Oceania's best mountain bikers will return to New Zealand for the first time in five years, for the championships on 21-23 March 2025. New Zealand has a strong history in mountain biking and have regularly hosted Oceania Mountain Bike Championships. We are excited to see the Championships return to New Zealand and for Queenstown to again host the best cyclists in our region.
Events will include: XCO XCC and DHI |
Schedule Overview
Friday 21 March 2025
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Saturday 22 March 2025
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Sunday 23 March 2025
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Welcome message from host
Kia ora koutou katoa
It is our pleasure to welcome competitors and supporters alike to the 2025 Oceania Mountain Bike Championships here at Coronet Peak.
It is great to be able to bring this event back to New Zealand after several years and provide the opportunity for our riders to experience international level competition at home. To our compatriots from across the Oceania Confederation, we hope you enjoy your time here in Aotearoa, and our great trails on and off the race course.
We’re looking forward to some top notch racing over the coming days. Thank you to Coronet Peak for the effort their personnel have put into making this event happen, along with the volunteers from the Queenstown Mountain Bike Club who are vital to the success of the event. I’d also like to acknowledge our Commissaire team who play a fundamental role in supporting the integrity of our sport and give their time voluntarily to officiate events like this one throughout the country.
On behalf of Mountain Bike New Zealand, have a great weekend and lets go racing!
Ryan Hunt
President (Mountain Bike New Zealand )
It is our pleasure to welcome competitors and supporters alike to the 2025 Oceania Mountain Bike Championships here at Coronet Peak.
It is great to be able to bring this event back to New Zealand after several years and provide the opportunity for our riders to experience international level competition at home. To our compatriots from across the Oceania Confederation, we hope you enjoy your time here in Aotearoa, and our great trails on and off the race course.
We’re looking forward to some top notch racing over the coming days. Thank you to Coronet Peak for the effort their personnel have put into making this event happen, along with the volunteers from the Queenstown Mountain Bike Club who are vital to the success of the event. I’d also like to acknowledge our Commissaire team who play a fundamental role in supporting the integrity of our sport and give their time voluntarily to officiate events like this one throughout the country.
On behalf of Mountain Bike New Zealand, have a great weekend and lets go racing!
Ryan Hunt
President (Mountain Bike New Zealand )
Entry Fees & Refunds
XCO
UCI LICENCE HOLDER $100 before 28 Feb $110 from 1 March |
XCC
UCI LICENCE HOLDER $20 before 28 Feb $40 from 1 March |
DH
UCI LICENCE HOLDER $180 before 28 Feb $200 from 1 March |
XCO
NON - LICENCE HOLDER $110 before 28 Feb $130 from 1 March |
DH
NON - LICENCE HOLDER $190 before 28 Feb $210 from 1 March |
Entry closes at 11:59pm on Sunday 16 March 2025
Late Entry
If capacity allows, late entries will be accepted for Non-UCI Categories only (U15, U17, Sport and Masters) once entries have closed with an additional late fee of $50.
Refunds
The event does NOT provide refunds under any circumstance. All rider are encouraged opted into refund Refund Protection cover which cost between $6.00 to $13.50 depending on the category a rider has entered. Refund Cover can only be added to an entry at the time of entering.
licensing, Categories, ELIGIBILITY
Licensing
UCI Categories (U19, U23, Elite)
All Entries in UCI Categories must either hold 2025 Cycling New Zealand Annual Licence holders OR hold a 2025 National Licence from their home federation, provided they have a valid UCI ID and insurance for the territory where the event is taking place.
Non-UCI Categories (U15, U17, Senior & Masters 1-5, Open)
All Entries in Non-UCI Categories must either 2025 Cycling New Zealand Annual Licence holders OR hold a 2025 National Licence from their home federation, provided they have a valid UCI ID and insurance for the territory where the event is taking place. OR purchase a one-event licence at the time of entry.
All Entries in UCI Categories must either hold 2025 Cycling New Zealand Annual Licence holders OR hold a 2025 National Licence from their home federation, provided they have a valid UCI ID and insurance for the territory where the event is taking place.
Non-UCI Categories (U15, U17, Senior & Masters 1-5, Open)
All Entries in Non-UCI Categories must either 2025 Cycling New Zealand Annual Licence holders OR hold a 2025 National Licence from their home federation, provided they have a valid UCI ID and insurance for the territory where the event is taking place. OR purchase a one-event licence at the time of entry.
Categories
Age is taken at the 31 of December 2025 for all categories.
XCO UCI Categories
XCO Non UCI Categories
XCC UCI Categories
DH UCI Categories
DH Non UCI Categories
XCO UCI Categories
- Elite - Riders aged 23 or over
- U23 - Riders aged between 19 - 22
- U19 (Junior) - Riders aged between 17 - 18
XCO Non UCI Categories
- U15 - For Riders aged between 13 - 14
- U17 - For Riders aged between 15 - 16
- Sport- 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+
- Masters 4 - For Riders aged between 60 - 69
- Masters 5 - For Riders ages between 70+
XCC UCI Categories
- Elite including U23- Riders aged 19 or over
DH UCI Categories
- Elite - For Riders aged 19 or over
- U19 (Junior) - For riders aged 17 - 18
DH Non UCI Categories
- U15 - For Riders aged between 13 - 14
- U17 - For Riders aged between 15 - 16
- Senior - 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+
- Masters 4 - For Riders aged between 60 - 69
- Masters 5 - For Riders aged 70+
Eligibility
UCI Categories
- Open to members of the Oceania Cycling Confederation only
- All riders must have a current UCI Licence issued from their respective country.
- Late entries will not be accepted for UCI Categories.
- International riders from outside of the Oceania Federation may enter the UCI DH only as a Ghost rider, only if capacity allows. If you are a Ghost rider (an international rider who wishes to race in the UCI category - then please contact [email protected] to be added to a waitlist)
- Open to riders of all nationalities
SPORT INTEGRITY COMMISSION
The Sport Integrity Commission Te Kahu Raunui is dedicated to creating a safe, fair, and inclusive sport and recreation environment in Aotearoa New Zealand. Let’s create a level playing field for everyone so we can all share positive experiences in our sport communities.Learn more: sportintegrity.nz