National Track Series
Road & Track
29 May 2020 - 13 September 2020
Cambridge/Invercargill
Welcome to the National Track Series.
Open to U17 through to U23 male and female riders, the three-round series has been developed by Cycling New Zealand to provide a series of track racing opportunities for developing riders in a competitive and supported environment.
The objectives of the series include offering riders the opportunity to develop increased tactical and technical awareness (and bunch skills for Endurance riders) and to provide riders with relevant and practicable educational, coaching and tactical/technical workshops.
The series is also designed to provide a platform for coaches to share experience and knowledge and provide opportunities to grow understanding on the skills specific to guiding, coaching and supporting their young riders.
Each round will also host a number of workshops to support the objectives of the series including tactics, race analysis, coaching clinics, application and intent of rules.
Events will be held over in both the North and South Island.
• Round 1: 29 - 31 May 2020 (Invercargill)
• Round 2: 17 - 19 July 2020 (Cambridge)
• Round 3: 11 - 13 September 2020 (Cambridge)
• Round 2: 17 - 19 July 2020 (Cambridge)
• Round 3: 11 - 13 September 2020 (Cambridge)
ENTRY
Entries will open in March 2020.
All entries, once received, will be approved by Cycling New Zealand prior to the event to ensure a minimum skill/experience/performance standard is met. If you have any questions on the minimum standard required, please contact events@cyclingnewzealand.nz.
Each round is $120 to enter. Enter all three at the same time and receive a $60 discount ($300 for three rounds).
- Entries close for Round 1 on Thursday 21 May.
- Entries close for Round 2 on Thursday 9 July.
- Entries close for Round 3 on Thursday 3 September.
ENTRY CRITERIA
• Open to U17, U19 and U23 male or female riders (as per your 2020 licence)
• All entries are subject to the approval of Cycling New Zealand (or their national federation) to ensure a minimum standard
• Minimum age requires riders to turn 15 by 31 December 2020
• All riders require a 2020 Cycling New Zealand rider licence (or international licence from their national federation)
• Depending on numbers grades may be determined by a seeding race on the first session of each round.
• Entries from Senior/Masters riders will be considered by application or invitation. Consideration will be given if a rider will add value to the objectives and support the intent of the racing. Please email events@cyclingnewzealand.nz to apply if you are a senior/master rider.
• All entries are subject to the approval of Cycling New Zealand (or their national federation) to ensure a minimum standard
• Minimum age requires riders to turn 15 by 31 December 2020
• All riders require a 2020 Cycling New Zealand rider licence (or international licence from their national federation)
• Depending on numbers grades may be determined by a seeding race on the first session of each round.
• Entries from Senior/Masters riders will be considered by application or invitation. Consideration will be given if a rider will add value to the objectives and support the intent of the racing. Please email events@cyclingnewzealand.nz to apply if you are a senior/master rider.
EVENT TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Click here to view a copy of the event entry terms and conditions.
ENTRY
Entries for Round 1 will open in March 2020.
EVENT MANUAL
The Round One Event Manual will be posted here prior to the event. Please make sure you read this manual before the event.
The Round One Event Manual will be posted here prior to the event. Please make sure you read this manual before the event.
DATES
29 - 31 May -2020
TIMES
Friday 29 May:
3.00pm - 5.00pm: Workshop 1 - Coaches and Riders (on & off the track)
5.00pm - 6.00pm: Warm up
6.00pm – 10.00pm: Session 1
6.00pm – 10.00pm: Session 1
Saturday 30 May:
9.00am – 11.30am: Workshop 2. Race analysis of Session 1
12.00pm - 1.00pm: Warm up
1.00pm - 4.30pm: Session 2
1.00pm - 4.30pm: Session 2
5.00pm - 6.00pm: Warm up
6.00pm - 9.00pm: Session 3
Sunday 31 May:
9.00am – 12.15pm: Session 4
EVENTS
Each round to offer an Endurance and Sprint options. Riders can choose to enter one or both.
Endurance option will include (but not limited to)
• Points, Scratch, Tempo, Elimination, Madison, Omnium
• Points, Scratch, Tempo, Elimination, Madison, Omnium
Sprint option will include (but not limited to)
• Derby, Keirin, Sprints, Team Sprint
Depending on numbers, a seeding race will take place in session one and will determine ‘A’ and ‘B’ streams.
The intent is that a rider will ride all events in their chosen option.
PROGRAMME
The provisional event programme is not yet available. Due to the objectives of the event the timing, racing and other aspects of the programme are likely to change as the event progresses. Expect a large degree of fluidity and adjustment to ensure you are benefiting to your potential.
The programme has been designed series to offer endurance riders the opportunity to develop bunch skills and tactical and technical awareness, and for sprint riders to develop tactical and technical awareness.
The programme has been designed series to offer endurance riders the opportunity to develop bunch skills and tactical and technical awareness, and for sprint riders to develop tactical and technical awareness.
RESULTS AND PRIZES
Events will be run as ‘Omnium style’. Riders will be awarded points for placings in each event. Prizes will be awarded to the top three overall in both Endurance and Sprint in each round.
