What to expect for 2024:

Welcome to the fifth edition of the Cable Bay Enduro. We are honoured to have again been given the opportunity to host the Enduro Mountain Bike National Championships as part of the event.

We are once again stoked to have Village Cycles and Specialized NZ on board as naming sponsors.

  • Enduro Mountain Bike National Championships

  • Official Practise Friday and Saturday

  • At least 6 stages of racing: Schedule TBC

  • Shuttles for racing and practise

  • Junior Enduro Saturday 2nd March

  • Food and beverages

  • Free on-site camping

  • EDR qualifying points

  • NZ National Champs sleeves and silverware up for grabs.

  • Epic spot prizes from all of our amazing sponsors.

Event details 2024

Cost

Early Bird $190.00 - October 29th until November 29th 2023

On Time Bird $200.00 - November 30th until December 30th 2023

Late Bird $210.00 - December 31st until February 12th 2023

The entry cost is the same for both of the below options.

  • Cable Bay Enduro entry + day license (Non UCI/National Championships)

  • Cable Bay Enduro + UCI/National Championships (Must hold UCI annual license)

Cable Bay Enduro 2024 Categories

Riders MUST be at least 14 years old to compete in the Cable Bay Enduro and Enduro Mountain Bike National Championships. The age considered for this Championship is from 31st December 2024.

UCI/ National Championships Categories:

  • Elite Men/Women

  • Under 21 Men/Women

Non UCI/ National Championships categories include: (as at 31st December 2024)

  • Under 15 - For Riders aged 14 (at the end of the year) Men/Women

  • Under 17 - For Riders aged between 15 - 16 Men/Women

  • Under 19 - For Riders aged between 17 - 18 Men/Women

  • Open - For Riders aged between 19- 29 Men/Women

  • Masters 1 - For Riders aged between 30 - 39 Men/Women

  • Masters 2 - For Riders aged between 40 - 49 Men/Women

  • Masters 3 - For Riders aged 50+ Men/Women

  • E-Bike Men/Women

Licensing

  • All riders in UCI categories must hold a 2024 Cycling New Zealand Annual Licence.

Event Schedule:

Friday 1st March:

  • Shuttled practice day between 9am & 5pm.

    Saturday 2nd March:

  • Shuttled practice

  • Cable Bay Junior Enduro

Sunday 3rd March:

  • Full day of racing, followed by celebrations and prize giving.

    Approx. finish 4:30-5pm.

Withdrawal Policy

  • If you need to withdraw for any reason, you are able to receive a 50% refund up until 5pm Monday 5th February 2024. After this date, no refunds will be given.

  • Entries close Monday 12th February at 5pm.

Transfer of entry

  • You are able to transfer your entry to another participant up until 5pm Monday 12th February 2024. To complete this please use the contact us icon above.

Event cancellation

  • The course may be altered if we were to experience any extreme weather or if deemed necessary for safety.

  • If we were to cancel the event due to unforeseen circumstances we aim to refund a portion of your entry fee, exactly how much will be situation dependent.

2024 RACE RULES

Enduro World Cup rule book

The 2024 Cable Bay Enduro and Enduro Mountain Bike National Championships will follow the UCI Enduro World Cup Rulebook and Mountain Bike New Zealand technical regulations.

Safety equipment and bikes:

  • Riders are responsible for making sure that their bikes are up to standard for racing.

  • Riders must complete the race using the same bike.

  • Full face helmets and knee pads are compulsory during all race stages.

    E-Bikes

  • Must be unmodified from purchase.

  • Rules around using multiple batteries (to be confirmed).

Liaisons:

  • Transfers from one race stage to another are not timed. However, there will be a time limit allocated for completing the day, which will be given during the race briefing.

Course:

  • Competitors must complete the course in its entirety, without leaving the marked trail and without taking any shortcuts.

More info will be given during the riders briefing which all riders must attend on Saturday morning.