Development Pathways
Cycling New Zealand
High Performance Development
Benchmarks
Inside the following document riders and coaches can find the relevant information .
CNZ HP Development philosophy
Benchmarking standards
How its collected
The new HP development application process and form (link in document).
See the full document here.
Mountain Bike Development Documents
The MTB-XCO High Performance Development Benchmarking document can be found here.
The Cycling New Zealand (CNZ) High Performance (HP) Development Programme offers a structured and progressive pathway for emerging athletes with the potential to transition into the Elite HP Programme. It is designed to prepare athletes for the demands of elite sport by fostering depth, resilience, and readiness. The program is strategically aligned with long-term Olympic and Paralympic objectives, supporting the overarching vision of achieving sustainable medal success at the Olympic and Paralympic Games for LA 2028 and beyond.
Here you can find a template of a basic Individual Performance Plan (IPP) to assist with athlete's development towards and within High Performance Sport.