EVENT MANUAL

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EVENT PROGRAMME

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UCI GRAN FONDO QUALIFICATION 

The World Masters Road Championship are now known as the UCI Gran Fondo World Championships. Full information and race format are available here: http://www.uciworldcyclingtour.com/ or http://www.ucigranfondoworldseries.com/  

The 2023 event will take place on 4-7 August 2023 in Scotland.  

For countries that do not have a Qualifying event (for 2023 this includes New Zealand), qualifying slots are offered through the National Championships or at a selection event as determined by the National Federation.  

The 2023 selection event refers to the 2023 Age Group National Championship.  

The winner in both the Time Trial and the Road Race at the selection event in each of these categories are offered an automatic slot to take part in the UCI Gran Fondo World Championship. In addition to the automatic slots offered above, there are 10 wildcard entries available. Five (5) for male and five (5) for females. Those riders wishing to be considered for the Wildcard slots shall be required to complete an online expression of interest within the application window - post event. Click here for more the full Selection Regulations and details. 

Additional entry fees and criteria apply for this international event. 

Entries will open in 2023.

ENTRY FEES

ENTRY WITHDRAWS AND REFUNDS 

Entries are not transferable.

Refunds may be available if a withdrawal is requested in writing prior to Sunday 2 April. If accepted a refund of the entry fee less a $20 admin fee will be applied.

Withdrawals submitted after Sunday 2 April are not eligible for a refund. 

Email: cyclingsc1@gmail.com

ENTRY TERMS AND CONDITION

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EVENT ELIGIBILITY AND CRITERIA

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The event is open to New Zealand and Australian riders. Note that “New Zealand riders” includes permanent New Zealand Residents who are financial members of an NZ Club & Centre.

All Australian riders must have a current 2023 Cycling Australia domestic license and appropriate travel insurance to cover riding and racing while in New Zealand. Riders must be prepared to provide proof of insurance if required. 

Place getters, regardless of nationality, shall receive relevant medals.
The first placed New Zealander shall be acknowledged as the Champion for the event.

LICENCING

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Please find links for the 2023 courses below:

2023 Schedule:

Friday 14 April – Time Trial

Road Race Saturday 15 April

Road Race Sunday 16 April

All Clubs are required to nominate a Team Manager (can be a rider or non-rider). All Team Managers must hold a 2023 Cycling New Zealand Licence (Technical or Racing licence)

Please email AGRN2023@gmail.com to appoint your Team Manager.

The role of the Team Manager includes (but not limited to):

• Officially representing the club at the event
• Connecting with all riding club members
• Ensuring that all riding club members have a current licence
• Managing the relationship with Event Officials on behalf of club members
• Attending the Team Managers meeting
• Collecting and distributing Race Numbers to club members
• Circulating Event Information to club members
• Ensuring place getters attend the Medal Ceremony
• Ensuring club members have the required information to help them have a safe and fair race.

TEAM MANAGERS CONTACTS:

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

SANCTIONS

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

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