Final places from each round will also be allocated points towards the overall series results where National Track Series Champions will be awarded at the conclusion of Round Three.
WORKSHOPS
Each round will have a number of workshops designed to offer relevant and practicable educational, coaching and tactical/technical advice. These are included in the entry fee and all riders are encouraged to attend. More details in the final programme.
Each round will have a number of workshops designed to offer relevant and practicable educational, coaching and tactical/technical advice. These are included in the entry fee and all riders are encouraged to attend. More details in the final programme.
TRANSPORT LOGISTICS SUPPORT
Cycling New Zealand will provide transport support for those riders flying to each round. A bus and gear truck will be available at a set time on each Friday and Sunday (for the return trip).
Cycling New Zealand will provide transport support for those riders flying to each round. A bus and gear truck will be available at a set time on each Friday and Sunday (for the return trip).
Departing Queenstown Airport to SIT Zero Fees Velodrome
Approx 12.30pm on Friday 29 May.
Approx 12.30pm on Friday 29 May.
Departure from SIT Zero Fees Velodrome to Queenstown Airport
12.30pm from velodrome on Sunday 31 May.
Please indicate at the time of entry if you will make use of this service.
We highly recommend booking flights early via Air New Zealand Grab a Seat, as the cheapest option.
PREFERRED ACCOMMODATION PROVIDER
Preferred rates have been arranged at the following accommodation providers to assist riders.
Preferred rates have been arranged at the following accommodation providers to assist riders.
Please advise at the time of booking that you are attending the National Track Series.
PREFERRED RENTAL CAR PROVIDER
Preferred rates have been arranged at the following rental providers to assist riders.
Please advise at the time of booking that you are attending the National Track Series.
RULES
The events will run under the general principles of Cycling New Zealand Road and Track and UCI rules with some specific modifications to suit the intent of the racing including the following:
Equipment:
No disc wheels for all
No disc wheels for all
Gearing Restrictions:
First year U17 – 90
All other Male Endurance – 94
All other Female Endurance – 92
All other Male Sprint – 98
All other Female Sprint - 94
All other Male Endurance – 94
All other Female Endurance – 92
All other Male Sprint – 98
All other Female Sprint - 94
ENTRY
Entries are not yet open.
EVENT MANUAL
The Event Manual for Round Two will be posted here prior to the event.
The Event Manual for Round Two will be posted here prior to the event.
DATES
17 - 19 July 2020
PROVISIONAL SCHEDULE FOR ROUND 2
Friday 17th July:
4.00pm - 5.00pm: Workshop 1.
6.00pm – 10.00pm: Session 1 (Warm up from 5.00pm)
Saturday 18th July:
9.00am – 10.00am: Workshop 2.
10.00am - 12.00pm: Workshop 3.
1.00pm - 4.30pm: Session 2 (Warm up from 12.30pm)
1.00pm - 4.30pm: Session 2 (Warm up from 12.30pm)
6.00pm - 10.00pm: Session 3 (Warm up from 5.00pm)
Sunday 19th July:
9.00am – 12.30pm: Session 4 (Warm up from 8.30am)
PROGRAMME
The provisional programme for Round 2 is not yet available. Round 2 will feature a mixed teams madison (male & female).
The programme has been designed series to offer endurance riders the opportunity to develop increased bunch skills and tactical and technical awareness, and for sprint riders to develop increased tactical and technical awareness - and as such, you should expect and be prepared for a degree of flexibility with changes to the programme during the weekend.
EVENTS
Each round to offer an Endurance and Sprint options. Riders can choose to enter one or both.
Depending on numbers, a seeding race will take place in session one and will determine ‘A’ and ‘B’ streams.
The intent is that a rider will ride all events in their chosen option.
RESULTS AND PRIZES
Events will be run as ‘Omnium style’. Riders will be awarded points for placings in each event.
Prizes will be awarded to the top three overall in both Endurance and Sprint in each round.
Final places from each round will also be allocated points towards the overall series results where National Track Series Champions will be awarded at the conclusion of Round three.
WORKSHOPS
Each round will have a number of workshops designed to offer relevant and practicable educational, coaching and tactical/technical advice. These are included in the entry fee and all riders are encouraged to attend.
TRANSPORT LOGISTICS SUPPORT
Cycling New Zealand will provide transport support for those riders flying to each round. A bus and gear truck will be available at a set time on each Friday and Sunday (for the return trip).
Cycling New Zealand will provide transport support for those riders flying to each round. A bus and gear truck will be available at a set time on each Friday and Sunday (for the return trip).
Pick up Auckland Airport to Avantidrome
12noon from Airport on Friday
12noon from Airport on Friday
Departure from Avantidrome to Auckland Airport
1.30pm from Avantidrome on Sunday
Please indicate at the time of entry if you will make use of this service.
We highly recommend booking flights early via Air New Zealand Grab a Seat, as the cheapest option.
PREFERRED ACCOMMODATION PROVIDER
Preferred rates have been arranged at the following accommodation providers to assist riders.
