Elite Road National Championships

5 - 7 February 2026
Cambridge

The Elite Road National Championship is New Zealand’s premier national road cycling event, attracting New Zealand’s top professional and amateur road cyclists all vying for coveted National Jerseys.

This event will take place on 5 - 7 February 2026 in Cambridge, hosted by Te Awamutu Cycling Club in the Cambridge. The event will include a Time Trial and Road Race National Championships.

The 2027 Championship will also be held in the Waikato Region, hosted by Te Awamutu Cycling Club.

Event Information

FINAL EVENT INFO

Click here to read the important final event information that has been emailed to the competitors and officials - TBC

TECHNICAL GUIDE

Click here for the Tech Guide - at 6 August 2025

This includes all event information, including the event schedule, course information, lap information etc.

*Please note that this is subject to regular updates.

PROVISIONAL START LISTS

Click here to see the official entry list under the Event Communiques - TBC

Start lists will be posted after the Team Managers Meeting.

*Please note that this is subject to change.

VEHICLES

Team staff intending to follow a rider in the Time Trial, or Road Race, must register their vehicle by completing the online form here (TBC) prior to Sunday 18 January 2026. Please note that spaces in the convoy are limited and teams may be asked to share a vehicle.

*Please read further information about the vehicle/driver briefings in the Tech Guide.

SPORT INTEGRITY COMMISSION

The Sport Integrity Commission Te Kahu Raunui is dedicated to creating a safe, fair, and inclusive sport and recreation environment in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Let’s create a level playing field for everyone so we can all share positive experiences in our sport communities.

Learn more: sportintegrity.nz

Entry Information

Entries open Wednesday 1 October 2025.

Entries close midnight Friday 16 January 2026.

ENTRY LIST

Click here to see the live entry list - TBC

Please email [email protected] if you need to make any changes.

ENTRY FEES

Event/Category Early Bird Fee Standard Fee

Time Trial $120 $150

Road Race $150 $180

EARLY BIRD FEES RUN UNTIL MIDNIGHT MONDAY 1 DECEMBER 2025.

ENTRY WITHDRAWS AND REFUNDS

Entries are not transferable.

Refunds may be available if a withdrawal is requested in writing prior to entries closing on Sunday 18 January 2026. If accepted a refund of the entry fee less a $25 admin fee will be applied.

Withdrawals submitted after entries have closed are not eligible for a refund.

Email: [email protected]

ENTRY TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Click here to view a copy of the event Terms and Conditions.

ENTRY ELIGIBILITY AND CRITERIA

U19 Category is for riders aged between 17 - 18 years as at 31 December 2026
U23 Category is for riders aged between 19 - 22 as at 31 December 2026
Elite Category is for riders aged 23 - 34 as at 31 December 2026
Riders older than 34 can opt to relinquish their Masters status for the entire 2026 licence year and then be eligible to compete. Contact [email protected] for further information.
All entries will be required to be approved by the representing club.

LICENCING

All riders, team managers and officials are required to hold a 2026 Cycling New Zealand Licence.
This event is the New Zealand Championships and entry is only open to NZL riders (as per your nationality with UCI).
If you hold a UCI licence from a different federation but your Nationality is stated as NZL, you are still able to race on this licence

Click here to purchase a Cycling New Zealand licence.

TEAMS

The event is restricted to NZL riders who form part of a New Zealand Club or New Zealand/UCI Registered Trade Team.
All trade teams must be fully paid for the 2026 period and registered by 31st December 2025.
All trade team members must also comply with individual licencing requirements.

Event Courses

Please read the Tech Guide for all the course maps, distances and lap information.

Event Communiques

Event Communiques is the official distribution of event information. Please check here regularly for updated Communiques.

Team Managers

All Clubs/Trade Teams are required to nominate a Team Manager (can be a rider or non-rider).

Please email [email protected] to appoint your Team Manager.

Event Rules

Click here for some helpful TT following rules.

Racing will be conducted under UCI regulations and Cycling New Zealand Road & Track racing rules.

SANCTIONS

The UCI scale of penalties will apply. Any fines issued are on the Team and are payable by the Team Manager to the Commissaires Secretary at the event or Clubs/Teams will be invoiced post event.

EQUIPMENT

Bicycles must conform with current UCI regulations.

RACE KIT

All riders must wear their approved Trade Team kit or Club Colours – skinsuit/jerseys and shorts. Shorts may display sponsors that are detailed on the rider’s racing licence. After 2024, Centre Kit will no longer be acceptable to race in after two years grace. Plain coloured kit will not be accepted. A start may be refused for any incorrectly attired rider. If you have any queries over this matter, please contact: [email protected]