Inform­ation

Categories for 2026

Beginning in 2026, the competition will feature three categories:

Category 1, Category 2, and Category 3 (with Category 3 replacing the former Category 4).

For the 2026 series, Category 3 will have no set age limit. However, we strongly encourage honesty and fairness from riders and team managers when forming teams. Younger, highly competitive riders should not be placed against older or less experienced riders, ensuring balanced and enjoyable racing for everyone.

Individual Riders 

Individual riders will be allowed to enter in all categories, but they will not earn race results.

First‑Timers Entry (Categories 2 and 3) 

Teams in Categories 2 and 3 may include novice riders to support their introduction to competitive racing. While novice riders will not earn series points, they will be included in a novice ranking, giving them recognition and a pathway for development and future participation.

These rules are designed to promote fairness, increase accessibility, and support the growth of new talent in the sport. Thank you for your cooperation and commitment to making the 2026 Teams Series a competitive and inclusive event.

Conditions For Entry

• Introduction
  • A five round teams-based series with separate races for:
• (Cat 1.) Individual riders - Elite men, Under 23 Men and Under 19 Men
• Cat 2, Cat 3, are open to male and female riders 17 and over.
• A maximum of ten teams per grade.
• Grades numbers may be limited to 80 per grade per round, Traffic Management Plans pending.
• Results will be determined by accumulated time. The first four riders from each team will have their times combined, and the leading team will be the one with the lowest total time.
• The organiser reserves the right to cancel a race should a minimum of 30 riders not be registered at the entry cut-off or due to extreme weather conditions.
• The event organiser reserves the right to accept or refuse any entry.
• By entering this event, riders agree not to do anything that will bring the Trust House North Island Series name into disrepute, make any comments via social media or other that may damage or diminish the goodwill or reputation of the event, other participants or organisers.

 Teams entry details

• A team may enter a minimum of 4, and a maximum of 5 riders per round.
• A team entered in the team classification may use no more than 6 riders over the course of the series. A rider shall compete for one team only throughout the entire series.
• A team is required to provide its own service vehicle at some of the rounds
• A team must have a minimum of 4 riders finish the race to be eligible for results.
• The service vehicle driver must attend a pre-race briefing, adhere to the service vehicle guidelines.
• The ‘Series’ team winner will be the team with the lowest total time accumulating over the five races.
• If teams are not able to cover costs of uniforms, teams uniforms are not compulsory in the 2026 Teams Series.

Support

All races will have neutral service.  All grades will be required, on a rotation basic to supply a service vehicle and a Lead Vehicle for each round.

Each Category will supply 2 vehicles per round - - Vehicles will only service riders from the left side of the vehicle and the left side of the road.

*Important Note: Team support for this event is very important, the team allocated service must supply 3 sets of wheels, which are ready and in suitable condition for people to ride. Failure to meet your requirements will mean your Team will not be able to start the race. All Service and Lead cars must have collected all allocated equipment by 9:15am on race days.

General

• Competition will be conducted under BikeNZ road racing rules.
• Every assistance will be given to ensure the smooth passage of the race, however, riders must remember that we are competing on public roads, and in the interest of safety, you must obey any instructions given by Race Officials. Riders entering the event must have sufficient competence and experience in cycle races to be able to participate safely. Riders are reminded that is unlawful and an offence against pubic decency to urinate on public roads.
• The rider will follow the course set out and abide by the road rules at all times.
• The rider will wear their designated race number without modification.
• The rider, team management, or supporters will follow the rules and instructions given to him/her by race officials. Failure to do so may lead to him/her being eliminated from the event, or may result in the loss of points in the individual and or team classification.
• All races will be run without regard for the weather, with the exception of extreme weather conditions. The panel of Commissaires will have the discretion, after consulting with the Race Management, to modify a stage should conditions require, at the discretion of the chief Commissaire and Race Director.
• The rider consents to receive any medical treatment that may be deemed necessary in the event of injury, accident or illness during the event.
• The rider authorises the use of his/her name, voice and picture and any information provided by him/her on the entry form to be used without payment in any broadcast, telecast, promotion or advertising, and he/she also agrees that the information he/she has provided may be used by the organiser for the purpose of promoting future or other events, for the promotion of race sponsors products and services.
• The Race Organisers, BikeNZ, Race Officials, Race Sponsors (major and subsidiary) shall not be liable for any damage, injury, illness, loss of property or accident caused to (or by) any person or object. Competitors and officials by starting and attending the Cycling Series, do so at their own risk (as per BikeNZ rules) and imply their acceptance of this condition and absolve the race organisation of liability.
• Should the rider not use the correct transponder or ride without the designated transponder then they may not be allocated a time or result for that race.
• Event Cancellation - In the rare event that the event is cancelled beyond the organisers control no refunds will be issued.