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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.
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: 3 - 5 June 2022, Invercargill
Round 2: 15 - 17 July 2022, Cambridge
Round 3: 16 - 18 September 2022, Cambridge
This series is proudly supported by Celebration Box, Gift Boxes, Flowers & Sweet Treats, delivered nationwide. Celebration Box Living the Values Awards will be presented at each event - read more here.
- Entries close for Round 1 on Thursday 26 May
- Entries close for Round 2 on Thursday 7 July
- Entries close for Round 3 on Thursday 8 September
ENTRY CRITERIA
• 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 2022
• All riders require a 2022 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 U15/Senior 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 U15/senior rider.
EVENT TERMS AND CONDITIONS
3 - 5 June 2022, Invercargill
*The mixed Madison will be one female and one male pairings. Males will be required to ride the same gear as the females.
Click here to register your Same Gender Madison team
Click here to register your Mixed Madison team
Click here to register your Team Pursuit team
Click here to register your Team Sprint team
Please get in touch with us if you don’t have a team and we will help organise one for you, email events@cyclingnewzealand.nz or talk to the Event Staff or Race Manager at the start of the event.
EVENTS
Each round to offer Endurance and Sprint options. Riders can choose to enter one of these options (this is chosen when entering).
• Points, Scratch, Tempo, Elimination, Madison, Omnium, Team Pursuit
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.
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. Prizes will also be given out to the riders who show they are 'Living the Values' of the series.
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.
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:
No disc wheels for all.
All wheels will have a minimum of 16 spokes, with a rim depth not exceeding 50mm.
DATES
15 - 17 July 2022, Cambridge
VENUE
Grassroots Trust Velodrome, Cambridge
*The mixed Madison will be one female and one male pairings. Males will be required to ride the same gear as the females.
Click here to register your Same Gender Madison team - TBC
Click here to register your Mixed Madison team - TBC
Click here to register your Team Pursuit team - TBC
Click here to register your Team Sprint team - TBC
PROVISIONAL SCHEDULE
EVENTS
• Points, Scratch, Tempo, Elimination, Madison, Omnium, Team Pursuit
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.
RESULTS AND PRIZES
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.
TRACK ACCREDITATION
All riders are required to be accredited to the Grassroots Trust Velodrome. You can find out more about Track Accreditation here. Accreditation sessions are being run in the lead up to the event, with Modules 1 & 2 on the 12th of June and Modules 3 & 4 on the 19th of June.
If you're accreditation has lapsed or you are accredited to ride at the Velodrome in Invercargill, then you can sign up for an Express Accreditation class on Sunday 10th July.
If you have any questions on track accreditation, please contact Craig.Rodger@velodrome.nz
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:
No disc wheels for all.
All wheels will have a minimum of 16 spokes, with a rim depth not exceeding 50mm.
16 - 18 September 2022, Cambridge
*The mixed Madison will be one female and one male pairings. Males will be required to ride the same gear as the females.
Click here to register your Same Gender Madison team - TBC
Click here to register your Mixed Madison team - TBC
Click here to register your Team Pursuit team - TBC
Click here to register your Team Sprint team - TBC
EVENTS
• Points, Scratch, Tempo, Elimination, Madison, Omnium, Team Pursuit
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.
RESULTS AND PRIZES
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.
TRACK ACCREDITATION
All riders are required to be accredited to the Grassroots Trust Velodrome. You can find out more about Track Accreditation here.
If you're accreditation has lapsed or you are accredited to ride at the Velodrome in Invercargill, then you can sign up for an Express Accreditation class.
If you have any questions on track accreditation, please contact Craig.Rodger@velodrome.nz
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:
No disc wheels for all.
All wheels will have a minimum of 16 spokes, with a rim depth not exceeding 50mm.
The Celebration Box Living the Values is all about the riders demonstrating that they are having fun, learning, developing, showing great sportsmanship and a can do attitude on and off the bike. These awards are very highly commended and really important to us.
The Celebration Box Living the Values Award winners will each receive their very own Celebration Box - Gift Boxes, Flowers & Sweet Treats, delivered nationwide.
