http://www.cyclingnewzealand.nz/blog/ The latest Blog feeds from www.cyclingnewzealand.nz en-us Thu, 16 Jul 2026 16:42:50 +1200 Rocketspark http://www.cyclingnewzealand.nz/blog/post/167647/kiwis-excited-at-uci-bmx-racing-world-championships-across-tasman/ Kiwi riders will hope the UCI BMX Racing World Championships starting in Brisbane from tomorrow will be all-but a home competition.There are 13 New Zealand riders in the Championship racing on the weekend, ahead of next week’s Challenge (age-group) racing with more than 300 kiwis crossing the Tasman to compete.The track part of the Sleeman Sports Complex on the outskirts of Brisbane, also comprising Australia’s major cycling velodrome and championship swimming complex.Paris Olympian Rico Bea... Thu, 16 Jul 2026 09:59:37 +1200 http://www.cyclingnewzealand.nz/blog/#post167647 http://www.cyclingnewzealand.nz/blog/post/167381/podiums-for-kiwi-gravity-riders-amid-carnage-at-andorra-mtb-world-cup/ Palmerston North emerging MTB star, Jonty Williamson made it five wins from six starts after victory in the junior men’s downhill at the UCI MTB World Series in Andorra today.Joining him on the podium celebrations were Auckland’s Sacha Earnest with third place in the elite women, to match her performances from last week in Italy, and Queenstown’s Malik Boatwright who was third to Williamson in junior men.The trio led the way with 12 kiwis making the finals on the dusty and crumbling surfac... Sun, 12 Jul 2026 10:34:07 +1200 http://www.cyclingnewzealand.nz/blog/#post167381 http://www.cyclingnewzealand.nz/blog/post/167372/kiwi-dozen-downhillers-dazzle-in-world-cup-qualifying-in-andorra/ Kiwi mountain bikers enjoyed a remarkable qualifying performance in the opening day of racing of the latest UCI MTB World Series stop in Andorra today.Twelve New Zealand gravity riders qualified for tomorrow’s finals across all four grades, led by Rotorua’s Lachlan Stevens-McNab and Palmerston North’s Jonty Williamson who topped qualifying in elite men and junior men respectively.This betters last year’s previous qualifying record when 10 riders made it to finals at the same venue. The k... Sat, 11 Jul 2026 10:29:07 +1200 http://www.cyclingnewzealand.nz/blog/#post167372 http://www.cyclingnewzealand.nz/blog/post/167321/in-form-kiwi-gravity-riders-chase-further-heights-in-andorra/ Kiwi mountain bikers climb to the high altitude of Andorra for the sixth round of the UCI MTB World Series for both downhill and cross-country this weekend.After a highly technical and rewarding challenge in the Italian high mountains at the weekend, a 31-strong kiwi contingent will be looking forward to the familiar surrounds of Andorra ahead of the series’ summer break.The kiwi gravity group enjoyed success in Andorra last year with 10 riders finishing in their respective top-10s, led by thi... Thu, 09 Jul 2026 13:53:02 +1200 http://www.cyclingnewzealand.nz/blog/#post167321 http://www.cyclingnewzealand.nz/blog/post/167153/earnest-claims-uci-world-cup-elite-downhill-podium-in-italy/ Auckland gravity rider Sacha Earnest grabbed the second elite podium of her career with third place in the latest round of the UCI MTB World Series in La Thuile, Italy today.The 1.84km course is the steepest on the World Cup circuit, with the Trek-Unbroken rider showing her poise and class to build throughout her run. Her outstanding run earned the leader’s hot seat for a short time before being edged by Austrian Valentina Holl and Swiss star Lisa Baumann by just 0.4s.Earnest, who now moves in... Sun, 05 Jul 2026 10:12:15 +1200 http://www.cyclingnewzealand.nz/blog/#post167153 http://www.cyclingnewzealand.nz/blog/post/167149/record-10-kiwi-gravity-riders-qualify-for-uci-world-cup-mtb-finals/ Kiwi downhill mountain bikers responded to the challenge of the steepest track on the UCI MTB World Cup circuit at La Thuile in Italy today.A record 10 New Zealand gravity riders are through to finals across the four classes after qualifying down the 2.3km track with an average gradient of 28 percent, which gave no respite in changing conditions in the Italian Alps.Three New Zealand elite women qualified among the 15 finals spots, headed by Queenstown’s Jess Blewitt (Scott Downhill) who was si... Sat, 04 Jul 2026 15:31:14 +1200 http://www.cyclingnewzealand.nz/blog/#post167149 http://www.cyclingnewzealand.nz/blog/post/167126/gate-realises-dream-bennett-returns-to-tour-de-france/ Two of New Zealand’s most respected cyclists, George Bennett and Aaron Gate are among the 192 riders to tackle cycling’s biggest and most famous race when the Tour de France begins in Barcelona tomorrow.It is a special day for Gate, who will join the dots on his celebrated career on the track and road, with his second Grand Tour on cycling’s biggest stage.The 35-year-old becomes the 20th kiwi to start in Le Tour, having competed on the track in three Olympic Games, and a multi-world champi... Fri, 03 Jul 2026 13:28:03 +1200 http://www.cyclingnewzealand.nz/blog/#post167126 http://www.cyclingnewzealand.nz/blog/post/167109/steep-world-cup-test-for-new-zealand-mtb-riders-in-italy/ New Zealand’s burgeoning MTB racers take on arguably the steepest terrain on the circuit at La Thuile in Italy near the French border for the latest round of the UCI World Series for downhill, cross-country and enduro this weekend.After joining the downhill World Cup circuit last year, La Thuile offers a super-steep, technical and challenging courses.There are 37 kiwi riders competing this weekend, headed by current junior men’s downhill leader Jonty Williamson (Yeti Fox Factory) who is unbe... Fri, 03 Jul 2026 10:51:28 +1200 http://www.cyclingnewzealand.nz/blog/#post167109 http://www.cyclingnewzealand.nz/blog/post/166939/goldsbury-earns-podium-in-weather-hit-uci-enduro-mtb-in-italy/ New Zealand rider Winni Goldsbury has earned her third straight podium after wild weather disrupted the final day of the third round in the UCI Enduro MTB World Series in Trentino, northern Italy.Goldsbury was second overall in the elite women’s rankings going into the Italian round, initially planned for three stages on day one and four stages today. However, an electrical storm through the Dolomites region brought major changes, with the elite women completing two shorter sections and the el... Mon, 29 Jun 2026 11:21:57 +1200 http://www.cyclingnewzealand.nz/blog/#post166939 http://www.cyclingnewzealand.nz/blog/post/166922/goldsbury-third-after-tough-first-day-of-uci-enduro-mtb-in-italy/ Canterbury teenager Winni Goldsbury is in third place after the first day of a challenging third round of the UCI Enduro MTB World Series in Trentino, northern Italy.Goldsbury, who won the last round in Austria, is 12 seconds behind leader Ella Conolly (AUS) after a tough day of climbing and challenging timed descents.The long and physical day was made more challenging with overnight rain.The kiwi teenager is 12 seconds behind leader Ella Conolly (GBR), with fellow kiwi George Swift, the e-endur... Sun, 28 Jun 2026 09:59:42 +1200 http://www.cyclingnewzealand.nz/blog/#post166922