As sponsors of the 2025 Gallagher Insurance Challenge Wanaka, Racers Edge provides a compulsory bike check service for athletes to make sure your equipment is safe and ready for the event.

As an athlete, it is essential that you are aware of several compulsory elements of the race. Make sure you read about bike check and the race rules for Challenge Wanaka.

Bike check

It is compulsory to complete a bike and helmet safety check at the Racers Edge workshop. You will be not allowed to enter the race without your bike check completed.

What's included in the bike check?

Our bike mechanics will check the following bike parts to ensure they meet safety requirements:

  • Frame
  • Headset
  • Stem
  • Handlebars
  • Aero bars and armrests
  • Bottom bracket
  • Pedals
  • Bottles cages
  • Saddle and seat post
  • Tyres and wheels (race wheels must be on the bike)
  • Brakes (correct pads must be fitted)

Safety requirements for helmets

  • No obvious cracks in the internal structure
  • No defects or dents in the exterior of the helmet
  • Straps and fitting system in good condition

Additional performance checks available

  • Chain and drivetrain wear
  • Shifting performance
  • Brake performance
  • Wear in headset bearings and bottom bracket

Please note, we will advise of any recommended servicing pre-race. Additional servicing must be booked separately and is not included in the free bike check.

As long as bike parts are deemed safe during the bike check, you will be permitted to race with worn parts.

COMPLETE YOUR BIKE CHECK

When should I complete my bike check?
Our workshop opens for bike checks from February 1st. Booking your bike check isn't essential as we'll be operating a same day turn around service for the race.

What is the cost of bike check?
Bike and helmet checks are free of charge.

Where is the workshop location?
Please bring both your helmet and bike to the Racers Edge workshop on 20 Helwick Street.

RACE RULES

  • Each participant is responsible for the state or repair of his/her own bike.
  • Bikes must have been serviced within three weeks of the event and be in a safe and roadworthy condition.
  • Assistance by anyone other than official technical support personnel will be grounds for immediate disqualification. This disallows the use of spare wheels and backup bikes and requires that each competitor be prepared to handle any possible mechanical malfunction.
  • All bikes must undergo a compulsory check which is performed free of charge at the Racers Edge Wanaka workshop. Only bikes with official “bike check” stickers will be allowed into the race.