Sport | Cycling |
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Jurisdiction | New Zealand |
Abbreviation | CNZ |
Founded | 1 July 2003 |
Affiliation | UCI |
Affiliation date | 1 July 2003 |
Regional affiliation | OCC |
Affiliation date | 1 July 2003 |
Headquarters | Cambridge, New Zealand |
Chairperson | Phil Holden |
CEO | Jacques Landry (resigned 11/2021) |
Official website | |
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Cycling New Zealand (Māori: Eke Paihikara Aotearoa), originally known as BikeNZ, is the national governing body for cycling organisations in New Zealand, and represents the interests of BMX NZ, Cycling New Zealand Road & Track, Mountain Bike NZ, and Cycling New Zealand Schools (formerly NZ Schools Cycling Association).[1] Cycling New Zealand covers the disciplines of road, track, mountain bike, cyclo-cross, BMX, BMX freestyle, e-cycling sports, para-cycling, and recreational and commuter riding.
Cycling New Zealand was established in July 2003 and is a member of the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) and the Oceania Cycling Confederation (OCC). It is also recognised by the New Zealand Government, the New Zealand Olympic Committee, and the New Zealand Paralympic Committee.
Cycling New Zealand's mission is to ensure cyclists of every age and ability are given the opportunity to participate, develop, compete and perform at the level they aspire to.[1]