PROGRAMME 22-27 JANUARY 2019 www.ridewaikato.co.nz

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We are passionate about this region and believe that The Three Peaks RIDE New cycling is one of the best ways to explore our stunning landscapes, to stay healthy and active, to socialise with Zealand’s Cycling Festival friends and family, and quite simply to have a lot of fun! is a world-class, week-long We have created this event to showcase the wonders of cycling – from the highest level of competitive sport to the festival of cycling for widest possible community participation events – RIDE people of all ages and literally has something for everyone. stages. We invite you to take in the vibrant atmosphere and cheer on the pros as they take on the UCI 2.2 Grassroots Trust New Zealand Cycle Classic – or better yet, get on a bike yourself and ride the inaugural Hobbiton Movie Set Gran Fondo. Whether you are seasoned cyclist, a beginner or just keen to see what it’s all about, join us for a week of ‘all things cycling’ in the Waipa District from 22 January to 27 January 2019. On behalf of the event organising committee, I look forward to celebrating the RIDE with you! For a full list of event happenings each day check out the event schedule at ridewaikato.co.nz Simon Perry Chairman RIDE: New Zealand’s Cycling Festival Awe inspiring. Life enriching.

From a remote active volcanic plateau comes the world’s most magnificent Manuka honey. Enrich life everyday. www.threepeaksnz.com WELCOME TO WAIPA

We are delighted to have this outstanding event in our Welcome to the Waipa district and to welcome teams and spectators from New Zealand and around the world. district and to the UCI New Zealand Cycle Classic My Council is immensely proud of its ongoing support for cycling, including recreational cycling, in all its forms. road race. We are particularly delighted to support this world-class event; the first UCI-sanctioned road race to be held in Waipa. Over the next few days, as the five stages of the race traverse our district, please take the time to enjoy a part of New Zealand that some of our finest athletes call home. A number of high-performing sporting organisations, including Cycling New Zealand, are based here. We have a proud tradition of raising and nurturing world-class sports people across a range of disciplines including road, track and BMX cycling, rowing, equestrian, canoeing and triathlon. The district has more registered high-performance carded athletes than New Zealand’s biggest city, Auckland, with Olympic and world champions – past and present – part of our community. Cambridge, one of Waipa’s two main centres, has the highest concentration of domiciled Olympic Gold medallists of any town in the world. Given all this, it’s no surprise our district is known as the ‘Home of Champions’. However it’s not just our sporting prowess that we are so proud of. The Waipa district has much to offer visitors and residents. While you’re here enjoying the cycling, please take the opportunity to get out and about and see what we have to offer. We wish all of you a very pleasant stay here in the Waipa district. To those who live here and who are helping out at the event – thank you. To the cyclists, coaches, managers, support crew and spectators, best of luck for the competition and have a wonderful few days. Jim Mylchreest Mayor of Waipa District Be transported to the enchanting world of Hobbiton™

Visit the real Middle-earth™ at Hobbiton Movie Set as seen in The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit trilogies. See Hobbit Holes™, the Mill, the world-famous Green Dragon™ Inn and other structures. Tours depart daily from Shire’s Rest™ Cafe, 501 Buckland Road, Hinuera, Matamata i-SITE or Hobbiton Movie Set Shop, Rotorua.

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The Brian Perry Charitable Trust’s support of RIDE and the The Brian Perry Charitable New Zealand Cycle Classic sits alongside other significant contributions the Trust has made to cycling over Trust (BPCT) has been the past few years, including the spectacular Te Awa River making a meaningful Ride and world-class Avantidrome. contribution to the We at the BPCT are passionate about cycling at all levels, Waikato Region for whether it’s biking into Cambridge for lunch, hitting the mountain bike trails, supporting our heroes on the track, more than 40 years. or following elite road races. There is something for everyone in cycling, and it is the perfect way to both enjoy and showcase our gorgeous region. We are delighted to welcome you to the Waipa District! Marlene Julian Trustee Brian Perry Charitable Trust WELCOME FROM THREE PEAKS

As a Waikato based company Three Peaks Manuka honey The team at Three Peaks is proud to sponsor this event where elite cyclists from around the world can compete and experience the truly Manuka honey extends stunning countryside that the Waipa region has to offer. a very warm welcome to Three Peaks Manuka Honey produces some of New all Competitors, Coaches, Zealand’s finest range of Manuka honey, recognised by its Managers and Supporters ultra-premium, unique, Tongariro jar. A symbol of our brand name which is inspired by the three mountain peaks within to what will be a fantastic the UNESCO Tongariro National Park. Our Manuka is week of cycling events in certified authentic and carries the UMF certification mark. the magnificent Every day our beekeepers strive to bring you the very best Waipa region. that nature has to offer to ensure you get the finest, natural goodness that Three Peaks Manuka honey provides. Manuka honey is the ultimate energy boost when you are on the go or take it every day for good health, keep an eye out for the team at the different events this week and come and try some of our delicious honey. The very best of luck to each and every competitor.

Andrew Kerr General Manager Three Peaks Manuka Honey WELCOME FROM GRASSROOTS TRUST

Grassroots Trust operates gaming machines and provides It is with great pleasure as local funding to local communities. We’re passionate about amateur sport and are very proud to be able to support the Chairman of Grassroots Grassroots Trust New Zealand Cycle Classic. Trust to welcome you all to Grassroots Trust currently operates venues in the the Three Peaks RIDE New Northland, Auckland, Bay of Plenty, Hawkes Bay and Zealand’s Cycling Festival Waikato regions. In the Financial year ending March 2018, Grassroots Trust provided $13,251,578 to local which this year will communities. Sport, education and community groups showcase and celebrate within these regions are encouraged to submit an application to Grassroots Trust for funding and can seek the Waipa district. further information and apply online at www.grassrootstrust.co.nz. We wish you all well as you have an amazing week at the Three Peaks RIDE New Zealand’s Cycling Festival. Martin Bradley Chairman Grassroots Trust

This will be the 32nd edition of the New Zealand Cycle Classic under Race Director Jorge Sandoval and is shaping up to have the largest international field of cyclists on the start line come 23 January 2019.

