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Cycling 14 Jan 2012
Two medals for BikeNZ cyclists at Beijing World Cup

New Zealand cyclists picked up two medals on the second day of the UCI World Cup in Beijing overnight.

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BMX 13 Jan 2012
New Supercross BMX track in action in Pukekohe

PUKEKOHE — BMX riders get their first introduction to the new Supercross track near Pukekohe in the Pacific Elite Series this weekend.

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Track Cycling 13 Jan 2012
BikeNZ pursuit teams into medal rides at Beijing World Cup

New Zealand cyclists will ride off for bronze tonight in the men’s and women’s team pursuit medal rounds at the UCI World Cup in Beijing.

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Cycling 8 Jan 2012
Vink creates cycling history at RaboDirect national championships

CHRISTCHURCH —   Twenty-year-old Michael Vink created cycling history with his solo victory in the RaboDirect Road Cycling National Championships in Christchurch today.

Michael Vink celebrates victory in the RaboDirect national Road Cycling Championships in Christchurch today.

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Cycling 8 Jan 2012
Triathlete upstages cyclists to win RaboDirect national road race

CHRISTCHURCH — Nicky Samuels thought so little of her chances of winning the RaboDirect Elite National Road Cycling Championships in Christchurch yesterday that she planned a training run for immediately after she finished.

Triathlete Nicky Samuels in action on way to winning the RaboDirect National Road cycling Championship in Christchurch

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Cycling 4 Jan 2012
Female sprinters get chance for Olympic cycling selection

INVERCARGILL — Enterprising form last month has earned young female sprinters Natasha Hansen and Katie Schofield the opportunity to press a late claim for Olympic selection.

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Cycling 2 Jan 2012
Bauer chases success in RaboDirect National Road Cycling Championship

CHRISTCHURCH — If you are looking for a good weather omen for a summer barbeque at the beach, then don’t invite Jack Bauer.

Jack Bauer in action at the world championships

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Cycling 22 Dec 2011
World Tour cyclists to line-up in RaboDirect National Championships

Four World Tour professionals will headline next month’s RaboDirect Elite Road National Championships in Christchurch.

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Cycling 12 Dec 2011
PureBlack Racing announcement major blow for cycling

New Zealand cyclists will lose a valuable pathway to international road racing success if PureBlack Racing is unable to secure sufficient funding to pursue its plans, said the sport’s governing  body BikeNZ.

PureBlack Racing team

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Cycling 5 Dec 2011
Kiesanowski finishes 8th in World Cup omnium

Christchurch cyclist Joanne Kiesanowski has finished eighth in the omnium on the final day of the UCI World Cup in Colombia.

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Cycling 3 Dec 2011
World class ride for Shanks in world cup victory

New Zealand cyclist Alison Shanks produced another world class performance to win the individual pursuit at the UCI World Cup in Colombia today.

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Cycling 3 Dec 2011
Three medal haul for New Zealand cyclists in World Cup

New Zealand has taken gold in the men’s pursuit at the UCI World Cup in unusual circumstances, while claiming silver medals in two other races on an eventful second day in Colombia.

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Cycling 2 Dec 2011
Crash mars qualifying effort for BikeNZ sprint team

The New Zealand cycling sprint team crashed out during qualifying at the UCI World Cup in Cali today.

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Cycling 2 Dec 2011
BikeNZ team pursuit cyclists into World Cup finals

New Zealand are through to the gold medal rides in both men’s and women’s team pursuit at the UCI World Cup in Cali, Colombia.

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BMX 29 Nov 2011
Willers wins American BMX Grand National title

New Zealand BMX rider Marc Willers wrapped up an outstanding year in taking out the American BMX Association Grand Nationals final today.

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Cycling 26 Nov 2011
Torckler, Boyd take cycling victories in Taupo race

TAUPO — PureBlack Racing’s Michael Torckler handled the tough conditions best in a solo win at the Contact Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge today.

