Age Group Road National Championships
This event will see the best Age Group (Youth, Senior, Masters) and Elite Para riders compete for Time Trial and Road Racing titles, and in 2022 the event includes the U19 National Championships titles. The 2022 event format will be held over a 3-day format and features a Time Trial and Road Race event.
All serious recreational riders are encouraged to get behind this event and support the Club riding system.
The event is organised by Cycling New Zealand with support from host club - Hokitika Cycling Club.
Update at 24 March 2022:
See you in Hokitika!
Following on from the most recent government announcement, we are excited to confirm that the 2022 Age Group Road National Championships scheduled to take place in Hokitika on 22 – 24 April 2022 will go ahead as planned.
Click here to read more on the latest update.
Click here for the full Covid-19 Response Plan for the 2022 Age Group Road National Championships.
The intent of this plan is to summarise Cycling New Zealand’s response to the delivery of the 2022 Age Group Road National Championships under the Covid Protection Framework and the steps that the event will undertake in considering all its stakeholders, the wellbeing of all those attending and to uphold the intent and guidelines directed by the NZ Government.
KEY EVENT COVID INFORMATION
- Masks are encouraged for all when indoors; this includes at the Team Managers meeting, race pack pick up, in vehicles, presentations and in the race office.
- Stay at home if you are sick (If you have cold or flu symptoms call your doctor or Health line and make sure you get tested.)
- Stay at home if you are awaiting the results from being tested for COVID-19
- Stay at home if you have tested for COVID-19 and are still in your isolation period
- Stay at home if you have been a close contact with any known/suspected cases and are still within your isolation period.
- If you are told by health authorities to self-isolate you must do so immediately.
- Have a plan if you are required to isolate away from home.
BASIC HYGIENE AND HEALTH INFORMATION
- You are encouraged to maintain physical distancing from people you do not know.
- Wash your hands.
- Get your booster vaccine as soon as possible.
- Sneeze and cough into your elbow, and regularly disinfect shared surfaces.
- If you’re concerned about your wellbeing or have underlying health conditions, work with your GP to understand how best to stay healthy.
- If you have had Covid-19, ensure you safely return to exercise and competition. Click here for more
FINAL EVENT INFORMATION
Click here to read all the final information ahead of this event.
Click here for the Team Managers Meeting powerpoint
EVENT MANUAL
Click here for the Event Manual - published 20 April.
EVENT PROGRAMME
Programme updated 14th April. See Communique 1 under "Event Communiques" for Time Trial entry list. Start lists will be posted on Thursday evening after the Team Managers meeting.
Day/Event | Details | Distance | Laps | Time |
Friday - Time Trial | U15 Boys & Girls | 15km | N/A | Communique 1 |
U17 Boys & Girls | 15km | N/A | Communique 1 | |
U19 Women | 15km | N/A | Communique 1 | |
Masters Women (4 - 9) | 15km | N/A | Communique 1 | |
Masters Men (6 - 10) | 15km | N/A | Communique 1 | |
T1-T2 Para Cycling | 15km | N/A | Communique 1 | |
C1-C3 Para Cycling | 15km | N/A | Communique 1 | |
H1-H5 Para Cycling | 15km | N/A | Communique 1 | |
C4 – C5 Para Cycling | 25km | N/A | Communique 1 | |
B/VI Para Cycling | 25km | N/A | Communique 1 | |
Masters Women (1 – 3) | 25km | N/A | Communique 1 | |
Masters Men (1 – 5) | 25km | N/A | Communique 1 | |
U19 Men | 25km | N/A | Communique 1 | |
Senior Women | 25km | N/A | Communique 1 | |
Senior Men | 25km | N/A | Communique 1 | |
Saturday - Road Race | C1-5 Men / Women | 65km | 2 | 8.20am |
B/VI Men / Women | 65km | 2 | 8.25am | |
U15 Boys | 32.5km | 1 | 8.35am | |
U15 Girls | 32.5km | 1 | 8.45am | |
U17 Boys | 65km | 2 | 9.05am | |
Masters Men 5 | 65km | 2 | 9.20am | |
Masters Men 6 | 65km | 2 | 9.35am | |
U17 Girls | 65km | 2 | 11.45am | |
Masters Women 3 - 4 (one start) | 65km | 2 | 11.55am | |
Masters Women 5 - 6 (one start), Masters Women 7 - 9 (one start) | 65km | 2 | 12.05pm | |
Masters Men 10 | 32.5km | 1 | 12.10pm | |
Masters Men 3 | 97.5km | 3 | 12.30pm | |
Masters Men 4 | 97.5km | 3 | 12.40pm | |
Masters Men 7 - 9 (waved start) | 65km | 2 | 12.45pm | |
Sunday - Road Race | T1-2 Men / Women | 21km | 2 | 8.00am |
H1-5 Men / Women | 31km | 3 | 8.05am | |
Senior/U23 Women, Masters Women 1 - 2 (one start) | 97.5km | 3 | 8.30am | |
U19 Women | 97.5km | 3 | 8.40am | |
Masters Men 1 | 97.5km | 3 | 9.45am | |
Masters Men 2 | 97.5km | 3 | 10.00am | |
Senior/U23 Men | 130km | 4 | 11.35am | |
U19 Men | 130km | 4 | 11.50am |
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 2022 event will take place on 15-18 September 2022 in Trento Italy (previous dates were 1-4 September).
