Cycle the Golden Mile

Win a place on the official race podium of the fifth & final Stage the New Zealand Cycle Classic!

A truly unique opportunity to cycle along the smooth lanes of Lambton Quay, in the heart of Wellington city this summer. With roads closed off to traffic on Sunday, 17 January 2021, Cycle the Golden Mile is an opportunity for cyclists of all ages and abilities, and on all styles of bikes, to ride along Lambton Quay.

There is a fun Kid’s Criterium, a Celebrity Criterium featuring a who’s who of Wellington’s leading figures and two races for club riders.

Afterwards, line the Quay and soak up the festive atmosphere as New Zealand’s elite road cyclists race the fifth and final stage of the UCI 2.2 New Zealand Cycle Classic. This will be a thrilling Criterium held on the same city streets followed by the presentation of coveted Yellow Jersey to the Tour winner and overall classification jerseys from the previous four days of racing in Wairarapa.

This is the first time the New Zealand Cycle Classic has been held in Wellington for 10 years, so come along and enjoy a wheely fun day out along the City’s Golden Mile. It is also the only Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) sanctioned multi-day race to be held in Oceania in January 2021.

It’s not every day children can race their bikes or trikes along Lambton Quay so grab this opportunity while you can! With the roads closed off to traffic, races will be held to cater for different age groups.

10.00am: KidsCriterium
- Under 5's 400m criterium
- 5 to 9-years 1km criterium (1 lap of the NZCC circuit)
- 10 to 12-years 2km criterium (2 laps of the NZCC circuit)
Spot prizes. Participation Ribbons. Medal presentation on official cycling podium to follow all three races.

10:30am: Celebrity Capital Criterium
Watch your favourite sports stars, politicians, and musicians complete laps in this entertaining Criterium. While these guys and gals are stars off the tarmac, will they be stars on it?
Medal & jersey presentation on official cycling podium to follow the race.

11:30am: Capital Criterium for competitive and more serious club riders
A 30-minute plus one-lap Criterium for category one club riders. Field open to men and women.

12:15pm: Capital Criterium for social club riders
A 30-minute plus one-lap Criterium for category two club riders. Field open to men and women.
Don't belong to a club? Don't worry you can still enter. These are fun rides and you don't need a licence. Just pick the appropriate race that suits your skill level.
For information on the Capital Criterium race rules please visit cycletournz.com.
Spot prizes. Medal presentation on official cycling podium to follow both club races.

12.45 – 1.15pm: Free Wheeling along the Quay
Jump on your bike, scooter or trike and take the time to cycle along Lambton Quay while it is closed to traffic.

1:30pm: Fifth and Final stage of the New Zealand Cycle Classic

2:45pm: Official New Zealand Cycle Classic presentations including the Yellow Jersey

Please note for Covid-19 contact tracing purposes all participants of the races must register before the event.

Further information on these events can be found on the website.