Campus hosts women's cycle tour

The Manawatu campus hosted the opening stage of the New Zealand Women’s Cycle Tour on Wednesday night.

Associate Professor Steve Stannard, head of the School of Sport and Exercise, welcomed the international field to the campus at a presentation event before the 7km time trial began.

The time trial was won by Kristin Armstrong of the United States.

This year, the tour features a number of Massey University student-athletes, including Linda Villumsen, Emily Collins, Emma Crum and Rachel Southee.

The tour includes the national teams from New Zealand, the United States, Italy, Japan and a host of other professional riders.

Massey University Vice-Chancellor Steve Maharey will present the winner’s jersey at the finish line in Palmerston North’s square on Sunday.