The NZ Hill Climb Series is a weekly Strava-based cycling challenge running across multiple cities from 3 November to 7 December. Each stage (Strava segment) is open for racing Monday–Sunday, with your best time submitted through your Login (available starting 3 November). Unlimited attempts are allowed — simply overwrite previous times when needed.

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Track real-time changes on your City and Stage pages as the Leaderboards update automatically. During Week 5, riders may redo one previous stage or attempt a stage they missed. Only your top 4 stages count toward overall points.

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Rules & Equipment:

• Solo attempts only — no drafting

• No e-bikes; all other human-powered bikes welcome

• Ride safely and obey road rules

• Follow and tag us on Strava, Facebook, and Instagram

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Entry Fees:

• $45 in Auckland (supports Finale on 7 Dec with live music, coffee, prizes, and more)

• $15 in other cities

• Discounts for sharing your entry on Strava

• Donations are welcome if you enjoy the series

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Scoring:
Two points systems run simultaneously:

• Standy Points: Our classic system rewards fast times, not placings. Fastest male/female = 100 points, average = 50 points, slowest = 1 point.

• Handy Points: Introduced in 2025, this system adjusts Standy points based on age and weight to level the playing field, rewarding exceptional performance relative to your characteristics.

 

Points are calculated automatically in real-time and update as other riders submit times. Men’s and women’s points are calculated separately.

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STRAVA SEGMENT HELP

Pay attention to exactly where each Segment starts and finishes.  On a desktop computer, visit the Segment page on Strava.com, click on "Standard Map" on the map, then click "Street View Start" and "Street View End" to have a look at your surroundings.  ​​

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FINE PRINT

All results are subject to audit from the Race Committee, who will have the final say in case of a dispute.

 

You are responsible for your safety. This is an informal solo challenge performed on uncontrolled, open roads, and in your own time.

 

You (the participant) agree to assume all risks and to release in advance, and to waive your rights and to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless TORQ Events, Carl Wells, and their agents with respect to any cost, expense, liability or damage, on account of any actions, negligent or otherwise, of TORQ Events, Carl Wells, and their agents. You understand and agree that this Waiver and Release is binding on your heirs, assigns, and legal representatives.

 

By associating yourself with the TORQ Events you acknowledge you have read, and agree, to these rules, regulations, waiver and release and understand that you are solely responsible for your own health and safety.