Often called the Formula One of mountain biking, Downhill is all about high speed, high risk, and high adrenaline. Riders race against the clock on a gnarly track filled with technical features like jumps, drops, and rock gardens.

The Redemption Downhill will be broadcast live on the Crankworx YouTube channel and Pinkbike.

REGISTRATION
Public Registration Opens: Friday 17th October 2025 at 10:00am NZDT
Registration Closes: Sunday 15th February 2026 at 11:59pm NZDT

No onsite registration available. 

Event Information

*please note this is subject to change at anytime without notice.

Course Details provided by Trailforks

Redemption Downhill on Trailforks.com

Group A Categories:
MEN | U19 [2008-2009]

MEN | Elite [2007+]

WOMEN | U19 [2008-2009]

WOMEN | Elite [2007+]

Group B Categories:
MEN | U15 [2012 – 2013]

MEN | U17 [2010 – 2011]

MEN | Senior Amateur 19-34 [1992-2007]

MEN | Master Amateur 35-39 [1987-1991]

MEN | Veteran Amateur 40+ [1986+]

WOMEN | U15 [2012-2013]

WOMEN | U17 [2010-2011]

WOMEN | Senior Amateur 19+ [2007+]

Entry Fee
UCI Licensed Racers: $161.46 NZD (includes GST and Fees)
Non-UCI Licensed Racers: $171.46 NZD (includes GST and Fees)
Includes athlete accreditation for access into the venue for the event week.

Cancellation Policy
All entry fees, minus a $15 NZD administration fee, are fully refundable for any reason up to 30 days prior to the official registration closing date.

All entry fees, minus a $15 NZD administration fee, are eligible for a 50% refund for any reason, up to the official registration closing date.

All entry fees are non-refundable or transferable after the registration deadline of Sunday 15th February 2026 at 11:59pm (even in the case of injury or mechanical problems). After this deadline, no refunds will be issued except where required by the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 or other applicable law.

If the Event is cancelled in full and not rescheduled, you may be entitled to a refund or credit in accordance with applicable law.

Refund requests must be received in writing to nzathletes@crankworx.com.

Competitors who need to withdraw after the registration deadline should email nzathletes@crankworx.com to confirm their withdrawal otherwise they will appear on the start list as a DNS.

ATHLETE CHECK IN / RIDERS OFFICE
Location
TBD

Hours
TBD

RACE LICENSES
The Christchurch Redemption Downhill is sanctioned by the UCI and Cycling New Zealand. All categories will require a race license.

The Elite and U19 categories are sanctioned by the UCI as a C1 race. A UCI license is required to race in the Elite and U19 categories. Only riders with UCI Elite licenses can register in the Elite category.

The U15, U17, Senior, Master and Veteran categories are sanctioned by Cycling NZ. Either a Cycling NZ or UCI license is required to race in the U15, U17, Senior, Master or Veteran categories. Non-licensed competitors will have the option to purchase a 1 event Cycling NZ license (cost $10 – can be added onto entry fee at time of registration) and will be subject Cycling New Zealand’s Terms and Conditions.

TRAINING GROUPS
Group A = U19 and Elite categories
Group B = U15, U17, Senior, Master and Veteran categories

TRAINING REQUIREMENT
There is a mandatory training requirement for the event.  Minimum 2 training runs must be completed during the scheduled training sessions and verified by a commissaire. Riders who have not completed the training runs during the scheduled training sessions won’t be allowed to start in Finals or the Seeding Run (Elite and U19 Only).

Riders must start all training runs at the official start gate.

FORMAT
Finals Only, 1 Run for the following categories: U15, U17, Senior, Master and Veteran categories
Seeding Run & Finals for Elite and U19

SEEDING RUNS
Seeding Runs are for the Elite and U19 categories only.

Seeding Runs are mandatory. If a rider does not start for the seeding run, they will not be placed in the start list to race in finals.

Start order for finals for the Elite and U19 categories will be determined by the results of Saturday’s Seeding Runs.

PROTECTION RULES Cycling NZ Rules

	U15, U17	U19, Senior, Elite, Masters
Full Face Helmet	Compulsory	Compulsory
Long Sleeve Shirt	Compulsory	Compulsory
Elbow/Forearm Protection	Compulsory	Highly Recommended
Long or Short Pants	Compulsory	Compulsory
Knee/Shin Protection	Compulsory for short and long pants	Compulsory for short pants
Neck Brace	Compulsory to wear either neck brace or spinal protection5	Highly Recommended
Spinal Protection		Highly Recommended
Shoulder Protection	Highly Recommended	Highly Recommended
Protective Eyewear	Highly Recommended	Highly Recommended
Full Finger Gloves	Highly Recommended	Highly Recommended

TECH ZONE APPLICATION

Space is limited, please contact nzathletes@crankworx.com if you are interested.

Contact for more information: 
Contact nzathletes@crankworx.com