What to expect for 2025: 

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

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

  • Enduro Mountain Bike National Championships

  • New Zealand Enduro Series points

  • Official Practise Friday and Saturday

  • At least 7 stages of racing: Schedule TBC

  • Shuttles for racing and practise

  • Junior Enduro Saturday 1st Feb

  • Food and beverages

  • On-site camping (There will be a small fee to cover showers)

  • EDR qualifying points

  • NZ National Champs sleeves and silverware up for grabs.

  • Epic spot prizes from all of our amazing sponsors.

Event details 2025

Entries open Sunday 27th October at 6pm.

Cost:

Non-UCI Categories: $210.00 (includes day license)

UCI categories: $200.00 (must purchase a 2025 race license)

Cable Bay Enduro 2025 Categories

ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST BE MEMBERS OF A NEW ZEALAND AFFILIATED MOUNTAIN BIKE CLUB.

Riders MUST be at least 14 years old to compete in the Cable Bay Enduro and Enduro Mountain Bike National Championships, without caregiver support. If a rider who is under 14 wishes to compete they MUST first contact the organisers and have an adult ride with them during the event. One adult may accompany up to 3 children and although it is preferred that they are also racing, this will not be compulsory. There will be a small fee to cover shuttles for non racing adults.

The age considered for this Championship is from 31st December 2025. All categories will align with the NZ Enduro Series.

UCI/ National Championships Categories:

  • Elite Men/Women

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

Non UCI/ National Championships categories include: (as at 31st December 2025)

  • Under 15 - For Riders aged 14 (at the end of the year) Men/Women - (this will include any riders under 14).

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

  • Under 19 non UCI - 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

  • Masters 4- For Riders aged 60+ Men/Women

  • Non-binary - all ages

  • E-Bike Men/Women

All riders will be allocated New Zealand Enduro Series points . If a rider chooses to race in Elite for the weekend they will receive points within their age category that aligns with the series.

Licensing

  • All riders in UCI categories must hold a 2025 Cycling New Zealand Annual Licence. Click here

  • Day licenses are included in entry for non UCI categories

Event Schedule:

Friday 28th February:

  • Shuttled practice day between 9am & 5pm.

    Saturday 1st March:

  • Shuttled practice stages 1 & 2

  • Race stages 1-2

    Sunday 2nd 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 3rd February 2025. After this date, no refunds will be given.

  • Entries close Monday 10th February at 5pm.

Transfer of entry

  • You are able to transfer your entry to another participant up until 5pm Monday 10th February 2025. 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.

We are stoked to be involved with the New Zealand Enduro Series, running from November 2024 through to April 2025.

The Cable Bay Enduro 2025 will feature as race 4 of the New Zealand Enduro Series.

All riders who race the 2025 Cable Bay Enduro/ Enduro MTB National Championships will receive points towards the New Zealand Enduro Series. Please note that riders who race within the Elite categories will receive series points for their age group category associated with the series.

Learn more here

2025 RACE RULES

Enduro World Cup rule book

The 2025 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.