Esport National Qualification Event
Date and time to be confirmed.
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Cycling New Zealand are excited to partner with NZBRO (New Zealanders Bike Racing Online) to host the Esport National Qualification Event (NQE) in 2027, for riders to qualify to the CNZ Team for the World Championships Semi-final (date TBC by the UCI). From the Semi-final, MyWhoosh will select the Finalists (World Championships live Final to be held 31 Aug - 1 Sept 2027 in Haute-Savoie, France).
The NQE race will take place remotely at a date and time TBC, pending the Technical Guide release by the UCI/MyWhoosh.
Note: Riders intending on making the Semi-final Team, must apply through the CNZ Rider Application Form through the link here.
Event Information
Entry Eligibility and Criteria
2026 UCI National Qualification System - Elite - now available here (updated 23.07.26).
Note: CNZ has sought more clarification from the UCI about this - the Final will be in either North America or Europe.
Technical Guide and Road Book (Men and Women Elite) now available HERE.
Licencing
If you qualify in this event, you will need to purchase a 2026 UCI licence.
Event Rules
Full dual recording and normal SRC weight and calibration approvals will be used for this event.
Please see the UCI website here for rules and regulations.