Winter series
2019 Central Bicycle Studios Winter Series
Entry form here
Race Dates
| Date | Course | Race Director | |
Round 1 Round 2 Round 3 Round 4 Round 5 Round 6 | 5th May 26th May 16th June 21st July 25th August 15th September | Foxton Scott’s Ferry Foxton Scott’s Ferry Foxton Scott’s Ferry | Phil Stevens Tom Bamford TBA TBA TBA TBA |
Grades
| Grade | Year of Birth |
Junior Recreation Under 11 Under 13 Under 15 Under 17 Under 19 Senior Vet 1 Vet 266+ Vet 3 Vet 4 Single Speed Recreation | Beginners 2009 and after 2007 – 2008 2005 – 2006 2003 – 2004 2001 – 2002 1990 – 2000 1980 – 1989 1970 – 1979 1960 – 1969 Before 1960 Any Age Any Age |
Note: Grades to be as per CyclingNZ. i.e. Age at the end of 2019.
Riders can change grades during the series, particularly young riders going from Junior Recreation to the U13 courses, but points will not be carried from 1 grade to another.
Location
The races will be held at 2 locations;
Foxton – Take Palmer Rd on right between Foxton and Foxton Beach to Cousins Ave.
Scott’s Ferry – Turn left onto High St in Bulls. Continue straight ahead onto Parawenui Rd to and then through Scott’s Ferry. The trails and event village are 1 km past Scott’s Ferry.5
Points
| Place | Points |
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th + DNF | 20 points 15 points 12 points 10 points 8 points 7 points 6 points 5 points 4 points 2 points |
Points from 5 out of the 6 rounds will count for the series.
Entry Fees
Members of Manawatu and Wanganui MTB Clubs
$5 per race
$15 per family
Online entry $25 for the series or $60 per family for the series
Non Members
$10 per race
$20 per family
Online entry $50 for the series or $100 per family for the series
(Note: Club membership is $35 for an individual and $60 per family)
Race Times
Junior Race
Registration 11.00 -12.15 pm
Race Briefing 12:15 pm
Race Start 12:30 pm
Senior Race
Registration 11.30 -1.15 pm
Race Briefing 1:15 pm
Race Start 1:30 pm
Series Rules
The series will generally be run under the rules of the UCI and MTBNZ. Specific rules that apply include;
- All riders must wear a correctly fitting helmet.
- Repairs and wheel changes can be made at the start/finish area as long as competitors re-enter the course where they left it.
- Bike changes are not permitted.
- Bikes must be pedal power only, no EBikes.
- Passing Etiquette:
- Please use common sense and courtesy when passing and being passed. We are all sharing the same track with a wide range of speed and skills.
- Front rider has right of way but must not impede a faster rider.
- Passing rider should call clearly when a passing opportunity arises.
- No headphones to be worn while racing.