Elite Road National Championships
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Early bird entries will be available until midnight Sunday 18 December.
ENTRY FEES
| Event/Category | Early Bird Fee | Standard Fee |
| Time Trial | $95 | $115 |
| Road Race | $95 | $115 |
ENTRY WITHDRAWS AND REFUNDS
Entries are not transferable.
Refunds may be available if a withdrawal is requested in writing prior to Sunday 29th January. If accepted a refund of the entry fee less a $20 admin fee will be applied.
Withdrawals submitted after Sunday 29th January are not eligible for a refund, and the team manager is to supply a written explanation and/or medical certificate to the email address below. Sanctions will be imposed if the explanation is not accepted.
Email: events@cyclingnewzealand.nz
ENTRY TERMS AND CONDITIONS
ENTRY ELIGIBILITY AND CRITERIA
- U19 Category is for riders aged between 17 - 18 years as at 31 December 2023
- U23 Category is for riders aged between 19 - 22 as at 31 December 2023
- Elite Category is for riders aged 23 - 34 as at 31 December 2023
- Riders older than 34 can opt to relinquish their Masters status for the entire 2023 licence year and then be eligible to compete. Contact events@cyclingnewzealand.nz for further information.
- All entries will be required to be approved by the representing club.
LICENCING
- All riders, team managers and officials are required to hold a 2023 Cycling New Zealand License. Riders will race in their 2023 category.
- This event is the New Zealand Championships and entry is only open to NZL riders (as per your nationality with UCI).
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 2023 period and registered by 31st December 2022.
- All trade team members must also comply with individual licensing requirements.
TECHNICAL GUIDE
Click here for the event technical guide - TBC
This includes all event information, including the event schedule, course information, lap information etc.
*Please note that this is subject to change.
EVENT PROGRAMME
TBC
VEHICLES
Team staff intending to follow a rider in the Time Trial, or Road Race, must register their vehicle by completing the online form here prior to Sunday 5th February. Please note that spaces in the convoy are limited and teams may be asked to share a vehicle.
*Please read further information about the vehicle/driver briefings in the Tech Guide.
DRUG FREE SPORT NEW ZEALAND
Does an athlete need to apply for a TUE in advance? Click here for more!
IMPORANT NOTICE
It must be communicated to riders and supporters that part of circuit is on “Private Roads” and requires a “Permit” to ride on them. If you are caught on these roads prior to race days, you may well be issued with a “Trespass notice” if this happens this is out of our control and you will NOT be permitted to start your race.
There will be allocated “Parking Areas” on the course for race days and only these will be allowed to be used.
Courses for 2023:
| U19 Men & Women Time Trial | 22.9km and 233m of climbing |
| Elite Men & Women Time Trial | 33.5km and 381m of climbing |
| Road Races from start to circuit | Road Races from Circuit to Finish |
| Road Race Circuit | 24.1km and 331m of climbing |
Road Race Distances:
| U19 Women | 3 Laps plus out and back | Total 81.8km and 1023m of climbing |
| U19 Men | 4 Laps plus out and back | Total 105.9km and 1354m of climbing |
| U23 & Elite Women | 4 Laps plus out and back | Total 105.9km and 1354m of climbing |
| U23 & Elite Men | 7 Laps plus out and back |
Total 178.2km and 2347m of climbing |
| What's On | Time | Place |
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Confirmation of Starters / Race Pack collection Riders Packs will be distributed to one Club/Team representative (usually the Team Manager), not to individual riders. Riders should contact their Team Manager to arrange collection. |
TBC | TBC |
| Team Managers Meeting | TBC | TBC |
| Convoy Meeting - for all team car drivers wishing to drive in the convoy | TBC | TBC |
- Officially representing the club/team at the event
- Connecting with all riding club/team members
- Ensuring that all riding club/team members have a current licence
- Managing the relationship with Event Officials on behalf of club/team members
- Attending the Team Managers meeting
- Collecting and distributing Race Numbers to club/team members
- Circulating Event Information to club/team members
- Ensuring place getters attend the Medal Ceremony
- Ensuring riding members have the required information to help them have a safe and fair race.
TEAM MANAGERS CONTACTS:
| Club/Team | Team Manager Name | Team Manager Email | Team Manager Phone |
Coming soon!
Event Communiques is the official distribution of event information. Please check here regularly for updated Communiques.
Racing will be conducted under UCI regulations and Cycling New Zealand Road & Track racing rules.
SANCTIONS
EQUIPMENT
RACE KIT
2022 Results:
| Time Trial | All Time Trial Results |
| Road Race | All Road Race Results |
2021 Results:
| Time Trial | All Time Trial Results | |
| Road Race | All U19 Road Race Results | All Elite & U23 Road Race Results |
2020 Results:
2019 Results:
2018 Results:
2017 Results:
2016 Results:
| Time Trial | U23 Men's Time Trial Results | Elite Men's Time Trial Results | |
| Road Race | Women's Elite Road Race Results | Men's Elite & U23 Road Race Results |
2015 Results:
| Time Trial | Elite Women's Time Trial Results | U23 Men's Time Trial Results | Elite Men's Time Trial Results |
| Road Race | Women's Elite Road Race Results | Men's Elite & U23 Road Race Results |
2014 Results:
| Time Trial | Elite Women's Time Trial Results | U23 Men's Time Trial Results | Elite Men's Time Trial Results |
| Road Race | Women's Elite Road Race Results | Men's Elite & U23 Road Race Results |
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