New Zealand National Championships - XCO - DHI

New Zealand National Championships - XCO - DHI 2018

23 Feb 2018 -25 Feb 2018 nz NZ, Wanaka New Zealand CN

The New Zealand National Championships for Cross-Country Olympic (XCO) and Downhill (DHI) cycling events took place in Wanaka, New Zealand from 23rd to 25th February 2018. This event was a significant one in the country's cycling calendar, attracting top athletes from across the nation. The picturesque town of Wanaka, known for its stunning landscapes, provided an ideal backdrop for this thrilling competition.

The XCO event saw cyclists competing on a challenging course that tested their endurance and technical skills. The DHI event, on the other hand, was a test of speed and control as riders navigated steep, rocky terrains at high speeds. Both events were fiercely contested, with athletes pushing their limits to claim the national title.

The 2018 New Zealand National Championships - XCO - DHI in Wanaka was not just about the competition. It was also a celebration of the sport, bringing together the cycling community in New Zealand. Spectators and enthusiasts were treated to a display of top-class cycling over the three-day event, further cementing New Zealand's reputation as a premier destination for cycling events.
Wanaka, , New Zealand
September 17, 2025 - 03:45
Local Time Zone: Pacific/Auckland
7.7ºC 45.8ºf Partly Cloudy
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THIS EDITION

MEN

Winner(s): NZL COOPER Anton
Winner(s) time: 1:20:54
Median age: 23
Riders: 14
DNF: 2

WOMEN

Winner(s): NZL SHEPPARD Samara
Winner(s) time: 1:24:11
Median age: 28
Riders: 6
DNF: 0

ALL EDITIONS

MEN

Youngest winner: nzl COOPER Anton 23 years
Winner more times: nzl COOPER Anton 1 times
Race record: nzl COOPER Anton 1:20:54

LATEST WINNERS

2018 nzl COOPER Anton 23 years 1:20:54

WOMEN

Youngest winner: nzl SHEPPARD Samara 27 years
Winner more times: nzl SHEPPARD Samara 1 times
Race record: nzl SHEPPARD Samara 1:24:11

LATEST WINNERS

2018 nzl SHEPPARD Samara 27 years 1:24:11

RACES

THIS EDITION

MEN

Winner(s): NZL MASTERS Edward
Winner(s) time: 2:51:09
Median age: 21
Riders: 47
DNF: 0

WOMEN

Winner(s): NZL WEATHERLY Kate
Winner(s) time: 3:27:93
Median age: 27
Riders: 6
DNF: 0

ALL EDITIONS

MEN

Youngest winner: nzl MASTERS Edward 28 years
Winner more times: nzl MASTERS Edward 1 times
Race record: nzl MASTERS Edward 2:51:09

LATEST WINNERS

2018 nzl MASTERS Edward 28 years 2:51:09

WOMEN

Winner more times: nzl WEATHERLY Kate 1 times
Race record: nzl WEATHERLY Kate 3:27:93

LATEST WINNERS

2018 nzl WEATHERLY Kate 0 years 3:27:93

RACES