$1,000 prize pool
A meaningful prize pool built to reward real racing. The final category breakdown will be released closer to race day.
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Fast. Fierce. Full Gas.
Canterbury’s 100 km handicapped showdown. Fast roads, hard racing and a finish worth emptying the tank for.
01
The challenge
Canterbury’s spring showdown
Built for speed.
Won with nerve.
The Gorges Grand Prix is a proper handicapped road race across some of North Canterbury’s best racing roads. The opening kilometres reward speed; the rollers and the drag demand judgement; the final 500 metres ask what you have left.
Timed perfectly before Five Passes and the Tour of Southland, it is the hit-out serious riders have been looking for—with enough atmosphere and opportunity to make every bunch part of the race.
Fast, open, honest
Twenty fast kilometres, rolling terrain, a drag that bites and a 500 metre sprint finish.
The perfect hit-out
Your pre–Five Passes and pre–Tour of Southland race-day test.
Only 120 riders
Once the field is full, entries shut. Someone fast is already thinking about entering.
02 / The course
Every move matters.
100 KM
One complete road race
Open roads
NZ road rules apply
Handicap
Every bunch has a race
Speed early. Decisions through the middle. Commitment late. Marshals guide the race, but roads remain open and riders must obey New Zealand road rules at all times.
Race-day essentials ↗03 / Everything at a glance
Saturday, 10 October 2026.
One 100 km handicapped road race
Groups are released according to handicap, bringing the race together on the road towards the finish.
Loburn School
Sign-on, race start, finish and prizegiving are based at Loburn School. The race starts at 8:30am.
$35 early / $49 standard
Early bird closes at the end of Sunday 20 September 2026. Enter early and keep the saving for race-day fuel.
Real racing, open roads
Stay left, hold your line, obey all New Zealand road rules and follow every marshal instruction.
Headline times
Race-day schedule
Before 8:00
Sign-on and preparation
On site
Mandatory briefing
8:30am
Handicapped waves start
Approx. 12
Finish and prizegiving
04 / Big effort. Proper rewards.
$1,000
Prize pool.
A prize pool designed to animate the race—not just reward the obvious move. Race hard, race smart and give yourself something to sprint for.
- First across the line Race victory
- Fastest time Pure speed
- Women’s prizes Proper recognition
The complete prize breakdown and eligibility details will be published closer to race day.
05 / Your move
Claim your place before someone faster does.
The field is capped at 120 riders. Enter early, commit to the work and meet us on the start line at Loburn.
$35
Early bird until 20 September
Standard entry: $49
Saturday 10 October 2026
Entry portal
Ready to race?
Not quite ready to enter? Register your interest and we’ll keep you updated. If you are ready, head straight to the official entry page and secure your place.
06
Good to know
Quick answers
Before you line up.
It is one 100 km handicapped road race. Riders start in seeded groups, with the handicap designed to bring the race together towards the finish.
No. The event is held on open roads. Riders must obey New Zealand road rules, stay left and give way whenever required.
Race headquarters, sign-on, start, finish and prizegiving are at Loburn School. Final arrival and briefing times will be confirmed in the race manual.
Entrants should be experienced and confident riding safely in a fast-moving bunch on open roads. If you are unsure about your suitability, contact the event team before entering.