Photo credit : Nicholas George Photography, Digby Shaw, Henry Jaine and Dillan Gerschwitz.
Coppermine 2022-
Sorry about the late breaking news, but we have been informed that the Coppermine Trail is currently closed pending geo-tech assessment after the massive flooding in Nelson. Please hold-off signing up for the race at the moment and instead email us your interest in updates to info@gravitynelson.co.nz
We will look at alternative dates once we have more updates. If you have already signed up we can look at transferring your entry to another date or donating it to the Nelson Flood Mayoral Fund if you choose. Cheers and stay safe.
The Coppermine Race team.
CLICK HERE for 2021 Results.
Details on the 2022 race will be updated steadily.
Put the dates in your diaries, 25th September 2022. The Coppermine race is back for another round, calling people of all ages and backgrounds to take part in this classic race. ENTRIES ARE NOW OPEN, click on the link at the top of this page so you don’t miss out.!
We are hoping for a No-COVID-restrictions on numbers race, but we will still need to make a few simple adjustments and some common sense will enable us to have a great event. Very briefly:
Please do not come as a competitor, volunteer or racer if you are experiencing any flu or cold-like symptoms.
Competitors and Volunteers are encouraged to bring a mask with them (or grab one from our rego point) and use them where it is difficult to physically distance.
Race briefing will be at 09:30. We suggest masks on at this, but because we are an outdoor venue it is not compulsory All entrants will receive an email of the text of the race briefing on the Friday before the race, so you don’t need to attend the briefing, just read that.
This year we will be lining up behind the start line at a 2m distance and starting one at a time, your chip will automatically calculate your start time as you pass the start gate. Wave One will be Ebikes starting at 09:50, Wave Two will be Epic racers starting at 10:00, and Wave Three will be Coppermine classic riders starting at 10:10, again, please note, no need to get close to each other, the start gate will record your time.
In 2021 we were limited to 100 riders by COVID restrictions, so we hope this year to be able to break all records and see upwards of 150-200 people take part in the race. in 2022 we will have a NEW START/FINISH location at the brand new Maitai Recreation Hub next to the golf course. This awesome space will mean supporters can utilise the pump track while they wait for racers to complete. The golf course bar/cafe will also be open for snacks and drinks throughout the race. Weather dependent we may also have the Gravity Air Bag on site for older kids (and adults) to try out.
The Coppermine Mountain Bike Event weaves through some of Nelson's best back country trails and traverses, the spectacular Coppermine Mineral Belt and Dun Mountain. There are Two courses to cater for different riding abilities. The Coppermine course is a stunning loop of the Dun Mountain Trail all the way to the mineral belt at the Coppermine saddle, where this unique event takes its name from. The Coppermine Epic course has the extra climb to the top of Fringed Hill (900m) and the amazing native forest singletrack descent of Black Diamond Ridge added to the mix and is suited more to the experienced mountain biker. Both courses descend the Boulder Valley, catering for all abilities, with an incredibly fun and flowing piece of single track.
Not just another event!
The Coppermine is more than an event. Here's why:
It has the best sponsors providing outrageously good goodie packs for everyone racing including spot prizes
It has the best volunteers who not only guide you around the course, but also make this event possible.
Categories:
Coppermine and Coppermine Epic
As they have been and always will be. More info here
Team Categories
New from 2018 are our Team categories. You can enter as a Parent & Child Team, a Family team with plus 3 team members of close or extended family or Corporate team with 4 members (mixed). Sign your son or daughter up or convince mum and dad this could be a great day out together. If you have mates at work you usually go riding with sign up as a Team and have some fun outside of work. They race over the Coppermine Course.
Single Speed
Also new from 2018 is the Single Speed category, for those certified maniacs of you out there. Missing the fun you had at the single speed world champs? Come along and dress up and show us how its done. It races over the Coppermine Course.
Kings and Queens
The event has always had a King and Queen of the Mountain. The King and Queen of Descent is crowned again for 2020. Riders still need to ride the whole course and finish to be eligible.
Ebike Category
The first event in New Zealand to offer this category. It races over the Coppermine Course. Love them or hate them, ebikes are here and will test a different set of skills for riders. Check the Event Information for the ebike criteria.
Get Training
Watch the video below for a sneak preview of the treat you are in for!
Nelson's epic mountain bike race.