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Cycling 25 Nov 2011
Powerful squad named for cycling world cup

BikeNZ has selected a powerful 13-strong squad for next week’s UCI World Cup in Colombia.

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Cycling 25 Nov 2011
Oceania Track Cycling Championships – Day 4 Wrap

INVERCARGILL — New Zealand's burgeoning sprint cycling programme received a thumbs up after a record-breaking week at the Oceania Track Championships in Invercargill tonight.

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Cycling 24 Nov 2011
Oceania Track Cycling Championships - Day 4 Qualifying

INVERCARGILL — The records kept tumbling on the final morning of qualifying at the Oceania Track Cycling Championships in Invercargill today.

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Cycling 24 Nov 2011
Oceania Cycling Championships – Day 3 Wrap

INVERCARGILL — Big Manawatu sprinter Simon Van Velthooven showed real maturity in his young career with a superb victory in keirin on the third night of finals in Invercargill tonight.

New Zealand's Simon Van Velthooven (left) edges Australia's Scott Sunderland on the line to win the gold medal.

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Track Cycling 23 Nov 2011
Oceania Track Cycling Championships – Day 3 Qualifying

INVERCARGILL — The new Olympic event of the omnium produced some close racing on the penultimate morning qualifying at the Oceania Track Cycling Championships in Invercargill today.

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Track Cycling 23 Nov 2011
Oceania Track Cycling - Day 2 Final Wrap 10.45pm

INVERCARGILL — Alison Shanks pushed her way into the top echelon of female pursuiters of all time with a record breaking effort at the Oceania Track Cycling Championships in Invercargill tonight.

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Cycling 22 Nov 2011
Oceania Track Cycling Championships – Day 2 Morning Qualifying

INVERCARGILL — New Zealand’s world championship medallists Jesse Sergent and Alison Shanks set themselves up for another super-fast night on the second day of the Oceania Track Cycling Championships in Invercargill.

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Cycling 22 Nov 2011
Oceania Track Cycling Championships - Day 1 Finals Wrap

INVERCARGILL — New Zealand's team pursuit cyclists issued a loud Olympic warning shot with world class winning performances on the opening night of the Oceania Track Championships in Invercargill.

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Cycling 21 Nov 2011
Oceania Track Cycling Championships – Day 1 Qualifying

INVERCARGILL — It proved a record morning for New Zealand cyclists on the first day of the UCI Oceania Track Championships in Invercargill today.

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Cycling 21 Nov 2011
Roulston to focus on road cycling career

New Zealand road cycling champion Hayden Roulston has withdrawn from the track squad to focus his attentions on his road racing career.

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Cycling 20 Nov 2011
Champion cyclist turns attentions to team dream

There’s no I in Team for New Zealand cyclist Alison Shanks.

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Cycling 18 Nov 2011
World cycling medallist taking nothing for granted

INVERCARGILL — World champion silver medallist Shane Archbold is looking no further ahead than next week's Oceania Track Cycling Championships in Invercargill.

Shane Archbold in action at the World Championships earlier this year.

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Cycling 17 Nov 2011
Advisory Oceania Track Cycling Championships

INVERCARGILL — There’s plenty at stake for riders in the Oceania Track Cycling Championships in Invercargill starting on Monday.

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Track Cycling 11 Nov 2011
Oceania Track Cycling Championships team named

INVERCARGILL — A 40-strong BikeNZ team has been named for this month’s Oceania Track Cycling championships in Invercargill.

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Cycling 7 Nov 2011
Dudley improves in World Cup cycling

New Zealand cyclist Gemma Dudley has finished 20th in the omnium at the first UCI World Cup of the season in Kazakhstan.

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Cycling 4 Nov 2011
Dudley to contest World Cup cycling opener

Levin cyclist Gemma Dudley is BikeNZ's only representative in the first of the UCI World Cup track series that begins in Kazakhstan this weekend.

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Cycling 25 Oct 2011
Olympic riders join Calder Stewart for Tour of Southland

SOUTHLAND — Olympic cyclists Hayden Roulston, Marc Ryan and Sam Bewley spearhead a powerful team for Calder Stewart - BikeNZ in this year’s Tour of Southland which starts in Invercargill next week.