For countries that do not have a Qualifying event (for 2022 this includes New Zealand), qualifying slots are offered through the National Championships or at a selection event as determined by the National Federation.
The 2022 selection event refers to the 2022 Age Group National Championship. This will be held in Hokitika from 22-24 April.
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 - this has now closed. Click here for more the full Selection Regulations and details.
Additional entry fees and criteria apply for this international event.
Official event photos are available to purchase from Kirsty Wilson Photography - click here to view all photos.
Entries have now closed.
Click here for the entry list by name
Click here for the entry list by category
Click here for the entry list by club
Provisional Start lists for the Time Trial will be posted on Tuesday 19 April, with final start lists being posted after the Team Managers Meeting on Thursday evening.
ENTRY FEES
Event/Category |
Early Bird Fee (until 20 February 2022) |
Standard Fee (from 20 February 2022 - 10 April 2022) |
Time Trial |
$65 |
$85 |
Road Race |
$75 |
$95 |
ENTRY WITHDRAWS AND REFUNDS
Entries are not transferable.
Refunds may be available if a withdrawal is requested in writing prior to Sunday 10 April. If accepted a refund of the entry fee less a $20 admin fee will be applied.
Withdrawals submitted after Sunday 10 April are not eligible for a refund.
Email: events@cyclingnewzealand.nz
ENTRY TERMS AND CONDITION
EVENT ELIGIBILITY AND CRITERIA
Click here for the Entry Eligibility and Criteria.
The event is open to New Zealand and Australian riders. Note that “New Zealand riders” now includes permanent New Zealand Residents who are financial members of an NZ Club & Centre.
All New Zealand riders must have a current 2022 Cycling New Zealand Adult (or Youth for U15, U17 and U19 categories) licence and be a paid member of an affiliated Cycling New Zealand Road and Track Club. More on how to get a Cycling New Zealand Licence here. All New Zealand riders are required to represent their Cycling New Zealand Road and Track Club. All entries will be required to be endorsed by the club.
All Australian riders must have a current 2022 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
2022 COURSES
TIME TRIAL
The exact Time Trial turnaround will be marked by a single cone with a white cone cover. The short course will be 15.3km and the long course will be 25.2km.
Click here for a list showing which course each category will race on.
ROAD RACE
Riders will complete one to four laps of this course - for a provisional list of distances, please click here.
H1 - 5 & T1 - 5 Para cycling Road Race course
Riders will complete two - three laps of this course - for a provisional list of distances, please click here.
RIDE THE COURSES ON FULGAZ
Check out the courses for the 2022 Age Group Road National Championships in Hokitika on the virtual cycling platform; FulGaz.
Click here for the courses and instructions - including details for a 30 day free trial.
What's On | Time | Place |
Race Pack collection Riders Packs will be distributed to one Club representative (usually the Team Manager), not to individual riders. Riders should contact their Team Manager to arrange collection. |
from 5.00pm on Thursday 21st April | Westland High School Hall, Hokitika. |
Team Managers Meeting | 5.30pm on Thursday 21st April | Westland High School Hall, Hokitika. |
- 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:
Club | Team Manager Name | Team Manager Email | Team Manager Phone |
Athletics & Cycling Masterton | Peter James | 020 4029 9198 | |
Auckland Central Cycling Club | Richard Justice | richardjustice@richardjustice.com | 021 223 4741 |
Auckland Schools Cycling |
James Bower |
021 556 711 |
|
Bike Manawatu | Cheryl Murphy | cherylmurph@gmail.com | 021 242 6766 |
Canterbury Time Trial Association Inc. |
Annie Zwimpfer |
027 442 6331 |
|
Canterbury Track Cycling |
Heidi Crawford |
crawfordheidi76@gmail.com | 027 432 5721 |
Central Otago Wakatipu |
Patrick Harvey |
patrick@hss.co.nz | 027 287 7420 |
Counties Manukau |
Penny Pawson & Tim Pawson |
021 672 906 & 021 486 285 |
|
Cycling CHB |
Wayne Ewing |
027 422 2992 |
|
Cycling Marlborough |
Graham Henderson |
027 821 2379 |
|
Cycling New Plymouth |
Paul Duynhoven |
duynie@hotmail.com | 021 191 6711 |
Cycling Otago |
Ray Dunstan |
021 275 5545 |
|
Cycling Rotorua | Trevor Cameron | tnc@richwoodhouse.co.nz | 021 272 5008 |
Cycling South Canterbury |
Lisa Blackler |
lblackler@scdhb.health.nz | 022 658 2619 |
Cycling Southland | Richard McIvor | rbmcivor@outlook.com | 027 311 7963 |
Cycling Southland | Richard Erwood | richard.erwood@xtra.co.nz | 027 569 9427 |
Far North Flash Cycling Club |
Phil Gibbs |
farnorthflash@hotmail.co.nz | 021 229 1481 |
