ENTER ONLINE HERE

                     PLEASE NOTE ONLINE ENTRIES CLOSE THE TUES BEFORE EACH ROUND 

 RESULTS

NIXC CUP

NIXC Cup- Click here to download round 1 results and report
NIXC Cup- Click here to download round 2 results and report
NIXC Cup- Click here to download round 3 results and report 

 NIXC Cup Points - Click here to download points after 3 rounds    (updated 28th Jan)

 NIDH CUP

NIDH Cup - Click here to download round 1 results and report
NIDH Cup- Click here to download round 2 results and report 
NIDH Cup- Click here to download round 3 results and report

 NIDH Cup Points -click here to download points after 3 rounds   (updated Feb 24th)

SIXC CUP

SIXC Cup - Click here to download round 1 results and report

SIXC Cup- Click here to download round 2 results and report 
SIXC Cup- Click here to download round 3 results and report

 SIXC Cup Points -click here to download provisional points after 3 rounds (as at Feb 23rd)

SIDH CUP

SIDH Cup- Click here to download round 1 results and report 
SIDH Cup- Click here to download round 2 results and report 
SIDH Cup - Click here to download round 3 results and report

SIDH Cup Points- click here to download provisional points after 3 rounds (as at Feb 24th)

 CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD NZ XC CUP POINTS (Updated 24th Feb)

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD NZ DH CUP POINTS (Updated 24th Feb)

National Championships Revised Timetable  and course information

 Nat Champs Timetable

Click here to download the revised National Championships Timetable of events.

 The DH practice day onFriday 28th 1st will now be an evening pe practice session rather than the day one we intended. This bumps 4X to Sat night.

The reason for the change of the   4X and dh practice is due to fire risk. If you have any concerns regarding the change please contact rachael or karyn. 

Many Thanks to the Forest owners for their support, without it we wouldn't be able to hold the MTB NZ Cup events.

XC COURSE

The National Championships XC Course has altered slightly.There are now  two very short two-way sections where the track comes together. Click here to download revised XC course

CHANGE OF COURSE SI DH ROUND 3

Due to  extreme fire risk the venue for the 3rd round of the SIDH Cup has been changed. Details are below.

VENUE: Strauchns Peak, located 15km north of Blenheim directly off SH1 or 10km south on SH1 if coming from Picton
 Race signposted from Blenheim and at track entrance off highway. public car parking located in paddock at bottom of downhill track, ten mins walk from carpark to bottom of track/event village.
 
COURSE CHANGES:

From start line single track down through pine trees with drop offs and double jumps as features, then across the access road onto open loose rocky track which leads into firebreak section, firebreak has single track sections running off and back onto firebreak to add interest. after the firebreak there is a short pedal across a skidsite then down into the trees through off camber turns,berms and tree roots to finish with a berm into a drop off, then down one last chute the finish line next to the transport loop turnaround and event village
 
top of dh track only accessible through bottom gate off state highway. Track is closed to all public until official practice and race day due to forestry operations and extreme fire risk.

 
 
There will be good spectating within walking distance from event village

 
 
This is a SMOKFREE event,anyone seen smoking or lighting fires will be asked to leave the forest due to extreme fire risk.

For more information contact rachael@bikenz.org.nz or the Event REO Sam Reed- sreed_75@hotmail.com 

Handbook

Back by popular demand (and because it was incredibly useful for us!) the handbook for the 2009 Summer Season is now available for download here. Beware though, it's a hefty 5mb - there are chunks below available for individual events, and the books will be available from round 1 in Rotorua for pick up at registration.

INTRODUCTION 

BikeNZ and MTBNZ are pleased to announce the Raboplus 2009 New Zealand MTB Cup presented by Nature Valley. The MTB Cups comprise the Raboplus North Island and South Island Downhill and Cross Country Cups all presented by Nature Valley.

Following on from the success of the inaugural Island Cup Series in 2008, a similar structure has been adopted for the upcoming season with the pinnacle being the Raboplus National Championships to be held in Nelson late February.

In addition to the Four Island Cups being up for grabs, riders will also have the opportunity to take out the Raboplus NZ Downhill Cup and the Raboplus NZ Cross Country Cup. To be eligible, rider’s best four results including both Island Cup finals will be collated.  

This year’s calendar has been created to allow riders to compete in events that are happening in conjunction with the series. For example, during the SI DH Cup rounds, Coronet Peak Brake Burner will be taking place (Feb 7th, Waitangi weekend). Likewise during the SI XC Cup - the Flock Hill event takes place on Feb 21st and can be factored in to the road trip or that weekend treated as a rest.

So while it looks like the spread for the South Island Cups events is quite long, there are some great options available if you want to pack more racing in!

