NZSS Northern Tour

4 September - 6 September 2026
Auckland
CNZ Schools: schools@cnz.kiwi

The 2026 NZSS Northern Tour is contested in Winter Tournament week, and will be on 4-6 September, run by CNZ Schools!

Held in central Auckland, the Northern Tour includes 4 stages with the provisional schedule;

Friday Afternoon = Hill Climb up Mt Wellington

Saturday = Road Races based at Waiuku

Sunday = Individual Time Trial and Criteriums based at Pukekohe Racetrack

The 2026 event will include the National Hill Climb title and National Time Trial title with medals up for grabs in these races.

EVENT DETAILS

Click here for the provisional Event Manual - TBC

Click here for the Team Managers Briefing - this must be read by all team managers ahead of picking up race packs.

Start Lists

Click here for the current entry list - TBC

Click here for the provisional start lists for the ITT and HC - TBC

*Please note this is all subject to change.

Volunteer Programme

Schools are asked to provide one volunteer for every five riders, please register your volunteers in Sporty before entries close.

All volunteers should be over the age of 18, be confident in their role and wear fully enclosed footwear. All equipment required for the role will be given out on the day, such as high-vis vests. Click here to read the Commitment of Volunteering agreement. Please contact schools@cnz.kiwi if you have any questions.

Categories

Age as at 31 December 2026.

Individual Races: U20, U17, U16, U15, U14, U13 boys and girls

At a minimum competitors must be enrolled in Year 7.

ENTRY DETAILS

Entries will open 2026!

All entries will need to be completed by the schools sports coordinator via the Sporty platform. Parents please liaise with your school to register student riders.

Schools must be affiliated for 2026 and follow the Step by Step Guide here before they will be able to enter this event.

Click here to view the live entry list- TBC

Entry Fees- TBC

Entry fees include entry to all 3 stages, all riders must participate in each stage.

Key Dates

Entries Close- TBC

Invoices Emailed to Schools- TBC

Payments must be Received (otherwise the students will not be eligible to race)- TBC

Refund Policy:

Refunds requested after the entry closing date will only be processed on the presentation of a medical certificate to CNZ Schools no later than one week prior to the event finishing. All refunds will incur a $25 administration fee.

No refunds are available unless requested in writing prior to the Team Managers meeting.

Terms and Conditions.

Click here to view event terms and conditions.

RULES

This event will follow Cycling New Zealand Schools Rules . All riders should familiars themselves with the complete Rules under which racing will be conducted.

Health and Safety
Everyone has a responsibly towards Health and Safety at an event.

The safety of the riders, officials, volunteer and spectators are included in the event planning. This includes (but not limited to) road restrictions, traffic management and event advisories to the local businesses and residents.

The event takes place a mix of urban residential and rural roads. It is your responsibility to manage your own safety during the event, to be aware of other road users at all times and to make responsible decisions. There is traffic management in place however, the roads are OPEN and there will be public and official traffic on the circuit during your race.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding Health and Safety please report to the Chief Commissaire or to the Race Manager.