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.
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.
Event Manual - published 13 April - please note that medal ceremony and parking information has been updated
Communique 9 - Sunday Decisions of Commissaires Panel
Communique 8 - Sunday Road Race Start List
Communique 7 - Saturday Decisions of Commissaires Panel & Sunday Road Race Information
Communique 6 - Saturday Road Race Start List
Communique 5 - Friday Decisions of Commissaires Panel & Saturday Road Race Information
Communique 4 - Friday Time Trial Start List
PROVISIONAL EVENT PROGRAMME
*Subject to change once entries close
| Day | Event | Details | Distance | Time |
| Friday | Time Trial | U15 Boys & Girls | 16km | From 9am |
| U17 Boys & Girls | 16km | |||
| U19 Women | 16km | |||
| Masters Women (4 - 9) | 16km | |||
| Masters Men (6 - 10) | 16km | |||
| T1-T2 Para Cycling | 16km | |||
| C1-C3 Para Cycling | 16km | |||
| H1-H5 Para Cycling | 16km | |||
| C4 – C5 Para Cycling | 24.5km | |||
| B/VI Para Cycling | 24.5km | |||
| Non Championship | 24.5km | |||
| Masters Women (1 – 3) | 24.5km | |||
| Masters Men (1 – 5) | 24.5km | |||
| U23 Women | 24.5km | |||
| Senior Women | 24.5km | |||
| U23 Men | 24.5km | |||
| Senior Men | 24.5km | |||
| U19 Men | 24.5km | |||
| Saturday | Road Race | C1-5 Men / Women | 60.8km - 2 laps | 8:20am |
| B/VI Men / Women | 60.8km - 2 laps | 8:25am | ||
| U15 Boys (NRS Grade) | 36.8km - 1 lap | 8:35am | ||
| U15 Girls (NRS Grade) | 36.8km - 1 lap | 8:45am | ||
| U17 Boys (NRS Grade) | 60.8km - 2 laps | 9:05am | ||
| Masters Men 5 | 60.8km - 2 laps | 9:20am | ||
| Masters Men 6 | 60.8km - 2 laps | 9:35am | ||
| U17 Girls (NRS Grade) | 60.8km - 2 laps | 11:45am | ||
| Masters Women 3 - 4 (waved start) | 60.8km - 2 laps | 11:55am | ||
| Masters Women 5 - 9 (waved start) | 60.8km - 2 laps | 12:05pm | ||
| Masters Men 3 | 84.8km – 3 laps | 1:00pm | ||
| Masters Men 4 | 84.8km – 3 laps | 1:10pm | ||
| Masters Men 7 - 10 (waved start) | 60.8km - 2 laps | 1:15pm | ||
| Sunday | Road Race | T1-2 Men / Women | 23km - 1 x short lap | 8:00am |
| H1-5 Men / Women | 33km - 2 x short lap | 8:05am | ||
| Masters Women 1 - 2 | 84.8km – 3 laps | 8:30am | ||
| U19 Women | 84.8km – 3 laps | 8:40am | ||
| U23 and Senior Women | 84.8km – 3 laps | 8:55am | ||
| Masters Men 1 | 108.8km – 4 laps | 9:45am | ||
| Masters Men 2 | 108.8km – 4 laps | 10:00am | ||
| U23 and Senior Men | 108.8km – 4 laps | 12:00pm | ||
| U19 Men | 108.8km – 4 laps | 12:45pm |
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
Check the Event Programme tab for race distances and times.
FULGAZ COURSE RECON
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).
