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	Karapoti Park
		Karapoti Park is situated in the Akatarawa Valley to the north of Upper Hutt.
		The Karapoti ride (results) (photos) is very challenging, with the October 2005 event being made trickier by short stretches of soft or slippery going on some parts of the trail.
		The riders proceed to the Karapoti Road and cross the Akatarawa river bridge at the confluence with the West Akatarawa river, proceeding then through private land to enter the forest.
	www.watrc.wellington.net.nz /watrc-trail-rides/watrc-trail-karapoti.htm (492 words)

	Karapoti Classic Mountain Bike Race - A Kiwi Classic (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		The Karapoti Classic makes everyone nervous, even those loyal followers who were riding it for their second, third, fifth, or in the case of local enthusiast Alastair Rhodes, the 12th time.
		The thing is, once you start Karapoti you're really out there, in the wilderness, on your own, for 50km of nasty drop offs in the Rock Garden, greasy bogs on the Devil's Staircase, cold slippery river crossings, and of course the three legendary climbs: Deadwood, Titi and Dopers.
		The race finishes at Karapoti Park, where you'll find 1000 riders in various states of dishevelment collapsed under the sun amidst a festival of families, supporters and spectators numbering in the thousands.
	www.downhill.co.nz /karapoti/kiwi.html (1074 words)

	Karapoti Classic (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		The Karapoti Classic is New Zealand's longest running annual mountain bike event, started in 1986 by Paul Kennett.
		The 1986 Karapoti was New Zealand's first national mountain bike race and was self declared the National Off-Road Championships.
		The event was managed by the Kennett Bros until 2002.
	bopedia.com /en/wikipedia/k/ka/karapoti_classic.html (128 words)

	Karapoti Classic Mountain Bike Race
		Established in 1986, the Karapoti Classic is the longest running mountain bike race in the Southern Hemisphere.
		Mathison, the 2004 Karapoti winner and later that year 10th at the Athens Olympics, didnât see Schneitter at all and despite riding up to second place was 16min adrift of the slick Swiss at the finish line.
		Whether tackling the full "50km Classic" or the introductory "20km Challenge", Karapoti is a huge but achievable challenge combined with spectacular scenery, an awesome social scene and the biggest prize purse of any mountain bike race in the country.
	www.karapoti.co.nz (1152 words)

	Karapoti Classic Mountain Bike Race - about (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		The post-race scene at Karapoti Park, with thousand's of people lounging under the late-summer sun, is reason enough to enter in itself.
		First and foremost, however, Karapoti is a people's race catering for all ages, abilities, genders and walks of life.
		Catering for everyone from elite to also ran, the Karapoti culture is such that the slowest riders are celebrated every bit as much as the few who manage to break the magical three-hour mark.
	www.downhill.co.nz /karapoti/about.html (458 words)

	www.cyclingnews.com news and analysis
		Early favouritism was with Australian Tim Bennett, the Karapoti runner-up in 2004.
		Former Karapoti junior winner Myra Møller might well have broken three hours as well if not for a bad crash on the rock garden when in contact with the lead pair.
		Although 1986 runner-up and former Karapoti Classic race director Simon Kennett chose a modern steed to lead in the originals in a very worthy 20th place overall.
	www.cyclingnews.com /mtb.php?id=mtb/2005/mar05/karapoti05 (564 words)

	RedOrbit - Health - Karapoti Classic Turns 20 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		THE Karapoti Classic started in 1986 with 49 entries, a handful of mad men and women who decided to test their bikes and their bodies on one of the most demanding mountain bike tracks.
		Bennett is among Australia's top-10 mountain bikers and specialises in gruelling endurance epics such as the Karapoti.
		Sixteen of the country's top 20 riders this season will be at Karapoti, but Tuckerman and Hiscock have been the most consistent.
	www.redorbit.com /news/display?id=133340&source=r_health (482 words)

	Karapoti Classic '03 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		This merged into the Karapoti Gorge which consisted of gentle single climb with a splattering of rocks and a couple of stream crossings thrown in.
		Finally it was a steep downhill to the Karapoti Gorge, at which point I bonked despite having eaten three Powerbars and a slime gel.
		Luckily it was all downhill to the Karapoti Gorge before grovelling to the finish.
	www.adventureunicyclist.com /new_page_3.htm (948 words)

