Sunday, 07 September, Henley/Berwick
Held on the Winter Worlds circuit around Henley/Berwick, which includes Berwick Hill, it’s sure to be a great afternoon’s racing — with extra bragging rights attached for the winners.
Thanks to our sponsor HiveEnergy, we have podium trophies in all categories and age groups.
Anyone can race, but to be eligible for championship placings and prizes, you must be a Cycling Otago member.
Distances
The 19km circuit around Henley/Berwick (Winter Worlds course) includes the Berwick Hill. A Grade-4 laps (76 kms), B Grade-3 laps (57ks), C Grade-2 laps(38ks), Junior Cat 1-2laps (38ks) and Junior Cat 2-1 lap (tbc-might be shorter course 10km).
Thanks to our sponsor HiveEnergy we have podium trophies in all categories for all age groups.
Timing
1pm-1.30pm sign on at the Henley Community Hall on Centre Road.Briefing 1.45pm and racing to start at 2pm.
Cost per race
All riders $20.00 except for Junior Cat 1 and Junior Cat 2, $10.00. This event is for Cycling Otago Members, though anyone can race, though you won’t be eligible for prizes. If you want to become a member, you can join through Cycling New Zealand here.
Entry criteria, categories and ages
A Grade, B Grade and C Grade will have age groups of Under 19, 19-34yrs, 34-49yrs, 50-59yrs, 60+.
Junior Cat 1 and Junior Cat 2.
Depending on entry numbers we will be separating age group starts, e.g. Under 35yrs will race together, over 35yrs will race together.
To be eligible to win the naming rights on the prestigious Otago Championship Cup you will need to enter the 19-34 years and OPEN category, if this category is out of your age limit then you will potentially forfiet winning a trophy in your age group but be eligible to be the Otago 2025 champion, this is due to the split starts we anticipate (numbers depending).
Cycling Otago event management uphold the right to promote any rider (in discussion) to a higher grade, this will be evaluated by current/previous form/results etc.
The Cycling Otago Road Race Championships are proudly supported by HiveEnergy®.
HiveEnergy offers a 100% natural energy sports fuel, made in Mosgiel from local Parakore Honey.
Save 10% on your next order with the code CYCLINGOTAGO10 with an additional 30% of your purchase will go directly towards supporting Cycling Otago.
HiveEnergy was recently awarded a Highly Commended prize at the Foodstuffs Emerging Suppliers Awards. You can read more about it here
HiveEnergy was recently awarded a Highly Commended prize at the Foodstuffs Emerging Suppliers Awards. You can read more about it here
