NTS
CNZ Events: events@cnz.kiwi
The objectives of the series include offering riders the opportunity to develop increased tactical and technical awareness (and bunch skills for Endurance riders) and to provide riders with relevant and practicable educational, coaching and tactical/technical workshops.
Each round will also host a number of workshops to support the objectives of the series including tactics, race analysis, coaching clinics, application and intent of rules.
Events will be held in both the North and South Island.
Round 1: 31 May - 1 June 2025 in Invercargill
Round 2: 5-6 July 2025 in Cambridge
Click here to view the live entry list.
- Entries for Round 1- opening 1 April 2025
- Entries for Round 2 - opening 1 April 2025
ENTRY WITHDRAWS AND REFUNDS
Refunds may be available with the provision of a medical certificate in writing prior to entries for each round closing. If accepted a refund of the entry fee less a $25 admin fee will be applied.
Withdrawals submitted after entries have closed are not eligible for a refund.
ENTRY CRITERIA
• All entries are subject to the approval of CNZ (or their national federation) to ensure a minimum standard.
• Minimum age requires riders to turn 15 by 31 December 2025.
• Depending on numbers grades may be determined by a seeding race on the first session of each round.
• Entries from U15/Senior riders will be considered by application or invitation. Consideration will be given if a rider will add value to the objectives and support the intent of the racing. Please email events@cnz.kiwi to apply if you are a U15/senior rider.
- Riders can compete with an annual 2025 Cycling New Zealand licence (or international licence from their national federation).
- Or riders can choose to purchase a Sport Membership with a special event licence ($30 per round). If riders already have a sport membership, they can follow the link here and just add on the event licence. Alternatively if they don’t have any type of membership yet, the link here should also allow them to purchase the Sport Membership + Event Licence.
- Click here to read the terms and conditions for our one day event licences
EVENT TERMS AND CONDITIONS
DATES
31 May - 1 June 2025 (with additional optional Friday 30 May)
Entries open 1 April 2025
Entries close 14 May 2025
PROVISIONAL SCHEDULE - TBC!
| Date | Time | What's on | Location | Requirement |
| Friday 30 May 2025 | 3pm - 6pm | |||
| 6pm - 7pm |
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| Saturday 31 May 2025 | 8.30am - 9.15am |
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| 10am - 2.30pm | ||||
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5pm - 8.30pm |
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| Sunday 1 June 2025 | 8.30am - 9am | |||
| 9am - 1pm |
Entries for this event have now closed - see the final entry list here- TBC
KEIRIN HEATS
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EVENTS
Each round to offer Endurance and Sprint options. Riders can choose to enter one of these options (this is chosen when entering).
• Points, Scratch, Tempo, Elimination, Madison, Omnium, Team Pursuit
Sprint option will include (but not limited to)
• Derby, Keirin, Sprints, Team Sprint
Depending on numbers, a seeding race will take place in session one and will determine ‘A’ and ‘B’ streams.
The intent is that a rider will ride all events in their chosen option.
RESULTS AND PRIZES
Events will be run as ‘Omnium style’. Riders will be awarded points for placings in each event. Prizes will be awarded to the top three overall in both Endurance and Sprint in each round. If there are any ties in final points for each round, the rider with the fastest qualifying result will be ranked higher.
Prizes will also be given out to the riders who show they are 'Living the Values' of the series.
Each round will have a number of workshops designed to offer relevant and practicable educational, coaching and tactical/technical advice. These are included in the entry fee and all riders are encouraged to attend. More details in the event manual.
The events will run under the general principles of Cycling New Zealand Road and Track and UCI rules with some specific modifications to suit the intent of the racing including the following:
No disc wheels for all (except open sprint grade)
All wheels will have a minimum of 16 spokes, with a rim depth not exceeding 55mm.
Sprint Open Grade = no restrictions on equipment
DATES
5-6 July 2025 (with additional optional day Friday 4 July)
Entries open 1 April 2025
Entries close 18 June 2025
VENUE
Grassroots Trust Velodrome, Cambridge
*The Bikery Cafe will be open until 7pm on Saturday 13 July for food and drink
LIVE STREAM OF RACING HERE- TBC
PROVISIONAL SCHEDULE- TBC
| Date | Time | What's on | Location | Requirement |
| Friday 5 July 2025 | 3pm - 6pm | |||
| 6pm - 7pm |
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| Saturday 6 July 2025 | 8.30am - 9.15am |
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| Sunday 7 July 2025 | 8.30am - 9am | |||
| 9am - 1pm |
Due to the objectives of the event the timing, racing and other aspects of the programme are likely to change as the event progresses. Expect a large degree of fluidity and adjustment to ensure you are benefiting to your potential. The programme has been designed series to offer endurance riders the opportunity to develop bunch skills and tactical and technical awareness, and for sprint riders to develop tactical and technical awareness.
EVENTS
• Points, Scratch, Tempo, Elimination, Madison, Omnium, Team Pursuit
Sprint option will include (but not limited to)
• Derby, Keirin, Sprints, Team Sprint
Depending on numbers, a seeding race will take place in session one and will determine ‘A’ and ‘B’ streams.
The intent is that a rider will ride all events in their chosen option.
RESULTS AND PRIZES
Events will be run as ‘Omnium style’. Riders will be awarded points for placings in each event. Prizes will be awarded to the top three overall in both Endurance and Sprint in each round. If there are any ties in final points for each round, the rider with the fastest qualifying result will be ranked higher.
Prizes will also be given out to the riders who show they are 'Living the Values' of the series.
Each round will have a number of workshops designed to offer relevant and practicable educational, coaching and tactical/technical advice. These are included in the entry fee and all riders are encouraged to attend. Please read the event manual to find out more about the workshops.
TRACK ACCREDITATION
All riders are required to be accredited to the Grassroots Trust Velodrome. You can find out more about Track Accreditation here.
If you're accreditation has lapsed or you are accredited to ride at the Velodrome in Invercargill, then you can sign up for an Express Accreditation class.
If you have any questions on track accreditation, please contact Craig.Rodger@velodrome.nz
The events will run under the general principles of Cycling New Zealand Road and Track and UCI rules with some specific modifications to suit the intent of the racing including the following:
No disc wheels for all (except open sprint grade)
All wheels will have a minimum of 16 spokes, with a rim depth not exceeding 55mm.
Sprint Open Grade = no restrictions on equipment
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2025 Series Points/Results
2024 Results
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