This is a 1100 km event in the beautiful South Island of New Zealand. Not a race as such, but run in similar style to the Tour Divide. It's the event that last year's Tour Divide winner, Ollie Whalley, cut his teeth on. He finished it in a little under four days. Most riders take 5-6 days and there is an 8-day limit to keep everyone honest. There were 45 finishers last year.
No bears, snakes or deadly spiders, but plenty of awesome scenery ranging from coastal sounds to sub-tropical rain forest to a crossing of the Southern Alps.
Drafting is allowed, as are teams of two. Most ride solo.
For the first time next year, we'll include a shorter (700 km) Kiwi Brevette for those wanting to take a more leisurely pace.
As with the Tour Divide, there is no entry fee (although a modest donation to local trails and/or search & rescue is encouraged).
You can find out more at
http://www.kiwibrevet.blogspot.co.nz/