Preferred rates have been arranged at the following accommodation providers to assist riders.
Podium Lodge - Cycling New Zealand's preferred Waipa accommodation provider. Self Catering. Preferred rates only available through phone or email (not directly through the website).
Number 1 Motel - Close to town. Preferred rates only available through phone or email (not directly through the website).
Please advise at the time of booking that you are attending the National Track Series to access the preferred rates.
RULES
The events will run under the general principles of Cycling New Zealand Road and Track and UCI rules with some specific modifications to suit the intent of the racing including the following:
Equipment:
No disc wheels for all
No disc wheels for all
Gearing Restrictions:
First year U17 – 90
All other Male Endurance – 94
All other Female Endurance – 92
All other Male Sprint – 98
All other Female Sprint - 94
All other Male Endurance – 94
All other Female Endurance – 92
All other Male Sprint – 98
All other Female Sprint - 94
ENTRY
Entries are not yet open.
EVENT MANUAL
The Event Manual is not yet available. The race programme can be viewed here prior to the event.
DATES
11 - 13 September 2020
The Event Manual is not yet available. The race programme can be viewed here prior to the event.
DATES
11 - 13 September 2020
TIMES
Race Schedule
Friday 11th September:
Saturday 12th September:
12.00noon - 4.00pm: Session 2 (Warm up from 11.30am)
6.00pm - 10.00pm: Session 3 (Warm up from 5.00pm)
5.00pm - 6.00pm: Sprint Qualifying
6.00pm – 10.00pm: Session 1 (Warm up from 5.40pm)
6.00pm – 10.00pm: Session 1 (Warm up from 5.40pm)
Saturday 12th September:
12.00noon - 4.00pm: Session 2 (Warm up from 11.30am)
6.00pm - 10.00pm: Session 3 (Warm up from 5.00pm)
Sunday 13th September:
9.00am – 12.00pm: Session 4 (Warm up from 8.30am)
Workshop Schedule - TBC
EVENTS
Each round to offer an Endurance and Sprint options. Riders can choose to enter one or both.
Endurance option will include (but not limited to)
• Points, Scratch, Tempo, Elimination, Madison (including mixed madison)
Sprint option will include (but not limited to)
• Derby, Keirin, Sprints, longest lap
• Derby, Keirin, Sprints, longest lap
Depending on numbers, a seeding race will take place in session one and will determine ‘A’ and ‘B’ streams.
The intent is that a rider will ride all events in their chosen option.
PROGRAMME
The programme for Round 3 - 2019 can be viewed here. The programme has been designed series to offer endurance riders the opportunity to develop increased bunch skills and tactical and technical awareness, and for sprint riders to develop increased tactical and technical awareness.
RESULTS AND PRIZES
Events will be run as ‘Omnium style’. Riders will be awarded points for placings in each event.
Prizes will be awarded to the top 3 overall in both Endurance and Sprint in each round.
Events will be run as ‘Omnium style’. Riders will be awarded points for placings in each event.
Prizes will be awarded to the top 3 overall in both Endurance and Sprint in each round.
Final places from each round will also be allocated points towards the overall series results where National Track Series Champions will be awarded at the conclusion of Round 3.
WORKSHOPS
Each round will have a number of workshops designed to offer relevant and practicable educational, coaching and tactical/technical advice. These are included in the entry fee and all riders are encouraged to attend. More details in the final programme.
Each round will have a number of workshops designed to offer relevant and practicable educational, coaching and tactical/technical advice. These are included in the entry fee and all riders are encouraged to attend. More details in the final programme.
TRANSPORT LOGISTICS SUPPORT
Cycling New Zealand will provide transport support for those riders flying to each round. A bus and gear truck will be available at a set time on each Friday and Sunday (for the return trip).
Cycling New Zealand will provide transport support for those riders flying to each round. A bus and gear truck will be available at a set time on each Friday and Sunday (for the return trip).
Pick up Auckland Airport to Avantidrome
12.30pm from airport on Friday
Departure from Avantidrome to Auckland Airport
1.30pm from Avantidrome on Sunday
Please indicate at the time of entry if you will make use of this service.
We highly recommend booking flights early via Air New Zealand Grab a Seat, as the cheapest option.
PREFERRED ACCOMMODATION PROVIDER
Preferred rates have been arranged at the following accommodation providers to assist riders.
Preferred rates have been arranged at the following accommodation providers to assist riders.
Podium Lodge - Cycling New Zealand's preferred Waipa accommodation provider. Self Catering. Preferred rates only available through phone or email (not directly through the website).
Number 1 Motel - Close to town. Preferred rates only available through phone or email (not directly through the website).
Please advise at the time of booking that you are attending the National Track Series.
RULES
The events will run under the general principles of Cycling New Zealand Road and Track racing rules and UCI rules with some specific modifications to suit the intent of the racing including the following:
Equipment:
No disc wheels for all
No disc wheels for all
Gearing Restrictions:
First year U17 – 90
All other Male Endurance – 94
All other Female Endurance – 92
All other Male Sprint – 98
All other Female Sprint - 94