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Criterium National Championships

Road, Track & Cyclocross

CNZ events@cnz.kiwi

The Criterium National Championships are TBC for 2025.

A criterium is a thrilling road race for both riders and spectators. This closed circuit race is fast paced, intense and requires many technical skills to compete at a top level. The event includes Under 17 categories and Under 19 categories prior to the much anticipated Elite Men's and Women's races.

 

This event is referred to as a National Championship, and while it is fiercely contested, it is not an official UCI race and therefore does not attract a National Jersey. Winners and placegetters will receive Championship medals.

 

FINAL EVENT INFORMATION

Please click here to read the final event information - TBC

 

TECHNICAL GUIDE

Click here for the provisional tech guide - TBC

*Please note that this is subject to change.

 

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Please click here for the terms and conditions of entry for this event.

 

Competitors will be charged a $100 fee for each active timing tag that is not returned within 4 hours of their event finish.

 

PROVISIONAL EVENT PROGRAMME 

Please note this event programme is provisional and subject to change.

Race

Time

Duration

Race Number collection

 

Until 20 minutes prior to each race start

Kids Event

 

 

U17 Girls (NZ Championship)

 

 

U17 Boys (NZ Championship)

 

 

U19 Women (NZ Championship)

 

 

U19 Men (NZ Championship)

 

 

Elite Women (NZ Championship)

 

 

Elite Men (NZ Championship)

 

 

NZ Championship Presentations

 

 

Racing duration is scheduled 'total time'. Laps to go countdown will be within the total scheduled race time. 

Please note that race duration may be amended if circumstances require it – where possible notice will be given prior to the event, however, any changes will be communicated at the race briefing prior to your event.

The programme should be considered provisional until entries close and the final programme of events has been published on the website (once entries have closed).

Roads will be closed from early morning, but not marshalled. The riders will need to be aware of people walking on the circuit.

Entries have now closed.

 

ENTRY FEES

Event/Category

Early Bird fee 

Standard fee
U17 with an annual domestic licence    
U17 with a one day licence    
U19     
Elite    

  

ENTRY WITHDRAWS AND REFUNDS

Entries will close on TBC. Entries are not transferable. Refunds may be available if a withdrawal is requested in writing prior to entries 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. 

Email: events@cnz.kiwi

 

ENTRY TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Click here to view a copy of the event Terms and Conditions.

 

ENTRY ELIGIBILITY AND CRITERIA

  • U17 Boys and Girls are New Zealand Championship events. Open to all U17 grade riders, with a 2025 Cycling New Zealand Youth licence with a NZL country UCI code or an international federation licence plus the written permission of their National Federation to compete, racing in their 2025 licence category. Minimum age is 15 and maximum age is 16 as at 31 December 2025.
  • U19 Men and Women are New Zealand Championship events. Open to all U19 grade riders, with a 2025 Cycling New Zealand Youth licence with a NZL country UCI code or an international federation licence plus the written permission of their National Federation to compete, racing in their 2025 licence category. Minimum age is 17 and maximum age is 18 as at 31 December 2025.
  • Elite Men and Women are New Zealand Championship events. Open to all U23 & Elite riders with a 2025 Cycling New Zealand licence with a NZL country UCI code or an international federation licence plus the written permission of their National Federation to compete, racing in their 2025 licence category.
  • All riders purchasing a one-day event licence must agree to the One-day licence Terms & Conditions here (applicable to riders in U17 only).

 

LICENCING

All U19 and Elite riders are required to hold a 2025 Cycling New Zealand Annual Licence, U17 riders can have an Annual Licence or a One Day event licence. 

 

Click here to purchase a Cycling New Zealand licence.
Click here to read the One Day Licence T&C's.
Racing will be conducted under UCI regulations and Cycling New Zealand Road & Track racing rules.
 
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.

 

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 Clubs/Teams will be invoiced post event.
 
 

EQUIPMENT

  • In all races other than the Street Races, bicycles must comply with the CNZ/UCI rules.
  • Disc brakes are permitted in all races.
  • The Commissaire’s decision on equipment is final
  • Helmets must be compliant with appropriate NZ Standards for use on open roads and must be worn at all times when riding. Time-trial style aero helmets are strongly discouraged.
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.

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. 

If you have any questions or concerns regarding Health and Safety please report to the Chief Commissaire or to the Race Director.

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