NRS (National Road Series)

Event Name: Canterbury Junior Tour 

Event Organiser: Pelo Performance

Location: Methven

Date: 27 - 28 March 2027

About: Info coming soon! 

Event Name: iBUILT Junior Tour

Event Organiser: ASC

Location: Auckland

Date: 19 - 20 June 2027

About: After a successful introduction in 2022, Auckland School Cycling Club (ASC) is pleased to be able to invite entries for the inaugural iBUILT Junior Tour. 

Website including entry link:  Coming soon!                  

Facebook: Coming soon! 

Event Name: Novice Tour

Event Organiser: Bike Manawatu

Location: Manawatu

Date: 31 July - 1 August 2027

About: Established in 1974 by Ian Gray the Novice Tour is an iconic part of the Junior cycling scene in New Zealand. Held around the roads of Halcolmbe, it provides an early season racing opportunity for U15 – U19 riders. Over the years the Novice Tour has given great experience to young riders many who have won the tour and then gone on to become well recognized riders by winning national and international events. 

Website: Coming soon! 

Facebook: Coming soon! 

Event Name: Yunca Tour

Event Organiser: Cycling Southland

Location: Invercargill

Date: 30 Sep - 2 Oct 2027

About: First introduced to the region in 1984, the Yunca Tour has progressed significantly throughout the years and with the fine commitment by the event’s major sponsor – YUNCA - accompanied by a dedicated team of volunteers, has ensured the longevity and undoubted success of the event.

Website: Coming soon! 

Facebook: Coming soon!

Points - TBC

Results

Please see the Event Organisers website for individual race results.

Who is Eligible? 

All NZL riders in the following age groups (as at 31 Dec 2027) are eligible to take part:

U15, U17, U19

While events are encourage to continue to offer an U13 grade to provide an introduction to the sport for this age group, this grade will not be recognised through the national series. Those more competitive riders from this age group are eligible to enter the U15 grade to be considered for national recognition. 

Events are also encouraged to open the U19 women’s grade to domestic level U23 riders who are looking for more competition opportunities to continue their participation in the sport and their development. While each application will be considered on a case-by-case basis, consideration will be given if a U23 rider will add and gain value to the experience and supports the objectives of racing in the U19 field. These U23 riders must race in restricted gears, will not be eligible for U19 points or jerseys and may not receive podium prizes depending on the organiser.

If you are an U23 rider who is interested to take part in an NRS event(s) please email us to apply and be considered. 

How are age groups calculated?

Ages are calculated as at 31 December 2027.
Each event will offer a minimum of one of the following grades: U15, U17 and U19.

What licence do I need?

Riders will be required to hold a Sport Membership to compete for their club.

How many races do I have to do?

Riders are encouraged to race one or more events with riders gaining points from their best three results for the overall series recognition.

How are the points awarded?

Points will be awarded for each event in the series using the points system under the points system tab. The overall series winner is awarded to the rider that scores the most series points taking into account their top two best results considered for the overall series recognition.

In the event of a tie for first, the highest-placed rider in the final race of the most recent series race shall take precedence.

Top three overall riders in the series categories (U19, U17 and U15) will be recognised as the NRS Series Champion and podium place getters. There is no recognition for U13; this can be done by each event at their discretion.

At the time of entry, riders will be able to nominate their CNZ affiliated club or CNZ affiliated trade team. There will be recognition of each of these categories throughout the race series.

Series Leader Jerseys:

There will be no series leader jerseys in 2027 and no jerseys awarded at the end of the series, the 2027 series is all about participation. CNZ are trying to simplify the competition in the hope more riders will engage in the series and take part making racing more meaningful.

How do I enter?

Entries are made by the individual to each event as determined by the event organisers. Entries are subject to the terms and conditions of each organiser. All entries into the official events are considered for the overall series points and titles.