Build-up to Paris starts now for Gate
New Zealand track rider Aaron Gate, on the eve of his return to the boards at the world championships in France, already has his eyes fixed a couple of hours south in three years.
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Veteran athlete plans four-hour fundraiser
Veteran athlete plans four-hour fundraiser
While most people tuck into cake on their birthday, Peter Grandiek says he probably will not even feel like eating, for a bit of the day at least.
Elite field too rich for NZers as Alaphilippe retains men’s road title
Elite field too rich for NZers as Alaphilippe retains men’s road title
The New Zealand men’s quartet was unable to dent the elite in cycling’s version of the fast and furious at the world road championships in Belgium yesterday.
Trustees named to govern Around the Mountains Cycle Trail
Trustees named to govern Around the Mountains Cycle Trail
The inaugural trustees have been appointed to govern the Around the Mountains Cycle Trail.
Harris ‘really happy’ with top-30 finish
Harris ‘really happy’ with top-30 finish
World Tour professional Ella Harris dug deep in a hard-working display over a frantic final 30km to finish 26th in the elite women’s road race at the world road cycling championships in Belgium...
NZ juniors pleased with time trial rides
NZ juniors pleased with time trial rides
NEW Zealand riders Jack Carswell and Lewis Bower finished 23rd and 25th respectively in an 80-strong field in the junior men’s time trial at the world road cycling championships in Belgium yesterday.
NZ pair finish just outside top 10 in time trial
NZ pair finish just outside top 10 in time trial
New Zealand riders Logan Currie and Finn Fisher-Black finished just outside the top 10 after strong performances in the under-23 men’s time trial on day two of the world road cycling championships...
Scully ‘pretty content’ with world champs race
Scully ‘pretty content’ with world champs race
World Tour professional Tom Scully was pleased with his performance as he finished mid-pack in the individual time trial on the opening day of the world road cycling championships in Belgium...
Thompson making the step up
Thompson making the step up
Queenstown cyclist Reuben Thompson is the latest New Zealander to earn a place on the UCI World Tour.
Cook’s tour a change of pace
Cook’s tour a change of pace
Reuben Cook has traded his oars for pedals over the past two weeks.
Murray misses out on bronze medal
Murray misses out on bronze medal
The New Zealand contingent made a rocky start to its campaign in Tokyo, with athletes taking centre stage in the pool, at the velodrome and on the wheelchair rugby court.
Investigation after death of Olivia Podmore
Investigation after death of cyclist Olivia Podmore
Cycling New Zealand have commissioned an investigation into the culture at the organisation following the death of Olivia Podmore.
Olivia Podmore allegedly pressured to lie during inquiry
Olivia Podmore allegedly pressured to lie during inquiry
Olympic cyclist Olivia Podmore was allegedly pressured to lie by Cycling NZ as part of a 2018 investigation into impropriety at the sporting body.
'An absolutely gorgeous kid!'
'An absolutely gorgeous kid!' - Olivia Podmore's school pens tribute
A Christchurch school attended by Olivia Podmore for several years has paid tribute to the Olympic cyclist after her shock death.
NZ Olympic cyclist Olivia Podmore dies
NZ Olympic cyclist Olivia Podmore dies aged 24
The cycling community has been shocked by the sudden death on Monday, confirmed by her family in social media posts.
Crash costs Kiwi cyclists bronze
Crash costs Kiwi cyclists bronze
A riveting race for the bronze medal in the men's team pursuit between NZ and Australia turned hollow on the track of the Izu Velodrome, with the Kiwis losing a rider to a crash inside the final 1700m of the 4000m race.
Pogacar claims second straight Tour de France title
Pogacar claims second straight Tour de France title
Tadej Pogacar became the youngest rider to win back-to-back Tour de France titles on Sunday after some vintage racing drew comparisons with cycling's greatest.
‘It’s terrible’: females few in fastest farmer cycle event
‘It’s terrible’: females few in fastest farmer cycle event
Avril Lane never expected to be one of so few flying the flag for female farmers.
Harvey regains energy to turn in fine efforts
Harvey regains energy to turn in fine efforts
Wanaka rider Mikayla Harvey has shaken off fatigue to turn in some good performances for her professional team, Canyon Sram, this month.
Cooper happy with top-10 finish
Cooper happy with top-10 finish
Mountain bike star Anton Cooper scored his second straight top-10 finish in round two of the UCI World Cup in the Czech Republic yesterday.