Criterium National Championships
The Criterium National Championships are going to tentatively be held on Sunday 13 November 2022, location TBC - watch this space for more confirmed details soon!
The event includes the Street Race for men and women, Under 17 categories and Under 19 categories prior to the much anticipated A Grade Men's and Women's races.
Entries have not opened for 2022 yet.
On the day entries will be accepted for the Street Race only. This will be from 12.30pm – 1.30pm at Event HQ.
ENTRY FEES
Event/Category |
Early Bird fee (until 31 July 2022) |
Standard fee (from 3 October 2022 - 30 October 2022) |
Street Race Unlicenced (including Special Event Licence) | $55 | $65 |
Street Race Licenced | $45 | $55 |
U17 | $75 | $85 |
U19 | $75 | $85 |
Elite | $75 | $85 |
ENTRY WITHDRAWS AND REFUNDS
Entries are not transferable.
Refunds may be available if a withdrawal is requested in writing prior to Sunday 30 October. If accepted a refund of the entry fee less a $20 admin fee will be applied.
Withdrawals submitted after Sunday 30 October are not eligible for a refund.
Email: events@cyclingnewzealand.nz
ENTRY TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Click here to view a copy of the event Terms and Conditions.
ENTRY ELIGIBILITY AND CRITERIA
- U17 Boys and Girls are New Zealand Championship events. Open to all U17 grade riders, with a 2022 or 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 2022 or 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.
- A Grade Men and Women are New Zealand Championship events. Open to all U23, Senior and Masters Riders of Elite ability, with a 2022 or 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.
- Koha Fitness Street Race Men and Women are open non-championship events. Open to all riders with a 2022 or 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 15 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).
LICENSING
LIVESTREAM LINK
Click here for the livestream link - TBC
FINAL EVENT INFORMATION
Please click here to read the final event information - TBC
EVENT MANUAL
Click here for the provisional event manual - TBC
Please note that this is subject to change.
EVENT PROGRAMME - TBC
Please note this event programme is provisional and subject to change.
Race |
Race Duration |
Approx. Start Time |
Race Number collection |
From 12.30pm | Until 30 minutes prior to each race start |
Street Race (Non Championship) including a men's and women's wave (dependent on entry numbers) |
2.00pm | 20 minutes |
Street Race Presentations |
2.30pm | 10 minutes |
U17 Girls (NZ Championship) |
2.45pm | 20 minutes |
U17 Boys (NZ Championship) |
3.15pm | 20 minutes |
U19 Women (NZ Championship) |
3.45pm | 30 minutes |
U19 Men (NZ Championship) |
4.25pm | 30 minutes |
Elite Women (NZ Championship) |
5.05pm | 35 minutes |
Elite Men (NZ Championship) |
5.50pm | 45 minutes |
Presentations |
6.45pm | 15 minutes |
*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.
All non-championship events are subject to receiving a suitable number of entries, failing which some may be combined or the riders transferred to a different 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).
LIVESTREAM LINK
Click here for the livestream link - TBC
PARKING AND TRAVEL WITHIN THE CITY
Click here for travel and parking tips for event day - TBC
SANCTIONS
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.
2022 Results: | Criterium National Championship Results |
2021 Results: | Criterium National Championship Results |
2020 Results: | Criterium National Championship Results |
2019 Results: | Criterium National Championship Results |
2018 Results: | Criterium National Championship Results |
2017 Results: | Criterium National Championship Results |
The safety of the riders, officials, volunteer and spectators are included in the event planning. This includes (but not limited to) road restrictions, traffic management and event advisories to the local businesses and residents.
The event takes place on roads throughout central Christchurch. It is your responsibility to manage your own safety during the event, to be aware of other road users at all times and to make responsible decisions. There is traffic management in place however, the roads are OPEN and there will be public and official traffic on the circuit during your race.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding Health and Safety please report to the Chief Commissaire or to the Race Director.