The New Zealand Cycle Classic has Grassroots Trust developed a rich history with some of the Individual Leaders absolute superstars of the world cycling Jersey is awarded to featuring on the honour role. Robbie McEwen, the overall leader of Julian Dean, Mathew Lloyd, Travis Meyer, the tour at the end of George Bennett and Jay McCarthy to name a each stage and few, have all been past winners of the Tour presented to the before moving on to join the professional ranks. winner of the tour The tour is creating history in 2019, with the race taking place in the Waipa Home of Champions for the first time. The race routes Three Peaks Manuka Honey have been designed to produce spectacular King of the Mountain Jersey stages, with riders racing through some of the is awarded to the rider who most picturesque countryside in New Zealand. performs best over designated The tough hill climbs and fast sprint finishes will hill climbs in each stage. make for a race that is challenging for all riders and exciting for spectators to watch and follow.

We welcome you to join us each day as the BNZ Sprint Ace Jersey is riders face over 700km of challenging terrain awarded to the rider who as they compete for the honour of over gains the highest points tally $25,000 prize money, valuable UCI points after each stage from selected and stage places. The Grassroots Trust New sprints and stage finishes. Zealand Cycle Classic will also consist of five competitions within the race, with the leader of that competition awarded the distinctive jersey at the completion of each stage. Foster U23 Jersey is awarded With a number of awards up for grabs at each to the rider who has the highest stage, the best way to keep up to date with all overall general classification the action is to follow: position under 23 years of age. facebook.com/NZCycleClassic www.cycletournz.com

Plus the final hours of Stage 4 and 5 will be Winger Hamilton Most livestreamed at the Good George Maunga Aggressive Jersey is the most Madness and Party in the Park on the big screen aggressive jersey is an award with live commentary by the Del Woodford. which will be presented to the There will also be a highlights video package of rider following each stage who each stage to view via the New Zealand Cycle has made the greatest Classic website each night. Waipa Home of contribution to the stage that day. Champions will pop up at some stages too with some spot prizes! Great communities through strong foundations

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There are also some great viewing spots out on course to watch the riders fly past but please note that we do ask you to be extremely cautious and sensible regarding where you park and stand as you need to remain alert at all times that riders and the race peloton will be travelling at high speed and will not be following normal road users rules when each stage is ‘active’.

A safe race does have some rules General safety tips • Always obey the instructions of police and • Stand / sit well back from the edges of the motorcycle escort marshals, volunteer road. Riders and support vehicles at times will marshals and race staff, whose aim is to make use both sides of the road and be close to the the race pass safely and enjoyably for you and edges. fellow spectators. • Cyclists can be travelling at speeds in excess • We hope to inspire future generations of of 60 kilometres per hour. They cannot swerve cyclists, but please keep young children away or stop suddenly to avoid objects or people in from the roadside; these bikes are travelling their way, so please do not move out to get a very fast! better view. • Please keep pets on a leash and back from the • Do not attempt to touch riders. road at all times. Dogs and high-speed cyclists • Do not hold objects in the path of riders during really do not mix well. the race i.e. flags or cameras. • To assist, please do not park on the route. • Do not leave or throw any object onto the road. There will be road closures at the start and • Do not hold selfie sticks or go-pros over the finish locations, so please plan your route in barriers to capture race footage. advance and expect some delays. • Listen for advance warnings from race officials and race commentators. Spectators Safety tips • Monitor children, prams and animals at all times. • Take all rubbish with you when you leave the Riders can reach speeds in excess of 60 area. kilometres per hour during the race, the following tips are for your safety as spectators and the safety of the competitors. • Plan your journey and check for road closures / rolling road closures • Arrive at your chosen spectating spot at least 30 minutes before the race is due to arrive • Bring along some refreshments as not all locations will be close to any shops or cafes • Bring drums, bells, musical instruments; anything to make heaps of noise! • Fancy dress is good too! • Please take your litter home with you. The Grassroots Trust New Zealand Cycle Classic is showcasing the best of Waikato scenery to the world, so please respect your surroundings • Be prepared for all weather conditions! Waiting for the riders you might need waterproofs or hopefully sun cream! OfficialOfficial VehicleVehicle SupplierSupplier

