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The Coppermine 2027

Name: The Coppermine 2027
Start: 2027-09-25
End: 2027-09-25
Location: Nelson

Nelson, Marlborough, New Zealand

calendar_today 25 Sep, 2027

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sell $77.00 – $110.00

About the Event

The Coppermine 2027 Mountain Bike Event promises an exhilarating journey through Nelson’s rugged backcountry trails, featuring the iconic Dun Mountain Trail and the breathtaking Coppermine Mineral Belt. Cyclists will pedal along a challenging loop that ascends to the mineral-rich saddle of Coppermine before descending into the Miaitai Valley on newly refurbished tracks designed for speed.
Participants can compete in various categories including Acoustic (Pedal Power) Male/Female, Double Coppermine Open (19+), and E Bike Open. The event also offers a unique opportunity to earn prestigious titles such as Fastest Overall Descent across all age groups and the coveted fastest overall male/female titles for both individual and double Coppermine events.
The addition of an Ebike category marks a first in New Zealand, testing riders’ skills in a new dimension of mountain biking. Cyclists will navigate through technical terrain, showcasing their agility and speed on this thrilling course. The event is powered by Barefoot Sport Race registration software to ensure seamless organization and timing accuracy for all competitors.
Join the Coppermine 2027 Mountain Bike Event on September 25, 2027, for an unforgettable adventure in one of New Zealand’s most scenic landscapes.
Experience the thrill of conquering Dun Mountain while immersing yourself in natural beauty and challenging terrain.

Races Offered

Coppermine Classic (40km)

Sep 25, 2027

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Distance — 40K

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Type — Cycling

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354 days remaining

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$77.00

Coppermine Epic

Sep 25, 2027

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Distance — Coppermine Epic

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Type — Cycling

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354 days remaining

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$110.00

Double Coppermine (2 laps 80km)

Sep 25, 2027

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Distance — 75K

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Type — Cycling

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354 days remaining

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$77.00

E bike Coppermine (40km)

Sep 25, 2027

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Distance — 40K

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Type — Cycling

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354 days remaining

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$77.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for September in Nelson.

thermostat Temperature

8.0° / 14.9°

wb_sunny Feels like

4.9° / 12.3°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

9h 20m

water_drop Avg rainfall

3.6 mm

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air Avg wind speed

11.9 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Low

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (5.0)

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77.8%

wb_twilight Sunrise

07:27

nightlight Sunset

19:16

About Nelson

Learn more about the host city, Nelson.

Nelson is the second oldest settled city in New Zealand and the oldest in the South Island. It is in a region often known as Nelson Bays or the "Top of the South" and is actually slightly north of the capital city of Wellington in the North Island.