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CONTENTS

Chairman & CEO Report 2

High Performance Report 5

Community Development Report 8

Education Development Report 9

Athlete Development Report 10

Events 12

2015 Highlights 16

Road & Track President’s Report 18

MTB President’s Report 21

BMX Chairman’s Report 23

NZ School Cycling Association Report 24

2014/15 Performance Results 26

2015 Financial Information 32

Our Partners 40

Board & MO Officers 41

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CHAIRMAN & CEO

SIMON PERRY & ANDREW MATHESON // REPORT

This is our first year reporting under our new name Cycling New Zealand, and it certainly has been a large and productive year. Our learning and the depth of understanding of the histories and cultures of all codes has continued, likewise our clarity of the opportunities and challenges facing cycling has sharpened. There were many highlights in 2015 that deserve recognition. Firstly, and of considerable note, this year we welcomed APL Windows Solutions as our new principal partner, with the partnership committed through to 2020. Owned by the Plaw Family, APL are a highly successful Hamilton based organisation started in 1971 which has grown to become “ ...CYCLING IN GENERAL IS GAINING SOME VERY New Zealand’s foremost window supplier, offering a range of residential and commercial window systems. The breadth of STRONG MOMENTUM IN MANY WAYS. WE ARE SEEING APL’s consumer brands align effectively with our respective EXTENSIVE DEVELOPMENT IN TRAILS AND CYCLEWAYS, cycling codes; First Windows & Doors with BMX, Altherm Window Systems with MTB, and Vantage Windows & Doors INVESTMENT IN SAFER CYCLING INITIATIVES, AND with road and track. Considerable work is being undertaken SCHOOL BASED CYCLE SKILLS PROGRAMMES”. to ensure we provide the value and on-going return to APL in order that this critical relationship can grow well beyond 2020. In 2015 Cycling New Zealand took on the challenge of delivering a UCI Track World Cup in partnership with the PHOTO: Craig Cawkwell Avantidrome. This proved to be a highly successful event on Like 2014, 2015 saw the High Performance Programme all fronts, delivering a memorable event to riders and teams, Bike National Performance Hub will focus on MTB athletes, the cycling and broader high performance infrastructure in achieve another three amazing firsts: through to all spectators. A very special mention must go likewise the BMX National Performance Hub will only focus New Zealand. became the first ever New Zealander to win an elite World to SKODA who came on board as naming rights partner, on BMX athletes. All other RPH’s will be primarily focussed Championship gold medal, the Men’s Teams Pursuit won From a financial perspective again we have achieved supported by APL, the University of Waikato, Grassroots Trust on road and track athletes, but will as necessary also provide New Zealand’s first ever rainbow in this event, and slightly above plan achieving a modest surplus in the 2015 and NZCT. Without all this fantastic support, the delivery support for any targeted MTB and BMX athletes within the secured an Under 23 MTB cross country World financial year. This is part of a concerted effort to rebuild of an event of this nature certainly wouldn’t be possible. designated region. This is a significant project for Cycling Championship gold medal. All significant and noteworthy a more sustainable financial operating model including a Likewise we would like to recognise the amazing local and New Zealand with up to eight Hubs in operation when fully achievements. Additionally it is worth noting the strong healthier balance sheet. We still have considerable work volunteer support for the event and would like to specifically implemented over the coming 18-24 months. The Waikato/ performance of the Men’s Teams Sprint who again were the to do in the coming years to fully realise these financial thank Janette Douglas, the Event Director, who did an BOP Regional Performance Hub is now operational with fastest in 2015 albeit having to settle for the silver medal outcomes, and there is a full commitment from the Board outstanding job, resetting the bar of what can be achieved in Jon Andrews employed full-time to deliver these targeted on a technical mistake. Certainly the High Performance and management to do what is required to achieve a the event space. outcomes, and the funding and coaching plan being worked Programme is going from strength to strength and we look sustainable and healthy business. through. Special mention needs to go to Grassroots Trust and Our important relationships with the Member Organisations forward not only to Rio in 2016 but also Tokyo in 2020 and Richard Seaton for their support for this Hub – without their As mentioned last year, cycling in general is gaining some continue to move forward very positively and set a significant beyond. It is worth recognising at this time the sincere support this key programme could not get off the ground. very strong momentum in many ways. We are seeing platform for the long-term health of the sport. gratitude to High Performance Sport New Zealand for their extensive development in trails and cycleways, investment strong partnership approach and funding – without which the Other key areas of our business have been gaining the Cycling New Zealand launched a new digital membership in safer cycling initiatives and school based cycle skills international outcomes we achieve would not be possible. focus and structure to be increasingly effective into the system late in 2015 as a critical way of ensuring the best programmes. Likewise we continue to see increases in New future, these areas include; our coach and officials education possible experience for our members as they renew their Zealanders engaging in all forms of our sport. It is with To support our long-term international medal capability, programmes, the planning and execution in the event space, membership, plus set the foundation for an integrated web, this backdrop that we have to acknowledge the risks and Cycling New Zealand is in the process of initiating an and our engagement in the community cycling area. event entry and communications platform to provide real athlete development structure with the overarching aim of opportunities this provides for our organisations. There is just value to our members. A special mention to Kate Collins here systematically increasing the quality and quantity of riders To continue to build efficiencies in the broader cycling no way that we can be all things to everyone, thus we need at Cycling New Zealand for her hard work and attention to available to the National High Performance Programme. sector, Cycling New Zealand has taken on a contract to to build ever-increasing clarity on the areas that we believe detail in the initial implementation phase. We are yet to turn The cornerstone of the athlete development structure will manage the operations of the Avantidrome in Cambridge. we can make the biggest impact for riders and the sport in on all the available modules of the system however these are include a number of Regional Performance Hubs (RPH’s) This partnership focusses on the synergies between the two general. We believe a critical role for our organisation is to set to be staged across 2016. operating strategically around New Zealand. 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HIGH PERFORMANCE

