MTB National Championships

Mountain Bike

27 February 2021 - 28 February 2021

Christchurch

Cycling New Zealand

events@cyclingnewzealand.nz

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Christchurch will host the 2021 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 downhill championships at nearby Christchurch Adventure Park on Sunday 28 February with support from Gravity Canterbury club.

Entries are now open - click here to enter. Entries will close 5pm Sunday 14 February.

Click here for the live entry list.

Please note there is a limit of entrants for National DHI. Entries will be accepted on a 'first come' basis.

Ghost riders will only be accepted if there is capacity once 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)

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.

Click here to purchase a Cycling New Zealand licence.

*AFFILIATED CLUBS: In addition to the licences, all riders are required to be a member of an ‘MTBNZ and Cycling New Zealand Affiliated Club' (2021).

WITHDRAWALS/REFUNDS

Withdrawals received before 14 February 2021 may be eligible for a refund upon presentation of a medical certificate. Requests are to be emailed to events@cyclingnewzealand.nz. If accepted, a refund of the entry fee less $20 will be payable.

EVENT CATEGORIES (AGE AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2021)

Categories available for Men (Boys) and Women (Girls) for Nationals.

XC - Cross Country	UCI Categories	Elite - Riders aged 23 or over (as at 31 December 2021) U23 - Riders aged between 19 - 22 (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. U19 (Junior) - Riders aged between 17 - 18 (as at 31 December 2021) The winner will be awarded the Junior National Jersey. This category is only available for NZL riders.
	NON - UCI Categories	U15 - For Riders aged between 13 - 14 (as at 31 December 2021) U17 - For Riders aged between 15 - 16 (as at 31 December 2021) Sport - For Riders aged between 17 - 29 (as at 31 December 2021) Masters 1 - For Riders aged between 30 - 39 (as at 31 December 2021) Masters 2 - For Riders aged between 40 - 49 (as at 31 December 2021) 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.

DH - Down Hill	UCI Categories	Elite - For Riders aged 19 or over (as at 31 December 2021) U19 (Junior) - For riders aged 17 - 18 (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)
	NON - UCI Categories	U15 - For Riders aged between 13 - 14 (as at 31 December 2021) U17 - For Riders aged between 15 - 16 (as at 31 December 2021) Sport - For Riders aged between 17 - 29 (as at 31 December 2021) Masters 1 - For Riders aged between 30 - 39 (as at 31 December 2021) Masters 2 - For Riders aged between 40 - 49 (as at 31 December 2021) 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.

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

Day	Details	Event	Time	Location
Friday 26^th February	Commissaire XCO Course Walk	XCO	9am – 11am	Crocodile Park
	Race Pack Pick up	Both	10am – 4pm	CAP
	XCO Practice	XCO	11am – 5pm	Crocodile Park
	Commissaires DHI Course Walk	DH	12pm – 2pm	CAP
	DHI Course Walk	DH	2pm – 4pm	CAP

Saturday 27^th February	Race Pack Pick up	XCO	7.30am – 1pm	Crocodile Park
	Race 1 Call up U15, U17 M	XCO	8.00am	Crocodile Park
	Race 1 Start U15, U17 M	XCO	8.15am	Crocodile Park
	Race 2 Call up Sport & Masters M	XCO	9.25am	Crocodile Park
	Race 2 Start Sport & Masters M	XCO	9.40am	Crocodile Park
	Race 3 Call up U19 M	XCO	11.05am	Crocodile Park
	Race 3 Start U19 M	XCO	11.20am	Crocodile Park
	Race 4 Call up Elite, U23, U19, U17, U15, Masters & Sport F	XCO	12.45pm	Crocodile Park
	Race 4 Start Elite, U23, U19, U17, U15, Masters & Sport F	XCO	1.00pm	Crocodile Park
	Race 5 – Call up Elite M, U23 M	XCO	2.45pm	Crocodile Park
	Race 5 – Start Elite M, U23 M	XCO	3.00pm	Crocodile Park
	Presentations for all grades	XCO	5.00pm approx.	Crocodile Park (CAP – Wet weather option)
	DHI Practice	DHI	10.00am – 3.00pm	CAP
	DHI Practice – Elite only	DHI	3.00pm – 4.00pm	CAP

Sunday 28^th February	DHI Practice	DHI	8.00am - 10.00am	CAP
	DHI Practice – Elite only	DHI	10.00am - 11.00am	CAP
	DHI Briefing	DHI	11.15am	CAP
	DHI Seeding		12.00pm - 2.00pm	CAP
	National DHI Racing		2.30pm - 4.30pm	CAP
	Presentations	DHI	5.00pm	CAP

TBC

Provisional XC Lap Numbers (please note that these are subject to change and will be confirmed at registration)

Category	Lap Numbers
Elite and U23 Men	TBA
Elite and U23 Women	TBA
U19 Men	TBA
U19 Women	TBA
Sport Men / Women	TBA
Masters Men 1 and 2	TBA
Masters Men 3	TBA
Masters Women	TBA
U17 Boys	TBA
U15 Boys	TBA
U17 Girls	TBA
U15 Girls	TBA

2021 Technical Guide TBC.

The safety of the riders, officials, volunteer and spectators are included in the event planning.

The event takes place a forestry area. It is your responsibility to manage your own safety during training, practice and during event. Be aware of other forestry users at all times and to make responsible decisions.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding Health and Safety please report to the Chief Commissaire or to the Race Manager.

RULES AND REGULATIONS

Rules

The event will be conducted under the Mountain Bike New Zealand Technical Regulations (including the Protection Policy - see section 6)

Sanctions

The UCI scale of penalties will apply.

Equipment

Bicycles must conform with current UCI regulations.

All riders must adhere to the Protection Policy as per Section 6 of the Mountain Bike New Zealand Technical Regulations

If issued, all riders will be required to attach timing transponders to their bikes, to enable the electronic timing to operate. These will be provided in the race pack.

2020 Results:

2020 National DHI Results.pdf

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

2020 Oceania DHI Results.pdf

2019 Results:

2019 National MTB Championships - DH Results.pdf

2019 National MTB Championships - DH Seeding Results.pdf