Schools & Junior Riders

Ride | Race | Represent Marlborough

Whether your child is new to competitive cycling or already racing, Cuddon Cycling Marlborough has everything they need to develop as a rider — on both road and track.

We have a strong pathway for school-aged riders, with coaching, training, club bikes, and a calendar of events that can take them all the way to national championships.

Upcoming School Events

These are the key events on the calendar for school riders in 2026. The club actively supports members attending all of these — see the Support section below.

Event Location Date

Tasman School Road Champs Seddon 16 May

South Island School Road Champs Ruapuna 4–5 July

Southern Tour Seddon 29–30 August

South Island School Track Champs Invercargill 6–7 October

Monday Night Training

Under the Lights

Athletic Park Velodrome, Blenheim Every Monday, 6–7pm

The velodrome is one of Marlborough's hidden gems, and Monday nights are where school riders come to build speed, confidence, and race craft. Sessions are coached and welcoming for riders of all abilities.

First time? Just bring a bike and show up!

Support We Provide

We know that getting into competitive cycling takes more than just desire — it takes the right equipment, knowledge, and preparation. Here's how the club helps:

Bikes — Don't have a road or track bike? We can help. The club has bikes available to loan, so cost isn't a barrier to getting started.

Coaching — Cuddon Cycling Marlborough has a contracted coach who provides structured training plans and development advice tailored to each rider's goals and age group.

Training Plans — Whether your child is preparing for their first school champs or targeting a South Island title, we can build a training plan to match their ambitions.

Travel — Heading to South Island champs in Ruapuna or Invercargill is a big deal — and the club supports riders attending these events. Talk to us about what's available.

How to Get Started

Getting involved is straightforward:

Come along to a Monday training night at Athletic Park Velodrome, 6–7pm. No commitment required — just come and give it a try
Join the club. Membership covers you for club events and connects you with coaching and support
Register for events. Once you're a member, we'll help you enter school champs and other events on the calendar