Torpedo7 MTB National Championships
Christchurch will host the 2021 Torpedo7 Mountain Bike National Championships on 27 and 28 February.
The cross-country titles will be decided at Crocodile Mountain Bike Park at Kennedy’s Bush, Halswell, staged in conjunction with Christchurch Singletrack Club on Saturday 27 February with the Design Windows downhill championships at nearby Christchurch Adventure Park on Sunday 28 February with support from Gravity Canterbury club.
ENTRY FEES
| Event/Category | Early Bird Fee (until 17th January 2021) | Standard Fee (from 18th January 2021) |
| XCO - CNZ License Holder | $70.00 | $90.00 |
| XCO - Non License Holder (includes one day license) | $80.00 | $100.00 |
| DH - CNZ License Holder | $110.00 | $130.00 |
| DH - Non License Holder (includes one day license) | $120.00 | $140.00 |
ENTRY ELIGIBILITY AND CRITERIA
- UCI Categories - Open to NZL riders only
- Non-UCI Categories - Open to all riders of all nationalities
- All riders in UCI category must hold a 2021 Cycling New Zealand annual Licence
- All riders in the Non-UCI categories must hold a 2021 Cycling New Zealand annual licence OR Paid the additional fees and receive a 'One Day' Cycling New Zealand Licence
- All riders must be a paid and current member of a MTBNZ/CNZ Affiliated MTB Club*
- Late entries will be accepted at the event up to 12 midday Saturday if field limits have not been reached. Additional Fees are payable
- All riders must agree to the event Terms & Conditions here.
- All riders purchasing a one-day event license must agree to the One-day license Terms & Conditions here.
WITHDRAWALS/REFUNDS
Click here for the final 2021 Technical Guide - published 22 February. Please note that this is subject to change.
Cross Country Laps
| Race | Category | Laps |
| Race 1 | U15 Boys | Start lap + 2 laps |
| U17 Boys | Start lap + 3 laps | |
| Race 2 | Masters Men 1 | Start lap + 4 laps |
| Masters Men 2 & 3 | Start lap + 3 laps | |
| Masters Men 4 & 5 | Start lap + 2 laps | |
| Sport Men | Start lap + 2 laps | |
| Race 3 | U19 Men | Start lap + 4 laps |
| Race 4 | Elite & U23 Women | Start lap + 4 laps |
| U19 Women | Start lap + 3 laps | |
| Masters Women 1 & 2 | Start lap + 3 laps | |
| Masters Women 3 | Start lap + 2 laps | |
| U17 Girls | Start lap + 2 laps | |
| U15 Girls | Start lap + 2 laps | |
| Race 5 | Elite & U23 Men | Start lap + 6 laps |
Please note this event schedule is provisional and subject to change.
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Day |
Details |
Event |
Time |
Location |
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Friday 26th February |
Commissaire XCO Course Walk |
XCO |
9am – 11am |
Crocodile Park |
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Race Pack Pick up |
XCO |
10am – 4pm |
Crocodile Park |
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XCO Practice |
XCO |
11am – 5pm |
Crocodile Park |
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Commissaires DHI Course Walk |
DHI |
12pm – 2pm |
CAP |
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Race Pack Pick up |
DHI |
1pm - 4pm |
CAP |
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DHI Course Walk |
DHI |
2pm – 4pm |
CAP |
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Saturday 27th February |
Race Pack Pick up |
XCO |
7.30am – 1pm |
Crocodile Park |
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Race 1 Call up U15, U17 M |
XCO |
8.00am |
Crocodile Park |
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Race 1 Start U15, U17 M |
XCO |
8.15am |
Crocodile Park |
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Race 2 Call up |
XCO |
9.25am |
Crocodile Park |
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Race 2 Start |
XCO |
9.40am |
Crocodile Park |
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Race 3 Call up |
XCO |
11.05am |
Crocodile Park |
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Race 3 Start U19 M |
XCO |
11.20am |
Crocodile Park |
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Race 4 Call up Elite, U23, U19, U17, U15, Masters & Sport F |
XCO |
12.45pm |
Crocodile Park |
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Race 4 Start Elite, U23, U19, U17, U15, Masters & Sport F |
XCO |
1.00pm |
Crocodile Park |
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Race 5 – Call up Elite M, U23 M |
XCO |
2.45pm |
Crocodile Park |
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Race 5 – Start Elite M, U23 M |
XCO |
3.00pm |
