The worlds toughest MUni race?

GizmoDuck · 2004-01-03, 09:57 PM

I just thought I'd try to drum up some more interest from NZ and also overseas in doing the Karapoti Classic this year. It's only 2 months away, on Sunday March 7th 2004.

This is a 50km Mountainbike race that rates as one of the top 25 MTB race courses according to Velonews. It is also the first, and only, mountainbike race in NZ to have a separate MUni category. I don't think there are any other 50km MUni races (correct me if I'm wrong), so that makes it the toughest MUni race there is.

A 24hr solo race might be more demanding, but I have yet to see any with a special category for unicycles, so I wouln't consider them to be MUni races.

Anyway, heres the link:
The Karapoti Classic

And story and pics from last year:
Karapoti 2003

To all the NZ unicyclists- this is THE race to be in. It is a lot of fun and there are some great prizes. I hope that the unicycle category becomes permanent and grows in the future, and we need your support to maintain this.

Seeya all there!

Ken

andrew_carter · 2004-01-03, 11:52 PM

If I can get a return ticket for under $200 I might be able to join you all. I'm waiting to see if the rumours are true that Virgin Airlines are about to offer really cheap flights to NZ.

Andrew

GizmoDuck · 2004-01-04, 06:04 AM

Andrew,

If you make it here I'll pay for your entry

Ken

TonyMelton · 2004-01-04, 06:51 AM

What about my entry fee, Ken? I'm also in Brisbane!!

I did this race last year on my 24" MUni and it took me nearly 6 hours. I think I'll use my 29er or Coker this year. For those who don't want to ride the full 50km there is a 20km race as well, which several unicyclists did last year.

GizmoDuck · 2004-01-04, 10:39 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by TonyMelton
What about my entry fee, Ken? I'm also in Brisbane!!

Nice try! But I'm sure we can put a roof over your head and feed you.

MUNIYETI · 2004-01-04, 11:30 PM

GizmoD, in winter time (here in the USofA )my ambitions seem to far exceed my abilities and I am considering an Endurance race or two this summer on the MUni (50k's)...I was wondering if you could give me any hints, tips, suggestions, on MUni set-up, what to carry with you, what to wear (pads?), how often you walk/rest , etc...... I have ridden a few Mtb Metric Centuries so I am not totally clueless, but I think maybe input from someone who has done distance MUni would be helpful

2004-01-03, 09:57 PM	#1
GizmoDuck Uni Hour Record Holder 29.993km Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Wellington, New Zealand/ Middle of NSW, Australia Posts: 3,407	The worlds toughest MUni race? I just thought I'd try to drum up some more interest from NZ and also overseas in doing the Karapoti Classic this year. It's only 2 months away, on Sunday March 7th 2004. This is a 50km Mountainbike race that rates as one of the top 25 MTB race courses according to Velonews. It is also the first, and only, mountainbike race in NZ to have a separate MUni category. I don't think there are any other 50km MUni races (correct me if I'm wrong), so that makes it the toughest MUni race there is. A 24hr solo race might be more demanding, but I have yet to see any with a special category for unicycles, so I wouln't consider them to be MUni races. Anyway, heres the link: The Karapoti Classic And story and pics from last year: Karapoti 2003 To all the NZ unicyclists- this is THE race to be in. It is a lot of fun and there are some great prizes. I hope that the unicycle category becomes permanent and grows in the future, and we need your support to maintain this. Seeya all there! Ken __________________ Adventure Unicyclist Unitour Slideshows: SINZ: The South Island, New Zealand Unitour Induni: The India Unicycle Tour Monguni: The Mongolia Unicycle Tour Last edited by GizmoDuck; 2004-01-03 at 10:05 PM.

2004-01-03, 11:52 PM	#2
andrew_carter Back into muni! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Brisbane, Australia Age: 27 Posts: 5,242	If I can get a return ticket for under $200 I might be able to join you all. I'm waiting to see if the rumours are true that Virgin Airlines are about to offer really cheap flights to NZ. Andrew __________________ www.UnicycleTips.com \| My Photos and Videos \| "Dancing About Architecture"

2004-01-04, 06:04 AM	#3
GizmoDuck Uni Hour Record Holder 29.993km Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Wellington, New Zealand/ Middle of NSW, Australia Posts: 3,407	Andrew, If you make it here I'll pay for your entry Ken __________________ Adventure Unicyclist Unitour Slideshows: SINZ: The South Island, New Zealand Unitour Induni: The India Unicycle Tour Monguni: The Mongolia Unicycle Tour

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2004-01-04, 06:51 AM	#4
TonyMelton Proud owner of Kris Holms old shoes Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Auckland, NZ Posts: 1,006	What about my entry fee, Ken? I'm also in Brisbane!! I did this race last year on my 24" MUni and it took me nearly 6 hours. I think I'll use my 29er or Coker this year. For those who don't want to ride the full 50km there is a 20km race as well, which several unicyclists did last year.

2004-01-04, 11:30 PM	#6
MUNIYETI The Abominable MUnicyclist Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Colorado USA Posts: 43	GizmoD, in winter time (here in the USofA )my ambitions seem to far exceed my abilities and I am considering an Endurance race or two this summer on the MUni (50k's)...I was wondering if you could give me any hints, tips, suggestions, on MUni set-up, what to carry with you, what to wear (pads?), how often you walk/rest , etc...... I have ridden a few Mtb Metric Centuries so I am not totally clueless, but I think maybe input from someone who has done distance MUni would be helpful

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