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BMX 21 Oct 2011
Walker star turn in RaboDirect North Island BMX Championships

GISBORNE — World Cup Supercross World Champion Sarah Walker will be the star turn at this weekend’s RaboDirect North Island BMX Championships in Gisborne.

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Cycling 20 Oct 2011
Gate opens, Kiesanowski tops in RaboDirect Omnium Championships

INVERCARGILL — Auckland cyclist Aaron Gate grabbed his first national title when he dominated a talented field to win the RaboDirect New Zealand Omnium Championships in Invercargill [last night].

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Track Cycling 19 Oct 2011
Gate, Kiesanowski lead way in RaboDirect Omnium Championships

INVERCARGILL — Twenty year old cyclist Aaron Gate set the pace on the opening night of the RaboDirect New Zealand Omnium Championships at the ILT Velodrome in Invercargill tonight.

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Cycling 14 Oct 2011
BikeNZ riders take first push towards London Olympics

BikeNZ have taken their first steps towards the London Olympic track cycling campaign with a training camp in Invercargill.

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Cycling 3 Oct 2011
Cheatley faces long road to recovery after cycle crash

New Zealand road cycling champion Cath Cheatley faces a long road to recovery after she was badly hurt in a crash in an event in Taranaki on Saturday.

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BMX 3 Oct 2011
Walker claims BMX Supercross World Cup title

New Zealand BMX star Sarah Walker will go into the Olympic year as the UCI Supercross World Cup champion.

Sarah Walker in action at Chula Vista today

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BMX 30 Sep 2011
Willers crashes in practice for BMX Supercross World final

World number one ranked BMX rider Marc Willers crashed out of official practice today ahead of the final round of the UCI Supercross World Cup in southern California.

Marc Willers in action at the recent World Championships.

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BMX 29 Sep 2011
Walker, Willers chase BMX World titles in USA

New Zealand BMX stars Sarah Walker and Marc Willers are hoping to finish their international season on top of the world, literally, in the USA on the weekend.

Sarah Walker and Mark Willers are both chasing UCI BMX Supercross World Cup overall honours this weekend

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Cycling 26 Sep 2011
UCI Road World Cycling Championships - NZ wrap Day 6

A major crash five laps from the finish on the tight Copenhagen circuit ended New Zealand’s hopes in the UCI Road Cycling World Championships today.

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Cycling 25 Sep 2011
UCI Road Cycling World Championships - Day 5 Wrap

World time trial medallist Linda Villumsen received minor injuries after being caught in a crash near the finish of the elite women’s road race at the UCI Road Cycling World Championships in Copenhagen today.

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Cycling 22 Sep 2011
UCI Road World Cycling Championships - NZ wrap Day 3

New Zealand riders Jesse Sergent and Jack Bauer achieved solid top-20 finishes in a stellar field for today’s elite men’s time trial at the UCI Road World Championships in Copenhagen.

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Cycling 21 Sep 2011
UCI World Cycling Championships - NZ wrap Day 2

Star kiwi cyclist Linda Villumsen and young hope James Oram created an historic double medal winning day for New Zealand at the UCI Road World Championships in Copenhagen today.

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Cycling 20 Sep 2011
UCI Road World Cycling Championships - NZ wrap Day 1

New Zealand riders Jason Christie and Georgia Williams have made strong starts to the BikeNZ campaign at the UCI Road World Cycling Championships in Copenhagen today.

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Cycling 15 Sep 2011
Dean leads BikeNZ team for World Road Championships

Seven-time Tour de France cyclist Julian Dean will spearhead a small but potent team in this month’s UCI Road World Championships in Denmark.

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Mountain Biking 5 Sep 2011
Joseph impresses at mountain bike world championships

The Olympic aspirations of Christchurch's Rosara Joseph are back on track with a fighting top-10 performance in the UCI Mountain Bike World Championships in Switzerland today.

