W TED TRACEY B Will Fairbairn Nathan Livingstone Vicki Martin
RIDER SUPPORT MEDICAL Johnny Mew Paul Berry Andrew Logie
Tim Gudsell Gerard Lieshout Bruce Hastie
Pete Ulmer Scott Downs Deane Moreton
Adrian Rowan Douglas Scott Glenn Quantock
Dan Dale Arna Williams Shaun Hubbard
Philip Dawson Nicola Sproule
GLCC (D)
Marcus Brown David Foley
Jason Keddie
PAUL TRUDY JIM JACQUI W Karen Russo
BRADEN CURRIE Robyn Taylor
ON ROAD SUPPORT Malcolm Meads
LOGISTICS MECHANIC TEAM (A)
Mark Cochrane
Stuart Taylor
Braden Currie Mark Williams
Dougal Allen OXFORD EDGE (C) Jayson Bryant
Sam Manson Jason Bishop
CYCLEWAYS (D)
Mike Willetts
FENDALTON EYE Gary Stevenson
Paul Rickerby
CLINIC (B) Marie-Amelie Burty
Hamish Grant
David Kent Pete Sommerville
RICHARD PAUL MATT SIMON Matthew Jones
Nick Tyler Janet Spilman
Darryn Crawford
MASSAGE PHOTOS Wayne Smythe Anna Quinn
Mark Dineen KIWISTYLE/FATBOYS (C)
AW TOP GUNS (D)
Corey Bennett Lee Hatton
Chris Yeats
Jimmy Nisbet
WEST COAST NORTH Brian Ashby
Blair Stuthridge
ISLAND (B) Geoff Searle
Jerard Stock
Logan Cowdell Ron Williams
Richard Weane
Cliff Hughes Steve Pearce
YVETTE COURTNEY JENNIFER RICK
(@rickoshayphotos)
Glenn Kirk
Richard Day
18 19Contact: Sheree Stevens
Phone: 021 440 488
Email: notjustevents@xtra.co.nz
www.5passes.co.nz
See you all back again in 2021
FRI 19TH - MON 22ND November
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