MARK ELLIOTT // HIGH PERFORMANCE DIRECTOR

With our first full year in our new home at the Avantidrome, 2015 has been a year of consolidating THE ENERGY AND our accelerated learning within our centrally based Cambridge environment. PASSION SHOWN BY THE Following a highly successful year of performance in 2014, the objective of 2015 was to ensure our Rio targeted programmes HP STAFF THIS YEAR HAS continued to push their capability to strive to be within 1% of the world’s best at their targeted pinnacle events. Our second AGAIN BEEN SUPERB. year as a centrally based programme focused on setting up systems, targeted technology projects for Rio, clarity of roles for staff, and developing pathways from our junior to elite ALL HAVE SETTLED INTO programmes on the track. We now have a full coaching team on board with the appointment of as the THE ROUTINE OF BEING Women’s Endurance Track Coach. After multiple years of silver and bronze performances our CENTRALLY BASED young Men’s Pursuit Team took the final step to win gold riders to enter into our sport, develop and achieve in line with To our principal partner APL, and sponsors Avanti and in Paris at the Track World Championships. , their aspirations, whether it be high performance outcomes SKODA for your ongoing support. Also to SIS Nutrition and WITHIN THE CAMBRIDGE , , , and or a lifetime of recreational riding. This starts with getting Champion Systems. rode to the limit and pipped Great Britain in a nail biting more kids back on bikes and guiding them into a competitive A special thank you to our Gaming Trust partners NZCT, finish, with victory secured on the final lap. The circulation of ENVIRONMENT. pathway that is appropriate to their age and stage of Lion Foundation, Grassroots Trust, Southern Trust, and rainbow jerseys around the Cambridge velodrome continued development. Equally important to this is removing the real Pub Charity. for the second year. Again the Men’s Team Sprint showed or perceived barriers to enable them to easily engage in our Pursuit Team, along with all stood on top their class by winning the Team Sprint, only to be relegated school programmes and club programmes – if we do this we We would particularly like to finish our list of thanks to the of the podium and continued the growing legacy of our on a technicality to silver. The attitude and professional have far more chance of retaining these young riders and volunteers across our sport – you are very much the backbone Junior Track World Championship team which is selected approach of this team to accept the relegation, and reset growing our sport from the inside out. of our sport. In particular we would like to recognise the purely on the ability to go and win gold or silver medals. Commissaires who work in a tireless and humble manner for themselves for the next day’s racing was the sign of a I would like to close by thanking a vast number the betterment of the sport. champion team. held nothing back in the Ross has led a junior track programme that has focussed of people starting with a huge vote of thanks to the highly Keirin and dominated the programme to win silver, with Matt on connecting our volunteer coaches throughout the capable and hardworking Cycling New Zealand staff. In closing we would like to recognise the most important Archibald taking bronze in the Kilo. country, and a team values based learning environment. The A massive amount has been achieved and it certainly people of all – the riders. Whether you are a high significance of this approach taken by Ross and his junior World championship medals continued