Vantage Age Group Road National Championships

Road & Track

17 July 2020 - 19 July 2020

Waipukurau

Cycling New Zealand

events@cyclingnewzealand.nz

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The Vantage Age Group Road National Championships including the Para Cycling Championships will be held in Waipukurau from 17 - 19 July 2020.

This event will see the best Age Group (Youth, Junior, Senior, Masters and Para) riders compete for Time Trial and Road Racing titles.

The 2020 event format will be held over a 3-day format and features a Time Trial event, Road Race and a Non Championship Time Trial.

All serious recreational riders are encouraged to get behind this event and support the Club riding system.

The U19 event is a UCI Category event with a National Jersey to be awarded.

The event is organised by Cycling New Zealand with support from host club - Cycling CHB.

ENTRY FEE AND DETAILS

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Time Trial	Early Entry Fee (Entries received on or before 9 March)	$60
	Standard Entry Fee (Entries received from 10 March)	$80
	Non Championship Time Trial (includes special event licence)	$90
	Entries Close 5 July
Road Race	Early Entry Fee (Entries received on or before 9 March)	$70
	Standard Entry Fee (Entries received from 10 March)	$90
	Entries Close 5 July

ENTRY WITHDRAWN AND REFUNDS

Entries are not transferable.

Refunds are available if a withdrawal is requested in writing prior to 5 July. If accepted a refund of the entry fee - less $20 will be applied.

Withdrawals submitted after 5 July are not eligible for a refund.

Email events@cyclingnewzealand.nz

EVENT ELIGIBILITY AND CRITERIA

Click here for the Entry Eligibility and Criteria.

The event is open to New Zealand and Australian riders. Note that “New Zealand riders” now includes permanent New Zealand Residents who are financial members of an NZ Club & Centre.

All New Zealand riders must have a current 2020 Cycling New Zealand Adult (or Youth for U15, U17 and U19 categories) licence and be a paid member of an affiliated Cycling New Zealand Road and Track Club. More on how to get a Cycling New Zealand Licence here. All New Zealand riders are required to represent their Cycling New Zealand Road and Track Club. All entries will be required to be endorsed by the club.

All Australian riders must have a current 2020 Cycling Australia domestic license and appropriate travel insurance to cover riding and racing while in New Zealand. Riders must be prepared to provide proof of insurance if required.
Placegetters, regardless of nationality, shall receive relevant medals.
The first placed New Zealander shall be acknowledged as the Champion for the event.

Click here for the One Day Licence Terms and Conditions for the Non Championship Time Trial event.

EVENT TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Click here to view a copy of the event entry terms and conditions.

NON CHAMPIONSHIP TIME TRIAL EVENT

CNZRT have introduced a Non-Championship Time Trial category for the 2020 event. This will be open to riders who do not hold the required Cycling New Zealand Annual Licence (or Schools Licence) to compete in the Championships categories.

Entries will be limited as priority will be applied to Championship categories if maximums are reached. This will be run on the Long TT course – approx. 25.6km.

Riders will be required to purchase a Special event licence at the time of entry.

A derogation has also been applied to this category in regards to equipment restrictions. Bicycles will not need to comply with the UCI rules but must however be fitted with two brakes, free wheel and be road worthy.

Riders are required to wear a jersey with sleeves and a pair of shorts, possibly in the form of a one-piece skinsuit. By shorts it is understood that these are shorts that come above the knee. Sleeveless jerseys shall be forbidden.

The top three riders in both Male and Female will be recognised with non-championship medals (there are no age group categories within this).

SCHOOLS LICENCES

Riders who hold a 2020 Schools Licence will be eligible to enter the championship events.

A Schools Licence was introduced in 2019 which enables the holder to join a club and participate in club level activity. CNZRT recognise that school riders have been significantly impacted with the postponement of their July events and have made this derogation for 2020 to encourage school riders to participate at the National Championships on this licence.

To apply for a schools licence or read more about the criteria click here.

UCI GRAN FONDO QUALIFICATION

Update: The 2020 UCI Gran Fondo World Championship has been cancelled due to Covid-19.

The World Masters Road Championship are now known as the UCI Gran Fondo World Championships. Full information and race format are available here: http://www.uciworldcyclingtour.com/ or http://www.ucigranfondoworldseries.com/

How to qualify:

Riders who take part in one of the qualifier events held worldwide and who finish in the first 25% of their age group qualify for the UCI Gran Fondo World Championships
The first 3 in each age category will also qualify directly to the World Championships, independent of the number of starters in that age group.
Riders who participate in 3 qualifier events during the season will also qualify.

For countries that do not have a Qualifying event (for 2020 this includes New Zealand). Qualifying slots are offered through the National Championships or as determined by the National Federation. Please click here for the 2020 Cycling New Zealand Selection Regulations.