- 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 | Rex Dowding | 021 0894 0083 | |
| Auckland Central Cycling Club | Richard Justice | richardjustice@richardjustice.com | 021 223 4741 |
| Auckland Schools Cycling | Scott Blackwood |
021 737 325 |
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| Bike Manawatu | Mike Simpson | mikesimpson30@gmail.com | 027 836 3520 |
| Canterbury Time Trial Association Inc. |
Annie Zwimpfer |
027 442 6331 |
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| Canterbury Track Cycling | Ruth Kellow | treasurer@canterburytrack.co.nz | 021 993 279 |
| Central Otago Wakatipu |
John Alabaster |
cowcyclingstuff@gmail.com | 022 188 5381 |
| Counties Manukau | Karen Mcintosh | themcintoshs@whatatiri.co.nz | 027 453 3396 |
| Cycling CHB | John Mudgway | jmudgway69@gmail.com | 021 515 466 |
| Cycling Marlborough |
Richard Olliver |
richard.olliver@gmail.com | 027 251 1544 |
| Cycling New Plymouth | Anthony Visser | avisser@methanex.com | 022 150 7642 |
| Cycling Otago | Elyse Fraser | elysefraser153@gmail.com | 027 460 5675 |
| Cycling Rotorua | Paul Bishop | paul.jacquie@xtra.co.nz | 027 563 0439 |
| Cycling South Canterbury | Hazel Fish | shfish@xtra.co.nz | 021 165 2562 |
| Cycling Southland | Richard Mcivor | rbmcivor@outlook.com | 027 311 7963 |
| Dynamo Cycling & Sports Club Incorporated | Robert Molyneaux | molyneuxjewellers@gmail.com | 027 579 2711 |
| Far North Flash Cycling Club | Phil Gibbs | Farnorthflash@hotmail.co.nz | 021 229 1481 |
| Forestland Wheelers | Jim Mcmurray | jimm@farmside.co.nz | 021 650 376 |
| Gisborne Cycling Club | Beau Wedderburn | beauwedd@gmail.com | 021 237 8269 |
| Hamilton City Cycling Club | Ross Wrenn | wrenn.rs@xtra.co.nz | 027 495 8070 |
| Hawera Cycling Club | Anthony Visser | avisser@methanex.com | 022 150 7642 |
| Kapiti Cycling Club |
Katie Richards |
021 566 817 | |
| Leeston Cycling Club |
Alex Mann |
alex@bigboywebsites.co.nz | 027 277 6659 |
| Marsden Wheelers |
Andrea Knott |
andreaknott1@gmail.com | 022 473 7400 |
| Morrinsville Wheelers | John Blake | john@nzbiofilters.com | 021 621 790 |
| North Canterbury | N/A | ||
| Papanui Cycling |
Derrick Nelson |
derrick.nelson1953@gmail.com | 021 180 4505 |
| Pegasus Cycling Incorporated | Derrick Nelson | derrick.nelson1953@gmail.com | 021 180 4505 |
| PNP | Mark Donald | markandgill.donald@gmail.com | 021 269 9674 |
| Ramblers Cycling Club | Strat Ellingham | stratellingham@gmail.com | 027 338 8771 |
| Tasman Wheelers |
Trevor Cameron |
TNC@rwcanelson.co.nz | 021 272 5008 |
| Taupo Cycling Club |
Tina Edwards |
tinaedwards464@gmail.com | 027 464 1814 |
| Tauranga Road Cycling Club | Greg Taylor | gregtaylor_tga@hotmail.com | 027 494 9911 |
| Te Awamutu Sports Cycling Club | Blair Taylor | blair@spokencycles.co.nz | 027 663 7663 |
| Whanganui Cycling Club | Ron Cheatley | ron@cyclesport.co.nz | 027 545 8726 |
| Wellington Masters Club | Garth Stewart | garth@stewarts.net.nz |
027 442 8972 |
| Whakatane Cycle Club |
Dave Wright |
dandmwright@farmside.co.nz | 027 473 5000 |
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
2021 Results:
2020 Results:
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:
NOTICE TO LOCAL RESIDENTS AND BUSINESSES
Head to Destination Rotorua's website here for all the recommended things to do, places to eat, where to stay and what's on during your time in Rotorua for this event. We would also recommend looking at Rotorua i-SITE for things to do while in town!