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Cycling 30 Aug 2011
Double winning day for RaboDirect NZ cyclists in Australian Tour

BikeNZ’s leading under-23 riders have enjoyed double success in one of Australia’s leading events on the prestigious Tour of the Murray River in Australia today.

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Cycling 27 Aug 2011
BikeNZ cyclist claims second Pro Tour stage victory in Europe

BikeNZ rider Jesse Sergent has won his second overall stage race victory on the pro tour when he took out the Tour International du Poitou-Charentes in France today.

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Cycling 26 Aug 2011
Dean heads long list for UCI World Road Cycling Championships

Tour de France star Julian Dean has been named among a long list squad to be considered for selection for next month’s UCI World Road Cycling Championships in Copenhagen.

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Cycling 22 Aug 2011
UCI World Junior Track Cycling Championships – Day 5 Wrap

New Zealand cyclists scored two more medals to complete a record haul on the fifth and final day of competition at the UCI World Junior Track Championships in Moscow.

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BMX 20 Aug 2011
Walker, Willers set for London Olympic BMX test

BMX stars Sarah Walker and Marc Willers are well placed going into tomorrow’s elimination racing in the London Olympic test event.

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Motorcross 19 Aug 2011
Willers confident at London Olympic BMX test event

BMX star Marc Willers is hoping the contentious track for next year’s London Olympics will play into his hands when the riders begin competition in the Supercross World Cup event tonight (NZ time).

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Track Cycling 19 Aug 2011
UCI World Junior Track Cycling Championships – Day 2 Wrap

Alexandra’s Sophie Williamson added to New Zealand’s medal haul on the second night of finals at the UCI Junior World Track Cycling Championships in Moscow today.

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Track Cycling 18 Aug 2011
UCI Junior World Track Cycling – New Zealand Day 1 Wrap

The New Zealand team has secured two medals in a brilliant start to their campaign at the UCI Junior World Track Championships in Moscow this morning (NZ time).

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Olympics 15 Aug 2011
Technical Olympic cycling course will prove challenge

BikeNZ High Performance Road Director Sportif Andy Reid believes next year’s London Olympic course will prove a technically challenging.

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Cycling 10 Aug 2011
Dean lines up for Olympic road cycling test event

Fresh from his outstanding exploits in the Tour de France, Julian Dean has put his hand up for next year’s 2012 Olympics in London.

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BMX 1 Aug 2011
World BMX title for Gisborne teen rounds top showing for New Zealand

New Zealand has another BMX world champion in the form of Gisborne teenager Abigail Fox on the final day in Copenhagen today.

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BMX 31 Jul 2011
Three world championship medals for BikeNZ BMX team

The three W’s of BikeNZ’s BMX programme grabbed three medals at the UCI World Championships in Copenhagen today.

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BMX 30 Jul 2011
Woodcock a blink from BMX world championship glory

Pukekohe teenager Trent Woodcock was a blink away from a world champion's Rainbow jersey when the elite racing got underway at the UCI BMX World Championships in Copenhagen today.

Marc Willers in action during the time trial

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BMX 29 Jul 2011
Willers ready to break BMX world championship hoodoo

New Zealand’s world number one ranked BMX star Marc Willers is ready to break his world championship hoodoo in Copenhagen today.

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BMX 29 Jul 2011
Gisborne rider adds world medal to BMX success

Gisborne teenager Monique Smith landed her first podium when she earned a silver medal at the UCI BMX World Championships in Copenhagen today.

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BMX 28 Jul 2011
Plucky Rotorua seven year old makes it two world titles in a row

Seven year old Lachlan Stevens-McNabb is the toast of the New Zealand BMX team after snaring a second successive title at the UCI BMX World Championships at Copenhagen today.

Lachlan Stevens-McNabb on the way to victory in the BMX World Championships in Copenhagen today

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BMX 27 Jul 2011
Weather may be a factor for BMX World Championship fortunes

New Zealand BMX riders will be hoping the European summer weather improves for this week’s UCI World Championships in Copenhagen.