Crocodile Park |
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Presentations for all grades |
XCO |
5.00pm approx. |
Crocodile Park |
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Race Pack Pick up |
DHI |
9.00am - 4.00pm |
CAP |
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DHI Practice |
DHI |
10.00am – 3.00pm |
CAP |
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DHI Practice – Elite only |
DHI |
3.00pm – 4.00pm |
CAP |
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Sunday 28th February |
DHI Practice |
DHI |
8.30am - 10.30am |
CAP |
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DHI Practice – Elite only |
DHI |
10.30am - 11.00am |
CAP |
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DHI Briefing |
DHI |
11.15am |
CAP |
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DHI Seeding Run |
DHI |
12.00pm - 2.00pm |
CAP |
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DHI Race Run |
DHI |
2.30pm - 4.30pm |
CAP |
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Presentations |
DHI |
5.00pm |
CAP |
Cross Country - Crocodile XC MTB Park, Halswell Quarry
Click here for a Course Map showing spectator access routes.
Event Parking is available in the carpark off Cashmere Rd, please follow the event signage.
Downhill - Christchurch Adventure Park
Click here for a Spectator Map
Spectator Deal - Sunday only!
Day lift pass
Adult (18+) - $20
Student & Senior (ID required) - $15
Youth (17 and under) - $10
This will allow access to the chairlift for the duration of the day.
Safety
The entire Park is completely smoke and vape free. Please do not attempt to smoke on site. You will be asked to put it out and if you do not comply you will be asked to leave the property.
We always strive to set ourselves a high safety standard and Gravity Canterbury have given us their full support on this front.
At certain points along the racetrack there will be areas that are completely taped / roped off. These areas are ‘Exclusion Zones’.
We intend to make these areas obvious, so please, spectate and support all racers but DO NOT enter these ‘Exclusion Zones’ for your own safety.
DO NOT venture away from the racetrack as the forest is still an active hazard and tree and limb fall occurs sporadically.
We cannot stress enough that there is to be NO open flame on the hill and that ALL rubbish must be removed and taken down. We do not want to see the park disappear for the second time!
There is always a level of risk when spectating a downhill mountain bike race as its difficult to predict where a rider may crash, and bikes can land. There are a couple of areas on the track that has been flagged as higher risk. These areas are the ‘Exclusion Zones’. A helpful tip is, always try and stand on the uphill side of the track so if a rider is to crash, they will generally fall down the hill.
Village Up
If you are interested in the finish jump and a good viewing point where you can see a lot of the racetrack, for the day, bikers and walkers are able to head up Valley Road to its end where the racetrack finishes.
There is a new walking trail in the trees which public members are allowed to walk up and will put you out at the bottom of The GC. From here you can sit against the bank under the trees and watch the finish.
All riders are asked to ride down Handle the Jandal from the finish line, so there shouldn’t be any rider traffic.
Middle Up or Down
If you are out and about on your bike, for the day only, you can pedal in from Hotspot (location where LOP/Swinger Party etc. come out) along Mid Road to where The GC crosses the road.
From here, please get off your bike and you are able to walk up the track from the road crossing. Again, please be very careful as you walk alongside of the track. Please do not walk down the track from here. This section is nicknamed ‘The Motorway’ as it is a very fast section of track.
Top Down
Community Transmission starts off Skid 5 which you can access off Summit Connection via bike only. To access the start via foot, please use the path that takes you down under the lift line then along the road to the starting gate.
From Skid 5, public members can drop their bikes and walk down outside the tape of Community Transmission. Alternatively, and what we recommend is to walk down The GC and cross over to Community Transmission. Please ensure you always stay outside the taped course.
Cross Country
Total length per lap: Approx. 4km
180m of cllimbing, lowest to highest point - 63m.
