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Five stages. Endless climbs. One epic spring of racing.
Chase the jersey, earn the glory. Whether you race one round or all five, the choice is yours.
After a cracking debut season, the Spring Cup is back for 2026 — bigger, better, and now with five stages as Tokoroa MTB Club joins the fun.
Where and when
Round 1 | 1 Nov 2026 | Tokoroa |
Round 2 | 8 Nov 2026 | Hamilton |
Round 3 | 15 Nov 2026 | Te Miro |
Round 4 | 22 Nov 2026 | Taupo |
Round 5 | 6 Dec 2026 | Pirongia |
Race times — may vary slightly from venue to venue.
Race 1 | 9 am | U10 / U13 |
Race 2 | 10 am | U15 / U19 / Masters Women / E-Bike |
How the series works
Complete 4 of the 5 stages to qualify for overall points.
One round will be a Queen Stage with bonus points on offer. You'll find out which at registration on the day — but it'll be worth riding the extra kilometres.
Leader jerseys are up for grabs in every grade. KOM jerseys go to the Open and general classification.
Every stage has a timed section within the race, either an uphill or a downhill depending on the venue.
Riders can choose to race up a category — a U15 can race U19 if they want the challenge.
Entry Fees
Category | Series | Single race |
U10 / U13 | $60 | $20 |
U15 / U19 | $100 | $30 |
All others | $125 | $40 |
Enter the full series before 1 October for early-bird pricing and a free pair of Green Monkey Spring Cup socks.
Course Distances
Courses are around 6 km per lap, with a shorter lap for U10 and U13.
U10 — 6 km
U13 — 10 km
U15 — 12–15 km
U19 — 20–25 km
Elite / Open — 25–32 km
Men’s grades — 20–25 km
Women’s grades — 20–25 km
E-Bike, Open — 20–25 km
Men’s grades: 19–32, 33–44, 45–53, 54+
Women’s grades: 19–39, 40–54, 55+
U19 — overall prize is free entry for 2027.
Elite / Open — prize money for the overall.
Race Maps and Event Manual
TBC
Thanks to our Sponsors
The Spring Cup happens because of Dynamo Events, Grassroots Trust and the MTB clubs across the Waikato who put the rounds on.
