Overview

This event is being organised by Steve Gurney of GurneyGears, and will be held in Blenheim on Sunday, 10th April 2005, and substantial prize money is being offered. Steve's motivation for organising this competition is to inspire a more efficient design of commuter cycle and all the benefits that come with this. For more information check out the Gurneygears.com website.

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News Items

The Christchurch "Press" 19th Nov, 2004

The "Christchurch Star" 19th Nov, 2004



The Christchurch "Press" 14th Mar, 2005

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Classes

Open Category
Winner $10,000.00 + user-friendliness award $1,000.00 - No spend limit

Tertiary Institute Category
Winner $2,500.00 - Spend limit $2000

Schools Category
Winner $2,500.00 - Spend limit $800

HPV Extravaganza Fun Ride
Not eligible for prize money but there will be top quality spot prizes

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Events

Challenge 1  
is a commuter version of a criterium race around                     city streets

Challenge 2   
is a flat out 3 km speed test

Challenge 3   
is a coast-down test down a 1.5km hill.

Challenge 4 (the "Global Leisure Group" Award for User-friendliness, valued at $1,000)
a voting panel evaluates and scores machines for      commuter-friendliness, comfort, style and craftiness.