2025 EVENT CANCELLED - RETURNING IN 2026
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The Prospector MTB Stage Race
3 DAYS, 3 EPIC Stages | RETURNING IN 2026
The Prospector is New Zealand’s premier mountain bike stage race, set in the MTB mecca of Alexandra, Central Otago. Our bucket list event, is a three day stage race, not for the faint hearted with Alexandra’s famous technical rocky, thyme encrusted single-track to keep the riders sharp and honest. Added to that, lung-busting uphill climbs really push the riders fitness and grit. Face the challenge as a team or go it alone, it is up to you!
PROLOGUE - 18km - 600m elevation gain
STAGE 1 - 56km - 1950m elevation gain
STAGE 2 - 58km - 1800m elevation gain
SHARE THE ride….relay!
The Relay opens up the Prospector to a range of new riders who were a bit nervous about completing the whole ride but are keen to be a part of the 3 day action. Race as a team of two on our Prologue course then each team mate will ride half of the course on Stages 1 & 2. It’s up to you who rides each half – someone love climbs? Someone adores the downhill? Join back together to cross the finish line as a team on the final day.
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Matangi Claim Adventure Ride
RETURNING IN 2026
For those short on time but keen on adventure come along to the Matangi Claim Adventure Ride
Held on the Sunday of Prospector, this one day epic ride will see riders join our Prospectors for the final stage of the race. Riders will get a taste of the amazing riding that Central Otago has on offer and experience a whole new side of Matangi Station MTB.
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