UCI status for new NZ women's race

Despite losing a round of the women's world cup in 2007, New Zealand will still be able to host the top female cyclists in the world with a new five day stage race taking place in March, 2007. The 470 km race will be held in the Wellington region, starting the Hutt Valley on March 7 and finishing with a criterium in downtown Wellington on March 11. It has been granted a 2.2 status by the UCI.

Promoter Jorge Sandoval said, "This is great news for our sport and the region. We may not have a one day world cup race but we now have a five day top international cycle tour instead.

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