Cycling Events

Cycling events often need to manage a mix of categories - from different distances and bike types such as road, e-bike, tandem, para, and track - each with unique eligibility rules, pricing, and prize structures. Managing these variations manually can quickly become complex and time-consuming.

eventplus solves this by:

• Unlimited number of category options including distances and/or bike types.
• Flexible pricing structure - automatically increasing the price based on the date or number of registrartions.
• Define individual category entry rules to restrict by age, gender or invitation only.
• Automatically assign age and gender divisions to your participants, which can align with prizes and age group awards.
• Keep the buzz going by automatically overflowing entries to a waitlist once a category is full.

Andy rode his homemade penny farthing to complete the 160 km Lake Taupō Cycle Challenge.

Many events need participants to choose a start group or wave based on their ability or experience. To ensure fair seeding, organisers often need additional details — such as an estimated finish time or verified results from another event. Managing this manually can be time-consuming and error-prone, especially when verifying returning participants.

eventplus solves this by:

• Allows participants to select their preferred start group or wave during registration.
• Prompts participants to provide qualifying or expected finish times when required.
• Enables the event team to review, adjust, and approve seeding - or automatically approve returning competitors.

"When entering, riders use eventplus to select their start group, making for a smoother start for everyone on event day." - Hayden Dickason, Event Director, Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge

Managing bib numbers, withdrawals, and personalised printing can be time-consuming - especially when numbers need to be posted out before the event.

eventplus solves this by:

• Automatically assigns race bibs or plates based on your rules.
• Supports dispatch management for sending bibs prior to the event.
• Recycles bib numbers automatically for withdrawn entries.
• Collects names or nicknames for personalised printing.

Cycle tours and similar multi-day events come with a unique set of logistical challenges. Beyond the usual age groups, bib numbers, and timing requirements, organisers must also juggle accommodation allocations, transport options, baggage transfers, meal selections, and more.   Managing all these moving parts manually can quickly become time-consuming and prone to error. 

eventplus solves this by:

• Provides flexible accommodation packages with pricing and capacity controls.
• Allows participants to select meal options or add-ons during registration.
• Supports transport options and allocations, including buses, luggage transfers, or vehicle shuttles.
• Keeps everything tied together in one central dashboard - reducing admin, errors, and back-and-forth communication.
• Share published list of logistics making it easy for participants and crews to check details.

"eventplus managed the complexities of our cycling tour - from package options and accommodation variations to meals and transport." - Peter Yarrell - Tour of New Zealand