http://www.cyclingnewzealand.nz/blog/ The latest Blog feeds from www.cyclingnewzealand.nz en-us Sun, 26 Apr 2026 23:25:32 +1200 Rocketspark http://www.cyclingnewzealand.nz/blog/post/163743/botha-fowler-bag-more-medals-for-new-zealand-track-cyclists/ New Zealand’s most experienced track cyclist Bryony Botha joined with relative newcomer Prue Fowler to claim a silver medal in the two-rider madison on day two of the UCI Track World Cup in Malaysia.After their gold medal in the team pursuit on the first day, Botha and Fowler produced a strong performance in the two-rider madison event over 30kms with 120 laps where teams score points from sprints every 10 laps.One rider must be in action throughout, with team swapping with a hand-sling motion... Sun, 26 Apr 2026 11:03:56 +1200 http://www.cyclingnewzealand.nz/blog/#post163743 http://www.cyclingnewzealand.nz/blog/post/163736/kiwi-track-women-overcome-adversity-to-claim-malaysia-world-cup-win/ An under-strength New Zealand’s women’s team pursuit combination overcame the odds to claim their second gold medal in two weeks at the UCI Track World Cup in Malaysia.With key rider Ally Wollaston having returned to her professional road racing duties in Europe, the team were further challenged with emerging star Prudence Fowler coping with ill-health which forced a change of tactics.Fowler moved to the unaccustomed role of starting, and having led for the first few laps, she pulled off, wi... Sat, 25 Apr 2026 09:11:30 +1200 http://www.cyclingnewzealand.nz/blog/#post163736 http://www.cyclingnewzealand.nz/blog/post/163601/oceania-honours-secure-boost-for-coopers-mtb-aspirations/ New Zealand champion Anton Cooper wrapped up the Oceania Continental Mountain Bike Series with a double win in the final rounds in Cairns at the weekend.The Lapierre PXR Racing rider dominated both cross-country races, lapping his nearest riders at the Smithfield MTB Park in the north Queensland destination.The wins had double significance for Cooper, who earns a guarantee start in the short-track races for the upcoming UCI MTB cross-country season in Europe and North America.A key to a strong W... Mon, 20 Apr 2026 15:59:35 +1200 http://www.cyclingnewzealand.nz/blog/#post163601 http://www.cyclingnewzealand.nz/blog/post/163600/new-zealand-u19-bmx-team-announcement/ Huge congratulations to the U19 riders selected to represent New Zealand at the 2026 UCI BMX Racing World Championships.The team will be competing 17-25 July in Brisbane, Australia.We look forward to following your successes and wish you a safe and enjoyable campaign!... Mon, 20 Apr 2026 15:45:29 +1200 http://www.cyclingnewzealand.nz/blog/#post163600 http://www.cyclingnewzealand.nz/blog/post/163583/new-zealand-track-cyclists-set-solid-foundation-in-hong-kong-world-cup/ New Zealand riders completed a solid start to the international track season, earning valuable ranking points on the final day of UCI Track World Cup in Hong Kong.The podium eluded the kiwi riders on day three but there were some strong performances as the Cycling New Zealand squad move to the next round of the UCI Track World Cup in Malaysia this weekend.The men’s pairing of Keegan Hornblow and George Jackson produced a strong performance to finish fifth in the challenging two-person Madison ... Mon, 20 Apr 2026 09:44:59 +1200 http://www.cyclingnewzealand.nz/blog/#post163583 http://www.cyclingnewzealand.nz/blog/post/163573/new-zealand-track-cyclists-earn-valuable-points-in-hong-kong-world-cup/ Kiwi track cyclists earned solid ranking points without stepping on the podium on day two of the UCI World Cup in Hong Kong.The experienced Tom Sexton finished fifth in the men’s four-event omnium. The Southland rider placed ninth in the opening scratch race, 12th in the tempo race, sixth in the elimination and fifth in the pivotal points race.Sexton finished on 126 points with a strong overall performance to be only 11 points off the podium.The super-experienced Bryony Botha and relative... Sun, 19 Apr 2026 09:12:51 +1200 http://www.cyclingnewzealand.nz/blog/#post163573 http://www.cyclingnewzealand.nz/blog/post/163560/winning-start-for-new-zealand-track-cyclists-in-hong-kong-world-cup/ New Zealand riders made a brilliant start to their 2026 track cycling campaign with three medals including two golds on the opening day of the UCI World Cup in Hong Kong.Kiwi combinations took out the gold medal finals in both the women’s and men’s team pursuit, while experienced Southlander Tom Sexton grabbed the silver medal in the elimination final.The women rotated their five-strong squad, with Bryony Botha, Samantha Donnelly, Emily Shearman, Ally Wollaston bouncing back from the qualify... Sat, 18 Apr 2026 08:50:11 +1200 http://www.cyclingnewzealand.nz/blog/#post163560 http://www.cyclingnewzealand.nz/blog/post/163171/jones-claims-utah-gravel-record/ Nelson’s Cameron Jones set a new best time to claim the White Rim Trail gravel challenge in Utah.Jones won in 5:23.27 to take nearly 5 minutes off the previous best known time for the 160km challenge comprising 2.2km of elevation gain set across desert terrain through the Canyonlands National Park.The kiwi rider said he was four minutes behind the previous best time of Keegan Swenson at the halfway mark timing point."I had to sort-of stay optimistic that if I was putting up with the headwind e... Tue, 07 Apr 2026 10:46:23 +1200 http://www.cyclingnewzealand.nz/blog/#post163171 http://www.cyclingnewzealand.nz/blog/post/163165/demanding-season-gets-underway-for-new-zealand-track-cyclists/ Cycling New Zealand’s track riders will begin a demanding international programme this month after not competing on the world scene for seven months.The Cycling New Zealand high performance track team will compete at UCI Track World Cups in Hong Kong and Malaysia this month; building to the Glasgow Commonwealth Games in July and finally the UCI Track World Championships in China in October.Meanwhile the Cycling New Zealand Para cycling squad contest UCI Road World Cups in Belgium and Italy in ... Tue, 07 Apr 2026 09:10:09 +1200 http://www.cyclingnewzealand.nz/blog/#post163165 http://www.cyclingnewzealand.nz/blog/post/162384/experience-wins-out-in-enduro-and-short-track-mtb-nationals-in-rotorua/ Experience proved decisive whether a short-track sprint or full-day enduro on the final day of the UCI Mountain Bike Championships in Rotorua.Christchurch physiotherapist Mary Gray, who claimed Whaka 100 Marathon title last year, added the shortest of MTB titles, claiming the national short course victory on the final day of the championships in Rotorua.Gray edged out fellow Christchurch Singletrack Club rider Amelie Mackay and hometown Rotorua rider Ruby Ryan in the sprint finish to claim the C... Mon, 23 Mar 2026 10:40:46 +1300 http://www.cyclingnewzealand.nz/blog/#post162384