Chapter 11 of One NZ GODZONE will go down in the history books as a magical event where the highlights just kept on coming, perfectly balancing the tough times which can make expedition racing so rewarding. Fiordland and Southland served up a technically challenging course and stunning backdrop to the 12 stage route that saw
A big stage for the latter part of the race, the Takitimu Mountain trek will be a memorable one for teams who traversed through the high peaks and towering cliff faces. They had to make an early decision on their route selection to Telford Hut and most teams chose to go high and gain altitude
All the finish line fever was on hype today for Day six of One New Zealand GODZONE as the first wave of teams had the Riverton end game in their sights.
TVNZ One Sports pay tribute to Nathan Fa’avae and team Avaya as the champion adventure racing team take out the win at One New Zealand GODZONE. Presenter Hayley Holt jokes that Nathan will probably retire by doing a Coast to Coast as he hangs up his expedition length adventure racing shoes.
As the One New Zealand GODZONE leading team Avaya arrived at TA8 early this morning, mid pack teams were approaching the Takitimu Mountain Range from the other side – including Thomas Slee of team Hags whose parents run the high country station the course goes through. A very warm, sunny Southland day was on the
The early bird catches the worm. Team Avaya were first off the 50km Takitimu Mountain traverse this morning and into GODZONE TA8 Pleasant Valley having a laugh and a joke with the waiting media team. Listen to Nathan Fa’avae talk – all focused on their execution of what’s coming up rather than looking back at
A game of two halves at One New Zealand GODZONE on Day four as lead teams cranked racing up an notch it felt like racing was really on. Meanwhile some tired bodies and broken feet further back in the field with the teams keeping on moving forward.
Avaya versus No Idea as the One New Zealand GODZONE TA6 transition at Thicket Burn in Fiordland becomes an interesting tussle point between these two adventure racing teams. A first glimpse of older experienced heads versus young guns that is sure to continue throughout the upcoming few days as these leading teams head into the
One New Zealand GODZONE DAY THREE VIDEO WRAP UP OF ALL THE ACTION (with the odd swear word : -)
TVNZ SPORT Presenter Andrew Saville covers One New Zealand GODZONE Chapter 11 and the remarkable two decade long career of adventure racing legend Nathan Fa’avae who announced GODZONE will be his last.
Do team No Idea have a chance of catching Avaya! The One New Zealand GODZONE race strategy plot thickens as day three moves into evening. The decision to opt for taking your pack-raft rather then trekking the second part of stage 6 from CP19 Monowai to TA6 Thicketburn is proving rewarding for some front teams.
A massive strategic move by team No Idea is currently underway at One New Zealand GODZONE as the team is streaming down the side of Lake Monowai surpassing other teams who are trekking along the ridge-line high above. At the CP19 Lake Monowai junction No Idea were the first front running team to choose to
A real day of adventure for teams at One New Zealand GODZONE Chapter 11 as the leading group trekked down off the top of Mt Titiroa and onto paddling Lake Manapouri in Fiordland National park. What a day for teams to remember!
Queenstown Team Tiki Tour are making solid gains on day two of Chapter 11 currently in second position behind leaders Avaya. Team captain Tom Lucas is not shy when it comes to devising a solid race strategy and has set a steady pace for his team to ensure they stay as close to Avaya as
One New Zealand GODZONE Race Director Adam Fairmaid and the media crew tracked teams high on a snowy Mt Titiroa in the early hours of Day Two as the front of the field climbed up and over on the 32km trek.
TVNZ Breakfast presenter Anna Burns – Francis goes live with One New Zealand GODZONE Race Director Warren Bates and discovers more about Chapter 11 and adventure racing in general this morning. She couldn’t believe the distances and the ‘over night – non stop’ racing aspect of One New Zealand GODZONE.
Day two at One New Zealand GODZONE Chapter 11 and the Te Anau start line lies in the vast distance as the bulk of teams reach for the tops of Mt Titiroa today whilst the leaders have already hit the water this morning. Team Avaya led into and out of the 32km trek over Mt
One New Zealand GODZONE Chapter 11 got underway today in Te Anau. GZ race reporter George Berry caught up with the teams and got the low down from GZ Race Directors on how it should all play out over the next week.
It’s taken less than three hours for One New Zealand GODZONE current championship team to take the lead at Chapter 11 in Fiordland. The adventure racing champs in typical fashion kept things casual off the start-line on the shores of Lake Te Anau this afternoon and waited for the melee of mountain biking teams to