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A Progressive Road closure system will be in The roads that will be affected during the Tour place for the remainder of the race routes on are outlined below: all stages. The Progressive Road closure will be put in place by a highly trained traffic management crew and civilian motorcycle WEDNESDAY 23RD JANUARY 2019 marshals and will temporarily close roads to from 9.00am to 2:30pm allow the race to pass by safely. • Lamb Street, between Scott Street and Carlyle Street, Cambridge. This closure does not usually last longer than 5-10 minutes, however does depend on race THURSDAY 24TH JANUARY 2019 conditions during the day. from 12.00pm to 2.30pm • Temporary road closure is required of Expect the roads to be closed approximately Maungatautari Rd between Gates 2 and 3, 3-5 minutes ahead of the first riders, and then • Mighty River Domain, Lake Karapiro for the to re-open again once the final vehicle in the finish of the race from approximate 12.00 race convoy has gone past. The Broom Wagon noon to 2.30pm. vehicle is the final vehicle of the race convoy and once this vehicle has passed, the traffic FRIDAY 25TH JANUARY 2019 management crew will be able to reopen the from 12.00pm to 2:30pm road. • Bank Street, between Roche Street and Vaile Street, Te Awamutu. Please follow the race official’s instructions as SATURDAY 26TH JANUARY 2019 it will ensure the safety of the riders, spectators from 7.00am to 5.00pm and the general public. • Maungakawa Road, between Fencourt Road and Te Miro Road Please note traffic management will be set up • Gudex Road, Cambridge. prior to the start time, cones and signs will be on the road ways. SUNDAY, 27 JANUARY 2019 from 9.00am to 5.00pm Residents will be able to access the closure • Queen Street between Bryce Street and area if the race is not approaching, if this is the Victoria Street. case then they will have a few moments wait. • Dick Street from Alpha Street to Queen Please follow race official’s instructions. Street, in Cambridge.

SUNDAY 27TH JANUARY 2019 from 12:00pm to 2:00pm • Queen Street between Vogel Place and Vogel Street intersection to Victoria Street, public access for the above closure will be restricted as riders sprint to the finish (wait of approximately 5 minutes) HOWUCI RACE TO FOLLOW PELOTON

The first lead car, escort bikes and race marshalls will close the road approximately 3 - 5 minutes ahead of the first riders, forming the front part of the race ‘bubble’. Ahead of the arrival of the first riders a number of motorbikes will pass by before the announcer’s car.

The announcer’s car will inform you of the current state of the race. Who is on the attack, where the race is and what has been happening.

Typically there may be more than one group of riders, each of which will be escorted by motorbikes and also accompanied by motorcycle marshals and TV crew.

Each group of riders may also be followed by several cars, including judging vehicles, neutral service and team support vehicles.

Behind the peloton will come the main convoy of vehicles, including further judging vehicles, team cars and ambulances before the famous broom wagon closing vehicle. Once this has passed, the road is re-opened and the normal rules of the road will apply.

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HOWSTAGE TO DETAILS FOL- 10.00am Start St Peter’s School, Cambridge - Neutralised for approx 8.0km 10.10am 1.00km Continue on Kaipaki Rd 9.30km Turn left onto Lynd Rd 12.2km Turn right onto Kite Rd 13.1km Turn left onto Mill Rd 13.9km One line bridge 10.25am 16.5km Turn left onto Jary Rd Stage 1 20.8km Turn left onto Wallace Rd 22.5km BNZ Sprint 24.0km Turn left onto Turkington Rd 26.0km Turkington Rd becomes Parallel Rd – Go straight ahead WEDNESDAY 23 JANUARY 2019 10.40am 28.1km Turn right onto Cambridge Rd STAGE ONE – LOST LAKE LOOP – 132.5KM 11.10am 38.2km Turn left onto Long Rd (TWO LAP CIRCUIT) 38.8km Straight ahead to stay on Long Rd Set amongst land that was originally around 14,000ha of (Chamberlain Rd on left) swamp called the Moanatuatua peat bog. The swamp was created around 25,000 years ago when the Waikato River 40.9km Turn left onto Puahue Rd first broke through at Karapiro and began discharging into 46.4km Stay on Pauhue Rd towards the Waikato Basin through the Karapiro Gorge. Parklands Rd European settlers drained the swamp for farmland and the 47.5km Turn left onto Parklands Rd large developed area became known as the Roto-o-rangi Station and was home to a large lake. This stage takes 51.9km Turn right onto Roto O Rangi Rd you over rolling farmlands, past the remaining peat lakes of Ohaupo and through to the lost ‘100 acre lake’ of 11.40am 58.0km Continue on Roto O Rangi Rd towards Roto-o-rangi. Catch the race as it makes its way through the Lamb St productive soils of Waipa! 64.2km Turn left onto Lamb St 11.45am 65.5km BNZ SPRINT - Riders past finish line to start 2nd lap 66.8km Turn Right onto Cambridge Rd and then LEFT onto Kaipaki Rd 67.0km Turn left onto Kaipaki Rd BEST PLACES TO VIEW THE RACE 77.0km Turn left onto Lynd Rd

The first opportunity to view the stage is before the 12.10pm 81.7km Turn right onto Kite Rd start at St Peter's School. Spectators can drive to various points on the course but please ensure your 82.6km Turn left onto Mill Rd vehicle is off the road so you do not interfere with the race convoy. 83.9km Turn left onto Jary Rd 88.2km Turn left onto Wallace Rd The race route will pass several schools twice which provide ideal viewing spots – Kaipaki School 91.5km Turn left onto Turkington Rd (approx. 5.5km first lap), Puahue School (approx. 43km first lap), Roto-O-Rangi School (approx 56.5km first lap) 93.2km Turkington Rd becomes Parallel Rd and Leamington School (approx. 64.3km first lap). 12.35pm 95.5km Turn right onto Cambridge Rd The finish will be on Lamb St, outside Leamington Primary School. Road closures will be in place around 105.7km Turn left onto Long Rd the finish line so please park on neighbouring streets and walk to the finish. 108.3km Turn left onto Pauhue Rd 116.0km Turn left onto Parklands Rd 13.05pm 120.4km Turn right onto Roto O Rangi Rd 133.6km Turn left onto Lamb St 13.25pm 132.5km Finish Line - Leamington School s

HOWSTAGE TO DETAILS FOL- 10.00am Start St Peter’s School, Cambridge - Neutralised for approx 7.5km 7.5km Turn left onto Kairangi Rd