Additional entry fees and criteria apply for this international event. The 2020 event will be in Vancouver, Canada

EVENT PROGRAMME

Day/Event	Venue	Time	Attendance
Thursday - 16th July 2020 - Team Managers Meeting	Racecourse	5.00pm	Compulsory by Team Managers

Below is the 2020 event programme. Please note that this is subject to change.

Day/Event	Age Category	Distance	Provisional Start Time
Friday - 17th July 2020 Time Trial
	U15 Boys and Girls Masters Women 4 - 10 Masters Men 6 - 10 U17 Boys and Girls U19 Women T1-T2 Men/Women Para cycling C1-C3 Men Para cycling C1-C5 Women Para cycling H1-H5 Men/Women Paracycling	16.9km	Starting from 8.30am. Start times TBC once entries close. Riders will start 30 seconds apart.
	C4-C5 Men Para cycling B/VI Men/Women Para cycling Non Championship Time Trial Masters Women 1 - 3 Masters Men 1 - 5 U23 & Senior Women U23 & Senior Men U19 Men	25.6km	Starting from 8.30am. Start times TBC once entries close. Riders will start 30 seconds apart.
Saturday - 18th July 2020 Road Race
	T1 - T2 Men/Women Para cycling	25km (long loop starting at Woburn)	8.00am
	H1-H5 Men/Women Para cycling	40km (cut through Woburn then long loop)	8.05am
	C1-C5 Men/Women Para cycling	66km (3 x short laps)	8.20am
	B/VI Men/Women tandems	66km (3 x short laps)	8.25am
	U15 Boys	33km (1 x short lap)	8.35am
	U15 Girls	33km (1 x short lap)	8.45am

	U17 Boys	66km (3 x short laps)	9.05am
	Masters Men 5	66km (3 x short laps)	9.15am
	Masters Men 6	66km (3 x short laps)	9.25am

	U17 Girls	66km (3 x short laps)	11.30am
	Masters Women (3-4)	66km (3 x short laps)	11.40am
	Masters Women (5-9)	66km (3 x short laps)	11.50am
	Masters Men (7-10)	66km (3 x short laps)	12.10pm

	Masters Men 3	87.4km (1 x short, 2 x long laps)	1.00pm
	Masters Men 4	87.4km (1 x short, 2 x long laps)	1.10pm
Sunday - 19th July 2020 Road Race
	Masters Women 1 - 2	87.4km (1 x short, 2 x long laps)	8.30am
	U19 Women	87.4km (1 x short, 2 x long laps)	8.35am

	Masters Men 1	98.1km (3 x long laps)	9.15am
	Masters Men 2	98.1km (3 x long laps)	9.30am
	U23 & Senior Women	98.1km (3 x long laps)	9.35am

	U23 & Senior Men	114.5km (1 x short, 3 x long laps)	11.35am
	U19 Men	114.5km (1 x short, 3 x long laps)	12.20pm

*Please note that dependent on entry numbers, split/staggered starts may be considered between age groups in the same race.

EVENT CATEGORIES (AGE AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2020)

Men/Boys and Women/Girls

Under 15 - 13-14 years

Under 17 - 15-16 years

Under 19 - 17-18 years

Under 23 - 19-22 years

Senior - 23-34 years

Masters 1 - 35-39 years

Masters 2 - 40-44 years

Masters 3 - 45-49 years

Masters 4 - 50-54 years

Masters 5 - 55-59 years

Masters 6 - 60-64 years

Masters 7 - 65-69 years

Masters 8 - 70 - 74 years

Masters 9 - 75- 79 years

Masters 10 - 80+ years

Para - T1 -2 Men & Women

- H1 - 5 Men & Women

- C1 - 5 Men & Women

- B/VI Men & Women
Non Championship Time Trial - Men & Women

EVENT COURSES

The event takes place a mix of urban residential & rural roads. It is your responsibility to manage your own safety during the event, to be aware of other road users at all times and to make responsible decisions. There is traffic management in place however, the roads are OPEN and there will be public and official traffic on the circuit during your race.

Strava links to each course is available below. The short course circuit does not show the distance from the start/finish line. For distances and number of laps, please check under EVENT PROGRAMME.

Time Trial - Course Maps

TT - Long course Strava link here

TT - Short course Strava link here

Road Race - Course Maps

Road Race - long circuit Strava link here

Road Race - short circuit Strava link here

EVENT COMMUNIQUES

Event Communiques is the official distribution of event information including general information, start lists and results. Please check here regularly for updated Communiques.

TEAM MANAGERS

All clubs/teams are required to nominate a Team Manager (can be a rider or non-rider).

A Team Managers Meeting will take place 5.00pm Thursday 16th July. Location TBC.

