Cyclo Cross National Championships
Aotearoa Cross Fest is New Zealand's annual cyclocross festival catering for racers of all abilities as well as attracting New Zealand's top cross racers to contest National Champion title honours. Click here for all festival information and updates!
The Huttcross club will host the championships in Hutt Valley on 15 August 2021 as part of Aotearoa Crossfest.
Don't know what cyclo cross is? Cyclo Cross is a form of cycling, usually consisting of many laps of a short course featuring pavement, wooded trails, grass, steep hills and obstacles requiring the rider to quickly dismount and carry their bike while navigating the obstruction and remount.
Click here for the provisional start lists - published 13 August.
Entries are now closed for the Cyclo Cross National Championships.
Entries will also be accepted at the venue the day (late fees may apply) before racing (9.30am - 12pm) for Non-UCI categories only.
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The National Cyclo-cross Championships races include UCI and Non-UCI categories.
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Categories are available for riders aged 13+
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All entries (in both UCI and Non-UCI) are required to be a member of a Cycling New Zealand affiliated Road & Track club, Mountain Bike club or Cyclo-cross club*.
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All entries in UCI categories must be 2021 Cycling New Zealand annual licence holders.
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All entries in Non-UCI categories must be a 2021 Cycling New Zealand annual license holder or purchase a Cycling New Zealand one-day licence ($10) at the time of entry.
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To obtain an annual Cycling New Zealand licence - Click Here.
Please note: If you already hold a Cycling New Zealand licence and would like to update this to list your Cyclo-Cross club, please contact membership@cyclingnewzealand.nz and we can assist you in doing so.
*Huttcross and Southern Cross CX are currently the only two Cycling New Zealand affiliated Cyclo cross clubs.
2021 ENTRY FEES
Mighty CX (U4 to U12) $5
ACXF Festival Events $35
Non-UCI categories (all Age Grades) $70 with current CNZ licence, $80 with one day licence
UCI categories (Junior, U23, Elite) $70
Late entries - on the day for non-UCI categories only $80 with current CNZ licence, $90 with one day licence
WITHDRAWALS/REFUNDS
Refund insurance is available to be purchased at time of entry. Exceptional circumstances requiring refunds (eg medical sickness) must be emailed to events@cyclingnewzealand.nz. If accepted, a refund of the entry fee less $20 administration fee will be payable.
ENTRY ELIGIBILITY & CRITERIA
EVENT CATEGORIES
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UCI Categories
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Elite - Riders aged 23 or over (as at 31 December 2022)
U23 - Riders aged between 19 - 22 (as at 31 December 2022) Junior - Riders aged between 17 - 18 (as at 31 December 2022)
The Elite/U23 Men's and Elite/U23 Women's race will be run as a COMBINED RACE (Only 3 medals awarded). In the case of a U23 winning the Combined Race only one (Elite) National Jersey will be awarded to that rider.
Junior Women will race with the Elite & U23 Women (unless entries are sufficient enough to consider a separate race) however will be awarded separate medals and the Junior National Jersey.
There is a separate Junior Men's race and the winner will be awarded the Junior National Jersey. |
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NON - UCI Categories
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U15 - For Riders aged between 13 - 14 (as at 31 December 2022)
U17 - For Riders aged between 15 - 16 (as at 31 December 2022) Sport- For Riders aged between 17 - 29 (as at 31 December 2022) Masters 1 - For Riders aged between 30 - 39 (as at 31 December 2022) Masters 2 - For Riders aged between 40 - 49 (as at 31 December 2022) Masters 3 - For Riders aged between 50 - 59 (as at 31 December 2022) Masters 4 - For Riders aged 60 - 69 (as at 31 December 2022)
Masters 5 - For Riders aged 70+ (as at 31 December 2022)
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EVENT SCHEDULE
| Date | Time | Event | Event length |
| Saturday 14 August | 9.00am - 2.00pm | Registration | |
| 10.00am - 12.00pm | Open Practice | ||
| 9.00am - 10.00am | CX Skills Clinic | 60 mins | |
| 12.00pm - 12.30pm | RWYB / Allcomers | 30 mins | |
| 1.00pm - 1.20pm | Mighty CX (U8, U6, U4) | 20 mins (1 lap) | |
| 1.20pm - 1.40pm | Mighty CX (U10, U12) | 20 mins (2 laps) | |
| 2.00pm - 2.30pm | SSCX & Tracklocross Nationals | 30 mins | |
| 3.00pm - 4.00pm | Open Practice | ||
| 3.00pm | Prize giving (All ACXF Events) | ||
| Sunday 15 August | 8.00am - 9.00am | Registration | |
| 8.00am - 9.00am | Open Practice | ||
| 9.00am - 9.45am | Men M1, M2 & Sport (17 - 29) | 45 mins | |
| 10.15am - 11.00am | Men M3, M4, M5 | 45 mins | |
| 11.30am - 12.10pm | Men U15, U17, MJ | 40 mins | |
| 12.30pm | Prize giving (morning session) | ||
| 12.20pm - 12.45pm | Open Practice | ||
| 1.00pm - 1.45pm | Women WE, WU, WJ*, All Masters, U15, U17, Sport | 45 mins | |
| 2.30pm - 3.30pm | Men ME, MU | 60 mins | |
| 3.45pm | Prize giving (ME, MU) | ||
| Race | Bike | Tyres | Bars | Gears |
| Run What You Brung | Any (except no e-bikes or pedal assist) | Any | Any | Any |
| Mighty CX | Any | Any | Any | Any |
| SSCX | Fully rigid - MTB / CX | Max 40mm width | Drops or flat bars | One |
| Tracklocross | Fully rigid - MTB / CX | Max 40mm width | Drops or flat bars | Fixed wheel |
| CX (UCI), U19, U23, Elite | CX only | Max 33mm width | Drops | Any |
| CX (non UCI) All Masters, U17, U15 | CX only | Max 35mm width | Drops | Any |
EVENT COURSES
| Category | Target Race Time |
| U19 Junior Men | 40 minutes |
| Elite Women (U19, U23, Elite) | 45 minutes |
| Elite Men (U23, Elite) | 60 minutes |
| National Age Group Races | 45 minutes |