Vantage Elite Road National Championships
Road & Track
11 February 2022 - 13 February 2022
Cambridge
The championships will be the flagship event of the RIDE: New Zealand’s Cycling Festival – which runs from 10 – 13 February in Waipa, featuring both top level competition and a range of community and participation driven cycling events.
This event is proudly sponsored by Vantage Windows & Doors.
Entries will open on Wednesday 1 December.
ENTRY FEES
| Event/Category | Early Bird Fee (until 19 December 2021) | Standard Fee (from 20 December 2021 - 30 January 2022) |
| Time Trial | $75 | $95 |
| Road Race | $75 | $95 |
ENTRY WITHDRAWS AND REFUNDS
Entries are not transferable.
Refunds may be available if a withdrawal is requested in writing prior to Sunday 9th January. If accepted a refund of the entry fee less a $20 admin fee will be applied.
Withdrawals submitted after Sunday 30th January are not eligible for a refund, and the team manager is to supply a written explanation and/or medical certificate to the Commissaires Secretary. Sanctions will be imposed if the explanation is not accepted.
Email: events@cyclingnewzealand.nz
ENTRY TERMS AND CONDITION
ENTRY ELIGIBILITY AND CRITERIA
- U23 Category is for riders aged between 19 and 22 as at 31 December 2022
- Elite Category is for riders aged 23 to 34 as at 31 December 2022
- Riders older than 34 can opt to relinquish their Masters status for the entire 2022 licence year and then be eligible to compete. Contact events@cyclingnewzealand.nz for further information.
- All entries will be required to be approved by the representing centre.
LICENCING
- All riders, team managers and officials are required to hold a 2021 or 2022 Cycling New Zealand License. Riders will race in their 2022 category.
- This event is the New Zealand Championships and entry is only open to NZL riders (as per your nationality with UCI).
TEAMS
- The event is restricted to NZL riders who form part of a New Zealand Centre or New Zealand/UCI Registered Trade Team.
- All trade teams must be fully paid for the 2022 period and registered by 31st December 2021.
- All trade team members must also comply with individual licensing requirements.
TECHNICAL GUIDE
Click here for the provisional technical guide - TBC.
Please note that this is subject to change.
EVENT PROGRAMME
Please note this event programme is provisional and subject to change.
| Thursday 10 February: | ||
| 5.00pm – 5.45pm | Confirmation of Starters | Cambridge High School Hall, 25 Swayne Road, Cambridge |
| 6.00pm | Team Managers Meeting | Cambridge High School Hall, 25 Swayne Road, Cambridge |
| Friday 11 February: | ||
| 10.00am | U23 Women's Time Trial | Tom Voyle Park, Taylor Street - Cambridge |
| TBC | Elite Women's Time Trial | Tom Voyle Park, Taylor Street - Cambridge |
| TBC | U23 Men's Time Trial | Tom Voyle Park, Taylor Street - Cambridge |
| TBC | Elite Men's Time Trial | Tom Voyle Park, Taylor Street - Cambridge |
| Sunday 13 February: | ||
| 8.00am | Elite & U23 Women's Road Race (Combined race with separate age category medals) | Tom Voyle Park, Taylor Street - Cambridge |
| 9.55am | Elite & U23 Men's Road Race (Combined race with separate age category medals) | Tom Voyle Park, Taylor Street - Cambridge |
PARKING
Below is map showing how to access parking with the road closures - TBC.
All Centres/Trade 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.
| What's On | Time | Place |
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Confirmation of Starters / Race Pack collection Riders Packs will be distributed to one Centre/Team representative (usually the Team Manager), not to individual riders. Riders should contact their Team Manager to arrange collection. |
5pm - 5.45pm | Cambridge High School Hall, 25 Swayne Road, Cambridge |
| Team Managers Meeting | 6.00pm | Cambridge High School Hall, 25 Swayne Road, Cambridge |
| Convoy Meeting - for all team car drivers wishing to drive in the convoy | Following team managers meeting | Cambridge High School Hall, 25 Swayne Road, Cambridge |
The role of the Team Manager includes (but not limited to):
- Officially representing the centre/team at the event
- Connecting with all riding centre/team members
- Ensuring that all riding centre/team members have a current licence
- Managing the relationship with Event Officials on behalf of centre/team members
- Attending the Team Managers meeting
- Collecting and distributing Race Numbers to centre/team members
- Circulating Event Information to centre/team members
- Ensuring place getters attend the Medal Ceremony
- Ensuring riding members have the required information to help them have a safe and fair race.
TEAM MANAGERS CONTACTS:
| Centre/Team | Team Manager Name | Team Manager Email | Team Manager Phone |
| Auckland | |||
| Black Spoke Pro Cycling Academy | |||
| Cabjaks - Castelli Custom | |||
| Canterbury | |||
| Cycling Otago | |||
| Cycling Southland | |||
| ECNI | |||
| Équipe Groupama FDJ Conti | |||
| GD Pringle p/b Spoken Cycles | |||
| Mid South Canterbury | |||
| Northland | |||
| NZ Cycling Project |
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| NextGen Racing by Resolve Technology |
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| Oxford Edge |
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| Tasman |
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| Fruzio ILABB Devo | |||
| The Tank Guy - Women's Team | |||
| The Tank Guy - Men's Team |
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| Velofit Australia | |||
| Velo Project | |||
| Waikato BoP | |||
| Wellington | |||
| WCNI |
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 UCI 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 Centres will be invoiced post event.
EQUIPMENT
Bicycles must conform with current UCI regulations.
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.
RACE KIT
Riders must only wear their approved Centre jerseys and shorts. Shorts may only display sponsors that are detailed on the rider’s racing licence.
Members of a UCI international trade team or registered NZ registered trade team are permitted to wear their full approved team uniform.
A start may be refused for any incorrectly attired rider.
If you have any queries over this matter, please contact: events@cyclingnewzealand.nz
Event Communiques is the official distribution of event information. Please check here regularly for updated Communiques.
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 & commercial areas as well as on 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.
2021 Results:
| Time Trial | All Time Trial Results | |
| Road Race | All U19 Road Race Results | All Elite & U23 Road Race Results |
2020 Results:
2019 Results:
2018 Results:
2017 Results:
2016 Results:
| Time Trial | U23 Men's Time Trial Results | Elite Men's Time Trial Results | |
| Road Race | Women's Elite Road Race Results | Men's Elite & U23 Road Race Results |
2015 Results:
| Time Trial | Elite Women's Time Trial Results | U23 Men's Time Trial Results | Elite Men's Time Trial Results |
| Road Race | Women's Elite Road Race Results | Men's Elite & U23 Road Race Results |
2014 Results:
| Time Trial | Elite Women's Time Trial Results | U23 Men's Time Trial Results | Elite Men's Time Trial Results |
| Road Race | Women's Elite Road Race Results | Men's Elite & U23 Road Race Results |
The championships will be the flagship event of the RIDE: New Zealand’s Cycling Festival – which runs from 10 – 13 February in Waipa, featuring both top level competition and a range of community and participation driven cycling events.
For more on the festival click here.
