Start Groups

The 2023 Tour of Northland will again be split up into 5 groups. It is important that you select the correct group as you will NOT be able to change groups after entries close. All groups are eligible to win their respective age groups.

Group 3 will be split into 3A and 3B again for 2023. If you wish to ride with friends, please ensure you select the same group when entering. These Groups will be evenly split this year so if we end up with more in 3A we will be moving some to 3B.

There will be a limit of 75 riders per group. Entries will be accepted on a first come first serve basis.

Groups will start in the following order each day with approximately 3 minutes between groups:

(Please note this may change at the event so please check the start order for each day)

Green

First

White

Second

Red

Third

Yellow

Fourth

Blue

Fifth

How to select your start group for 2023

There will be NO Elite Group – It is now called Group 1 – All riders in this group will now qualify for placing’s in their age group. As a guide use your previous year’s results to help select your appropriate start group. Please take care to select the group that best suits your ability.

Please note many riders that have ridden in Group 3 in the past have not been up to this level and should be riding in Group 4. Stage 1 this year is the hardest stage of the tour, Group 4 will be starting earlier to ensure that all make it to the finish on time.

If you have placed 1st to 40th

If you have placed 41st to 90th

If you have placed 91st – 190th

If you have placed 191st and above

This method will help riders select a group with other riders of similar ability. If you are unsure, or haven’t completed the Tour before, please contact us at nathan@dynamoevents.co.nz