GIANT 2W GRAVITY ENDURO / NEW ZEALAND NATIONAL ENDURO CHAMPIONSHIP

We’re BAAAAAAAAAAAACK! Not a series this time, but the Rotorua Mountain Bike Club in collaboration with Cycling New Zealand and Crankworx Rotorua is running a Giant 2W Enduro on Sunday 22nd March 2026 and it’s going to be epic! 

The LONG COURSE race will be held as part of the 2026 New Zealand National Mountain Bike Championships, while the SHORT COURSE will be an opportunity for those to race without Nationals pressure, focusing on good vibes and fun. 

Like the 2W of old, courses will remain a closely guarded secret until the week leading up to race day, but expect a bit of tech, flow and an epic day out in Whakarewarewa and Titokorangi forests. 

GIANT 2W GRAVITY ENDURO - LONG COURSE / NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP: 

The Giant 2W Long Course Enduro will be between 6-9 stages in length and will be the race to determine our New Zealand National Enduro Champions for 2026.  It will also be a round of the New Zealand Enduro Series.

Key Details: 

• Minimum age: 14 years

• Mandatory gear: Please review requirements HERE

• Entry Cost - $200.00 NZD plus 5.5% transaction fee 
  Please note thanks to Mountain Bike Rotorua this includes free shuttles on the Official practice day of Saturday 21st March 2026. Riders must have their race plate on their bike to access this.

• License: A UCI license is required to enter UCI National Championship categories, if you hold a valid license prior to registering - please enter this during the process, if you do not, you will automatically be charged for a $10 license which can be refunded once you have purchased your UCI license. One-day licenses for non-UCI categories can be purchased during entry too.

  • UCI Licenses can be purchased from mid-December HERE - if you do not secure this prior to race day, you will not be eligible to race (no exceptions). The following categories MUST hold one:
    • Elite - Men/Women
    • U19 - Men/Women
  • One Day Licenses must be held for any of the below categories - you will be charged for this license fee in registration if you do not hold a UCI license outlined above. 
    • Under 15 - for riders aged 14 at the end of the year Men/Women
    • Under 17 - for riders aged between 15-16 Men/Women
    • Under 19 - 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
    • E-bike - for riders any age Men/Women
    • Non-binary - All ages

GIANT 2W GRAVITY ENDURO - SHORT COURSE FUNDURO 

Form up a squad and come get amongst it!

In true Giant 2W style, riders can choose and re-run any of the available trails, making it the perfect way to spend a day on the bike with your crew. Trails for this race will be centred around Grade 3 and 4.

Key Details: 

• Minimum age: 10 years

• Riders aged 10–13 must be accompanied by a paid adult rider (up to six kids per adult).

• Helmet: Compulsory, but full-face not required. All helmets must meet current NZ or equivalent international safety standards, be in good condition, and be worn at all times while riding.

• Entry Cost - $120.00 NZD plus 5.5% transaction fee 

Categories:

• Under 13 - for riders aged between 10-12 Men/Women 
• Under 15 - for riders aged between 13- 14 Men/Women
• Under 17 - for riders aged between 15-16 Men/Women
• Under 19 - 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
• E-bike - for riders any age Men/Women
• Non-binary - All ages

No UCI licences will be needed for the shorter course Funduro event. 

Cancellation Policy

All entry fees, minus a $15 NZD administration fee, are fully refundable (excluding booking/transaction/service fees) 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 (excluding booking/transaction/service fees) for any reason, up to the official registration closing date.

We allow transfers. All transfers will incur a $15 NZD fee. Your accepted entry can be transferred to another person so long as any increase in fees has been paid in full. There will be no transfers available after the registration deadline of Sunday 8th March 2026. Transfers do not apply to future years.

All entry fees are non-refundable or transferable after the registration deadline of Sunday 8th March 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 and transfer requests must be received in writing to events@mtbclub.org.nz

Competitors who need to withdraw after the registration deadline should email  events@mtbclub.org.nz  to confirm their withdrawal otherwise they will appear on the start list as a DNS.