A 'must do' race on your summer itinerary, Dave's Race honours Dave Balderstone (aka Flowrider), one of the earliest trail builders in Victoria Park., who passed away in 2011. For those of you who've done it before, you know how much fun this race is...for those of you who haven't, you're in for an epic event!

Race entry is $70 for Gravity Canterbury members and $85 for non-members.

If you're planning to race more than twice this summer, a youth membership ($30) offers great value. For adults, membership is $50, making it a smart choice if you're entering three or more events.

We’re also working on bringing exclusive benefits to our members — so if you’re racing with us this season, join the club and make the most of it.

Volunteer Perk: Free Race Entry!

Help out at the race and we’ll gift you a free entry for any future event. Use it yourself or pass it on to someone special—your child, a friend, or your riding buddy! Sign Up Here

A race famous worldwide and attracting the best talent from across the nation and internationally. It is rumored that every year the GOAT himself, Greg Minaar, narrowly misses out on an entry due to visa irregularities. The winner takes the coveted and iconic NZ Open Blazer; a garment so revered it gets its own seat on all international flights between New Zealand and the Chathams. This year the NZ Open will be hosted at the iconic Mt Hutt and will be part of the Southern DH Series!

Race entry is $70 for Gravity Canterbury members and $85 for non-members.

If you're planning to race more than twice this summer, a youth membership ($30) offers great value. For adults, membership is $50, making it a smart choice if you're entering three or more events.

We’re also working on bringing exclusive benefits to our members — so if you’re racing with us this season, join the club and make the most of it.

Volunteer Perk: Free Race Entry!

Help out at the race and we’ll gift you a free entry for any future event. Use it yourself or pass it on to someone special—your child, a friend, or your riding buddy! Sign Up Here

Our first enduro of the summer, the always popular Port Hills Enduro. Last year was a pretty wet affair, but the smiles at the end of the day were still abundant. Come join us for an epic tour through Victoria Park and the surrounding Port Hills.

Race entry is $70 for Gravity Canterbury members and $85 for non-members.

If you're planning to race more than twice this summer, a youth membership ($30) offers great value. For adults, membership is $50, making it a smart choice if you're entering three or more events.

We’re also working on bringing exclusive benefits to our members — so if you’re racing with us this season, join the club and make the most of it.

Volunteer Perk: Free Race Entry!

Help out at the race and we’ll gift you a free entry for any future event. Use it yourself or pass it on to someone special—your child, a friend, or your riding buddy! Sign Up Here

The PH Enduro (8th November) has an intermediate and advanced course this year. To help you get to know the trails in the intermediate course, we are hosting two free women’s/girls only pre-ride events!

Tuesday 28th Oct 5:45pm

Saturday 1st Nov 10:00 AM

(Backup date 4th November)

Meet the woman’s reps at the Vic Park skid site (by the fountain/jumps at the bottom of Sesame Street) and we will go and check out the trails! Flick us a message if you have any questions. Can’t wait to see you there

The PH Enduro (8th November) has an intermediate and advanced course this year. To help you get to know the trails in the intermediate course, we are hosting two free women’s/girls only pre-ride events!

Tuesday 28th Oct 5:45pm

Saturday 1st Nov 10:00 AM

(Backup date 4th November)

Meet the woman’s reps at the Vic Park skid site (by the fountain/jumps at the bottom of Sesame Street) and we will go and check out the trails! Flick us a message if you have any questions. Can’t wait to see you there

A loosener after the winter hiatus, the Summer Series opener is a great opportunity to bed in those new pads, debut that new whip and find out where you're at, and what might need some improvement.

Race base and sign-in will be at the end of Bowenvale Ave.

Please note that parents/guardians of riders under the age of 14 are expected to remain present for the duration of racing. We reserve the right to withdraw children under this age from the race if a parent/guardian is not present.

The Location

• The race base is the grass area at the end of Bowenvale Ave.

• There is no water supply on site – please ensure riders bring adequate supplies for the day

• There is absolutely no parking in this area – you will need to park in the car park at the end of Bowenvale Ave. or on the street heading back towards Centaurus Road. Please note that this is a residential street, so please respect the residents that live there and park and behave respectfully (we have had complaints, particularly about bad language, in the past)

• The finish line is up Bowenvale Valley, which can be accessed from the race base via the Bowenvale Valley Track

• The start line is at the top of Victoria Park, just to the East of the Summit Road car park up the hill from the Sign of the Kiwi

• Shuttles will carry riders from the race base to the start line.

• There is no capacity for spectators in the shuttles. Spectators will need to make their own way on foot to view the race

The Course

This year’s course is as follows. This is subject to change pending a full check of the course following today’s high winds

Taping is taking place on Friday early afternoon and the track will be closed during this time. Anyone caught riding the track while it is closed for taping will be disqualified

• Start above the 15-footer by the end of the Summit traverse track

• New Nats

• 4WD track to 40-footer

• Sneaky Ridge

• New Bridges

• Bridges (finishing well before Double Drop)

The Schedule

08:00                  Registration opens

08:30                  Marshal/driver/medic briefing

08:45                  Vans leave with marshals/medics

08:45                  Rider briefing – this is compulsory

09:00                  Vans begin loading for practice runs

09:00-11:30    Practice runs (a minimum of 2 practice runs is required in order to participate in seeding)

11:30-12:00    Lunch

12:00                  Race briefing – this is compulsory

12:15                  Vans begin loading for seeding runs

12:30                  Seeding runs followed by race runs

15:30 (ish)       Prize giving

Protection requirements

• Full face downhill rated helmets are compulsory

• Knee pads are compulsory

• Spinal protection is strongly recommended

• Gloves, elbow pads and neck braces are recommended

Race entry is $70 for Gravity Canterbury members and $85 for non-members.

If you're planning to race more than twice this summer, a youth membership ($30) offers great value. For adults, membership is $50, making it a smart choice if you're entering three or more events.

We’re also working on bringing exclusive benefits to our members — so if you’re racing with us this season, join the club and make the most of it.

Volunteer Perk: Free Race Entry!

Help out at the race and we’ll gift you a free entry for any future event. Use it yourself or pass it on to someone special—your child, a friend, or your riding buddy! Sign Up Here

AGM:

• The AGM will be at 6.30pm on Tuesday 14 October

• The venue is still TBC, so we’re asking people to “save the date” at this stage

• The agenda will include:

• President’s report

• Treasurer’s report

• Discussion and adoption of a new constitution

• Election of Committee Members

• Attendees should email secretary@gravitycanterbury.org.nz if they would like an item to be added to the agenda. The addition of items to the agenda will be at the discretion of the committee.

• Attendees should RSVP to the Secretary