Waikari Classic —
Bruce Dawe Memorial
Saturday 12 December 2026
Waikari, Hurunui
Canterbury’s heritage handicap — fast, honest, and seriously good fun.
01Waikari Classic
The Waikari Classic brings old‑school road racing back to the back-blocks:
100 kilometres on three laps of a
33 km loop (approx' 513 m total elevation), one proper climb each lap, and a town‑centre sprint finish that’ll have you grinning like you’ve just nicked a prime. Registration at Waikari Hall on Princes Street; racing starts 8:30am sharp. Field rolls out under handicap — slower bunches first, hitters chasing. First across the line wins; fast legs still get paid. (Registration venue: Waikari Hall, 99 Princes Street.) thanks to
Pringle Homes .
02Real racing, open roads
Real racing, open roads
Rolling rural tarmac, a stinger of a climb each lap, and a roaring run back into Waikari. (Open‑road racing: see safety notes below.)
Race Day: 8.30 am start at the Hall, 99 Princes Street. The finish and prizegiving will take place around 12:00 pm back at the Hall.
Format: One 100 km handicapped road race. North Canterbury, New Zealand.
03The prizes
The prizes
13 Scotty Brown vouchers worth NZ$1,050.
- Overall over the line: 1st NZ$200; 2nd NZ$50; 3rd NZ$25
- Women over the line: 1st NZ$200; 2nd NZ$50; 3rd NZ$25
- Juniors: 1st NZ$100; 2nd NZ$50; 3rd NZ$25
- Fastest time: 1st NZ$200; 2nd NZ$50; 3rd NZ$25
- Fastest woman: NZ$50
All prizes are Scotty Brown vouchers. Values are in New Zealand dollars.
See the prizesLimited to 120 riders
no faffing about; once it’s full, it’s full.
04Race Day Details at a Glance
Race Day Details at a Glance
The Race is scheduled for 12th December 2026.
Date
Race Day: 8.30 am start at the Hall, 99 Princes Street. The finish and prizegiving will take place around 12:00 pm back at the Hall.
Format: One 100 km handicapped road race. North Canterbury, New Zealand.
Claim your spot before someone faster does.
— Have a nosy at who’s lining up.
05Community shout‑out
Community shout‑out
Huge thanks to Papanui Cycling Club for sponsoring the Traffic Management — legends.
Bruce Dawe Memorial