The grand finale for the season will see riders from north and south battle it out for the Raboplus National Championship titles in 4X, Downhill, Hillclimb, Cross Country, Dual Slalom and Short track Cross Country. 2009’s Nationals will take place in Nelson over the last weekend of February (Feb 26-1st March). With the 2009 World Champs being held across the ditch in Canberra, racing will be fierce with an opportunity to represent NZ on the line.

BikeNZ and MTBNZ are excited to bring you this series of events around the country, and hopes you all enjoy this summer's competitive racing programme.

Don’t forget to check out the BikeNZ events calendar for more events that you can slot in around your summer of national racing!

For any questions regarding the series don’t hesitate in contacting rachael@bikenz.org.nz or Phone  04... 

THE EVENTS 

Raboplus North Island Downhill Cup presented by Nature Valley
NZCT Round #1 Sat/Sun 3/4 Jan Rotorua    Event Info with course maps
NZCT Round #2 Fri/Sat 16/17 Jan Rotorua   Event Info with course maps
NZCT Round #3 Sat/Sun 24/25 Jan Levin    Event Info with course maps
 
Raboplus North Island Cross Country Cup presented by Nature Valley
NZCT Round #1 Sat 3 Jan Rotorua    Event Info with course map
NZCT Round #2 Sat 10 Jan Auckland    Event Info with course map
NZCT Round #3 Sun 18 Jan Wellington    Event Info with course map    - $1,000 of spot prizes kindly donated by Penny Farthing Cycles, Courtenay Place, Wellington.

 
Raboplus South Island Downhill Cup presented by Nature Valley
NZCT Round #1 Fri/Sat 30/31 Jan Dunedin   Event Info with course map
NZCT Round #2 Fri/Sat 13/14 Feb Coronet Peak   Event Info with course map
NZCT Round #3 Sat/Sun 21/22 Feb Blenheim   Event Info with course map PLEASE NOTE THIS INFORMATION HAS CHANGED DUE TO FIRE RISK WARNINGS
 
Raboplus South Island Cross Country Cup presented by Nature Valley
NZCT Round #1 Sun 1 Feb Dunedin  Event Info with course map
NZCT Round #2 Sun 8 Feb Timaru   Event Info with course map
NZCT Round #3 Sun 15 Feb Coronet Peak   Event Info with course map
 
Raboplus 2009 New Zealand National MTB Championships (UCI Cat CN)
Thurs 26 Feb to Sun 1 Mar Nelson   Event Info with course map

2009 National Marathon Championships (UCI Cat CN)
5 April, Rotorua (in conjunction with the Red Stag Timber Highlander Event)

Who can ride?

Everyone! That’s the beauty of the NZ Cups, rounds are all over New Zealand and have categories for all age groups. Courses are chosen to provide riders from the almost newbies, right through to the uber fast with challenging, and totally doable weekend rides!

Competitors competing only at one or two rounds are also welcome and are able to enter on the weekend of the event (note you must register practice day for downhill races).

There are two main categories – Age Group and Elite.
All age group categories are open to both licenced and unlicensed riders.

If you wish to enter in the elite class for the first time please apply to Chris Mildon (chris.mildon@gmail.com) for the MTB Selection Panel’s approval.

What’s this licensing caper? 

 BikeNZ issue Race Licenses for Mountain Bike, Road and Track. Race Licenses allow you to compete in most road, track or mountain bike events run by an affiliated Club or Centre, or sanctioned by CNZ/MTBNZ or BikeNZ.

To enter the Elite category in either Downhill or Cross Country, you will need to hold a National Licence, and be approved by MTBNZ.

In order to gain Cup points you will need to be a member of a MTB club and have a National Licence.

Need a licence?

 Click here to go the licence information page where you can download an application.

Also note that all riders are required to abide by MTBNZ Code of Conduct, and as such, are able to be drug tested.

Click here to read MTB NZ Code of Conduct - Riders

Click here to read more about Anti-Doping  

CATEGORIES

All ages are taken as at 31 December 2009 in accordance with UCI rules (the international body for cycling). 
Please note that this year in order for a category to be included there needs to be a minimum of 5 pre-entries in each of the three cups (otherwise it will be combined with another age group (s)) You will see some categories have already been combined, particularly in downhill women - we really want to encourage more participation and feedback has indicated the more people in a grade (regardless of age) the more fun and competitive it is (having others to race against!)