16.2km Turn right onto Robinson Rd

20.0km Veer left to continue on Kairangi Rd

10.35am 16.5km BNZ SPRINT

20.4km Turn left to stay on Kairangi Rd Stage 2 (Norwegian Rd on right) 22.5km Turn left onto Roto O Rangi Rd

23.0km Veer left to stay on Roto O Rangi Rd

27.0km Turn left onto Parklands Rd

11.00am 30.6km Go straight ahead on Parklands Rd - THURSDAY 24 JANUARY 2019 Pauhue Rd on right 33.7km Turn right onto Monckton Rd STAGE TWO – HYDRO HEAT – 129KM 36.4km Turn left onto Arapuni Rd Competitors will ride the path of hydro-energy in Waipa. Take in the rolling farmlands of Roto-o-rangi, a peat bog that 11.15am 46.4km Go past Pukeatua School was drained for farmland when European settlers arrived, before hitting the mighty Waikato River. 52.5km Veer left to stay on Arapuni Rd

Why not watch from one of Waipa’s recreation areas as 55.2km Go over Arapuni Dam - Narrow lane riders make their way from Lake Arapuni, past Horahora and 57.1km Turn right onto Darby Rd finish at the last hydro installation at Lake Karapiro – home to a wealth of both European and Maori history. 58.9km Turn right onto Lake Arapuni Rd

62.5km Go past Jones Landing Rd (on right)

11.45am 66.8km BNZ Sprint

68.3km Veer right at Waotu Hall to stay on Lake Arapuni Rd BEST PLACES TO VIEW THE RACE 71.2km Veer left to stay on Wiltsdown Rd

The first opportunity to view the riders is at St Peter’s 12.10pm 81.2km Turn left onto Old Taupo Rd School. Spectators can drive to various points on the course but please ensure your vehicle is off the road 83.4km Start Three Peaks Manuka Honey KOM so as you do not interfere with the race convoy. The 84.8km Top Three Peaks Manuka Honey KOM race route will pass several schools, which will provide safe parking options. 90.0km Cross Waotu Rd to stay on Old Taupo Rd (Straight ahead) The schools are … Roto-O-Rangi School (approx. 22.5km), Te Waotu School (approx. 71.5km, short walk 96.8km Turn left onto Huihuitaha Rd to intersection of Waotu Rd and Wiltsdown Rd), Hora- hora School (approx. 118km, short walk to intersection 97.6km Turn right onto Lake Arapuni Rd of Oreipunga and Maungatautari Rd) and Maungatau- 99.2km Right onto Darby Rd tari School (approx. 124.5km). Another good viewing area will be the Te Awa River Trail, where you will be 12.45pm 101.2km Turn left onto Arapuni Rd able to see the riders ride the final couple of kms from the safety of the cycle path. 103.7km Sharp right onto Oreipunga Rd

If driving to the finish from Cambridge, please enter 105.9km Start Three Peaks Manuka Honey KOM the Mighty River Domain using Gate One and park in the Domain and head back up to the road to view the 108.4km Top Three Peaks Manuka Honey KOM finish, which will be between Gates 2 and 3. All riders on finishing will enter the Domain via the Gate 2 entry 115.9km Veer left to stay on Oreipunga Rd point. 12.55pm 118.1km Continue straight onto Maungatautari Rd 13.35pm 129.0km Finish Line - between Gates 2 & 3, Mighty River Domain, Lake Karapiro s

HOWSTAGE TO DETAILS FOL- 10.00am Start Start Te Awamutu Rugby Sports Club - Neutralised for Approx. 3km

10.10am 0.0km Race start at Puahue Rd

8.4km Turn right onto Parawera Rd

12.4km Turn right onto Arapuni Rd

12.8km Turn left onto Owairaka Valley Rd

10.40am 14.0km Head south on Owairaka Valley Rd Stage 3 20.0km BNZ Sprint 27.6km Turn right onto Wharepapa South Rd

30.5km Wharepapa South Rd becomes Seafund Rd 33.0km Turn right onto Bayley Rd FRIDAY 25 JANUARY 2019 11.15am 36.8km Continue left onto Lethbridge Rd 40.5km Turn left onto Wharepuhunga Rd STAGE THREE – TE ARA ROA – THE LONG ROAD – 152KM 51.7km Turn right onto Ngaroma Rd The longest of the five stages, this race goes from the Te Awamutu township past the historic frontier town of 11.45am 61.0km Start Three Peaks Manuka Kihikihi. Kihikihi played a significant role in the New Zealand Honey KOM Land Wars and is well worth a visit after the race. 63.6km Top Three Peaks Manuka Honey KOM Looping around through the rocky and picturesque Otorohanga district, riders return past Mt Kakepuku one of 68.7km Turn left to stay on Ngaroma Rd the treasured maunga in the district. Grab your spot at the finish line on Bank Street in the centre of Te Awamutu. 69.0km Ngaroma Rd becomes Wairehi Rd

12.20pm 75.4km Veer right to stay on Wairehi Rd

80.3km Turn left onto Waipapa Rd

87.8km Turn left onto Kahorekau Rd

12.30pm 92.6km Turn right onto Aotearoa Rd

102.4km Go left to stay on Aotearoa Rd BEST PLACES TO VIEW THE RACE 103.5km Àotearoa Rd becomes Wharepapa The first opportunity to view the riders will be at the South Rd start at Te Awamutu Rugby Sports Club. Spectators can drive to various points on the course but please 12.45pm 106.2km Wharepapa South Rd becomes ensure your vehicle is well off the road to avoid any Seafund Rd interfere with the race convoy traffic. 110.1km Turn right onto Bayley Rd