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BMX 25 Jul 2011
Big contingent chase success at BMX World Championships

The BikeNZ team arrive in Copenhagen tonight with their biggest contingent of elite BMX riders for this week’s UCI World Championships.

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Cycling 20 Jul 2011
Injuries force Cheatley off the bike for the season

Injuries have forced leading New Zealand road cyclist Catherine Cheatley to pull the pin on her season.

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Cycling 27 Jun 2011
BikeNZ sprint team edge Olympic champions Great Britain

The burgeoning BikeNZ sprint cycling team finished their two month training stint in Europe on a high note when they beat Olympic champions Great Britain in the team sprint in Germany.

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BMX 21 Jun 2011
Willers keeps on winning ways in USA BMX

World number one Marc Willers has retained his placing at the top of the American National standings also after another fierce weekend of racing in Illinois.

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Cycling 20 Jun 2011
Podium placings for BikeNZ riders in Germany

There were podium placings for BikeNZ cyclists Aaron Gate and Sam Webster in European competition today.

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Cycling 20 Jun 2011
Gate chases points honours in Germany

New Zealand cyclist Aaron Gate is will chase for the sprint points jersey in tomorrow’s final stage of the Thuringen Rundfahrt in Germany.

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Cycling 17 Jun 2011
Boyd best of NZ cyclists in US race, Cheatley injured in crash

Waiuku’s Kaytee Boyd moved into contention with a strong performance on the third stage of the Nature Valley Grand Prix in USA today.

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Cycling 15 Jun 2011
Rain dampens hopes for New Zealand cyclists

The New Zealand cycling team were on the wrong side of the weather in the team time trial on the second stage of the Thuringen Rundfahrt Under-23 cycle tour in Germany today.

Shane Archbold on the climb in yesterday's opening stage of the Thuringen Rundfarht Under-23 cycle tour in Germany.

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BMX 14 Jun 2011
Young New Zealand BMX riders get the better over Australia

With New Zealand BMX riders Marc Willers and Sarah Walker on top of the world rankings, tomorrow’s kiwi stars have been dominating their counterparts across the Tasman.

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Cycling 12 Jun 2011
Southland Olympic official honoured at cycling awards

INVERCARGILL — Southland cycling administrator Graham Sycamore has been honoured for his vast contribution to the sport.

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Cycling 12 Jun 2011
Young BikeNZ squad take on Europe's best in road tour

New Zealand’s brightest young cycling hopes join together for one of Europe’s most prestigious age group road races starting on Monday.

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Cycling 2 Jun 2011
Injured cyclist to return to New Zealand

SOUTHLAND — Injury has cut short the European training campaign for Commonwealth Games cycling medallist Eddie Dawkins.

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Cycling 30 May 2011
New Zealand cyclists collect two jerseys in Ras Tour of Ireland

Young New Zealand cyclists Shane Archbold and Aaron Gate have claimed two jerseys at the An Post Ras Tour of Ireland that finished in the seaside town of Skerries near Dublin today.

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BMX 29 May 2011
Double triumph for BikeNZ BMX pair in Supercross World Cup

It was a double triumph for New Zealand BMX stars Marc Willers and Sarah Walker in the UCI Supercross World Cup in The Netherlands today.

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Cycling 29 May 2011
Brave Archbold effort comes up just short in Ras Tour of Ireland

It was a case of nearly but not quite for New Zealand cyclist Shane Archbold on the penultimate day of the An Post Ras Cycling Tour of Ireland today.

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BMX 28 May 2011
Three New Zealanders through in World Cup BMX

Lane draw may prove crucial for New Zealand BMX riders to decide the second round of the UCI Supercross World Cup in The Netherlands.

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Cycling 28 May 2011
BikeNZ pair retain jerseys in Ras Tour of Ireland

New Zealand riders Shane Archbold and Aaron Gate have retained their grip on two leader’s jerseys with two days remaining in the An Post Ras Cycling Tour of Ireland today.

