Springfield to Porters Pass
Around 16 km of riding takes you from Springfield to the start of the Porters Pass climb. Find your rhythm, work with your bunch and keep something in reserve. The mountains arrive early.
Rider information · Sunday 18 October 2026
Read your race manual.
Mandatory group briefing: be on the start line 5 minutes before your own start time.
Groups start between 08:30 and 09:30. Check your group’s published start time.
Prize giving at Springfield Hotel starts shortly after the first 20–30 riders finish; later finishers can join afterward.
Return your bib at the summit finish. If you miss the collection, return it at Springfield Hotel.
SUNDAY 18 OCTOBER 2026
A proper alpine race.
02 The course
Out through the high country.
Back for the summit.
Beyond Castle Hill
Over the pass, the race opens into sweeping high-country scenery and rolling roads. Head past Castle Hill towards the turnaround at approximately 63 km. There’s plenty of racing between the postcard views.
Turn for the finish
Turn back towards Porters Pass and tackle familiar terrain from the other direction. The final climb brings you to the finish at the top of the pass, where every place is earned.
02 Prepare to race
Come prepared.
This is a demanding ride on open public roads.
You’ll need the fitness for approximately 115 km of hilly racing, confidence riding in a bunch and descending, and enough food, drink and clothing for a day in the high country.
All riders must obey road rules, stay left and follow the event briefing and race instructions.
Canterbury’s mountains don’t read the forecast. Bring the extra layer.
03 Before race day
The final details.
On Sunday 18 October 2026, every rider must be on the start line 5 minutes before their own start time for a mandatory group briefing. The first group starts at 08:30 and the last at 09:30. Prize giving at Springfield Hotel starts shortly after the first 20–30 riders finish; later finishers join afterward. Return bibs at the summit finish, with Springfield Hotel as the fallback. Read the updated rider manual above and check your group’s published start time.
Questions? Contact Alex or call 027 277 6659.
SUNDAY 18 OCTOBER 2026
Your next challenge
starts in Springfield.
A new course, a high-country showdown and a finish at the top of Porters Pass.
Bring your climbing legs. Bring your mates. Give yourself something worth training for.
Enter the Pringle Homes Main Divide ClassicQuestions? Contact Alex at alex@peloperformance.co.nz or 027 277 6659.