Classic New Zealand mountain bike rides that combine a huge challenge with spectacular mountain trails and magnificent alpine scenery. The adventure begins at Peel Forest, not far from Geraldine in South Canterbury. The rides start early - at 7.30am for the Marathon and 8.30am for the Blue Mountain Races. They head off in opposite directions but eventually finish back where they started.

Race includes the Mt Peel MTB Marathon, Blue Mountain Challenge and Blue Mountain Relay.

Resources

• Mt Peel Marathon website (includes race results)
• Mt Peel Marathon race entry form