Kiwis sign for French pro team
Talented teens Reuben Thompson and Laurence Pithie have signed for the development squad of one of the UCI World Tour’s most prestigious professional cycling teams.
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Vink confirms his quest for hat-trick
Vink confirms his quest for hat-trick
Defending Tour of Southland champion Michael Vink is chasing a hat-trick of titles.
Giro on brink of cancellation as Covid-19 hits
Giro on brink of cancellation as Covid-19 hits
The Giro d'Italia is on the brink of cancellation after five teams were hit by Covid-19 cases on the first rest day, with two of them pulling out of the three-week grand tour 12 days before the...
Young rider rises to challenge
Young rider rises to challenge
A strong field of 41 lined up for the Cycling Otago Hastie Memorial on Saturday in a race in which the wind had a big say.
Flash young cyclists from up north showing real grit
Flash young cyclists from up north showing real grit
When asked how he would describe his Far North Flash cycling team, coach Phil Gibbs had one word — magic.
Harvey finished 20th in time trial
Harvey finished 20th in time trial
Wanaka's Mikayla Harvey finished 20th in the time trial on the first day of racing at the Road Cycling World Championships in Italy.
Slovenia's Pogacar triumphs in Tour de France
Slovenia's Pogacar triumphs in Tour de France
Tadej Pogacar has became the first Slovenian to win the Tour de France.
Harvey selected for NZ team
Harvey selected for NZ team
Wanaka's Mikayla Harvey is one of seven riders picked for the New Zealand team to ride in the revamped UCI world road championships in Italy next week.
Kiwi rider withdraws from Tour de France
Kiwi rider withdraws from Tour de France
Kiwi Sam Bewley has withdrawn from the Tour de France following a crash during the 10th stage from Ile d'Oleron to Ile de Re today.
Canterbury cycle race cancelled over Covid
Canterbury cycle race cancelled over Covid
The Covid-19 pandemic has forced organisers to cancel Canterbury's premier cycling event, Le Race.
Route rejigged for Southland tour
Route rejigged for Southland tour
The 2020 Tour of Southland has undergone a makeover.
Contrasting fortunes for top Otago riders
Contrasting fortunes for top Otago riders
It has been contrasting tales of elation and heartache for two Otago riders in Europe.
Mosgiel velodrome an unheralded asset
Mosgiel velodrome an unheralded asset
It is well hidden, stuck deep in Mosgiel suburbia.
Harris back on the road for real in Spain
Harris back on the road for real in Spain
Dunedin professional rider Ella Harris is set to resume competition after fleeing Spain in March.
National double for Dunstan
National double for Dunstan
Dunedin rider Ray Dunstan notched a double at the national road championships in Hawke’s Bay over the weekend.
Elite sprinter convinced best yet to come
Elite sprinter convinced best yet to come
Champion cyclist Natasha Hansen is, like so many other top-level athletes, facing a career put on hold and her dreams of Olympic glory this year dashed. However, the delay of the Games may turn out to be a positive.
Recognition for Strong
Recognition for Strong
World champion cyclist Corbin Strong has won the Southland senior sportsperson of the year award.
Strong home for season after tour cancelled
Strong home for season after tour cancelled
World champion track cyclist Corbin Strong is back in his home city of Invercargill after Covid-19 put his international career on hold.
Currie finishes second in virtual bike challenge
Currie finishes second in virtual bike challenge
Wanaka ironman Braden Currie had to settle for second in a virtual race yesterday morning.
Southland Olympian retires
Southland Olympian retires
The coronavirus pandemic has claimed the career of a New Zealand Olympian, Southland track cyclist Eddie Dawkins.