New Zealand's South Island Series to stop at Coronet Peak

200 riders are expected to gather at the purpose-built Coronet Peak Bike Park January 4-6 for a round of the Subaru South Island Downhill Cup which will see experienced riders hurtle down the 1.6km of singletrack. Then, on January 5-6, cross country riders get their chance for a round of the NZCT South Island Cross Country Cup.

These two events, formerly part of the New Zealand's MTB National Series, are the precursor to the NZCT New Zealand National Championships.

Sue George is an editor at Cyclingnews.  She coordinates all of the site's mountain bike race coverage and assists with the road, 'cross and track coverage.