Pumice Blast

DESCRIPTION

Suzuki Pumice Blast was introduced in 2008 with much success attracting over 600 riders per day. The ride takes place just 10 minutes from Taupo on the Napier Taupo road.

The forest is called Waimihia and it has many of the great attributes of Suzuki Trail Blazer and Suzuki Berm Buster. We’ve called it Suzuki Pumice Blast for good reasons. 1. The soil type is 100% white pumice that provides predictable traction, makes good berms and can be ridden hard in wet conditions. 2. Blast because we keep the ride flowing to allow for good cornering speed so you can blast out of the turns. Pumice blast also includes some more technical single track and our well known Expert Only sections.

DATE

to be advised

GENERAL INFORMATION

Tracks: Over 110 km of premium trail including 47km, 43km, 20km, a 3km Novice grass, Kids grass and Novice kids grass trails. One of the main trails will be only open on Sunday.

Suitable for all abilities 2 and 4 wheelers.

Sign on from 9am. Tracks open 9:30am to 3pm

Fire extinguishers are compulsory and can be bought on the day for $30.

Food: Food caravan on site selling hanburgers, hot chips etc. Cold drinks and espresso coffee also available to purchase.

Entry: Enter on the day. Pay by cash or cheque. Adults $45. Kids 15 years or under $20. Families with kids 15 years or under $90. Weekend adult pass $80. (must be purchased on Saturday).

Accommodation: There is no camping on site. Taupo has great camping grounds and motels. See http://www.laketauponz.com/ De Bretts thermal springs and accommodation is very close, about 8 minutes from the event base.

Directions: The event is located on State Highway 5 (The Napier/Taupo Road), around 10 minutes drive from Taupo. Look for Epic Events signs on SH.5.

Vee Rubber Tyres

VEE RUBBER VRM300 TT MC TYRE

http://www.epicevents.co.nz/file/veerubber

NEWS

Suzuki Pumice Blast 12-13 September

Suzuki Pumice Blast proved popular in 2008 when it was first introduced and the 2009 event followed suite. The weather was not on our side, but we had great numbers taking on the 110km of trail anyway. The rain definitely increased the level of challenge, but also the level of satisfaction. The venue used was the same as the Suzuki 4 hour and the novices sure had fun cranking around the 4 hour grass track of 2.5km. I really enjoyed the event because I got to ride the trails and give the Epic Events recovery crew a hand.

We were lucky enough to have an event Photographer at Pumice Blast for both days busy snapping shots. See www.picasaweb.google.com/kezzafish Or contact Kerry Fisher at kezzafish "at" gmail.com This is a rare chance to get a professional photo of yourself looking good attacking the trails. The picture attached is by Kerry.