2024 1K Cruise
These rides will start 6-6:30am at each of their respective start locations on Saturday 9th of November.
There is no time limit for the completion of these rides on the day, these are intended as a low-pressure, fun introduction to long distance riding.
The rides require you to follow a pre-determined route and visit a number of specific checkpoints, taking photos of the required checkpoints in the manner described on the checkpoint sheets.
When you finish the ride, you'll be checked in by the ride volunteers, who will check through your photos to ensure that you obtained all of the required checkpoint photos. All successful finishers will be awarded a finishers certificate and a 1KC finishers pin.
These rides are intended purely for fun, they are not a race, there is no time limit to finish these rides. Take your sweet time, see the sights, stop for a coffee, go flower-sniffing. The routes are designed to take you to places which you might not have been to before, and to experience some excellent riding roads which you might not have ridden yet.
Get a group together and come along for a fun, long distance (1000km) ride.
There is no time limit for the completion of these rides on the day, these are intended as a low-pressure, fun introduction to long distance riding.
The rides require you to follow a pre-determined route and visit a number of specific checkpoints, taking photos of the required checkpoints in the manner described on the checkpoint sheets.
When you finish the ride, you'll be checked in by the ride volunteers, who will check through your photos to ensure that you obtained all of the required checkpoint photos. All successful finishers will be awarded a finishers certificate and a 1KC finishers pin.
These rides are intended purely for fun, they are not a race, there is no time limit to finish these rides. Take your sweet time, see the sights, stop for a coffee, go flower-sniffing. The routes are designed to take you to places which you might not have been to before, and to experience some excellent riding roads which you might not have ridden yet.
Get a group together and come along for a fun, long distance (1000km) ride.
Northern Route - North Shore, Auckland.
Full Route details will be made available here in the next few hours.
START: 6 - 6:30am @ Pat's Garage, 31 Northcote Road, Northcote, Auckland 0627
FINISH: Pat's Garage, 31 Northcote Road, Northcote, Auckland 0627
CHECKPOINT PHOTO REQUIREMENTS - Outlined in this PDF: Northern Checkpoints (.pdf)
Downloadable GPX files, download and use this in your GPS or your Navigational app:
START: 6 - 6:30am @ Pat's Garage, 31 Northcote Road, Northcote, Auckland 0627
FINISH: Pat's Garage, 31 Northcote Road, Northcote, Auckland 0627
CHECKPOINT PHOTO REQUIREMENTS - Outlined in this PDF: Northern Checkpoints (.pdf)
Downloadable GPX files, download and use this in your GPS or your Navigational app:
- TRACK - Download Link - Northern TRACK (.gpx)
- ROUTE and Checkpoints - Download Link - Northern ROUTE (.gpx)
- WAYPOINTS - Download Link - Northern Checkpoints (.gpx)
Southern Route - Wellington
Update: 3-Sep-2024: THIS ROUTE HAS BEEN REVIEWED, THE FILES INCLUDED BELOW ARE GOOD TO GO!...
START: 6 - 6:30am @ Z Remutaka, 1193 Fergusson Drive, North, Upper Hutt 5018
FINISH: 1841 Bar and Restaurant, 1 Disraeli Street, Johnsonville, Wellington 6037
CHECKPOINT PHOTO REQUIREMENTS - Outlined in this PDF: Southern Checkpoints (12CPs) (.pdf)
Downloadable GPX files, download and use this in your GPS or your Navigational app:
FINISH: 1841 Bar and Restaurant, 1 Disraeli Street, Johnsonville, Wellington 6037
CHECKPOINT PHOTO REQUIREMENTS - Outlined in this PDF: Southern Checkpoints (12CPs) (.pdf)
Downloadable GPX files, download and use this in your GPS or your Navigational app:
- TRACK - Download Link - Southern TRACK (.gpx)
- ROUTE and Checkpoints - Download Link - Southern ROUTE (.gpx)
- WAYPOINTS - Download Link - Southern WAYPOINTS (.gpx)
What should we do with this information?