	Record Field for 21st Karapoti Classic
		In 2003 Foote suffered a series of punctures at Karapoti and in 2004 she gave up a guaranteed podium place to assist her partner Rod Hill, who had crashed heavily while in fifth place in the men’s race and was taken out to hospital.
		Hatton, who immediately after Karapoti flies to California to take up a place on a professional American team, won Karapoti in 2004 and thinks he is in even better shape this year.
		Among the 1130 that organisers have allowed to ride, the eldest is 66 and the youngest is eight.
	www.bikenz.org.nz /Article.aspx?Mode=1&ID=21877 (1037 words)

	Karapoti Classic 48km race- we kicked ass! - Unicyclist Community (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		The Karapoti Classic is probably the NZ's most epic and gruelling mountainbike race.
		After that we hit the Karapoti Gorge which consisted of gentle single/doubletrack climb with a spattering of rocks and a couple of stream crossings thrown in.
		Finally it was a steep downhill to the Karapoti Gorge, during which I bonked despite having eaten three powerbars and a slime gel.
	www.unicyclist.com /forums/showthread.php?s=fdb49f10defdeab9a0a503aa31f2eba5&threadid=23819&highlight=karapoti (2041 words)

	www.cyclingnews.com news and analysis
		The Karapoti Classic Mountainbike race in New Zealand will celebrates its 20th edition on Saturday, March 5, and more than 1200 mountain bikers from 11 countries and all ends of New Zealand have been announced to converge on the Wellington region in order to compete.
		Rotorua’s Sonia Foote will return to Karapoti with a point to prove after she gave away a certain top three last year to assist her partner Rod Hill, who crashed heavily while holding a top five in the men’s race.
		It was the Kennett brothers who created the famous Karapoti culture, turning what was once a hardcore sport for serious cyclists and adventurer-types into an event where the slowest riders are celebrated every bit as much as the elite few who manage to break the magical three-hour mark.
	www.cyclingnews.com /news.php?id=news/2005/mar05/mar01news2 (2207 words)

	..::MONGOOSEBIKES::..
		First on the agenda is the Karapoti Classic, traditionally held in March each year but brought forwards this year due to Com Games.
		For those who don’t know about the Karapoti, the course is a 50km loop consisting of 3 big tough climbs, one of which is primarily an insanely steep hike-a-bike.
		Punctures and crashes are also a very big part of Karapoti, and the last thing I wanted to deal with was one of these, so I rode as smoothly as possible to minimise that risk.
	www.mongoosebikes.com.au /news/view.php?id=138 (694 words)

	The Kennett Bros: Latest
		The 20th Karapoti Classic was a fantastic weekend with a record number of 1200 competitors.
		His Karapoti race went to porridge when he let all the air out of his forks at the top of the Devils Staircase.
		The Karapoti Mountain Bike Game is finished and out in a select few bike shops around the country.
	www.kennett.co.nz /latest (2430 words)

	Karapoti Classic
		Via Karapoti Park, which is found 5km into the Akatarawa Road in Upper Hutt.
		about 8km up the karapoti gorge before the first of the 3 big climbs after that the rock garden and the infamous devils staircase, after that its all pretty sane stuff,this is a very hard ride try to go with someone whos done it before the akatarawa range isnt a good place to get lost.
		I've raced Karapoti twice in the sport class and it's an absolute blast, mostly old logging access roads with a few gnarly bits thrown in.
	www.mtbr.com /trails/AsiaandPacific-Other/KarapotiClassic.html (809 words)

	NZ MTB Web General MTB Discussion - Karapoti Classic
		And because this year is special, every finisher at Karapoti this year wins a 20th anniversarry medal.
		After Karapoti Lisa went on to finish 10th at the Olympics and she's keen to open her year again with Karapoti.
		Karapoti 20th function on Friday evening / ride Karapoti on Saturday / watch the World Cup on Sunday.
	www.mountainbike.co.nz /forum/read.php?f=14&i=33763&t=33763 (600 words)