Important information such as confirmation of starters, distribution of race numbers and transponders and any updated programme information will be provided at this meeting.

Attendance by each Team Manager is compulsory and representatives will be required to sign in.

Riders Packs will be distributed to one club representative (usually the Team Manager), not to individual riders. Riders should contact their Team Manager to arrange collection. Club Packs will be available for collection from 4.00pm. Location TBC.

The role of the Team Manager includes (but not limited to):

Officially representing the Club at the event
Connecting with all riding club members
Ensuring that all riding club members have a current licence
Managing the relationship with Event Officials on behalf of club members
Attending the Team Managers meeting
Collecting and distributing Race Numbers to club members
Circulating Event Information to club members
Ensuring place getters attend the Medal Ceremony
Ensuring riding members have the required information to help them have a safe and fair race.

All clubs/teams are required to nominate a Team Manager (can be a rider or non-rider). Please email events@cyclingnewzealand.nz to appoint your Team Manager.

Club	Team Manager	Email	Phone
Athletics & Cycling Masterton	Rex Dowding	rex.dianne@xtra.co.nz	021 0894 0083
Auckland Central Cycling Club	Richard Justice	richardjustice@richardjustice.com	021 223 4741
Auckland Schools Cycling
Bike Manawatu	Tim Lloyd	octaneautomotive@xtra.co.nz	027 496 4411
Canterbury Time Trial Association Inc.	Lance Barnes	lance.barnes@live.com	021 0265 4888
Canterbury Track Cycling
Central Otago Wakatipu	Mark Sinclair	mark@sinclairshouse.com	022 084 9446
Counties Manukau	Karen Mcintosh	themcintoshs@whatatiri.co.nz	027 453 3396
Cycling CHB	Amanda Jamieson	ajanejamieson@gmail.com
Cycling Marlborough
Cycling New Plymouth	Rex Cumming	rex@a2zofs.com	027 645 7789
Cycling Otago
Cycling Rotorua	Paul Bishop	paul.jacquie@xtra.co.nz	027 563 0439
Cycling South Canterbury	Amy Hollamby	amy.hollamby@stonewood.co.nz	027 653 3981
Cycling Southland	Nathan Shearing	Nathan@fathippo.org	027 213 1158
	Brendon Mcleod	Brendon.mcleod@nzvanlines.co.nz	027 217 6307
Cycling Waitaki
Dynamo Sports Cycling
Forestland Wheelers	Jim McMurray	jimm@farmside.co.nz	021 650 376
Gisborne Cycling Club
GP Road Cycling Club
Hamilton City Cycling Club	Fleur Wallace	fleur@brashop.co.nz	027 459 6000
Hawera Cycling Club
Kapiti Cycling Club
Kiwi Randonneurs
Leeston Cycling Club	Jane Rush	fiverushys@hotmail.com	027 601 6357
Levin Cycling Club
Marsden Wheelers	Andrea Knott	andreaknott1@gmail.com	022 473 7400
Morrinsville Wheelers	Mark Kennedy	m.kennedy1401@gmail.com	022 064 0822
North Canterbury
NZ Army	Ian Eagle	i.eagle@orcon.net.nz	027 457 8101
Papanui Cycling	Derrick Nelson	derrick.nelson1953@gmail.com	021 180 4505
Pegasus Cycling Incorporated	Derrick Nelson	derrick.nelson1953@gmail.com	021 180 4505
PNP
Ramblers Cycling Club	Kirsty McCallum & Dave McCallum	admin@ramblers.co.nz	027 380 6528 & 027 303 3274
St Andrews Cycling Club
Stratford Cycling Club
Tasman Wheelers
Taupo Cycling Club
Tauranga Road Cycling Club	Steve Newlove & Greg Taylor	poppyski@gmail.com gregtaylor_tga@hotmail.com	027 341 3909 & 027 494 9911
Te Awamutu Sports Cycling Club	Mike Davis	mike@rotoruahuntfish.co.nz	027 375 5136
Tinwald Cycling Club
USO Bike Ride
Wanganui Cycling Club
Wellington Masters Club
Whakatane Cycle Club

RULES AND REGULATIONS

Rules

Racing will be conducted under UCI regulations and Cycling New Zealand Road & Track racing rules.

As all events take place on open roads, it is a condition of racing that New Zealand traffic regulations are adhered to. It is also mandatory that helmets are worn at any time a rider is on their bike. Riders must keep left and where marked, must not cross the road centre line at any time.

Sanctions

The Cycling New Zealand Road and Track scale of penalties will apply.

Any fines issued are on the Team and are payable by the Team Manager to the Commissaires Secretary at the event or Clubs/Centres will be invoiced post event.

Equipment

Bicycles must conform with current UCI regulations. All bicycles must have two independently operating brakes (one front, one rear).