U23 XC competitors can compete in either the Senior category or in the Elite category (on application to Chris Mildon) during Island Cup events. However, U23 competitors will compete in their own (separate) category at National Championships

Downhill

Cross Country

Hill Climb & Short Circuit XC

Four Cross & Dual Slalom

RACE RULES

Well it is a national series and Championship, so yep, there's some rules attached. The Cups have taken on a rather more relaxed attitude to the UCI rules and reg's (although there are still some rules applied, it does need to be a fair and safe competition!), but the full shebang will be applied for the National Champs in Nelson.  Our awesome Commissaires will on hand at each of the events so if you have any queries regarding the rules, don't hesitate in asking them for clarification - they're there to help!

Download the Race Rules here

 XC LAP INFORMATION

The XC Cup races are designed to enable   a variety of courses to be offered and we therefore have a mix of XCO (Olympic format)  and XCP events. 

·      In the case of lap races the Chief Commissaire sets the number of laps for the race (after consultation with the REO and TD) based on various factors such as weather conditions and condition of the track. He/She may also be influenced by numbers of riders in each age class and therefore how the grades on the day are amalgamated. If there is an extreme rain storm or extreme temperatures a race distance may be shortened by the Comm (as long as the race hasn't already started), or if only 2 U15 men are entered they may need to be amalgamated with U17's so it is difficult to publish a table showing definitive race grades and laps although I think there is merit in producing a guideline table, as in previous years, noting that this is subject to change.

Click here to download a XC Lap guide for the XC Cup events PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A GUIDE ONLY, THE NO OF LAPS MAY CHANGE AS PER THE INFORMATION ABOVE

EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS

It is the rider’s responsibility to ensure their bike and safety equipment (pads, helmets etc) is race worthy.

MTBNZ have this year introduced a minimum protective equipment policy for downhill.

This policy will be implemented for this summer's (2008-09) NZ Cups, and National Championships events. It is also anticipated that affiliated clubs will also adopt the policy, as a best practice approach for dealing with this important part of our sport. 

Click here to download the Policy.

TIMETABLE FOR EVENTS

All DH Cup Events
Practice Day
Registration 9 to 3
Slow Runs 9 to 12.30
Race Pace Runs 1 – 5
Elite Practice 4 – 5

Race Day (no OTD entry)
Practice 8 – 9.30
Briefing 10.00
Timed Seeding Run 10.30 start
Race Run 1.00 start
Prizegiving (all categories) 4

All XC Cup Events  (except Partnered Events)

Race Day
U15, U17, Senior and all Masters
Registration 9 - 10
Briefing 10.15
Race Start 10.30
Prizegiving (U15, U17, Senior and all Masters) 1

U19 and Elite
Registration 12.30 – 1.30
Briefing 1.45
Race Start 2
Prizegiving (U19  and Elite) 4.45

ISLAND CUP TITLES

Following on from the success of the inaugural Island Cup Series in 2008, a similar structure has been adopted for the upcoming season with the pinnacle being the Raboplus National Championships to be held in Nelson late February.

In addition to the 4 Island Cups being up for grabs, riders will also have the opportunity to take out the Raboplus NZ Downhill Cup and the Raboplus NZ Cross Country Cup. Riders best four results including both Island cup finals will be collated.  

 
To be eligible for Raboplus NZ Cup Series points, you must

- For Downhill, start the final rounds of the Cup Series in Blenheim (SI DH) and Levin (NI DH),

- For Cross Country, start the final rounds of the Cup Series in Coronet Peak (SI XC) and  Wellington (NI XC).

- Hold a current National Licence. Click here to find out more details on obtaining a national licence, and to download the application form.

For individual North and South Island Cup Titles, all three rounds points are totalled to determine final Island Cup Series Points.

To be eligible for the Raboplus North and South Island Downhill or Cross Country Cups, you must:

-          Start the final round in each respective island

-          Hold a current National Licence

Downhill points will be allocated with half points being awarded on the seeding run, and full points on the race run.

Cross Country points will be allocated on race only.

NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS (CN)

National Championship titles in Downhill, Cross Country, Hill Climb, Four Cross, Dual Slalom and Short Circuit XC will be contested.

To be eligible for a national championship title riders must have a 2009 National or International licence and be a New Zealander (with NZL on your licence).

Those with licenses, who enter on the day, are still eligible to race and are eligible to take out a title nor UCI points.

Those without licenses who enter on the day, are still eligible to race but are not eligible to take out a title nor UCI points.

OCEANIA CHAMPIONSHIPS 

The Oceania Championships are being held in Thredbo, NSW Australia on 21/22 March 2009.

Entry to the Oceania’s is open, with no restrictions placed on NZ allocation. Riders interested in competing at this important event should contact MTBNZ Performance (chris.mildon@gmail.com) to express their interest in attending.

