BikeNZ and MTBNZ are pleased to announce the 2009 New Zealand Community Trust New Zealand MTB Cup comprising North Island and South Island Downhill and Cross Country Cups.

Following on from the success of the inaugural NZCT Island Cup Series in 2008, a similar structure has been adopted for the upcoming season with the pinnacle being the NZCT National Championships to be held in Nelson late February.

In addition to the 4 Island Cups being up for grabs, riders will also have the opportunity to take out the NZCT NZ Downhill Cup and the NZCT NZ Cross Country Cup. To be eligible, riders best four results including both Island cup finals will be collated. 
 
More information on the series will be available in the near future on www.bikenz.org.nz

Details of the NZCT NZ Cups are below:

NZCT North Island Downhill Cup
#1 Sat/Sun 3/4 Jan, Rotorua
#2 Fri/Sat 16/17 Jan Venue TBC
#3 Sat/Sun 24/25 Jan Levin
 
NZCT North Island Cross Country Cup
#1 Sat 3 Jan Rotorua
#2 Sat 10 Jan Auckland
#3 Sun 18 Jan Wellington
 
NZCT South Island Downhill Cup
#1 Fri/Sat 30/31 Jan Dunedin
#2 Fri/Sat 13/14 Feb Coronet Peak
#3 Sat/Sun 21/22 Feb Blenheim
 
NZCT South Island Cross Country Cup
#1 Sun 1 Feb Dunedin
#2 Sun 8 Feb Timaru
#3 Sun 15 Feb Coronet Peak
 
 
2009 NZCT New Zealand National MTB Championships (UCI Cat CN)

Thurs 26 Feb to Sun 1 Mar Nelson

2009 National Marathon Championships (UCI Cat CN)

Saturday 22nd August, Rotorua (in conjunction with the Red Stag Timber Highlander Event)

For further information contact:

Rachael Neutze This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Ph 04 560 0327