There are several schools on the race route which will 112.8km Bayley Rd becomes Lethbridge Rd provide safer parking opportunities and viewing points – Puahue School (approx. 5.5km), Wharepapa South 116.4km Turn right into Wharepuhunga Rd School (approx. 27.5km and again at 104.5km), Korakonui School (approx. 118.5km) and Pokuru 117.2km BNZ Sprint - Go past School (approx. 142.5km). Korakonui School 125.0km Cross SH3 to continue onto The finish is on Bank Street, alongside Victoria Park, Te Kawa Rd - Major Intersection near the Te Awamutu Bowling Club. The road will be closed to traffic, allow plenty of time to park in 131.6km Railway lines neighbouring streets and arrive at the finish line well before the estimated finish time of 1.55pm to enjoy the 13.30pm 136.4km Turn right onto Pokuru Rd atmosphere of a town finish line. 151.1km Continue onto Puniu Rd

151.5km Veer left onto Bank St

13.55pm 152.0km Finish Bank St - outside Victoria Park s

12.00 Start St Peter’s School, Cambridge - HOWSTAGE TO DETAILS FOL- noon Neutralised for approx 4.5km 12.10pm 0.0km McLean St Playground - Thornton Rd

1.5km Head east on Thornton Rd toward Maungakawa Rd

1.64km Turn left onto Maungakawa Rd

3.1km Turn left onto Fencourt Rd

4.0km Continue on Fencourt Rd towards Victoria Rd

7.0km BNZ Sprint

12.25km 10.4km Turn right onto Victoria Rd/State Stage 4 Highway 1B 17.4km Turn right onto Tauwhare Rd

12.40pm 20.1km Turn right onto Tahuroa Rd

21.3km Turn left to stay on Tahuroa Rd SATURDAY 26 JANUARY 2019 33.3km Turn right onto Morrinsville-Walton Rd 37.4km Turn left onto Kiwitahi Station Rd STAGE FOUR – TE PIKI – THE CLIMB – 143.8KM 13.10pm 40.8km Turn right onto Miliken Rd This race circles the maunga, Pukemako. Take in the Hobbiton Movie Set as riders make their way around the 47.5km Turn left onto Morrinsville-Walton Rd stage, through the WWI soldier settlement of Te Miro, finishing with a tough climb to the peak formerly known as 50.2km Turn right onto Piakoiti Rd Maungakawa Scenic Reserve. 53.3km Veer right to stay on Piakoiti Rd

This area is often referred to by locals as Sanatorium Hill 13.40pm 57.0km Piakoiti Rd becomes Henry Watson Rd after an open air sanatorium for tuberculosis sufferers that was established here in 1902. 64.5km Turn right onto Matai Rd 67.2km Turn right onto Puketutu Rd

69.6km Turn right onto Buckland Rd

72.0km Start Three Peaks Manuka Honey KOM

74.5km Go past Hobbiton Movie Set - Top Three Peaks Manuka Honey KOM BEST PLACES TO VIEW THE RACE 14.25pm 86.5km Continue onto Karapiro Rd - Straight Ahead Stage four, Te piki - The climb, is the “Queen Stage” of the 2019 Grassroots Trust New Zealand Cycle 88.7km Turn right onto Whitehall Rd Classic. The stage includes a cluster of demanding hill climbs and riders can expect to spend more than 93.3km Continue onto French Pass Rd four hours in the saddle. Between the start and finish 95.1km Turn left to stay on French Pass Rd of this stage, riders will complete a total of eight hill climbs. The steepest hill climb of the Tour will feature 14.55pm 99.3km Go past Tour of Duty Farm the legendary Maungakawa Hill, which the riders will ascend twice. The majority of the race route will have 102.2km Turn right onto Maungakawa Rd been ridden by the public in the morning who will have completed the Hobbiton Movie Set Gran Fondo. 104.1km Start Three Peaks Manuka Honey KOM 107.3km Top Three Peaks Manuka Honey KOM For the best views and live commentary, join the party Riders continue towards Te Miro to atmosphere at the Good George Maunga Madness. complete a 36km lap Secure your spot on the roadside of the Maunga Hill or walk/ride your way to the event finish base at Gudex 15.10pm 110.3km Turn left to stay on Maungakawa Rd Scenic Reserve and watch the final hour of racing on 113.9km Veer right onto Te Miro Rd the big screen. Maungakawa Road will be closed to vehicles but shuttle buses will be leaving from Cam- 15.25pm 119.4km Turn left onto Brunskill Rd bridge High School and park n walk/ride is an option if you elect to park in the designated paddock opposite 128.4km Turn right onto French Pass Rd the cnr of Maungakawa and Fencourt Roads. 130.2km Turn left to stay on French Pass Rd

15.45pm 137.8km Turn right onto Maungakawa Rd

140.0km Start Three Peaks Manuka Honey KOM

143.1km Sharp right onto Gudex Rd

16.10pm 143.8km Finish Three Peaks Manuka Honey KOM s

10.00am Start St Peter’s School, Cambridge - HOWSTAGE TO DETAILS FOL- Neutralised for approx 6.4km 10.05am 0.0km Peak Rd

2.9km Turn left onto Pickering Rd

6.1km Go around roundabout and under the over bridge and turn right onto Tamahere Dr Enter Circuit One 7.3km Turn left onto Day Rd

