Edition Zero Timeline
The weekend is full of activity, while riding your bike might be your key focus, this page has all the info so you can be in the right place at the right time.
The final timeline will be confirmed closer to November
Important Dates and Times
3rd June 2026
Entries open
21st November 2026
All entries and transfer windows close
Event Weekend
Friday 27th November
3pm - 8pm Registration, Race Pack Collection and Kiwi Gravel Expo
Saturday 28th November
Mains
5:30am Edition Zero Mains - Riders arrive in starting zone
5:45am Pre Ride Briefing / Bag drop closes
6:00am Edition Zero Mains begins
Mains Course Time Cut-offs
10:00am Cannington Aid Station One Closes (64km) (Bag Drop 1)
1pm Water Aid Station Closes (121km)
3pm Cattle Creek Aid Station Two Closes (166km) (Bag Drop 2)
5:30pm Waihaorunga Aid Station Closes (211km)
7pm Velodrome Village closes
Entrée
6:00am Edition Zero Entrée - Riders arrive at Velodrome
7:00am Edition Zero Entrée - Riders depart for starting zone / Bag drop closes
8:45am Pre Ride Briefing / Bag drop closes
9:00am Edition Zero Entrée Begins
Entrée Course Time Cut-offs
1:00pm Aid Station One closes (40km)
3:00pm Aid Station Two Closes (83km) (Bag Drop)
5:30pm Aid Station Three Closes (128km)
Snack / Taster
7:30am Snack / Taster Registration closes
7:30am Edition Zero Snack - Riders arrive in starting zone
7:45am Pre Ride Briefing / Bag drop closes
8:00am Edition Zero Snack and Taster begin
Snack Course Time Cut-offs
12:00pm Snack Aid Station Closes (54km)
Velodrome Village
10:00am Village is open for lunch
5pm Prize Giving
7pm Final Finisher Prize Giving (or earlier)
Finish Line Closure and pack down
After Party: Burgers Brews and a Band
From 6pm at The Waimate Kitchen and Bar
Sunday 29th November 2025
Go get breakfast at the Bakery or The Waimate, enjoy a round of disc golf, enjoy the region and travel home safe.
9am Breakfast Miles - Throw down the fastest 1 Mile at the velodrome, unofficial, timed via Strava, no prizes, just a good time.