UCI CALENDAR RACES 

The National Championships is the only event this summer which is registered with the UCI for ranking points in New Zealand for downhill, cross country and four cross. Ranking points for Elite riders are required for entry into World Cup events (you need 20) and for Cross Country, give you a better position on the start grid.

The following outlines which events and categories have UCI points, prize money and National Jerseys awarded.

National Championships – Nelson
Downhill & Cross Country Elite Men and Women
CN Event
UCI points and National Jersey (NZL Licence holders only)

National Marathon Mountain Bike Championships - Rotorua
Marathon Mountain Bike for Elite Men and Women
CN Event
UCI points and National Jersey (NZL Licence Holders only)

www.n-duro.co.nz

NZCT TEAMS COMPETITION

The Raboplus NZ MTB Cup incorporates a Teams Competition. The idea behind having a ‘Team of the Year’ competition is to encourage more of an atmosphere at events by giving local industry a chance to support riders and have a space within the Event Village and to create an independent prize pool for team participation. It is also a great way of promoting a product by having a team wearing a specific brand.

ENTITLEMENTS

Teams will be allocated with a place in the Event Village prior to the commencement of the Practice day (DH) or Race day (XC) and will retain the site for the duration of the relevant competition days only.  Teams are also encouraged to provide team lists, photo's and media releases for the website.

For more information on teams and to download an entry form click here

ENTRY FEES

DH CUP EVENTS
Under 19 Pre entry     $60
19+ Pre entry            $70

XC CUP Events & National Championships
Under 19 Pre entry     $30
19+ Pre entry            $40

SI XC Round 1 (Partnered Event)

Under 17                     $25
17+                            $50

SI XC Round 2 (Partnered Event)

Under 19 Pre entry     $30
19+ Pre entry             $45

National Championships

DH
Under 19 Pre entry     $65
19+ Pre entry             $75

Hill Climb                    $10
Short Track XC           $10
Dual Slalom                $10
4X                              $20

All on the day entries will be $10 more than the pre entry fee
Please note we accept Cash and cheques for on the day entries but we do not have Eftpos facilities.

REFUNDS For those riders who have pre-entered, a 50% refund of the race entry fee will be given providing that you notify BikeNZ in writing, by fax or by Email at least ten days before the date of the event. 

HOW TO ENTER? 

You can pre enter online by clicking here or download the Entry Form here 

You can also enter on practice day for Downhill or on race day for Cross Country.  Please note, for downhill all entries must be received on the practice day by 3pm. No race day entries for downhill will be accepted.

There is a $10 late fee for on the day entries - so we definitely encourage you to pre enter!
 

On the day entrants can only take National Championship titles or placings if they have a New Zealand National or International Licence and are a member of an affiliated Mountain Bike NZ club.

WANT TO GO FURTHER?

MTBNZ invites expressions of interest from athletes in attending the following supported event based development campaigns: 

13-14 December 2008
Australian National Series #3 XCO/DHI/4X, Geelong NSW.
Target Group: U19 XCO/DHI athletes
Five day campaign (Dec 11 to Dec 15)

24-25 January 2009
Australian National Championships, Stromlo Canberra
Target Group: U19 XCO athletes
Five day campaign (Jan 22 to Jan 26)

21-22 March 2009
Oceania MTB Championships, Thredbo NSW
Target Group: U19/U23/Elite
Five day campaign (March 19 to 23)

All enquiries/replies to MTBNZ Performance, chris.mildon@gmail.com or  021 2309120 

OUTWARD BOUND SCHOLARSHIPS

BikeNZ and Outward Bound are working together to provide scholarships to attend the Mind, Body and Soul course for NZ’s up and coming riders. To be eligible to apply you must be 16-18 years old and compete in at least 1 round of  the Raboplus NZ MTB Cups and have competed at a School Sanctioned MTB event in 2008 (NZSS Nationals, SISS MTB Champs or NZSS MTB Team Relay Champs).

What is a Mind,Body and Soul course?
Mind, Body, Soul is the Outward Bound experience for 16 to 18 year olds. Over the 21 day adventure you will develop friendships that will last a lifetime. Through learning outdoor skills like sailing, kayaking, bush and navigation, you will leave with a strong sense of personal responsibility and independence. The course will challenge your limits; enable you to discover what is important to you and the opportunity your future holds.

Click here to download a scholarship application form

 TRANSPORTATION

Freeride NZ are offering riders transportation and food for the MTB Cup Rounds, see below for more details

WANT TO VOLUNTEER?

Keen to get out and assist at an event near you? If so we’d love to hear from you contact rachael@bikenz.org.nz or phone  04 560 0327  

FOR MORE INFORMATION 

 Contact Rachael or Karyn in the BikeNZ office

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