What's Hot   KARAPOTI 2009   ENTER HERE NOW   2009 Merchandise Now Up... More   SALE - 08 CYCLE KIT ! Only a few of each size left... More   2008 Results... Here History Updated... 2008 saw 11 race records & 102 additions to the Sub-3hr Club... More Houltham & McDermid Conquer Record Field... More The 29'er Experience... More One Wheel View... More Aussie Virgin's View... More Race Photos... Click Here Can They Do The Double... Karapoti winners Stu Houltham and Fiona McDermid now have a shot at the new Karapoti/Epic double. The Merida Karapoti Classic and our sister event, Australia's Flight Centre Epic, have teamed together to offer a $5000 bonus for anyone who can win both races! To find out more email us now. NZ's Mtn Bike Code... Here

Karapoti 2009 - Saturday 7 March     Based in Wellington's rugged Akatarawa Ranges, 10k north of Upper Hutt City, the Merida Karapoti Classic is New Zealand's premier mountain bike event. Combining a huge but achievable challenge with spectacular scenery and an awesome social scene, Karapoti is the event on every mountain biker's wish list.   But don't take our word for it - enter now for New Zealand's favourite mountain bike race... But be quick... Entries are limited to 1000 starters and last year we had 1800 wanting to ride.