Road Cycling 

Road Cycling has often been referred to as the glamour disciplines of cycling events with unbelievably passionate crowds and profile in European countries where riders are idolised even more than, yes, that's right, even more than rugby players!

But it's not all about the elite riders - there is a growing ground swell of riders taking up the road cycling challenge every weekend in road races, time trials, team time trials - this year's club road nationals attracted over 600 riders, the biggest it's been in years.

And if you're not interested in what your time was and how it compares with your mates - there are also events out there which are just about getting out on your bike and having a crack.

Track Cycling

Track Cycling is the ultimate stadium sport - everyone can watch, learn and not worry about getting dropped! It's an awesome way to get into cycling as there's no cars and no matter what kind of cycling you're into, there are tactics and physiological benefits on getting on the track! Yes, you do go round and round in circles, but believe it or not, that's part of the appeal!

To try track riding, contact your local club, there are beginner classes and super helpful trackies all over the country ready to get you on the velodrome!

BikeNZ Road & Track

BikeNZ Road & Track (BR&T) is the National Sports Organisation for road and track cycling.  The objectives of BikeNZ Road & Track are to: 

• Preserve, develop and administer the Sport in New Zealand;
• Conduct and/or co-ordinate programmes for bicycle racing competition;
• Establish and alter rules governing the conduct of bicycle racing competition and to adopt changes to such rules as notified by the International Body;
• Conduct and participate in programmes to assist riders in the development of their competitive skills and to ensure safe competition;
• Own, conduct, co-ordinate and control National Championships and the National Tour;
• Select road and track athletes to represent New Zealand in Olympic and Commonwealth Games and other international competitions;
• Hold all official records pertaining to the Sport;
• Uphold the rights and interests of cyclists and to communicate those interests to governmental and other authorities and to the public;
• Provide fair representation directly or by affiliation, for all individuals and organisations who participate in the Sport;
• Affiliate to and co-operate with kindred and other organisations, including the International Body.

BikeNZ Road & Track has entered a strategic alliance with BikeNZ to enhance its capability to achieve the above objectives

2010 Rabo Plus National Points Series 

The RaboPlus National Points Series is New Zealand’s premier road cycling series. Open to all licensed riders it aims to find the top Men and Women domestic riders in New Zealand. 

RaboPlus National Points Series for 2010 has been changed to align with the calendar year and is using the UCI points allocation system.

To find out more about the  RaboPlus National Points Series click here 

National Championships

There are a number of Road and Track National Championship  events each year.

ROAD 

- National Elite & Under 23 Road Championships  Click here for more information

- National Club Road Championships  Click here for more information

- National Criterium Championships  Click here for more information

- National Teams Time Trial Championships Click here for more information

TRACK

- National Elite Track Championships Click here for more information

- National Track Championships Click here for more information

- National Madison Championships  Click here for more information

Tenders are called for each year and hosts appointed up to three years in advance. For more information on tendering for any of the events, please contact Rachael (rachael@bikenz.org.nz)

UCI Golden Bike - Taupo Cycle Challenge

In 2006, the UCI accepted the Wattyl Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge in the UCI Golden Bike Series.

Discover the most magnificent countryside at the most beautiful events in Cycling for All thanks to the UCI Golden Bike Series!

The title UCI Golden Bike is a quality label that the International Cycling Union (UCI) grants to the best cycling for all events. Currently, 8 events in 8 countries – 6 in Europe, 1 in Africa and 1 in Oceania – have been chosen to give you the opportunity to discover the best races in the world.

The aim of the UCI Golden Bike Series and the UCI Traveller’s Club is to encourage riders to take part in events outside their own countries and thereby promote Cycling for All at an international level.

In collaboration with the UCI, organisers offer quality cycling events with a friendly atmosphere.

For further information, go to the www.ucigoldenbike.com website.

Don't miss out on news from BikeNZ Road and Track!

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You'll be able to keep up with the latest news, photos, results, rules and resources by joining the group. BikeNZ Road & Track Relationship manager Rachael Neutze will be blogging regularly with news and results, with daily updates from the National Championship events through the group. 

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