Nick Kergozou, Tom Sexton and Marshall Erwood will be part of a 19-strong team to contest track cycling events.
At present Sexton and Erwood are competing overseas while Kergozou trains in Cambridge.
Kergozou said attending the Games was special, knowing the whole country was supporting the athletes.
"They follow it so closely alongside the Olympics, and it’s probably like that second pinnacle event for us."
"I haven't had the best of luck so far, so I’m really looking forward to these ones, and it’s kind of that thing that I actually want to go there and perform really well."
It was "bit of a running joke at the moment" that he was the "old man" of the team.
"I turned 30 last month, so, yeah, definitely old man."
He usually roomed with Erwood who was attending his first Games.
"I think he’s going to unleash the beast, and hopefully get some medals around his neck."
Both he and Erwood had been coached earlier in their careers by Cycling Southland’s Julian Ineson.
It is Sexton’s third Games, too.
"He’s a pretty smart, switched-on rider, and, yeah, he’s got a few good opportunities at Commonwealth Games," Kergozou said.
The trio were part of a lineage of Southland riders who had done well on the world stage.
They were always proud to represent Southland.
"Cycling Southland’s been a big part of us, and we all love to represent Cycling Southland too."
Cycling Southland president Julian Ineson said it was an "absolute outstanding achievement to be selected for any New Zealand team, let alone something as prestigious as the Commonwealth Games".
The three made up half the endurance men’s squad which was an achievement not only for the club but the province as well.
"We often say we punch above our weight, and that’s when it comes to lots of things."
