One of NZ’s epic back country XC races takes place in Nelson,
18 October 2025
40km loop | Roughly 50% up | 50% down
Coppermine Saddle 850m elevation.
Be the first to do the double loop!
For info and entry www.coppermine.co.nz
The Coppermine roll call - A Race of Legends
Touted as a 4-6 hour recreational ride, the pace hots up for the race with Epic course records held by:
Men: Tim Wilding 2:01:21 Year 2012
Women: Josie Wilcox 2:21:40 Year 2020
The Copper mine has been conquered by some names you’ll recognise from right across biking and adventuring | Nathan Fa’avae, Sandy Vincent, George Benett, Karen Savage, Robin Reid, Harriet Harper, Meg Bichard, Suzie Woods, Tim Wilding, Kim Hurst, Ethan Glover, Ingrid Richter, Henry Jaine, Ed Crossling, Cameron Jones, Caleb Bottcher, Nic Smith, Josie Wilcox and more.
Throw back to 2012 and Tim Wilding who breaks the Coppermine EPIC course record, which still stands today.
Bike | Santa Cruz Tallboy
Find out more | coppermine.co.nz