Entries have now closed.

Click here to view the live entry list. Provisional start lists will be posted on Wednesday 9 Feburary, and subject to change after Confirmation of Starters.

TEAMS

• The event is restricted to NZL riders who form part of a New Zealand Centre or New Zealand/UCI Registered Trade Team.
• All trade teams must be fully paid for the 2022 period and registered by 31st December 2021.
• All trade team members must also comply with individual licensing requirements.

FINAL EVENT INFO

Click here to read the final event information ahead of this event.

TECHNICAL GUIDE

Click here for the updated technical guide - published 4 February

Please note that this is subject to change.

EVENT PROGRAMME

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

FULGAZ:

Ride the actual 2022 courses on FulGaz for a course recce!

Click here for the TT

Click here for the Road Race

Download the FulGaz app and be sure to refresh your ride list in your settings, then search the titles for each ride to find them.

TIME TRIAL:

Elite & U23 Men's Time Trial: 42.5kms

Elite & U23 Women's Time Trial: 32.5kms

ROAD RACE:

Elite & U23 Men's Road Race = 144kms

Elite & U23 Women's Road Race = 109kms

TEAM MANAGERS CONTACTS:

NO spectators or supporters permitted at this event. 

To be able to run the event safely and in accordance with this plan we require spectators, family and friends to please stay away.  Please ensure you have communicated this message to your supporters. 

The success and safety of this event relies on all those involved with the event to comply with the instructions in this plan and any instructions or messages issued by officials at the event.  This plan can only work if we all work together.  The continuation of events and racing is at risk if we are unable to support or follow this plan. Please ensure you are thinking about your own safety and that of others when you are interacting with those connected with the event.

Live timing will be available for the Time Trial, and Live streaming and live timing available for the Road Race.

LIVESTREAM

The Grassroots Trust Elite Road Nationals will still be livestreamed online (thanks to Craigs Investment Partners and our friends in the air - Helicorp), on Sunday 13th – so you can watch the last hour of the men’s and women’s races online – but there will be no public screening. The Link to the Livestream can be found here: www.ridenz.bike . Approximate times to watch are 10.00am for the women’s race and 12.30pm for the men, Sunday 13^th of February. Guest commentary is provided by Rushlee Buchanan and Tim Gudsell. 

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

Communique 4 - Potential Adverse Weather Notification

Communique 3a - Convoy Order

Communique 2 - Road Race Information

Communique 1 - Time Trial - Decisions of the Commissaires Panel

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

SANCTIONS

EQUIPMENT

RACE KIT

Event Update at 4 February:

Click here to read the latest update for this event in the current Red setting of the Covid-19 Protection Framework.

At the time of publishing this plan (4/2/2022) – the country is in the RED setting of the Covid Protection Framework and the event planning to take place under these RED settings guidelines as set out by the Government and Sport NZ. It should be acknowledged by all that the guidelines could change at any time.

Key points from this plan

• No spectators or non-essential support personnel - to be able to run the event safely and effectively we require spectators, family and friends to stay away from congregating and watching the racing.
• This is a ‘My Vaccine Pass’ event. A valid My Vaccine Pass is required for all attendees including; riders, team officials, race officials, volunteers and staff. If you haven't already, please send your Vaccine Pass through to events@cyclingnewzealand.nz to verify. 
• Riders must wear a mask as stipulated by Government at all times (unless warming up, racing, eating or drinking)
• Team officials, race officials, volunteers and staff must wear a mask at all times.
• Riders will be put into defined groups and defined areas - please read the plan in full to understand how this will work.
• This is a new process for all involved, we ask that you are patient and understanding with the staff and volunteers who will be doing their best to help you have a great experience at the event.
• The success and safety of this event relies on all those involved with the event to comply with the instructions in this plan and any instructions or messages issued by officials at the event.  This plan can only work if we all work together.  The continuation of events and racing is at risk if we are unable to support or follow this plan. Please ensure you are thinking about your own safety and that of others when you are interacting with those connected with the event.

In addition to My Vaccine Pass, all stakeholders are encouraged to continue with the other protections available:

• 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. 
• If you are told by health authorities to self-isolate you must do so immediately.
• Stay at home if you are awaiting the results from being tested for COVID-19
• Stay at home if you have been in contact with any known/suspected cases in the past 14 days
• Stay at home if you have returned or been in contact with anyone else who has returned from overseas in the past 7 days
• You are encouraged to maintain physical distancing from people you do not know. 
• Wash your hands.
• Wear a mask when you are not racing
• 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 test positive for Covid-19 following your attendance at the event, please notify the Event Organiser immediately.
• Have a plan if you are required to isolate away from home.

2022 Results:

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2020 Results:

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2015 Results:

2014 Results: 

The championships will be the flagship event of the RIDE: New Zealand’s Cycling Festival – which runs from 10 – 13 February in Waipa, featuring both top level competition and a range of community and participation driven cycling events.

For more on the festival click here.