A derogation has been applied to the Non Championship Time Trial category in regards to equipment restrictions. Bicycles will not need to comply with the UCI rules but must however be fitted with two brakes, free wheel and be road worthy.

Helmets must be compliant with appropriate NZ Transport Agency Standards for use on open roads, including those used in the Individual Time Trial and must be worn at all times when riding your bike.

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.

Riders Apparel

The following apparel will be accepted to ride in:

1. Club shorts

2. Club shorts with personal sponsors only if detailed on the rider’s Cycling New Zealand Membership.

3. Trade Team shorts if rider is registered on a NZ Trade Team and the sponsors are detailed on the rider’s Cycling New Zealand Membership.

4. Plain Black shorts.

5. Jackets, if worn, must be either in the approved club uniform design or be clear (see through).

6. Arm warmers and leg warmers are permitted, but must be a plain colour.

Exception: In accordance with UCI Reg 1.3.063 - Until the day before the world championship of the following year, the world champions must wear their jersey in all events in the discipline, speciality and category in which they won their title. In this event, any rider who won a world title at the UCI Gran Fondo World Championship in 2017 must wear the world champions jersey in the event in which they won (and the appropriate club shorts).

A start may be refused for any incorrectly attired rider.

If you have any queries over this matter, please contact events@cyclingnewzealand.nz prior to travelling to the event, to avoid disappointment.

HEALTH AND SAFETY

The safety of the riders, officials, volunteer and spectators are included in the event planning. This includes (but not limited to) road restrictions, traffic management and event advisories to the local businesses and residents.

The event takes place a mix of urban residential and rural roads. It is your responsibility to manage your own safety during the event, to be aware of other road users at all times and to make responsible decisions. There is traffic management in place however, the roads are OPEN and there will be public and official traffic on the circuit during your race.

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

NOTICE TO LOCAL RESIDENTS AND BUSINESSES

We would like to thank the residents and businesses for their support of the event.

To assist with providing a safe environment for our riders the following Road Restrictions will be in place.

Details will be posted here as the course is confirmed.

Thank you again for your patience and support during this time.

If you have any questions please contact the Event Organiser, Cycling New Zealand on events@cyclingnewzealand.nz

ABOUT WAIPUKURAU

Central Hawke’s Bay is well known for its’ stunning natural landscapes, outstanding beaches, fishing and diving, golf, cycling, and bush walks.

From Pukehou in the North to Takapau in the South, and spanning from the Ruahine Ranges to the East Coast, there is plenty to explore.

Waipukurau is the largest town and agricultural hub of Central Hawke’s Bay and is the perfect base to begin exploring the area. Visitor Information is located at the library on Kitchener street, a great place to start with knowledgeable staff to guide you in the right direction and assist with bookings. Waipawa is just five minutes north, and there are several smaller rural and historic settlements scattered across Central Hawke’s Bay, each with their own personality and charm.

For more info check out Central Hawke’s Bay on Hawkesbaynz.com.

For local accommodation providers visit Hawkesbaynz.com Accommodation guide. You can also check out accommodation available at the Pukeora Estate, click here for more.

Local Waipukurau Businesses:

The Rookery Coffee House

Head to the local Rookery Coffee House when you are down in Waipukurau, mention the word "peloton" on the weekend 17th - 19th July and get any medium coffee for $3.

Rising Dough Bakery

Check out the Rising Dough Bakery when you are in Waipukurau.

Hatuma Cafe

Check out the Hatuma Cafe when you are in Waipukurau.

Junction Wines

We would like to thank Junction Wines for providing us with bottles of their wine for this event in 2020.

The Junction Vineyard is proudly owned by former All Black front row forward John Ashworth and family. It is located at the junction of State Highway 2 and 50 on the windswept stony gravels of the Takapau Plains in Central Hawkes Bay, New Zealand.

This small, boutique vineyard enjoys the long cool Central Hawkes Bay growing seasons, allowing son and winemaker Leith to produce award-winning, intense, aromatic wines. These wines have a unique and distinctive character we feel confident you will enjoy.

Visitors are welcomed at the Cellar Door with plenty of kiwi hospitality and good wine. If you are coming through in a campervan or motorhome you are most welcome to pull in and stay overnight.

joandjohn@junctionwines.co.nz http://www.junctionwines.co.nz/

Lime Rock Wines Ltd

We would like to thank Lime Rock Wines for providing us with bottles of their wine for this event in 2020.

We are open weekends from September until end of February. 11am – 4pm

Enjoy a free tasting and tour of the vineyard

Bring some friends and a picnic!

601 Tikokino Road

WAIPAWA, Central Hawke's Bay

Cellar Door phone 06 857 8247, Home phone 06 857 8235

Rosie Butler and Rodger Tynan

wine@limerock.co.nz www.limerock.co.nz

2020 Results: