Organise Your Teams Now
The 2009 PowerNet Tour of Southland will be raced from the 2nd - 7th November. Riders need to be organising their teams of five riders as soon as possible to avoid the disappointment of missing out on New Zealand's Premier Cycle Race.
Tour Manager, Bruce Ross said that there has been considerable interest in the event and entry forms will be available from 22nd May. The route for this year's event will be along similar lines to last year and confirmed details will be published on this website in the near future.
This will be the 53rd Tour of Southland and is an event that just seems to go from strength to strength.
Message from the Tour Manager...
The 2009 PowerNet Tour of Southland is recognised as New Zealand's leading multi-stage cycling tour. The event has established a proud and colourful history for over 50 years and continues to attract immense interest both nationally and internationally.
The Tour was awarded a UCI category 2.2 classification a few years ago which has helped elevate the race to a new high and we look forward with confidence to making continual improvement to the event.
The Southland region eagerly awaits this year's 53rd Tour and is proud to host this major sporting occasion, which offers an exciting challenge to all involved.
On behalf of the Board and staff of PowerNet Limited and the Tour of Southland Organising Committee I extend a very warm welcome to all intending riders and visitors and look forward to meeting you in early November.
I am sure you will enjoy the experience both of the Tour and visiting Southland.
Bruce Ross
Tour Manager
Message from the PowerNet CEO...
The 2009 PowerNet Tour of Southland is a six-day tour that offers some unique challenges. Known for serving up "four seasons in one day" and a couple of gut-busting hills, the Tour tends to sort out the "boys from the men" and makes an entertaining event for the general public and cycling enthusiasts.
Riders and support crew will notice the support from the communities as they pass. From the school children waving flags, to farmers parked at the farm gates, Southland stops and gets behind the Tour.
On behalf of the Board and staff of PowerNet Limited and the Tour of Southland Organising Committee, I extend our heartfelt thanks to all the local volunteers and individuals who offer their time and skills so enthusiastically prior to, during, and after the Tour.
Martin Walton
CEO, PowerNet Limited
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