Forestland Wheelers | Jim Mcmurray | jimm@farmside.co.nz | 021 650 376 |
Hamilton City Cycling Club | Wayne Attwell | wayne@boldhorizon.co.nz | 021 721 101 |
Leeston Cycling Club |
Alex Mann |
alex@bigboywebsites.co.nz | 027 277 6659 |
Morrinsville Wheelers | Tiffiney Perry | tiffiney.perry@perry.co.nz | 021 522 735 |
Papanui Cycling |
Derrick Nelson |
derrick.nelson1953@gmail.com | 022 502 6181 |
Pegasus Cycling Incorporated | Derrick Nelson | derrick.nelson1953@gmail.com | 022 502 6181 |
PNP | Paul Wrigley | paul.wrigley@gmail.com | 021 352 477 |
Ramblers Cycling Club |
Carol McCallum |
cd.mccallum@xtra.co.nz | 027 230 9641 |
Tasman Wheelers | Trevor Cameron | trevor.cameron55@outlook.com | 021 272 5008 |
Taupo Cycling Club |
Rachel Bartells |
rbartells@hotmail.com | 027 484 1550 |
Tauranga Road Cycling Club | Rick Stone | rstone10@hotmail.com | 027 296 4443 |
Te Awamutu Sports Cycling Club |
Grant Tuffery |
021 390 597 |
|
Tinwald Cycling Club | Shona McGrath | 027 427 1089 | |
Waimate Cycling | Andrea Atkinson | 274andrea@gmail.com | 027 646 0754 |
Whangarei Marsden Wheelers | Andrea Knott | andreaknott1@gmail.com | 022 473 7400 |
Wanganui Cycling Club | Patrick Johnstone | patrickjohnstone72@gmail.com | 027 751 3973 |
Wellington Masters Cycling Club | Tony Gestro | farmer401@hotmail.com | 021 295 2241 |
Racing will be conducted under UCI regulations and Cycling New Zealand Road & Track racing rules.
SANCTIONS
EQUIPMENT
RACE KIT
Event Communiques is the official distribution of event information. Please check here regularly for updated Communiques.
Communique 9 - Decision of the Commissaires Panel
Communique 8 - Road Race Information - Sunday
Communique 7 - Road Race start Lists - Sunday
Communique 6 - Decision of the Commissaires Panel - Time Trial & Road Race Information
Communique 5 - Road Race start lists - Saturday
Communique 4 - Time Trial start lists
Communique 3 - Road Race day 2 entry lists
Communique 2 - Road Race day 1 entry lists
2022 Results:
Time Trial | Time Trial Results |
Road Race | Road Race Results |
Club Points | Club Points Results |
2021 Results:
Time Trial | Time Trial Results |
Road Race | Road Race Results |
Club Points | Club Points Results |
2020 Results:
2019 Results:
Time Trial | 15km Time Trial Results | 24km Time Trial Results | Para Time Trial Results |
Road Race | Saturday Road Race Results | Sunday Road Race Results | Para Cycling Road Race Results |
2018 Results:
Time Trial | Time Trial Results |
Road Race | Road Race Results |
Club Points | Club Points Results |
2017 Results:
Time Trial | Time Trial Results | Para Time Trial Results | |
Road Race | Saturday Road Race Results | Sunday Road Race Results | Para Road Race Results |
Club Points | Club Points Results |
2016 Results:
Time Trial | Time Trial Results |
Road Race | Road Race Results |
2015 Results:
Time Trial | Time Trial Results |
Road Race | Road Race Results |
2014 Results:
Time Trial | Time Trial Results |
Road Race | Road Race Results |
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Beachfront Hotel
Thanks to the team at the Beachfront Hotel, entrants are eligible to receive special discounted rooms. Please phone the reservations team on 03 755 8344 or 0800 HOKITIKA, or email them on reservations@beachfronthotel.co.nz using the promo code: Road Nationals 2022.
The Beachfront Hotel is a hotel, so only tea and coffee facilities available in room, no cooking, but there is a restaurant on site. There is a bike shed available, Free WIFI, Free onsite parking all subject to availability.
The special rates for entrants are:
- $125 including gst per room per night based on 2 people in Driftwood room, room only
- $165 including gst per room per night based on 2 people in Oceanview room, room only
- $255 including gst per room per night, on 4 people in 2-bedroom 1-bathroom, room only
- $275 including gst per room per night, on 4 people in 2-bedroom 2-bathroom, room only
- Extra person - $30 per night
- $325 including gst per room per night based on 2 people in Penthouse, room only. (Strictly 2 people occupancies in this room)
- $19.50 including gst per person for a full buffet breakfast
- $15 including gst per person for a continental buffet breakfast
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Thanks to the team at Stumpers bar & cafe accommodation, entrants are eligible to receive special discounted rooms at more than 10% off the normal rates. Please email the reservations team on enquiries@stumpers.co.nz using the promo code: Road Nationals 2022.
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This discount can be for any of the following products:
Franz Josef
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30 min: was $360 special $288
40 min: was $490 special $392
Fox Glacier
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