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Cycling 28 May 2011
BikeNZ rider claims stage victory at Ras Tour of Ireland

New Zealand’s Myron Simpson made the most of a daring break to claim victory in stage five of the An Post Ras Cycling Tour of Ireland today.

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BMX 27 May 2011
Top New Zealand BMX riders enjoy challenge of new Supercross track

Leading New Zealand BMX riders Mark Willers and Sarah Walker have given a thumbs-up to the controversial new-styled track for this weekend’s UCI Supercross World Cup in The Netherlands.

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Cycling 26 May 2011
Daunting new track to challenge New Zealand BMX riders

A six-strong New Zealand BMX team will tomorrow get their first taste of the daunting new-styled track in The Netherlands ahead of the weekend’s second round of the UCI BMX Supercross World Cup.

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Cycling 26 May 2011
Archbold pipped for stage four win at Ras Tour of Ireland

New Zealand cyclist Shane Archbold was pipped on the line for the stage four win of the Ras Tour of Ireland today.

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Cycling 26 May 2011
Gate grabs U23 leader's jersey in Ras Tour of Ireland opener

Auckland cyclist Aaron Gate has claimed the Under-23 leader’s jersey after stage three of the Ras Tour of Ireland yesterday.

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Cycling 24 May 2011
Archbold moves into yellow at Ras Tour of Ireland opener

World track silver medallist Shane Archbold has moved into the leader’s yellow jersey on the second day of the Ras Tour of Ireland today.

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Cycling 23 May 2011
Archbold fourth in Ras Tour of Ireland opener

World omnium silver medallist Shane Archbold has finished a creditable fourth on the opening stage of the Ras Tour of Ireland today.

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Cycling 23 May 2011
Olympic track hopefuls hit the roads in Ireland

Most of New Zealand’s potential Olympic track hopes hit the roads around the globe this week as part of their build-up for London 2012.

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Cycling 18 May 2011
No time for BikeNZ sprinters to relax in Europe

The BikeNZ track sprint squad have been press-ganged into action immediately upon arrival in Europe for their six-week campaign.

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Cycling 16 May 2011
BikeNZ track riders gain success on the roads in Europe

New Zealand track cycling hopes have enjoyed success on the roads in Europe today.

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Cycling 9 May 2011
RaboDirect New Zealand Club Road Cycling Championships – Day 4 Wrap

WHANGANUI — Counties Manukau rider Matt Sillars took out a frantic sprint to claim the elite men’s title at the RaboDirect Club Road National Championship in Wanganui yesterday.

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Cycling 8 May 2011
RaboDirect New Zealand Club Road Cycling Championships – Day 3 Wrap

The future of New Zealand road cycling looks bright after some outstanding racing at the RaboDirect Club Road National Championship in Wanganui yesterday.

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Cycling 6 May 2011
2011 RaboDirect Club Road National Championships – Time Trial Wrap

WHANGANUI — Subway Pro Cycling’s Sam Horgan won his first senior national title yesterday at the RaboDirect Club Road National Championship in Wanganui.

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Cycling 4 May 2011
RaboDirect New Zealand Club Road Cycling Championships

WHANGANUI — New Zealand’s top domestic cyclists converge on Wanganui this week for the most anticipated race on their calendar – the RaboDirect Club Road National Championships.

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BMX 24 Apr 2011
Walker, Pickard claim RaboDirect National BMX titles

NORTH SHORE CITY — It was an even dozen for world number one Sarah Walker who cruised to victory in the RaboDirect New Zealand BMX Championships in Auckland today.

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Cycling 20 Apr 2011
BikeNZ Track Cyclists Outward Bound

New Zealand’s leading cyclists will be pushing themselves to new limits when they embark on an Outward Bound course on Saturday.

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BMX 20 Apr 2011
Walker leads strong fields in RaboDirect BMX Nationals

NORTH SHORE CITY — Three-time world champion Sarah Walker will lead the way at this weekend’s RaboDirect BMX National Championships in Albany.

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