8.6km Turn left onto Pencarrow Rd

13.8km Go onto Tamahere Rd to complete lap one. Riders complete seven more Stage 5 laps of Circuit One - an 8.2km loop 71.0km At the end of lap eight, turn right onto Pickering Rd 72.5km Turn right onto Discombe Rd Enter Circuit Two SUNDAY 27 JANUARY 2019 74.2km Turn left onto Hautapu Rd 75.4km Turn left onto Peak Rd STAGE FIVE – CIRCUIT OF CHAMPIONS – 143.3KM 77.4km Turn left onto Pickering Rd Journey through the town of trees and be charmed by Cambridge. The town had a strong Maori history before it 79.1km Turn left onto Discombe Rd to finish lap was settled by Europeans as a military town 1864 following one of Circuit Two. Riders complete the New Zealand Land Wars and became the Cambridge seven more laps of Circuit Two we know today. 137.0km At the end of lap eight, turn right onto Peake Rd 138.6km Turn left onto Racecourse Rd

140.0km Turn right onto Abergeldie Way

140.6km Turn right onto Vogel St - cross over Cambridge Rd 141.8km Turn left onto Queen St

13.20pm 143.3km Finish - Queen St, Victoria Square

BEST PLACES TO VIEW THE RACE

As riders will be completing eight laps of each circuit, there is plenty of opportunity to find a corner to stand on or move around during the race to get a different perspective of what is happening. This will be best achieved on foot or via bike as parking on the road- side is not advisable due to the traffic management plans implemented to meet the UCI requirements of the race.

If out on the course, allow yourself plenty of time to get back to the finish line at Victoria Square in Cambridge. During the last hour of the race, the stage will be livestreamed, with commentary on the big screen at Party in the Park. Food trucks, the Good George Pop Up Pub, a Kids Fun Zone, live music, a Freestyle BMX demo display and a heap more will be happening in the Park. An afternoon of fun for the whole family to enjoy. The home of windows and doors

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With 19 teams entered and 113 riders from 7 different countries, this is the largest international field the New Zealand Cycle Classic has produced in its history of the Tour.

Team BridgeLane Australia New Zealand National Team Switzerland AISIAN Racing Team Japan Manager: Tom Petty Manager: Marc Prutton Manager: Takumi Beppu 1 Hayden McCormick New Zealand 11 James Oram New Zealand 21 Tomohiro Hayakawa Japan 2 Joseph Cooper New Zealand 12 Ryan Christensen New Zealand 22 Kota Sumiyoshi Japan 3 Ben Van Dam Australia 13 Regan Gough New Zealand 23 Shotaro Watanabe Japan 4 Peter Livingstone Australia 14 Jordan Kerby New Zealand 24 Hayato Okamoto Japan 5 Ben Metcalfe Australia 15 Ethan Batt New Zealand 25 Ken Nakagawa Japan 6 Lionel Mawditt Australia 16 Ben Hamilton New Zealand 26 Frederic Monier France

Swiss National Team Switzerland Drapac Cannondale Australia Pro Racing Sunshine Coast Australia Manager: Mickael Bouget Holistic Development Team Manager: Ben Kersten Manager: Agostino Giramondo 31 Stefan Bissegger Switzerland 51 Amarni Drake Australia 41 Thomas Bolton Australia 32 Frank Pasche Switzerland 52 Ashley Mackay Australia 42 Theodore Yates Australia 33 Lukas Rüegg Switzerland 53 Taj Jones Australia 43 Liam White Australia 34 Théry Shir Switzerland 54 Zack Gilmore Austraila 44 Liam Magennis Australia 35 Cyrille Thiéry Switzerland 55 Kai Chapman Australia 45 Oliver Martin Australia 56 Matthew Rice Australia 46 Jenson Plowright Australia

Evo Pro Racing Ireland KINAN Cycling Team Japan Oliver’s Real Food Racing Australia Manager: Morgan Fox Manager: Tetsuya Ishida Manager: Sam Layzell 61 Wouter Wippert Netherlands 71 Thomas Lebas France 81 Jesse Featonby Australia 62 Matthew Teggart Ireland 72 Yasuharu Nakajima Japan 82 Fintan Conway Australia 63 Aaron Gate New Zealand 73 Jim Okudo Japan 83 William Hodges Australia 64 Shane Archbold New Zealand 74 Hiroshi Tsubaki Japan 84 Jones Campbell Australia 65 Luke Mudgway New Zealand 75 Yudai Arashiro Japan 85 Clinton Edwards Australia 66 Daniel Whitehouse New Zealand 76 Masaki Yamamoto Japan 86 Callum Pearce Australia HOWSTART TO LIST FOLLOW

St George Continental Australia Futuro Pro Cycling Australia Nero Bianchi Australia Manager: Dan Waluszewski Manager: John Lee Manager: Luke Manion 91 Daniel Gandy Australia 101 Nicholas Miller New Zealand 111 Christopher Miller Australia 92 Thomas Hubbard New Zealand 102 Christopher Williams Australia 112 Jay Vine Australia 93 Dylan Kennett New Zealand 103 Carter Bettles Australia 113 Sam Bascombe Australia 94 Blake Quick Australia 104 Samuel Cook New Zealand 114 Sam Hill Australia 95 Michael Vink New Zealand 105 Daniel Busbridge New Zealand 115 Jordan Louis Australia 96 Matthew Zenovich New Zealand 106 Cameron Layton Australia 116 Rylee Field Australia

