Cycling
Midday Sports News for 6 December 2017
Olympian Sarah Walker says she's pleased with Russia's doping ban. Audio
NZ men's pursuit team claim gold
New Zealand's teenage team pursuiters highlighted the final day of the Track Cycling World Cup event in Canada.
James and Williams shine at Oceania Cycling Champs
New Zealand riders Kirstie James and Zac Williams have stepped out of the shadows of their more illustrious teammates with telling performances on the second night of the Oceania Track Cycling…
NZ sprint cyclists too good for Aussie rivals
New Zealand's world champion team sprint trio produced a stunning early season performance to claim the honours on the opening day of the Oceania Track Cycling Championships in Cambridge.
Atlanta's two-wheel revolution
How do you make a city cycle-friendly? Jenn Graham talks about how she helped the auto-centric US city of Atlanta become a bonafide bike hub. Audio
Te Awa cycle bridge opens
Later today the Te Awa cycle bridge will open - it's the longest suspended cycle bridge in the country. Sarah Ulmer helped get that project over the line, alongside the Te Awa Trust. Audio
Green light for red zone pathway
The first project to get off the ground in Christchurch's residential red zone will be officially opened today.
Nga Haerenga: The New Zealand Cycle Trails
A cycling boom has hit New Zealand, helped along by the introduction of more than 1,000 kilometres of new trails being built since 2010. What were just two-multi day trails has morphed into 22… Audio
Sagan takes third world road title
Slovakian cyclist Peter Sagan is celebrating his third straight road race world title less than three months after being kicked out of the Tour de France.
'Death trap' cycleway criticised over car parks
A Christchurch cyclist who was using the cycleway - which has been open less than a year - was left badly injured after a car turning into off-street parking hit him.
Puncture blows Bond's time trial hopes
A puncture has wrecked the chances for Olympic and World Champion rower, Hamish Bond in his cycling debut in the elite men's time trial at the UCI Road Cycling World Championships in Norway.
Bond begins new quest
Just over a year ago Hamish Bond was atop the podium at the Rio Olympics after winning a second rowing gold medal.
Greens pledge public transport network for Chch
The Green Party wants to build a rapid public transport network in Christchurch that will include an airport bus route and rail links to Rangiora and Rolleston.
Marion Leighton: Putting bicycles at the top of the cliff
Marion Leighton is the spokesperson for a newly formed Doctors for Active and Safe Transport, an advocacy group made up of Wellington hospital doctors. The group wants people to get on their bikes and… Audio
Froome stays out in front in La Vuelta
British cyclist Chris Froome has extended his lead in La Vuelta a Espana while Belgian Sander Armee took victory on Stage 18.
Froome cut back in Vuelta
Briton's Chris Froome has suffered a setback in the Vuelta a Espana, losing ground to chief rival Vincenzo Nibali in the race's greulling 17th stage.
Cheatley stands down as Cycling NZ coach
Cycling New Zealand coach Dayle Cheatley has decided to step away from his fulltime role leading the track cycling programme.
Bauer to ride for Australian team
The New Zealand cyclist Jack Bauer has signed a two year deal with Australian team Orica-SCOTT.
Froome in red in Spain
Briton Chris Froome has held on to the red jersey extending his lead after the fifth stage of the Vuelta A Espana.
Hamish Bond to ride for New Zealand at World Champs
One of New Zealand most successful rowers, Hamish Bond will represent New Zealand in cycling next month.