Get ready for the National Event Series Down Hill events. Taking part in four locations around New Zealand, riders will experience demanding descent, tough technical section and fast pace action.This series is perfect for any rider and those who preparing for the UCI National Mountain Bike Champions
January - February 2025
January - February 2025
Dates & Locations
- Event 1 | TBC
- Event 2 | TBC
- Event 3 | TBC
- Event 4 | TBC .
Entry Fee
Entry fee information is for both Domestic and International riders are welcome to enter the event.
$135
Entry fee includes GST & processing fee Affiliated Club member & Cycling NZ Annual License Holder $75, until 5 days before race $90, from 5 days up to race |
$145
Entry fee includes GST & processing fee Affiliated Club Member & No Cycling NZ Annual License $85, until 5 days before race $100, from 5 days up to race |
$155
Entry fee includes GST & processing fee Non Club Member No Cycling NZ License $95, until 5 days before race $110, from 5 days up to race |
Licensing Requirements
All riders must meet the licensing requirements as listed below:
National Series Championship
Non-National Series Championship
What if you do not hold a licence?
You can still race but will attached the higher entry fee.
National Series Championship
- Elite, U19, must hold an appropriate 2025 Cycling New Zealand Licence (Elite = Adult Licence, U19 = Youth Licence) AND All riders must be a paid and current member of a MTBNZ/CNZ Affiliated MTB Club
Non-National Series Championship
- All riders must hold either an appropriate 2024 Cycling New Zealand Licence OR purchased a 'One Day' Cycling New Zealand Licence and current member of a MTBNZ/CNZ Affiliated MTB Club
What if you do not hold a licence?
You can still race but will attached the higher entry fee.
Award Categories
The are two award categories as follows:
National Series Championship
Non-National Series Championship
Age is taken at the 31 December 2025, you must be 13 years of age or older to participate.
National Series Championship
- Elite - Riders aged 19 or over Riders aged 17-29 can either compete in the Elite/U19 but must hold a CNZ Annual License
- U19 (Junior) - Riders aged between 17 - 18
Non-National Series Championship
- U15 - For Riders aged between 13 - 14
- U17 - For Riders aged between 15 - 16
- Open - For Riders aged between 17-29
- Masters 1 - For Riders aged between 30 - 39
- Masters 2 - For Riders aged between 40 - 49
- Masters 3 - For Riders aged between 50+
Age is taken at the 31 December 2025, you must be 13 years of age or older to participate.
Series Points
The Series awards points as per the schedule below. To be eligible for the series general classification ranking you participate in a minimum of two events with the best of three.