Vantage Age Group Road National Championships
Road & Track
17 April 2020 - 19 April 2020
Waipukurau
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 and a Road Race.
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
Entries for the 2020 Championships are now open! Click here to enter.
| Time Trial | Early Entry Fee (Entries received on or before 9 March) | $60 |
| Standard Entry Fee (Entries received from 10 March) | $80 | |
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| 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 April |
ENTRY WITHDRAWN AND REFUNDS
Entries are not transferable.
Refunds are available if a withdrawal is requested in writing prior to 5 April. If accepted a refund of the entry fee - less $20 will be applied.
Withdrawals submitted after 5 April are not eligible for a refund.
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.
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 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
EVENT TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Click here to view a copy of the event entry terms and conditions.
UCI GRAN FONDO QUALIFICATION
In the case that there is no UCI Sanctioned Qualifying event held in NZ in 2020, this event will offer Masters Riders (Masters 1 through to 10) who win their age group in the Road Race and/or the Time Trial qualification for the UCI Gran Fondo World Championships in both disciplines (current world champions are granted an automatic slot so if they win their age group their slot will be rolled down to the second placed rider). There are an additional 10 wildcard entries available at the discretion of Cycling New Zealand. Additional entry fees and criteria apply for this international event. Click here for more on qualifying.
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
EVENT PROGRAMME
Please note that start times are subject to change.
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Thursday - 16th April 2020 - Team Managers Meeting
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5.00pm
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Compulsory by Team Managers
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Below is a PROVISIONAL PROGRAMME. Confirmation of road race schedule and timings to be confirmed.
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Friday - 17th April 2020
Time Trial |
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U15 Boys and Girls U17 Boys and Girls U19 Women Masters Women 4 - 10 Masters Men 6 - 10 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. |
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U19 Men Masters Women 1 - 3 Masters Men 1 - 5 U23 Men and Women Senior Men and Women C4-C5 Men Para cycling B/VI Men/Women Para cycling |
25.6km | Starting from 8.30am. Start times TBC once entries close. Riders will start 30 seconds apart. |
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Saturday - 18th April 2020
Road Race
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T1 - T2 Men/Women Para cycling | 25km (long loop starting at Woburn) | TBC |
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H1-H5 Men/Women Para cycling | 40km (cut through Woburn then long loop) | TBC |
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C1-C5 Men/Women Para cycling | 66km (3 x short laps) | TBC |
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B/VI Men/Women tandems | 66km (3 x short laps) | TBC |
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U17 Boys | 66km (3 x short laps) | TBC |
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Masters Men 5 | 66km (3 x short laps) | TBC |
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Masters Men 6 | 66km (3 x short laps) | TBC |
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U17 Girls | 66km (3 x short laps) | TBC |
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Masters Women (3-4) | 66km (3 x short laps) | TBC |
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Masters Women (5-9) | 66km (3 x short laps) | TBC |
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Masters Men (7-10) | 66km (3 x short laps) | TBC |
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Masters Men 3 | 87.4km (1 x short, 1 x long laps) | TBC |
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Masters Men 4 | 87.4km (1 x short, 1 x long laps) | TBC |
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Masters Women (1-2) | 87.4km (1 x short, 1 x long laps) | TBC |
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U15 Boys | 33km (1 x short lap) | TBC |
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U15 Girls | 33km (1 x short lap) | TBC |
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Sunday - 19th April 2020
Road Race
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| U19 Women | 87.4km (1 x short, 2 x long laps) | TBC | |
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Masters Men 1 | 98.1km (3 x long laps) | TBC |
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Masters Men 2 | 98.1km (3 x long laps) | TBC |
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U23 & Senior Women | 98.1km (3 x long laps) | TBC |
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U23 & Senior Men | 114.5km (1 x short, 3 x long laps) | TBC |
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U19 Men | 114.5km (1 x short, 3 x long laps) | TBC |
*Please note that dependent on entry numbers, split starts may be considered between age groups in the same race.
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
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. 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 MANUAL/COMMUNIQUES
Event Communiques is the official distribution of event information including general information, start lists and results. Please check here regularly for updated Communiques.
RULES AND REGULATIONS
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).
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
Riders must only wear their approved Club jerseys and shorts. Shorts can be either:
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.
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.
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 April. 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.
| Club | Team Manager | 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 Malborough | |||
| Cycling New Plymouth | |||
| Cycling Otago | |||
| Cycling South Canterbury | |||
| Cycling Southland | |||
| Dynamo Club | |||
| Forestland Wheelers | |||
| Hamilton City Cycling Club | |||
| Kapiti Cycling Club | |||
| Leeston Cycling Club | |||
| Marsden Wheelers | |||
| Morrinsville Wheelers | |||
| Papanui | |||
| Pegasus Cycling Incorporated | |||
| PNP | |||
| Ramblers Cycling Club | |||
| St Andrews Cycling Club | |||
| Tasman Wheelers | |||
| Taupo Cycling Club | |||
| Tauranga Cycling Club | |||
| Te Awamutu Sports Cycling Club | |||
| Tinwald Cycling Club | |||
| Wanganui Cycling Club | |||
| Wellington Masters Club | |||
| Whakatane Cycle Club |
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.
2019 Results:
2019 Results - Para Cycling Road Races.pdf
2019 Results - Saturday Road Races.pdf
2019 Results - Sunday Road Races.pdf
2018 Results:
2018 Points Shield Results (ID 31707).pdf
2017 Results:
Saturday Road Race Results.pdf
2017 Age Group Nationals - Points Sheild Points Final.pdf
2016 Results:
2015 Results:
2014 Results: