Riders must have been enrolled at school as at 31^st December

Age Groups

Your age group is determined by your age on 31^st December

Age groups include:

• Under 19 male
• Under 19 female
• Under 17 male
• Under 17 female
• Under 15 male
• Under 15 female
• Year 7 & 8 male
• Year 7 & 8 female

Organisers reserve the right to split the above groups to ensure safe riding if entry numbers are particularly large.

 Licence

This year all riders will be licensed.  This can be either a full CNZ "Youth Licence" (which senior / regular competitors will already have), or, a CNZ "Schools Licence".  

To race under a Schools Licence, complete the entry form and tell us which school you will race for.

The Schools Licence is very straightforward and starts with each participating School "affiliating" with NZSCA (Cycling New Zealand Schools).  NHCC will liaise with Schools.  Each school submits the names of their riders who then receive their licences.  

Riders pay $3 per event covered under the Schools Licensing programme.  This fee is included within the NHJT event fee. 

Where and When?

For race start times  Click here

      Day 1 (Sat) racing is held at Kumeu Showgrounds Click here

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o   Entry and Parking for cars is via Gate on Waitakere Road. Gates open 7am

o   Riders start at Gate on Access Road

o   Race one (morning) is held over the Hanham Road course Click here

o   Race two (afternoon) is held over the Motu Road course Click here

      Day 2 (Sun) racing is held at the QBE (North Harbour) Stadium Click here

o   Entry and Parking for cars is via Gate on Coliseum Drive. Gates open 7am

o   TT and Criterium racing are held over the Stadium course Click here

The Racing

Distance

The table below shows the race distances by age group and course.  In the event that an age group is split into A and B, then the Criterium race distances for B groups are shown in brackets*

Gearing

The following gearing must be used:

• Year 7&8 - maximum gearing with one complete turn of the pedals shall be 6.610 metres roll out
• U15 - maximum gearing with one complete turn of the pedals shall be 6.610 metres roll out 
• U17 - maximum gearing with one complete turn of the pedals shall be 7.0 metres roll out 
• U19 - maximum gearing with one complete turn of the pedals shall be 7.930 metres roll out

Points Allocation

•  Point are allocated to each race as follows:

Race Results and Awards

• Results for each stage race will be posted immediately after the race
• Placegetters 1,2,3 will be recognised at that time

Race Leaders Jersey

• After stages 2 and 3 the then leader of the points classification will receive the “race leaders” jersey to wear in the following race
• After stage 4 the overall winners of the points classifications will receive the “race leaders” jerseys to keep

Stage 2 Road Road

• Points earned in the Stage 2 Road Race will be credited to a riders overall School’s competition standing (separate series run by Counties Manukau Cycling Club (CMC)).

Overall Winner Calculation

• The overall winner is calculated on the basis of:

1. Must have raced all available stages
2. Total accumulated points over the two days

Schools Award Calculation

• The overall schools winner is calculated on the basis of:

1. Total accummulated points from all riders representing each school in each stage

Prize Giving

• Prize giving is held in the Event Village at the QBE stadium at approximately 3pm on the Sunday
• Certificates and medals are awarded for placegetters (1,2,3) in each race and for the overall classification
• The winning schools is annnounced
• Well known NZ Cyclists attend as guest speakers
• Major sponsor prizes are drawn (riders must be present to win)​​​​​​​

Entry, Registration and Costs

Entry

• This is where you “sign up” to race and pay your money
• Individual Entry is online.  Online entries are now Closed
• Please Note: Late entries on the day, cash only ($75)

Registration

• This is where you receive your race numbers and transponder
• Pre-registration is held 3:00pm to 6:00pm Friday afternoon before the race weekend (venue advised when confirmed)
• Schools with large rider groups are STRONGLY encouraged to pre-register to avoid delays on race days
• On-the-day Registration is available Saturday and Sunday

Costs

• $50 for NHCC Members
• $55 for all other entrants
• $75 late entry

Health and Safety

Medical

• A fully equipped paramedic with support staff attends both days
• A mobile clinic is located within the event village
• All terrain vehicles allow the paramedic to quickly attend incidents on course as necessary

Marshalling and Traffic Management

• The event is subject to a formal traffic management plan submitted to and approved by the council
• Traffic Management is provided by commercial operators
• Marshalling is provided by schools on all corners

Race Management

• Each race is “managed” by a nominated Race Manager (club official) who has experience in the running of races
• A number of “race commissars” are appointed to oversee the regulatory aspects such as roll-outs.

Weather

• Racing occurs under most conditions – sun  / rain  / wind / hot / cold.
• The Race Manager determines minute by minute whether the conditions are appropriate.

Event Village

An Event Village is set up on each race day which creates a really feeling of occasion and excitement.  The village comprises:

• Individual School Marquees
• Paramedic
• Coffee Vendors
• Food Sellers
• Registration area
• Roll Out Area
• Bike Mechanic
• Start line (day 2)
• Award Podium
• PA System

T’s and C’s

General Waiver​​​​​​​

By entering the North Harbour Junior Tour Event, I and my parents/guardians accept the following terms and conditions:

I/We am aware of the dangers of road racing and compete in the event at my own risk;

I/We accept that the event cycles on public roads and that I/we will share the road with other users;

I will obey the road rules and, in particular, will stay to the left of the centre line;

I will follow any race instructions provided by the race organisers / officials;

I/We understand that it is compulsory to attend the Pre-Race briefing;

If I incur an injury or personal loss, I/we will not seek to blame or make a claim against the organisers, nor will I/we assist anyone else in making such a claim;

I/We hereby consent to receive medical treatment in the event of injury, accident and/or illness during the event; 

If I have any concerns with the race organisation I/we will raise them with the organisers; 

I/We accept that if the event is cancelled I/we will not be given a refund; 

I/We agree to allow any photographic, film or audio likeness to be used by the organisers at no cost; 

I/We understand that any form of littering during the event may lead to my disqualification from the race;

I/We agree and confirm that I/we have read, understand and accept all information, rules, waivers as provided on the event website, and that I/we will abide by the event organisers decisions at all times.

I/We understand that the organisers of this event have the right to refuse my/our entry.

Best efforts re timing

We use the services of a commercial time-keeper to record race times.  In particularly difficult weather conditions, or though unplanned circumstances, it may happen that a rider's time does not get correctly recorded.  Race Officials will endeavour to fairly place the rider and award points on a best efforts basis only.

Cycling regulations

In general terms we follow the cycling code for NZ Schools set down by Cycling New Zealand

BIKE 

1. Standard drop handlebars must be used  - NO Aerobars allowed
2. Wheels must have a minimum of 16 spokes. Composite (carbon) hubs are allowed, but NO composite materials in spokes or wheel rims.
3. Competitors must use the same bike for all 4 stages. In the event of mechanical issues, the Chief Commissar and Race Manager must be advised of a change of bike. The replacement bike must be then used for the balance of the Tour.
4. Roll Outs as per NZ Schools Cycling rules

RIDER

1. Helmets must be worn and be compliant with NZ Safety Standards.  Aero Helmets will be checked for proof of compliance (what does this mean – who does it)
2. Under no circumstances will earphones be worn.
3. Race number placement.  Race officials and finish line judges need to be able to read your numbers at all times during your races.   For ALL stages (including ITT) – 1 number on the left flank rotated so that it can be easily read when the rider has their hands on the handle bars; the second number on the lower centre back.   

Q and A’s

Qu.  What do I need to do to get a Schools Licence?

Ans. Simply complete the entry form and indicate which school you belong to.  NHCC will liaise with schools to ensure they are affiliated with Cycling New Zealand Schools.

Qu.  What about the weather?  Is the racing on?

Ans. As race days approach we often get asked what the weather is going to do.  Our response is always the same….”we don’t know what the weather is going to do (this is Auckland after all), AND cycling is an all weather (within reason) sport, BUT Race Management will monitor the weather at all times before and during racing from a health and safety perspective. ​​​​​​​

Qu.  I’m only riding in one stage – is the price the same?

Ans. The price is the same whether you ride one stage or four.  From an organisational point of view we have to plan on the basis that riders will compete in all four stages and incur the associated costs.​​​​​​​