Team Rauland Australia GPM-Stulz Australia AMR Renault Racing Australia Manager: Colin Iremonger Manager: Trent Wilson Manager: Russell Menzies 121 Morgan Smith New Zealand 131 Ivory Cameron Australia 141 Ben Spenceley Australia 122 Gene Richards Australia 132 Roberts Cameron Australia 142 Connor Reardon Australia 123 Shaun Falzarano Australia 133 Bailey Harrison Australia 143 Liam Edwards Australia 124 Nicholas Thornley New Zealand 134 Thomas Green Australia 144 Blake Sunde New Zealand 125 Paul Wright New Zealand 135 Riley Flemming Australia 145 Jake Marryatt New Zealand 126 Kees Duyvesteyn New Zealand 136 Joel Walsh Australia 146 William Green New Zealand

Team Skoda - Fruzio New Zealand GD Pringle Building/Spoken New Zealand Mobile Communications New Zealand Manager: Brad Tilby Cycles Services Manager: Blair Taylor Manager: Rosey Acker 151 Jayden Kuijpers New Zealand 161 Alex Heaney New Zealand 171 James Krzanich New Zealand 152 Max Jones New Zealand 162 Theo Gilbertson New Zealand 172 Ioan Fuller New Zealand 153 Joel Yates New Zealand 163 Michael Torkler New Zealand 173 Brad Jones New Zealand 154 Alex West New Zealand 164 Liam Cappel New Zealand 174 Jack Walsh New Zealand 155 Reece Tucknott Australia 165 Logan Griffin New Zealand 175 Blake Tait-Jones New Zealand 156 Ollie Jones New Zealand 166 James Harvey New Zealand 176 Madi Hartley-Brown New Zealand

Winger Suzuki New Zealand Manager: Kerrianne Page 181 Reuben Soares New Zealand 182 Carne Groube New Zealand 183 Calvin Standrill New Zealand 184 Frank Sutton New Zealand 185 Matt Webb-Smith New Zealand 186 Dan Furminger New Zealand

There’s plenty happening EVENT CALENDAR during RIDE week!

TUESDAY 22 JANUARY 2019

Opening Night Critriterium 4.45pm at St Peter’s School Cambridge, 1716 Cambridge Road, Cambridge Kick starting an epic week of cycling will be a Club Graded Criterium for licensed riders, hosted by Te Awamutu Sports Cycling Club followed by the UCI 2.2 Grassroots Trust New Zealand Opening Night Cycle Classic Teams Presentation. Food trucks and Good George will be keeping you fed and watered. Registration Starts at 4.45pm, followed by U15’s at 5.15pm, D Grade at 5.40pm, C Grade at 6.05pm, B Grade at 6.35pm and A Grade at 7.05pm. Grassroots Trust New Zealand Cycle Classic Teams Presentation at 7.30pm, followed by the Criterium Prizegiving at 8.15pm. Come on down and cheer the riders on!

Cambridge BMX Superclass Racing 6.00pm at Cambridge BMX Club, Lamb Street, Leamington The Cambridge BMX club welcomes riders and spectators to join them for a great night of entertainment and racing at the Cambridge BMX Club. Head along to see some of the best BMX riders in Oceania race for prize money and kudos. DJ, lights and plenty of action

WEDNESDAY 23 JANUARY 2019

From Participation to Performance 6.00pm at the Avantidrome, Hanlin Road, Cambridge A special evening hosted by Forsyth Barr, featuring a Q&A session from New Zealand cycling role models Alison Shanks, Rushlee Buchanan and Hamish Bond. They will be joined by Rachel Froggatt, Chief Executive of Women in Sport Aotearoa. This is a free event however spaces are limited so all attendees MUST RSVP by contacting Trudi Moodie on (07) 823 0800 or [email protected]

THURSDAY 24 JANUARY 2019

BNZ Sprint Wars 5.00pm at Good Union, Victoria Street, Cambridge. Join Olympian gold medallist, Eric Murray as he encourages the best out of the secondary school, corporate and Clash of the Codes teams, as they row and bike on Concept2 state of the art fitness equipment for bragging rights to being named the best of the best at the 2019 BNZ Sprint Wars. Spectators welcomed to come along and enjoy a Good George brew and encourage the athletes. EVENT CALENDAR

The Big Bike Film Night Doors open 6.00pm, film commences at 7.00pm Thornton Auditorium, St Peter’s School, Cambridge Come along and see the best cycling short films from around the world. The Big Bike Film Night is going BACK IN TIME and pedalling a [R]evolution! With a collection of short movies that have everything a cycling-centric audience could want (and crave)- action, drama, humour and plenty of inspiration; the evening is going to be undeniably, unquestionably, utterly Bike-alicious! Purchase your tickets at www.bigbikefilmnight.nz or on the night (cash only, door sales).

FRIDAY 25 JANUARY 2019

The Big Bike Film Night ‘Feature Series’ – ONE DAY AHEAD Doors open 6.00pm, film commences at 7.00pm Thornton Auditorium, St Peter’s School, Cambridge Sit back and be inspired at the global premier of “One Day Ahead”. An extraordinary adventure for 8 Kiwis, taking the challenge of a lifetime, as the first New Zealand team to ride all 21 stages of the Tour De France, one day ahead of the actual race in July 2018. All in support of the Mental Health Foundation. After the film finishes there will be a Q&A session with the ride group. Purchase your tickets at www.bigbikefilmnight.nz or on the night (cash only, door sales).

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Hobbiton Movie Set Gran Fondo - Registration Opens 5.00pm – 8.00pm at Cambridge High School Hall, Swayne Road, Cambridge Avoid the queues, collect your race number and timing chip early.