	...::: SPORTSWEB :::...
		For 20 years Wellington’s Karapoti Classic has been the race that every mountain bikers aspires to.
		The combination of an unforgiving challenge, amazing scenery and tradition attracts riders from all over the world and the 1000-rider limited is always oversubscribed.
		Last year Karapoti received a record 1536 entries for the 20th anniversary event.
	www.sportsweb.co.nz /cgi-bin/control.pl?Function=News&Item=cycling_20060113.txt&pageid=1137253017 (440 words)

	KARAPOTI CLASSIC 2004
		Based within the rugged splendour of Wellington's Akatarawa Ranges, 10km north of Upper Hutt, the KARAPOTI CLASSIC revolves around an uncompromising 50km of 4WD trails, gnarly single track, wheel sucking sludge, raging river crossings and wall-to-wall wilderness.
		An "event" from which has arisen a culture built around innovative organisation, spectacular scenery, an exciting social scene, and a challenge that is at the same time unique, uncompromising and achievable.
		American cycling magazine Velonews ranks KARAPOTI amongst the top-25 mountain bike races in the world, and participants apparently agree.
	www.adventurepro.com.au /news/index.pl?action=details&id=1069892861KARAPOTICLASSIC2004 (218 words)

	Beehive (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Sports and Recreation Minister Trevor Mallard today opened an exhibition of the history of the Karapoti Classic, before competing in the event for the fourth time tomorrow.
		Now in its twentieth year, the Karapoti Classic, started by the Kennett brothers back in 1985, is Australasia’s longest standing mountain biking event.
		It was arguably the Karapoti Classic that kicked off the mountain biking scene in New Zealand.
	www.beehive.govt.nz /Print/PrintDocument.aspx?DocumentID=22364 (206 words)

	www.robynwong.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Last year I missed the Karapoti since I opted to race against the world’s best roadies in the Geelong Women’s tour and the Geelong World Cup.
		The traveling around the countryside was done and what better way for a tough training ride but to race the Karapoti Classic.
		Not only for the demanding 50km circuit with hill climbs the height of the Rimutuka’s, bogs up to your hubs, knee high river crossings and some good old rough rock descents, but for the atmosphere and the friendliness that brings the mountain biking community together for a full on day of action.
	www.robynwong.com /archives/2004_03_01_rw-arch.html (922 words)

	Karapoti Park (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		The Karapoti Valley and/or Akatawara Forrest are found along Akatawara Road north of Upper Hutt.
		The Akatarawa Forest Park is managed by the Wellington Regional Council, and is an extremely popular area for trail and mountain bikers, and bush walkers.
		The junction of the Karapoti and Akatawara Rivers is a great starting point for canoing, rafting as well as trout fishing.
	www.upperhuttcity.com /City_Guide/Parks/Parks_Kara.asp (143 words)

	Travel Detail (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		The Karapoti Trail, home to the Trek Karapoti Classic, twists around the Akatarawa Range and delivers 31 miles of technical single track and challenging fire road climbs.
		During the ride, there are several vistas to soothe those eyes while you reward your burning legs by taking a quick breather.
		Or if you want a number plate on your handlebar, the Trek Karapoti Classic is scheduled for March 4, 2001.
	www.slu.edu /colleges/parks/CS/asai/testing/TravelDetail_mtnBike.html (113 words)

	Australians Dominate Karapoti \| Endurance Sport New Zealand
		It was Australia’s day at the 19th Giant Bicycles Karapoti Classic as riders from across the Tasman dominated New Zealand’s premier mountain bike event.
		Established in 1986, the Giant Bicycles Karapoti Classic remains the longest running and best-known mountain bike event on either side of the Tasman.
		Organisers were still clearing slips just 12 hours prior to the event and on a day when most competitors rode 10 to 15min slower than normal Hatton was less than 8min adrift of the 1998 course record (2:20.46) set by Kashi Leuchs.
	www.endurancesport.co.nz /news/default.cfm?a=116 (862 words)

	Seeing Down Under (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Karapoti Classic Mountain Bike Race The 50 km Karapoti Classic is held annually in March.
		The Karapoti Classic women's record is held by eight-time New Zealand national champion, Kathy Lynch (2hrs 49mins 42secs).
		A number of overseas riders compete in the Karapoti Classic each year, adding it to their New Zealand bike riding tour.
	www.travelsport.tv /winter04nyc/seeing-down-under-11.html (575 words)