Lap numbers will be determine and published on Friday 26 Feb. These will be subject to change on race day due to conditions at the time.
| Category | Target Race Time |
| Elite | 1:20 - 1:40 |
| U23 | 1:15 - 1:30 |
| U19 | 1:00 - 1:15 |
| U17 | 1:00 - 1:15 |
| Masters & Sport | 1.00 - 1.15 |
| U15 | 0:45 - 1:00 |
Downhill
Total length: 1.74km
Estimated fastest time: 2.45 – 3.15min
Start Elevation: 438m
Finish Elevation: 86m
Total Elevation drop: 352m
Click here for the full Downhill course map
EVENT CATEGORIES (AGE AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2021)
| XC - Cross Country |
UCI Categories |
Elite - Riders aged 23 or over (as at 31 December 2021) The Elite/U23 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. In the case of an Elite winning the Combined Race, the winner will be awarded with an Elite National Jersey and the first placed U23 rider will be awarded with a U23 National Jersey.
This category is only available for NZL riders. |
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NON - UCI Categories
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U15 - For Riders aged between 13 - 14 (as at 31 December 2021) Masters 4 - For Riders aged between 60 - 69 (as at December 2021) Masters 5 - For Riders ages between 70+ (as at December 2021) These categories are open to riders of all Nationality. |
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| DH - Down Hill |
UCI Categories |
Elite - For Riders aged 19 or over (as at 31 December 2021) The Elite/U19 races will be run as a Combined Race but with each grade in their respective blocks and they will have separate medals presentations. In the case of a U19 winning the Combined Race only one (Elite) National Jersey will be awarded to that rider. In the case of an Elite winning the Combined Race, the winner will be awarded an Elite National Jersey and the first placed U19 rider will be awarded with a U19 National Jersey. This category is only available for NZL riders. Ghost riders will only be accepted if there is capacity when entries close. If you are a Ghost rider (an international rider who wishes to race in the UCI category - then please contact events@cyclingnewzealand.nz to be added to a waitlist) |
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NON - UCI Categories
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Masters 3 - For Riders aged between 50 - 59 (as at 31 December 2021) Masters 4 - For Riders aged between 60 - 69 (as at December 2021) Masters 5 - For Riders ages between 70+ (as at December 2021) These categories are open to riders of all Nationality. |
RULES AND REGULATIONS
Rules
Sanctions
Equipment
2020 Results:
2020 National XCO Results - Elite-Junior.pdf
2020 National XCO Results - Master-Sport.pdf
2020 Oceania Results:
2020 Oceania XCO Results - Elite-U23-U19.pdf
2020 Oceania XCO Results - U15-U17.pdf
2020 Oceania XCO Results - Sport-Masters.pdf
2019 Results:
2019 National MTB Championships - DH Results.pdf
2019 National MTB Championships - DH Seeding Results.pdf
2019 National MTB Championships - XCO Results.pdf
2018 Results:
2018 National MTB Championships - XCO Results.pdf
2018 National MTB Championships - DH Results.pdf
2017 Results:
2016 Results:
As you are all aware there have been recent changes to NZ’s Covid-19 Alert Levels in recent days.
Current Alert Level as of mid-night 22/2/2021
- All of New Zealand is in Alert Level 1
Following this announcement, the event will be delivered in accordance with Alert Level 1 protocols.
This will only be updated if there are any further updates provided by the Government between now and Thursday 25th February prior to the event starting on Friday.
Operating under Alert Level 1 (when all of NZ is in Alert Level 1)
- Event will operate as planned.
- The event will operate under the Event Industry Covid-19 Voluntary Code.
General Information in all Alert Levels.
All those associated with the event are reminded of the following:
- Do not travel to the event if you are sick, displaying any Covid-19 symptoms or awaiting a Covid-19 test result.
- Do not enter the event venues if you are sick or displaying any Covid-19 symptoms.
- Advise the event immediately if you are displaying any symptoms or test positive for Covid-19 when you return home.
- Use NZ Covid-19 tracer app and scan when entering the velodrome (or any other businesses)
- Hand hygiene, Cough and sneeze etiquette, Avoid touching your face, Cleaning surfaces and frequently touched items
- Physical Distancing where possible
If you or any of your attending riders have any further concerns or questions then please contact us on events@cyclingnewzealand.nz
