Cycling New Zealand Schools

The NZSS Northern Tour is only three sleeps away! 🔥

Before you hit the road, make sure you've checked out all the final event details, schedules, and key information on our website - https://www.schoolscycling.nz/nzss-northern-tour/

See you this weekend! 🙌

We hope everyone has a blast at Southern Tour Presented by Cuddon Cycling Marlborough in Blenheim this weekend!💥

You can read the final event information here: https://mailchi.mp/7806c01a43b5/final-info-2026-southerntour-13386158

Huge thank you to everyone who’s involved with organising this event 👏🏼

🚨 PRE-ORDERS OPEN 🚨

Get your 2026 Schools National MTB Championships merchandise and collect it during event week.

🛒 Strictly pre-order only
📅 Orders close Saturday 12 September
📍 Collection from the Event Village during event week

Don't miss out, there will be no on-site sales. Order online now!
https://dirtcraft.nz/about-us/nats-merch/

Kia ora schools,

A reminder that entries for the 2026 NZSS Northern Tour close this Thursday, 20 August. Sports coordinators can register riders through the Sporty platform.

You won't want to miss this year's event, featuring an all-new layout and fresh courses across three exciting days of racing:

📍Friday 4 September – Mount Wellington Hill Climb
📍Saturday 5 September – Waiuku Road Race
📍Sunday 6 September – Pukekohe ITT & Criterium

Can't wait to see you there!

We're excited to announce that nominations for our Schools Cycling Recognition Awards are now open! ‍🏆

Do you know a parent, teacher, coach, team manager, or volunteer who goes above and beyond for school cycling? Nominate them for one of our two award categories:

⭐ Outstanding Contribution Award
💛 Heart of Gold Award

Help us recognise the incredible people who make school cycling possible.

Nominations close at 5.00pm on Monday 14 September.

Submit your nomination here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=flHZgS7rE0G_GPzz_JMJYvU8JTK5vkpPtpJhBxvqe6FUMjIxV0tOQkhGUTZSQ0pLR1ZaQTgyT0I0QS4u&origin=lprLink&route=shorturl

Version 3 of the Schools National MTB Champs Event Manual is available now on our website.

🔗 https://www.schoolscycling.nz/national-school-mtb-championships/

Key updates include:
✅ Schedule Confirmation
✅ EDR Category group confirmation
✅ DHI Category group confirmation
✅ Additional DHI details
✅ Event capacity updates
✅ Event Merchandise
✅ DHI Shuttles prior to the event
✅ Some Rotorua site details updated

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Reminder: Entries for the Southern Tour close in this Friday 14 August!

The countdown is on ⏱️ Don't miss the chance to be part of this fantastic event.

Check out all the event details and manual here: https://www.schoolscycling.nz/southern-tour/

Are you both a parent and a coach? Finding the balance between the two roles can make all the difference. Check out these 5 simple tips to help support your child, build team trust, and keep sport enjoyable for everyone.

🔗 https://balanceisbetter.org.nz/coaching-your-own-child-5-tips-for-the-parent-coach/

Don't forget to sign up to the Balance is Better newsletter, a great resource for creating quality experiences that help young people stay in sport.

Join the Team! Help shape the future of Schools Cycling in Aotearoa 🚴🏼‍♀️

We're looking for passionate volunteers to work alongside the Schools Cycling Executive, regional representatives, schools, clubs, event organisers and support the next generation of riders. Whether your skills are in sport, education, business, governance, or community development, we'd love to hear from you.

👉🏼 For more information and to apply, head to our website - https://www.schoolscycling.nz/join-the-team/