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[hfgon1]

Ah, thanks a lot

That explains it well…

Yep, but he was at least the 5th most picked rider:

Most picked riders | ProCyclingStats

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[Skijumper Roglic fan]

Yep, but he was at least the 5th most picked rider:

Most picked riders | ProCyclingStats

www.procyclingstats.com

Ah, ok, thanks…

Sounds realistic, and reasonable…

 

[Armchair cyclist]

I can’t imagine so, since lots of NZ sports use a majority black uniform - including the national cycling team. I suppose it could be to differentiate it from the national team? The NZ cycling federation uses a black fern on a white background as their logo, so it could be to match that as well?

Black jerseys don't stand out well, and are associated with coming last.

 

[SHAD0W93]

Kristoff trying to show though he can still trick along to 100 potentially.

 

[yaco]

The more relevant question is why the NZ championshipa are not the first week in January like in Australia which is also the week before the NZ Cycling Classic. It makes no sense to have it in Mid-February.

 

[stefank]

The more relevant question is why the NZ championshipa are not the first week in January like in Australia which is also the week before the NZ Cycling Classic. It makes no sense to have it in Mid-February.

Do you seriously expect New Zealand to willingly do things the same way as Australia?

 

[yaco]

Do you seriously expect New Zealand to willingly do things the same way as Australia?

It appears that common sense is lacking in NZ and nothing to do with Australia - Its no coincidence that Australia and Colombia have their Nationals a week before their big race of the year, while in NZ they do it a month after their biggest race.

 

[Anderis]

while in NZ they do it a month after their biggest race.

Just like in Italy.

 

[search]

I would also think that the January date makes more sense, but when it was moved to February (in 2020), they said they did so to get a better starting field:

The shift in date from the first weekend in January to mid-February comes after extensive consultation with professional and domestic riders, coaches and officials, and is fully supported by the Road and Track Council.

“This is a great step for riders like myself, with the professional season now being so long. Preparation for a National Championship so early in the New Year wasn’t ideal, early January is the only time we get to spend with our families and friends in New Zealand which is more important than anything so we [World Tour riders] are all behind this change. It’s great to see a new host step up as well,” said Team Jumbo-Visma professional, George Bennett.

The new date gives domestic and world tour riders the opportunity to stretch their legs and gain race fitness through competing in key national and UCI events that take place in January across New Zealand and Australia, before contesting national titles.

“Ultimately, we anticipate the new date will enable the strongest possible field of primed riders to be on the start line for Elite Roads. Partnering with RIDE Festival allows us to host the Vantage Elite & U23 Road National Championships as part of a wider celebration of cycling that connects with the community and inspires people to get out and ride their bikes more often,” said Landry.

NEW HOME FOR ELITE AND U23 ROAD NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS FROM 2020

www.cyclingnewzealand.nz

For this year, Corbin Strong, Laurence Pithie, George Bennett, George Jackson and Aaron Gate are among the names on the start list, so it seems like it's going okay (although Fisher-Black, Bevin and Dion Smith are missing).

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[Samu Cuenca]

I would also think that the January date makes more sense, but when it was moved to February (in 2020), they said they did so to get a better starting field:

The shift in date from the first weekend in January to mid-February comes after extensive consultation with professional and domestic riders, coaches and officials, and is fully supported by the Road and Track Council.

“This is a great step for riders like myself, with the professional season now being so long. Preparation for a National Championship so early in the New Year wasn’t ideal, early January is the only time we get to spend with our families and friends in New Zealand which is more important than anything so we [World Tour riders] are all behind this change. It’s great to see a new host step up as well,” said Team Jumbo-Visma professional, George Bennett.

The new date gives domestic and world tour riders the opportunity to stretch their legs and gain race fitness through competing in key national and UCI events that take place in January across New Zealand and Australia, before contesting national titles.

“Ultimately, we anticipate the new date will enable the strongest possible field of primed riders to be on the start line for Elite Roads. Partnering with RIDE Festival allows us to host the Vantage Elite & U23 Road National Championships as part of a wider celebration of cycling that connects with the community and inspires people to get out and ride their bikes more often,” said Landry.

NEW HOME FOR ELITE AND U23 ROAD NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS FROM 2020

www.cyclingnewzealand.nz

For this year, Corbin Strong, Laurence Pithie, George Bennett, George Jackson and Aaron Gate are among the names on the start list, so it seems like it's going okay (although Fisher-Black, Bevin and Dion Smith are missing).

eventplus Report

dashboard.eventplus.net

If they really want their best riders to fight for the titles, then it's a bit weird, that they held their criterium championship races last week instead of having them in the week of the road races and time trials.