Riders racing together at the EPOCH Canterbury Tour

EPOCH CANTERBURY TOUR · 23–25 APRIL 2027

A DEFINING
WEEKEND.

Three days. Five stages.
Something worth building your season around.

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23–25 APRIL 2027ANZAC WEEKEND · CANTERBURY, NZDiscover the tour

01FRIDAY 23 APRILHill Time Trial 02SATURDAY 24 APRILCust 03SUNDAY 25 APRILNorth Loburn

01 / A race with intent

MORE THAN
ANOTHER
RACE WEEKEND.

A proper multi-day road stage race. Built for riders who want every stage to mean something.

“Epoch” refers to a defining period in time. A moment that marks change. This tour is about restoring that sense of occasion to road racing in New Zealand.

The inaugural 2026 Epoch Tour of Canterbury set the foundation for something designed to grow, evolve and endure. Delivered by experienced race organisers, athletes and coaches, it’s built on credibility.

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02 / The weekend

FIVE STAGES.
THREE BIG DAYS.

One individual time trial. Four road stages. Short, sharp efforts and hard road racing that reward consistency, teamwork and resilience.

FRI / 23 APR01

Hill Time Trial

Individual time trial

Course to be confirmed. A familiar climb or a fresh challenge? Watch this space.

Stage 1 ↗

SAT / 24 APR02

Cust

Morning road race

Road day one.
Control and discipline.

Stage 2 ↗

SAT / 24 APR03

Cust

Afternoon road stage

Road day one.
A chance to move the GC.

Stage 3 ↗

SUN / 25 APR04

North Loburn

Morning road race

Road day two.
Rhythm and resilience.

Stage 4 ↗

SUN / 25 APR05

North Loburn

Afternoon road race

Road day two.
The final effort.

Stage 5 ↗

Final course details, start times and rider instructions will be confirmed before the tour.

03 / A proper women’s stage race

A STAGE OF
YOUR OWN.

Women’s racing is a core part of the tour.

A women’s-only multi-day stage race, delivered with the same intent, structure and respect as the men’s event. Multiple stages. Real classifications. A genuine opportunity to race a stage event built specifically for women.

It matters. And we’re committed to doing it properly.

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Women riders prepare to race at the Canterbury Tour

The inaugural field
2026 edition

179Total riders

50Women

129Men

8Grades

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04 / The people behind the race

CREDIBILITY.
COMMUNITY.

One builds courses that matter. The other brings the community together. Serious in intent, welcoming in execution.

Race Director & Technical Lead

Marc Prutton

Marc brings a rare blend of athletic credibility and race delivery experience to the Epoch Tour. A successful rider in his own right, he’s been part of several professional Teams, Cycling New Zealand and Cycling Southland at performance levels and has deep insight into what it takes to succeed in multi-day competition. Marc’s track record in running large tours and coaching at the highest level gives this event a backbone that riders can trust. He’s the one shaping the courses, the classifications, and the racing integrity — building something that’s not just another weekend on the calendar, but a race with real meaning for athletes serious about their craft.

Community Builder & Marketing Lead

Alex Mann

Alex is a known name across the Canterbury cycling scene, the quiet engine behind many of the region’s most engaging events. From organising Winter Worlds and local club races, to running weekly time trials and large criterium events, he has a knack for bringing riders together and boosting participation at every level. Alex looks after entries, the website, rider communications, and the overall experience — ensuring this tour feels good from the first click to the final stage. His deep roots in schools racing, club culture, and Canterbury’s racing community give the event both reach and heart.

05 / Building something that lasts

BACKED
FROM DAY ONE.

Brent Jones and David Cresswell back the tour as foundational partners. Their support reflects a shared belief in building something meaningful, credible and long-term for New Zealand cycling.

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