Vantage Age Group Road National Championships
This event will see the best Age Group (Youth, Senior, Masters and Para) riders compete for Time Trial and Road Racing titles. The 2021 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 event is organised by Cycling New Zealand with support from host club - Cycling Rotorua Inc.
The event is proudly sponsored by Vantage Windows and Doors.
ENTRY FEE AND DETAILS
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Time Trial |
Early Entry Fee (Entries received on or before 7 March) |
$60 |
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Standard Entry Fee (Entries received from 7 March) |
$80 |
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Non Championship Time Trial (includes special event licence) |
$90 |
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Entries Close 6 April |
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Road Race |
Early Entry Fee (Entries received on or before 7 March) |
$70 |
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Standard Entry Fee (Entries received from 7 March) |
$90 |
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Entries Close 6 April |
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ENTRY WITHDRAWN AND REFUNDS
Entries are not transferable.
Refunds are available if a withdrawal is requested in writing prior to 4 April. If accepted a refund of the entry fee - less $20 will be applied.
Withdrawals submitted after 4 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 2021 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 2021 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.
Click here for the One Day Licence Terms and Conditions for the Non Championship Time Trial event.
EVENT TERMS AND CONDITIONS
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NON CHAMPIONSHIP TIME TRIAL EVENT
CNZRT have included a Non-Championship Time Trial category again for the 2021 event. This will be open to riders who do not hold the required Cycling New Zealand Annual 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.
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).
UCI GRAN FONDO QUALIFICATION
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/
The 2021 event will take place on 1 – 5 September, in Banja Luka (Bosnia and Herzegovina).
For countries that do not have a Qualifying event (for 2021 this includes New Zealand), qualifying slots are offered through the National Championships or at a selection event as determined by the National Federation.
The 2021 selection event refers to the 2021 Vantage Age Group National Championship. This will be held in Rotorua from 16-18 April 2021.
The winner in both the Time Trial and the Road Race at the selection event in each of these categories are offered an automatic slot to take part in the UCI Gran Fondo World Championship. In addition to the automatic slots offered above, there are 10 wildcard entries available. Five (5) for male and five (5) for females. Those riders wishing to be considered for the Wildcard slots shall be required to complete an online expression of interest within the application window. Click here for more the full Selection Regulations and details.
Additional entry fees and criteria apply for this international event.
EVENT PROGRAMME
Day | Event | Details | Time |
Friday | Time Trial | All grades | From 10am |
Saturday | Road Race | C1-5 | TBC |
B/VI | |||
U15 Boys | |||
U15 Girls | |||
U17 Boys | |||
Masters Men 5 | |||
Masters Men 6 | |||
U17 Girls | |||
Masters Women 3 - 4 (waved start) | |||
Masters Women 5 - 9 (waved start) | |||
Masters Men 3 | |||
Masters Men 4 | |||
Masters Men 7 - 10 (waved start) | |||
Sunday | Road Race | T1-2 | TBC |
H1-5 | |||
Masters Women 1 - 2 (waved start) | |||
U19 Women | |||
U23 and Senior Women | |||
Masters Men 1 | |||
Masters Men 2 | |||
U23 and Senior Men | |||
U19 Men |
EVENT CATEGORIES (AGE AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2021)
Non Championship Time Trial - Men & Women
2021 EVENT COURSES
Please find below course maps for the 2021 Vantage Age Group Road Championships. All Road Races will start and finish near Waikite Valley School, 1090 Waikite Valley Rd, Rotorua. All Time Trials will start on Te Kopia Rd and finish near Waikite Valley School.
Road Race - Handcycles and trikes
Provisional distances below - please note these are subject to change based on entry numbers. A full event schedule will be published in February.
Age Group |
Time Trial Distance |
Road Race Distance & Laps |
T1-2 |
16km |
23km – Para loop x1 |
H1-5 |
16km |
33km – Para loop x2 |
C1-5 |
25km |
60.8km – 2 laps |
B/VI |
25km |
60.8km – 2 laps |
M15 |
16km |
36.8km – 1 lap |
W15 |
16km |
36.8km – 1 lap |
M17 |
16km |
60.8km – 2 laps |
W17 |
16km |
60.8km – 2 laps |
MJ (U19) |
25km |
108.8km – 4 laps |
WJ (U19) |
25km |
84.8km – 3 laps |
Men Masters 1 |
25km |
108.8km – 4 laps |
Men Masters 2 |
25km |
108.8km – 4 laps |
Men Masters 3 |
25km |
84.8km – 3 laps |
Men Masters 4 |
25km |
84.8km – 3 laps |
Men Masters 5 |
25km |
60.8km – 2 laps |
Men Masters 6 |
16km |
60.8km – 2 laps |
Men Masters 7 |
16km |
60.8km – 2 laps |
Men Masters 8 |
16km |
60.8km – 2 laps |
Men Masters 9 |
16km |
60.8km – 2 laps |
Men Masters 10 |
16km |
60.8km – 2 laps |
Women Masters 1 |
25km |
84.8km – 3 laps |
Women Masters 2 |
25km |
84.8km – 3 laps |
Women Masters 3 |
25km |
60.8km – 2 laps |
Women Masters 4 |
16km |
60.8km – 2 laps |
Women Masters 5 |
16km |
60.8km – 2 laps |
Women Masters 6 |
16km |
60.8km – 2 laps |
Women Masters 7 |
16km |
60.8km – 2 laps |
Women Masters 8 |
16km |
60.8km – 2 laps |
Women Masters 9 |
16km |
60.8km – 2 laps |
Women Masters 10 |
16km |
60.8km – 2 laps |
ME/MU- Men Senior & U23 men |
25km |
108.8km – 4 laps |
WE/WU - Women Senior & U23 Women |
25km |
84.8km – 3 laps |
Non Championship TT |
25km |
N/A |
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.
For Results - please see the Results tab.
TEAM MANAGERS
- 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 Marlborough | |||
Cycling New Plymouth | |||
Cycling Otago | |||
Cycling Rotorua | |||
Cycling South Canterbury | |||
Cycling Southland | |||
Forestland Wheelers | |||
Gisborne Cycling Club | |||
Hamilton City Cycling Club | |||
Hawera Cycling Club | |||
Kapiti Cycling Club | |||
Leeston Cycling Club | |||
Marsden Wheelers | |||
Morrinsville Wheelers | |||
North Canterbury | |||
NZ Army | |||
Papanui Cycling | |||
Pegasus Cycling Incorporated | |||
PNP | |||
Ramblers Cycling Club | |||
Tasman Wheelers |
Trevor Cameron |
TNC@rwcanelson.co.nz | 021 272 5008 |
Taupo Cycling Club | |||
Tauranga Road Cycling Club | |||
Te Awamutu Sports Cycling Club | |||
USO Bike Ride | |||
Whanganui Cycling Club | |||
Wellington Masters Club | |||
Whakatane Cycle Club |
RULES AND REGULATIONS
Rules
Sanctions
Equipment
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.
Riders Apparel
HEALTH AND SAFETY
2020 Results:
Provisional Results for the 2020 Time Trial will be available here
Provisional Results for the 2020 Road Race will be available here
2020 Para Cycling Time Trial Results
2020 Para Cycling Road Race Results
2020 Road Race Results - Saturday
2020 Road Race Results - Sunday
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: