Leo Francis of Auckland carries his bike across the Hunter River. Behind him are marshals from the Makarora Rural Fire Brigade and Julie Bedggood of Auckland. Photo by Marjorie Cook.
Joy Helmore of Christchurch in the Hunter Valley. Photo by Marjorie Cook.
Chris Steven of Wanaka in the Hunter Valley. Photo by Marjorie Cook.
Millers Flat multisporter Kath Kelly on Dingleburn Station Rd, on her way to winning the women's open. Photo supplied by Contact Epic.
Sara Newell of Invercargill crosses the line after covering the 95km in 11h 48:02. Photo by Marjorie Cook.
This shot of Julie Bedggod of Auckland portaging the Hunter River captures the stunning scenery of the Epic. Photo by Marjorie Cook.
Action from the 2009 Contact Epic MTB ride, on roads and tracks circumnavigating Lake Hawea. Prints of Marjorie Cook's photos are available from otagoimages.co.nz.
