Darren Wispinski Memorial HCP Sat August 23rd 2025

Saturday, August 23, 2025 11:00 (GMT+12)

Event info
Sport: Cycling - road
Location: Outram, New Zealand
Registration closes: Friday, August 22, 2025 12:00 (GMT+12)
Organized by: Cycling Otago
Event website: www.cyclingotago.co.nz
Event notes

Darren Wispinski had cycling in his veins from the age of 12. The obsession, passion and determination followed his cycling career right throughout his life. As a novice he raced all over NZ, Southland Tours, Tamahini Tours, Criteriums, Nationals, Queenstown Snowline Tours, Hydro Grand and more.....At the age of 19 he rode for Belguim La Redoute Team while living in Gent for two seasons and racing the amatuer Paris-Roubaix and the Tour of Belguim. Returning home the experience, determination and competitiveness showed in his transition into A Grade. Darren was a well respected rider and team competitor, although sprinting wasn't his thing, he excelled at hill cilmbing and longer events. In the summer of 1998 Darren was diagnosed with leukaemia, the biggest race of his life was yet to come...his endurance, determination and love of his family saw him survive a 27 year cancer battle! The Memorial Handicap event will recognise 1 year since Darren's passing, Karen his wife and his three daughters Ruby, Stella and Lucy invite you to race in honour of Darren, an event they intend on holding with Cycling Otago for many years to come. Kindly sponsored by Foleys Plumbing and a donation to Hato St John will be made from part of your entry fee. Karen and family will provide free refreshments at the Club post the race and also present a Memorial Trophy for the FASTEST TIME and trophies for over the line and age groups.

Circuit

4 laps of the 18km circuit (72 km) starting and finishing on Huntly Road, Outram.

Timing/Sign On

9.45am- 10.30am sign on at the West Taieri (Outram) Rugby Club, briefing at 10.45am and first of the handicap riders to leave at 11am.

Event Cost

$40.00 with a donation of $5.00 for each rider going to St Johns.

Payment

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Entry criteria, categories and ages

Handicap race, based on the best knowledge and form we have from the riders. Trophies 1st to 5th over the line and 1st to 3rd for female and male in ages groups:Under 19, 19-34, 35-49, 50-59, 60+

Prize Giving

Prize giving and free refreshments at Cycling Otago Club Rooms, Wickcliffe St, Mosgiel after the event.
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 I will not hold Cycling Otago, its contractors or volunteers liable for any harm that occurs to me, my equipment during the course of this race, or for any harm to other persons or property that is caused by me in the course of this event. - I accept full legal responsibility for any harm to persons or property caused by me in this event. - I am aware and accept that the roads are open, may not be marshalled, and that I race at my own risk. I allow any photos or other to be used on social media where appropriate.