2018 UCI Oceania Tour explained

2018 UCI Oceania Tour
Edition:14
Competition:UCI Oceania Tour
Dates:17 January – 25 March 2018
Location:Oceania
Rounds:5
Previous:2017
Next:2019

The 2018 UCI Oceania Tour was the 14th season of the UCI Oceania Tour. The season began on 17 January 2018 with the New Zealand Cycle Classic and finished on 25 March 2018 with the Continental Championships.

Throughout the season, points are awarded to the top finishers of stages within stage races and the final general classification standings of each of the stages races and one-day events. The quality and complexity of a race also determines how many points are awarded to the top finishers, the higher the UCI rating of a race, the more points are awarded.The UCI ratings from highest to lowest are as follows:

Events

Date Race Name Location Winner Team Ref
17–21 JanuaryNew Zealand Cycle Classic2.2[1]
27 January Gravel and Tar1.2[2]
31 January – 4 February Herald Sun Tour2.1[3]
23 March Oceanian Cycling Championships – Time TrialCC[4]
23 March Oceanian Cycling Championships – Time Trial U23CC
25 March Oceanian Cycling Championships – Road RaceCC[5]
25 March Oceanian Cycling Championships – Road Race U23CC

Notes and References

  1. News: Kiwi rider Hayden McCormick wins NZ Cycle Classic. Stuff.co.nz. Fairfax New Zealand. 21 January 2018. 27 January 2018.
  2. News: Ethan Berends edges Torckler to Gravel & Tar triumph. Ed. Wright. RoadCycling.co.nz. Road Cycling New Zealand. 27 January 2018. 27 January 2018.
  3. News: Chaves wins 2018 Herald Sun Tour. Zeb. Woodpower. Cyclingnews.com. Immediate Media Company. 4 February 2018. 4 February 2018.
  4. News: Hamish Bond takes another huge step to Commonwealth Games by winning Oceania cycling title. Stuff.co.nz. Stuff Limited. 23 March 2018. 25 March 2018.
  5. News: Chris Harper wins Oceania championships for Tasmanian team. Rob. Shaw. The Examiner. Fairfax Media. 25 March 2018. 25 March 2018.