This page shows you the route we've designed for you to follow. Our routes often use backroads or less-traveled paths that your GPS might not normally suggest. So, simply using point-to-point GPS navigation between checkpoints may not give you the correct route.
We’ve provided a GPX file above that you can load into your routing and navigation software. The TRACK file is a fixed line on the map, showing exactly where we want you to go. Your GPS won’t alter this line, as it’s made up of specific location points along the roads. The TRACK is great for visual reference, but it’s difficult to navigate if you’re expecting turn-by-turn directions.
You can load the TRACK onto any GARMIN GPS unit and display it on the map as you ride. When combined with point-to-point directions, it can be very helpful. Use the TRACK to check if the turn-by-turn directions match our intended route. If they don’t, ignore the GPS and follow the TRACK, allowing the GPS to reroute as needed.
The Checkpoints file is helpful if you want to download just the waypoints. You can use an app like 'POI Viewer' on your phone to manage these waypoints. POI Viewer lets you easily find the next waypoint and navigate to it using apps like Google Maps or Waze.
The ROUTE file is useful if you use apps like 'In Route' or 'My Route App,' or if you want to import the fully prepared route into Basecamp. If you’re practicing for the NI800 or NI1600 events, note that you won’t be given a ROUTE file at those events. You’ll need to create it yourself using the TRACK and waypoints we provide.
If you’re working with the ROUTE file, it’s best to use routing software that can import the TRACK alongside the active route. This way, you can compare the two lines on the map and adjust your route to match the TRACK.
A ROUTE is a path your GPS or routing software creates to get you from one point to another. It makes decisions based on the mapping data it has, which can cause variations between devices or maps. Your ROUTE may not match our TRACK unless you add shaping points, adjust routing options, or change settings like 'fastest route' to 'shortest route.'
Tip: We often use 'Shortest Distance, Avoiding Unsealed Roads' as a setting for our routes.
This can be a complex topic and is often frustrating for new riders. However, it's a crucial skill for successful long-distance riding. Remember, planning and sticking to your plan is key. Don’t hesitate to ask experienced riders in the community for help or advice!
We’ve provided a GPX file above that you can load into your routing and navigation software. The TRACK file is a fixed line on the map, showing exactly where we want you to go. Your GPS won’t alter this line, as it’s made up of specific location points along the roads. The TRACK is great for visual reference, but it’s difficult to navigate if you’re expecting turn-by-turn directions.
You can load the TRACK onto any GARMIN GPS unit and display it on the map as you ride. When combined with point-to-point directions, it can be very helpful. Use the TRACK to check if the turn-by-turn directions match our intended route. If they don’t, ignore the GPS and follow the TRACK, allowing the GPS to reroute as needed.
The Checkpoints file is helpful if you want to download just the waypoints. You can use an app like 'POI Viewer' on your phone to manage these waypoints. POI Viewer lets you easily find the next waypoint and navigate to it using apps like Google Maps or Waze.
The ROUTE file is useful if you use apps like 'In Route' or 'My Route App,' or if you want to import the fully prepared route into Basecamp. If you’re practicing for the NI800 or NI1600 events, note that you won’t be given a ROUTE file at those events. You’ll need to create it yourself using the TRACK and waypoints we provide.
If you’re working with the ROUTE file, it’s best to use routing software that can import the TRACK alongside the active route. This way, you can compare the two lines on the map and adjust your route to match the TRACK.
A ROUTE is a path your GPS or routing software creates to get you from one point to another. It makes decisions based on the mapping data it has, which can cause variations between devices or maps. Your ROUTE may not match our TRACK unless you add shaping points, adjust routing options, or change settings like 'fastest route' to 'shortest route.'
Tip: We often use 'Shortest Distance, Avoiding Unsealed Roads' as a setting for our routes.
This can be a complex topic and is often frustrating for new riders. However, it's a crucial skill for successful long-distance riding. Remember, planning and sticking to your plan is key. Don’t hesitate to ask experienced riders in the community for help or advice!