	Scoop: 900 Mountain Bikers Ride Giant Karapoti Classic
		Karapoti Classic The Karapoti is known as the toughest mountain bike race in Australasia.
		Kennett said the Karapoti features the terror-inducing Rock Garden downhill; the Devil's Staircase climb, with dark bike-swallowing bogs which never see the light of day; and the fast Big Ring Boulevard.
		Karapoti Challenge For the less hard-core riders, there is the fun 20 km Penny Farthing Cycles Karapoti Challenge.
	www.scoop.co.nz /stories/CU0103/S00005.htm (1724 words)

	Karapoti Classic 2005: Unicycle.com NZ : buy a unicycle or learn unicycling
		Because it was the 20th anniversary, there is a 4 week-long exhibition at the local art gallery with photos and exhibits ranging from the first retro mountainbikes in the event, old equipment, T-shirts, the Karapoti board game, Karapoti wine and other memorabilia on display.
		I went to the anniversary function on Friday, then stole my unicycle from the exhibit as I had to ride it the next day- I gave it back afterwards :-P. Unlike previous years, this year I was the only unicyclist at our premier MUni event.
		After that it was all on- up the Karapoti Gorge I was apparently doing 24km/h (29er, 150mm cranks) according to one of the guys with a bike computer.
	www.unicycle.co.nz /View.php?action=Page&Name=KarapotiClassic2005 (822 words)

	SleepMonsters - An eye on Adventure Racing
		Rotorua teenage sensation Clinton Avery raced neck and neck with him until the final few hundred metres of the gruelling 50k race.
		Hatton, who won the 2004 Karapoti Classic when only 20 years old, lined up as second seed behind three time winner and 2005 champion Tim Vincent from Nelson.
		But it was Avery who lit the race up from the gun.
	www.sleepmonsters.com /racereport.php?race_id=3202&story_order=asc (480 words)

	The Racing System -- Data Structures
		For example, Karapoti Classic and the Cactus Cup would each be a separate meeting.
		The reason we created events was to allow two different races to be run at the same time but still have some way to tell what race a given racer was competing in.
		For example, you might run the Karapoti Challenge and the Karapoti Classic.
	www.racingsystem.com /datastructures.html (568 words)

	Unfit Office Worker Takes on Toughest Mountain Biking Race in the Southern Hemisphere
		Wellington, New Zealand (PRWEB) July 12, 2006 -- A New Zealand based office worker has decided to strike a blow against the tide of inactivity that is sweeping the nations.
		He is planning to enter the 2007 Karapoti Classic Mountain Bike race, which is held to be the toughest in the southern hemisphere.
		The Karapoti Classic is scheduled for March 3 2007.
	www.prweb.com /releases/2006/7/prweb410518.htm (430 words)

	The Racing System -- History (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		The Karapoti Classic has first run in 1986 and is the oldest mountain bike race in New Zealand.
		Our first involvement with the event was in 1991 when one of our staff did Tail End Charlie duty for them.
		After discussions with The Kennett Bros, it was decided The Racing System would provide the results for Karapoti.
	www.racingsystem.com /history.html (249 words)

	Karapoti 2006- my best ever result!!! [Archive] - Unicyclist Community (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Because it was the 20th anniversary, there is a 4wk exhibition at the local art gallery with photos and exhibits ranging from the first retro mountainbikes in the event, old equipment, T-shirts, the Karapoti board game, Karapoti wine and other memorabilia on display.
		I went to the anniversary function on Friday, then stole my unicycle from the exhibit as I had to ride it the next day- I gave it back afterwards :D. Unlike previous years, this year I was the only unicyclist at our premier MUni event (C'mon guys where did you all go?).
		I was going to do the Karapoti this year, but was booked for a trials demo for the same weekend.
	www.unicyclist.com /forums/archive/index.php/t-38720.html (2013 words)

	The Hailes Gallery :: The Karapoti Classic 2004
		IMG_3018 - Karapoti 2004 - See the tandem in the background
		IMG_3020 - Karapoti 2004 - Karl with a K - first of the bunch home
		IMG_3021 - Karapoti 2004 - Sharon & Karl calling home the Guy in the next photo (Phil I think)
	www.hailes.co.nz /gallery/album16 (131 words)

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