Edition Zero Timeline
The weekend is full of activity, while riding your bike might be your key focus, this page has all the info so you can be in the right place at the right time.
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The final timeline will be confirmed closer to November
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Important Dates and Times
30th November 2024
Entries open
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21st November
All entries and transfer windows close
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Event Weekend
Friday 28th November
3pm - 8pm Registration, Race Pack Collection and Kiwi Gravel Expo
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Saturday 29th November
Mains
5:30am Edition Zero Mains - Riders arrive in starting zone
5:45am Pre Ride Briefing / Bag drop closes
6:00am Edition Zero Mains begins
Mains Course Time Cut-offs
10:00am Cannington Aid Station One Closes (64km)
1pm Water Stop Closes (121km)
3pm Cattle Creek Aid Station Two Closes (166km)
5:30pm Waihaorunga Stop Closes (211km)
7pm Velodrome Village closes
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Entrée
7:00am Saturday Registration opens (Entrée registration closes at 7:30am)
7:30am Edition Zero Entrée - Riders arrive in starting zone
7:45am Pre Ride Briefing / Bag drop closes
8:00am Edition Zero Entrée Begins
Entrée Course Time Cut-offs
12:00pm Aid Station One Closes (64km)
2:30pm Hunter Water Stop Closes (110km)
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Snack / Taster
8:30am Snack / Taster Registration closes
8:30am Edition Zero Snack - Riders arrive in starting zone
8:45am Pre Ride Briefing / Bag drop closes
9:00am Edition Zero Snack and Taster begin
Snack Course Time Cut-offs
2:30pm Snack Aid Station Closes (54km)
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Velodrome Village
11:00am Village is open for lunch
5pm Prize Giving
7pm Final Finisher Prize Giving (or earlier)
Finish Line Closure and pack down
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Sunday 30th November 2025
Go get breakfast at the Bakery or The Waimate, enjoy a round of disc golf, enjoy the region and travel home safe.
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9am Breakfast Miles - Throw down the fastest 1 Mile at the velodrome, unofficial, timed via Strava, no prizes, just a good time.
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