Up to , depending on how many people race through the season.
Every series title and every dollar is decided at the final, in the championship waves. Race three rounds to get there. Cash goes to the season, not to single rounds, so the whole year builds to one day.
Cash and trophies
| Ladder | Prize | Value |
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These are the minimum prizes, in all. A levy on every entry adds to the pool, so the more people race through the season, the bigger it gets, up to .
Three divisions each
Teams race in men's, women's or mixed. Each is its own ladder with its own title, and each pays its winning team.
Doubles come in Open and Pro loads, so that is six doubles ladders. Relay races Open loads only. Team age groups and partner changes are on Format & rules.
Age-group champions
Medal and partner gear pack for the season winner of every age group ladder, in every division. Ten bands, from 16–24 to 65+.
Medals and round trophies
Medals for the top three in every division and every age group. A round trophy for the fastest Open man and woman.
Spot prizes
Drawn from all finishers at every round, weighted toward first-timers and relay teams. You don't have to be fast to win something.
The road to Wānaka
- Finish three rounds between Christchurch in March and Christchurch in October. That puts you on the ladder and in the championship wave.
- Bank your best five. Your five lowest-scoring rounds from Rounds 1 to 8 count. Race more and keep the best.
- Race the final. Wānaka is mandatory for every title. Your place there is your sixth counting score.
- Fewest points wins. Ties go to the lower Wānaka place, then more wins, then the better single best.
What we don't do
- 01No prize money at single rounds. It all builds to the final.
- 02No appearance fees. The series is the only place to win a national title.
- 03The Bike Cup has its own trophy and cash, and isn't part of the championship wave.