FINAL EVENT INFORMATION

Please click here to read the final event information.

Roads will be closed from early morning, but not marshalled. The riders will need to be aware of people walking on the circuit.

TECHNICAL GUIDE

Click here for the provisional tech guide - updated at 17 January.

*Please note that this is subject to change.

Competitors will be charged a $100 fee for each active timing tag that is not returned within 4 hours of their event finish.

PROVISIONAL EVENT PROGRAMME 

Please note this event programme is provisional and subject to change.

Racing duration is scheduled 'total time'. Laps to go countdown will be within the total scheduled race time. 

Please note that race duration may be amended if circumstances require it – where possible notice will be given prior to the event, however, any changes will be communicated at the race briefing prior to your event.

The programme should be considered provisional until entries close and the final programme of events has been published on the website (once entries have closed).

Roads will be closed from early morning, but not marshalled. The riders will need to be aware of people walking on the circuit.

Entries have now closed.

Click here to view the final entry list.

ENTRY FEES

ENTRY WITHDRAWS AND REFUNDS

Entries will close on Sunday 15 January 2023. Entries are not transferable. Refunds may be available if a withdrawal is requested in writing prior to entries closing. 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: events@cnz.kiwi

ENTRY TERMS AND CONDITIONS

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

ENTRY ELIGIBILITY AND CRITERIA

• U17 Boys and Girls are New Zealand Championship events. Open to all U17 grade riders, with a 2023 Cycling New Zealand Youth licence with a NZL country UCI code or an international federation licence plus the written permission of their National Federation to compete, racing in their 2023 licence category. Minimum age is 15 and maximum age is 16 as at 31 December 2023.
• U19 Men and Women are New Zealand Championship events. Open to all U19 grade riders, with a 2023 Cycling New Zealand Youth licence with a NZL country UCI code or an international federation licence plus the written permission of their National Federation to compete, racing in their 2023 licence category. Minimum age is 17 and maximum age is 18 as at 31 December 2023.
• Elite Men and Women are New Zealand Championship events. Open to all U23 & Elite riders with a 2023 Cycling New Zealand licence with a NZL country UCI code or an international federation licence plus the written permission of their National Federation to compete, racing in their 2023 licence category.
• B & C Grade Street Race Men and Women are open non-championship events. Open to all riders with a 2023 Cycling New Zealand licence and/or an International Federation licence OR a 'one day licence' purchased through the online event entry form, racing in their 2023 licence category. Minimum age is 17 as at 31 December 2023.
• All riders purchasing a one-day event licence must agree to the One-day license Terms & Conditions here (applicable to riders in the street race only).

LICENCING

There is an official free livestream link below thanks to Robinson Productions:

https://youtu.be/1ETBwn0R5KE

Click here to check out the 2023 course around Massey University!

EQUIPMENT

• In all races other than the Street Races, bicycles must comply with the CNZ/UCI rules.
• In the Street races only, the following will apply:
  • All bicycles must be “road bike style” fitted with 2 brakes (one for each wheel), freewheel and drop handlebars (no MTB style handlebars permitted).
  • Aero bars are permitted if fitted, but must not be used during the racing. They should be removed if possible.
  • No Camelbak or similar drink systems carried on the body
  • No glass bottles
  • No disc wheels or bladed wheels
  • All handlebars must be plugged at the end
• Disc brakes are permitted in all races.
• The Commissaire’s decision on equipment is final
• Helmets must be compliant with appropriate NZ Standards for use on open roads and must be worn at all times when riding. Time-trial style aero helmets are strongly discouraged.

Thank you to Massey University’s Manawatū campus for having us! And big thank you to the Palmerston North District Council, Sport Manawatū and the Central Economic Development Agency for your support making this event possible.