Places to Eat:
Mention the word "cycling" to receive 1 x complimentary coffee, beer or wine per rider with any main meal purchased. Open Friday and Sunday during the event weekend.
Your French Café in Rotorua, come to try the croissants and their Organic and Gluten free French crêpes.
Participants are eligible to receive 10% off all food, just mention the word "cycling" when you make your order.
Artisan Cafe serves an impressive selection of breakfasts, brunches and lunches, as well as quick and tasty cabinet food, cakes and slices.
The Factory Smokehouse & Grill
At The Factory Smokehouse & Grill they strive to provide people with quality food, quality flavour in an efficient time at an affordable cost.
Places to Stay:
The Holiday Inn 'book now, pay later'
Vantage Windows and Doors
Our biggest thank you goes to Vantage Windows & Doors, our naming partner for the Vantage Age Group Road National Championships again in 2021. Thank you also to APL's Glenn's Glass.
Thank you to ŠKODA for providing ŠKODA cars for this event.
Local Event Supporters:
A big thank you also goes to the following businesses for providing vouchers and special discount codes for participants for this event.
Waikite Valley Thermal Pools
Located 5 minutes from Waikite School (event HQ for this event) participants are eligible to receive 10% off an entry by showing their race number during event weekend.
Rotorua Canopy Tours
Claim your free $25 worth of Canopy Cash here. Use this credit to book your next adventure.
R-Line Electrolytes
Go and chat to the friendly R-Line crew over the event weekend - R-Line Electrolyte Drink will be available to drink and taste test all day Saturday! They will have a FREE hydration station attached to their stall so bring along your drink bottles and top up for free using their pre mixed jerry cans. If you haven't tried R-Line Electrolyte before and would like to test it out then please register for a Free 50ml sample - Pick up from the R-Line tent on event day, all 9 flavours available - Click Here to claim yours.
The Secret Spot
Participants are eligible to receive a 20% discount when you use the promo code to book a tub online: tub4u. This offer is valid from 1 April - 31 May.
The National Kiwi Hatchery
Participants are eligible to receive a 15% discount when you use the promo code KIWICYCLE valid from 16 - 18 April.
Information about how riders can visit:
Hosted at Rainbow Springs Nature Park, next to Skyline, The National Kiwi Hatchery Aotearoa is proudly the world’s largest and most successful kiwi hatchery – having hatched over 2100 kiwi chicks and released them back into the wild since 1995.
The National Kiwi Hatchery Tour is a special opportunity to gain insight into and view this highly regarded conservation centre, through a 30-minute hosted tour. 100% of your ticket entry goes straight back into this valuable programme.
Learn all about New Zealand’s intriguing national icon and the efforts of the kiwi husbandry team. Discover what it takes to hatch and raise chicks … and if you’re lucky, see young chicks getting a health check! You can also see adult kiwi roam in our purpose-built nocturnal enclosure.
The Hatchery is open Thurs-Sunday in term time and daily in the school holidays / stat days. Opening times are 8.30am – 2pm with hatchery tours departing on the hour every hour from 9am to 1pm.
Zorb
Participants are eligible to receive a 10% discount by using the discount code CYCLENZ10 when booking through the Zorb website, or mention this promo at the counter.
Rotorua Duck Tours
Check out Rotorua Duck Tours! Rotorua Duck Tours is the first, and still the only, company in New Zealand to provide the unique and exciting opportunity to explore a special part of New Zealand in an authentic amphibious WWII landing craft.
Paradise Valley Springs
Participants are eligible to receive a 10% discount when you mention the word "Cycling" to staff.
Adventure Playground
Make the most of the group discounts below.
Redwoods Tree Tops Walk
ENTRY FEE AND DETAILS
Entries have now closed. Entry Lists are available under the COMMUNIQUES tab.
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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 8 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 8 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 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 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
Click here to view a copy of the event entry terms and conditions.
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.