SATURDAY 26 JANUARY 2019

Hobbiton Movie Set Gran Fondo From 6.30am at McKinnon Park, Cnr of Taylor & Swayne Road, Cambridge Register online before the 23rd January or enter on the day and be part of the inaugural Hobbiton Movie Set Gran Fondo. Plenty of event options for the whole family to enjoy …. the Pint-Sized Adventure for those under the age of 10, plus the 22km Merry Meander, the 66km Halfling and the 103km Ring Road that will allow riders to take an optional refreshment break at the world famous Hobbiton Movie Set. On finishing, enjoy the ‘Recovery Zone’ and ‘Event Village’ atmosphere where refreshments and food will be available. Visit the Green Monkey apparel stand to purchase your unique ‘Hobbiton Movie Set Gran Fondo’ Jersey.

The Forsyth Barr Halfling Women’s Classic, a 66km road race for elite women will also take place alongside the recreational ride, with prize money up for grabs for the top 5 place-getters. Parking Parking is available at McKinnon Park, access off Taylor Street. Swayne Road will be closed to traffic between Norfolk Drive and Taylor Street. Times 6.30am - 9.30am Registration open at the Cambridge High School Hall 8.30am The Ring Road* 8.50am Forsyth Barr Halfling Women’s Classic 9.00am 66km The Halfling* 9.10am 22km Merry Meader 10.00am The Pint Sized Adventure for those 10 years and under Prizegiving Prizegiving for first place-getters in each age group (male and female) for the 66km Halfling and 103km Ring Road will take place at 12.35pm

The Forsyth Barr Halfling Women’s Classic Prizegiving will take place at the Good George Maunga Madness at approximately 4.25pm.

*All riders must have completed their course no later than 1.30pm EVENT CALENDAR

Good George Maunga Madness 2pm at Gudex Scenic Reserve, Gudex Road, Maungakawa Hilltop Ride, walk or grab the RIDE shuttle to the top of Maungakawa and watch the Grassroot Trust New Zealand Cycle Classic riders climb our region’s very own Alpe d’ Huez – twice! With the UCI 2.2 Grassroots Trust New Zealand Cycle Classic starting at midday, we’re expecting riders Maunga will reach the bottom section of Maungakawa Road at approximately 3pm. They will need your champion support so bring your A game, make some noise, dress up and cheer on the riders Madness as they begin the daunting task of charging up Maungakawa Hill, not once but twice in the final 43km of Stage Four - Te piki (The Climb).

Join us at the finish line at Gudex Scenic Reserve to watch the final 90 mins of the race as there will be live commentary playing on the big screen, food trucks, the Good George Fire Truck, the Hits and Waipa Home of Champions to help keep you entertained.

Prizegiving for the UCI 2.2 Grassroots Trust New Zealand Cycle Classic and the Forsyth Barr Halfling Women’s Classic will commence following the completion of the stage at approximately 4.25pm.

Maungakawa Road will be closed to public traffic and there is no parking on Gudex Road, so plan your journey. We suggest you take the plunge and RIDE to the top to feel the hurt that the pro peloton will be feeling later on! Shuttlebus Timetable There will be a Shuttle Bus service operating from Cambridge High School bus bay on Swayne Road and will travel to Gudex Road from 1.30pm. Buses will be completing round trips taking approximately 40mins. No buses will be leaving Cambridge High School after 2.30pm due to the race convoy entering the Maungakawa hill zone. Once a shuttle bus is full it will make its way to the finish line. On arrival at Gudex Road, there will be a walk of approximately 300m to the Good George Maunga Madness event base.

A return service will operate from 4.30pm to 5.30pm to transport people back to Cambridge High School. The last bus to leave Gudex Scenic Reserve will be at approximately 5.30pm.

Please note that you may have some wait time at either end for a bus and they will be operating within the times outlined above. Ride & Walk

Another option is to Park n Ride / Walk. Thanks to the generosity Fenco of an awesome neighbour, there will be parking available in a u rt Rd paddock at the bottom of the Maungakawa Climb. The paddock is opposite the cnr of Fencourt and Maungakawa Road. To gain access to the paddock you will need to ensure you are parked P before 2.30pm as the stretch of road from French Pass to Maungakawa Road will be temporarily closed for a period of time

Maungakawa Road as the UCI peloton will be arriving soon after to begin their first ascent of the climb.

Please be respectful of the paddock and leave it as you found it. Once parking you have approximately a 3.5km ride or walk to the finish line. The views are amazing and you will certainly get to experience what the riders will be feeling. Helicopter Rides However if walking, riding or taking a bus doesn’t take your fancy then thanks to Helicorp you can grab a helicopter ride! HelicorpNZ will be operating a Heli-transfer from Cambridge to the top of Gudex Scenic Reserve where all the action will be. Bookings are essential. Contact www.helicorp.co.nz for more details. EVENT CALENDAR

SUNDAY 27 JANUARY 2019

Party in the Park From 12.30pm at Victoria Square, Cambridge The Three Peaks RIDE New Zealand’s Cycling Festival’s finale. Watch live on the big screen the final km’s of the UCI 2.2 Grassroots Trust New Zealand Cycle Classic. The peloton have completed over 700km of action packed racing during the last five days and are looking forward to celebrating at the finish line with you.

There will be live music by the Sir Brown Band, the Good George pop up pub, food trucks, a Freestyle BMX display and an awesome kid’s fun zone with face painting and bouncy castles. Plus Waipa Home of Champions will have giveaways and a free Photo booth to catch your memories from the weeks’ worth of racing! Bring a chair or blanket, grab the family and friends and spend a relaxing Sunday afternoon at Party in the Park.

Road closures will be in place on Queen Street between Bryce and Victoria Street including Dick Street from Alpha Street. Plan your journey, give yourself plenty of time to park, then walk or ride to the Park to celebrate the finale.

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