Gallipoli Cup Handicap Race - Ararimu

Race details

The return of the Gallipoli Cup Handicap race, held over from April.  Steeped in history, this blue ribbon event will be held on the sporting Ararimu course, which will also be used later in the year for a Supercity Team Series event.

Handicaps will be made by the CMC committee.  To help the handicappers, please indicate your expected time for a 84 km race as part of your entry.  Please use recent race data (from 2024 or 2025) to help you arrive at a predicted time.

28 km laps starting at Ararimu Hall and finishing on Ararimu Road (around 200 m from the Hall) . Map of the course (Strava)

• Open Grade (3 laps) 84km
• Social Grade (1 lap) 28 km
• Junior Grade (1 lap) 28 km

• Junior riders must be aged over 13 years of age & 19 or less by 31 Dec 2025.
• Riders who are turning 15 this year can ride in the Combined Junior Grade or in Social & Grades A to E.

Registration

Opens: 7:45am

Closes: 8:30am
Location: Ararimu Hall

There will be a short Act of Remembrance in the Hall at 8-30 am.

Entry fees

Open Grade: $40
Social and Junior Grades: $25
Cycling New Zealand unlicensed rider surcharge: $10

In the event of a race cancellation, entry fees will be refunded.

Entries on the day will be accepted (but you may receive a tough handicap!).