Cycle the Golden Mile

Cycle the Golden Mile

Information and registration

Sunday
17 January 2021
Win a place on the official race podium of the fifth & final Stage the New Zealand Cycle Classic!

A truly unique opportunity to cycle along the smooth lanes of Lambton Quay, in the heart of Wellington city this summer. With roads closed off to traffic on Sunday, 17 January 2021, Cycle the Golden Mile is an opportunity for cyclists of all ages and abilities, and on all styles of bikes, to ride along Lambton Quay.

There is a fun Kid’s Criterium, a Celebrity Criterium featuring a who’s who of Wellington’s leading figures and two races for club riders. 

Afterwards, line the Quay and soak up the festive atmosphere as New Zealand’s elite road cyclists race the fifth and final stage of the UCI 2.2 New Zealand Cycle Classic. This will be a thrilling Criterium held on the same city streets followed by the presentation of the coveted Yellow Jersey to the Tour winner and overall classification jerseys from the previous four days of racing in Wairarapa. 

This is the first time the New Zealand Cycle Classic has been held in Wellington for 10 years, so come along and enjoy a wheely fun day out along the City’s Golden Mile. It is also the only Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) sanctioned multi-day race to be held in Oceania in January 2021.

Cycle the Golden Mile
Midland Park
Lambton Quay
Wellington
Starts from 10am.


10am: Kids Criterium

It’s not everyday children can race their bikes or trikes along Lambton Quay … so grab this opportunity while you can! With the roads closed off to traffic, three races will be held to cater for different age groups.
 
  • Under 5's 400m criterium 
  • 5 to 9-years 1km criterium (1 lap of the NZCC circuit)
  • 10 to 12-years 2km criterium (2 laps of the NZCC circuit) 

Spot prizes. Participation Ribbons. Medal presentation on official cycling podium to follow all three races.

10.30am: Celebrity Capital Criterium

Watch your favourite sport stars, politicians, and musicians complete laps in this entertaining Criterium. While these guys and gals are stars off the tarmac, will they be stars on it?

Medal & jersey presentation on official cycling podium to follow the race.

11.30am: Capital Criterium for competitive and more serious club riders 

A 30-minute plus one-lap Criterium for category one club riders. Field open to men and women.

12.15pm: Capital Criterium for social club riders

A 30-minute plus one-lap Criterium for category two club riders. Field open to men and women.

Don't belong to a club? Don't worry you can still enter. These are fun rides and you don't need a licence. Just pick the appropriate race that suits your skill level.

For information on the Capital Criterium race rules please visit cycletournz.com

Spot prizes. Medal presentation on official cycling podium to follow both club races.

12.45 – 1.15pm: Free Wheeling along the Quay

Jump on your bike, scooter or trike and take the time to cycle along Lambton Quay while it is closed to traffic.

1.30pm: Fifth and Final stage of the New Zealand Cycle Classic

2.45pm: Official New Zealand Cycle Classic presentations including the Yellow Jersey. 

Please note for Covid-19 contact tracing purposes all participants of the races must register before the event. 

Further information on these events can be found at cycletournz.com.
 Event information
Sunday, 17 January 2021
Registration is closed
www.cycletournz.com
400 meters
Starts at 10:00 AM

Price per participant
Price $10.00 + fee
Fee: $1.00 + 5% per participant
1 x 1 km (1 km)
Starts at 10:00 AM

Price per participant
Price $10.00 + fee
Fee: $1.00 + 5% per participant
2 x 2 km (4 km)
Starts at 10:00 AM

Price per participant
Price $10.00 + fee
Fee: $1.00 + 5% per participant
Starts at 11:30 AM

Price per participant
Price $20.00 + fee
Fee: $1.00 + 5% per participant
Starts at 12:15 PM

Price per participant
Price $20.00 + fee
Fee: $1.00 + 5% per participant

 Organiser
WaiFEST

In case of questions about the event please contact WaiFEST:

+64210471723
[email protected]
www.cycletournz.com