CNZ Age Group Road Nats

Age Group Road National Championships

Road & Track
22 April 2022 - 24 April 2022
Hokitika

Cycling New Zealand

events@cyclingnewzealand.nz

07 823 0716

The Age Group Road National Championships including the Elite Para Cycling Championships will be held in Hokitika from 22 - 24 April 2022. 

This event will see the best Age Group (Youth, Senior, Masters) and Elite Para riders compete for Time Trial and Road Racing titles, and in 2022 the event includes the U19 National Championships titles. The 2022 event format will be held over a 3-day format and features a Time Trial and Road Race event.

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

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

 

ENTRY FEE AND DETAILS

Entries for the 2022 event are not open yet.

Time Trial

Early Entry Fee 

TBC

 

Standard Entry Fee 

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Road Race

Early Entry Fee 

TBC

 

Standard Entry Fee 

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Entries Close TBC

 


ENTRY WITHDRAWN AND REFUNDS 

Entries are not transferable.

Refunds are available if a withdrawal is requested in writing prior to 6 April. If accepted a refund of the entry fee - less $20 will be applied.

Withdrawals submitted after 6 April 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 2022 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 2022 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. 
Place getters, regardless of nationality, shall receive relevant medals.
The first placed New Zealander shall be acknowledged as the Champion for the event.

 

EVENT TERMS AND CONDITIONS

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

PROVISIONAL EVENT PROGRAMME

*Subject to change once entries close

Day Event Details Distance Time
Friday  Time Trial U15 Boys & Girls TBC TBC
    U17 Boys & Girls TBC  
    U19 Women TBC  
    Masters Women (4 - 9) TBC  
    Masters Men (6 - 10) TBC  
    T1-T2 Para Cycling TBC  
    C1-C3 Para Cycling TBC  
    H1-H5 Para Cycling TBC  
    C4 – C5 Para Cycling TBC  
    B/VI Para Cycling TBC  
    Masters Women (1 – 3) TBC  
    Masters Men (1 – 5) TBC  
    U23 Women TBC  
    Senior Women TBC  
    U23 Men TBC  
    Senior Men TBC  
    U19 Men TBC  
         
Saturday / Sunday Road Race C1-5 Men / Women TBC TBC
    B/VI Men / Women TBC TBC
    U15 Boys  TBC TBC
    U15 Girls TBC TBC
    U17 Boys  TBC TBC
    Masters Men 5 TBC TBC
    Masters Men 6 TBC TBC
    U17 Girls  TBC TBC
    Masters Women 3 - 4 (waved start) TBC TBC
    Masters Women 5 - 9 (waved start) TBC TBC
    Masters Men 3 TBC TBC
    Masters Men 4 TBC TBC
    Masters Men 7 - 10 (waved start) TBC TBC
    T1-2 Men / Women TBC TBC
    H1-5 Men / Women  TBC TBC
    Masters Women 1 - 2  TBC TBC
    U19 Women TBC TBC
    U23 and Senior Women TBC TBC
    Masters Men 1 TBC TBC
    Masters Men 2 TBC TBC
    U23 and Senior Men TBC TBC
    U19 Men TBC TBC

 

EVENT CATEGORIES (AGE AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2022)

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   

2022 EVENT COURSES

 

All 2022 event courses are to be confirmed.

 

 

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

For Results - please see the Results tab.

Click here to view the notes for the Team Managers Meeting

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

 
A Team Managers Meeting will take place on Thursday 21 April - place and time 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 - 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) and this person must have a 2022 Cycling New Zealand licence (click here to renew). Please email events@cyclingnewzealand.nz to appoint your Team Manager.
 
 
Club Team Manager Email Phone
Athletics & Cycling Masterton  

 

  
Auckland Central Cycling Club      
Auckland Schools Cycling  

 

 
Bike Manawatu      
Canterbury Time Trial Association Inc. 

 

 

 
Canterbury Track Cycling      
Central Otago Wakatipu

 

    
Counties Manukau        
Cycling CHB      
Cycling Marlborough

 

    
Cycling New Plymouth      
Cycling Otago      
Cycling Rotorua      
Cycling South Canterbury      
Cycling Southland      
Dynamo Cycling & Sports Club Incorporated      
Far North Flash Cycling Club      
Forestland Wheelers      
Gisborne Cycling Club      
Hamilton City Cycling Club      
Hawera Cycling Club      
Kapiti Cycling Club

 

 

  
Leeston Cycling Club

 

    
Marsden Wheelers

 

    
Morrinsville Wheelers       
North Canterbury      
Papanui Cycling

 

    
Pegasus Cycling Incorporated      
PNP      
Ramblers Cycling Club      
Tasman Wheelers   

 

    
Taupo Cycling Club

 

    
Tauranga Road Cycling Club      
Te Awamutu Sports Cycling Club       
Whanganui 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.
7. Club skinsuit.
 
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.

NOTICE TO LOCAL RESIDENTS AND BUSINESSES

We would like to thank the residents of Hokitika for their support of the event. To assist with providing a safe environment for our riders there will be Road Restrictions will be in place, click here for the residents letter. 
 
Course maps will be available from the EVENT COURSES tab above. 
 
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 

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