throughout the couldn’t be achieved without the commitment and performance athlete, master’s rider, recreational rider or you team will be realised in the quality of riders we will see in the year across every cycling discipline. Sarah Walker claimed dedication of this team. are an aspiring school rider, you are the reason why we exist. next Olympic cycle. We sincerely hope we can continue to grow our value to you, bronze in the TT at the BMX World Championships, showing A collective thank you to the Cycling New Zealand Board and riders of the future who will follow behind you. her return to international competition after a heavy crash Behind the scenes 2015 saw us implement a number of for their support, and constructive input. A special thanks to at the end of 2014. Anton Cooper showed his brilliance technology focussed programmes that are targeted towards David Bennett who unfortunately finishes his term with the on the slippery slopes of Andorra and claimed his second our goals in 2016. Thanks must go to a number of staff Board at the AGM. David has provided much appreciated world title to win the U23 MTB World Championships. Sam within Cycling New Zealand, HPSNZ and our national and legal advice and input to the board over the last seven years Gaze finished strong in fourth highlighting the quality of international suppliers for making the commitment to and will continue on as the board’s representative on the performance from these two young riders. The final world ensuring our programme is world leading with customised Cycling New Zealand Olympic Nomination Panel for Rio. event of the year again saw New Zealand on the top of the technology for our riders. We have been fortunate to have To our Member Organisation Presidents; Kevin Searle, Steve podium with Linda Villumsen winning the Road Time Trial extensive access to the University of wind tunnel Canny, Gil Peters, and Warren Boggiss. We would like to world title. After five years of bronze and sliver performances with Linda Villumsen’s world title being a direct outcome of recognise your work and drive to really make a difference. Linda executed a superbly judged ride to get her hands on time spent in this facility in early 2015. her first . Thanks to our Government investment Partners, High The value of a home town Track World Cup had a positive Performance Sport New Zealand, Sport New Zealand, SIMON PERRY ANDREW MATHESON In between the wins by Anton and Linda our Junior Track impact on the HP team. Racing on our home track for the and New Zealand Transport Agency. Chairperson Chief Executive team led by Development Coach Ross Machejefski showed first time, eliminating international travel and allowing our that the future of cycling is strong, by winning multiple world staff and riders to deal with the pressure and expectation titles in . Our Junior Women’s of performing in front of a home town crowd, all added to a 7 / CYCLING NEW ZEALAND ANNUAL REPORT 2015 CYCLINGEddie Dawkins NEW ZEALAND during the ANNUAL Oceania REPORT 2015 / 8 Championships, October 8, 2015 in - Photo: Dianne Manson/Getty Images CAPABILITY. DELIVERY

OUR VISION: A HIGH PERFORMANCE ENVIRONMENT THAT DEVELOPS ELITE RIDERS WHO WIN WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP AND OLYMPIC MEDALS INCLUDING GOLD.

ABOVE: World Champion Men’s . Alex Frame, Dylan Kennett, Marc Ryan, Pieter Bulling, Regan Gough. Photo: Getty Images

RIGHT: Linda Villumsen, New Zealand’s first ever elite road time trial World Champion Photo: Getty Images

great experience for the team. The wider Cycling New Zealand team did a superb job with this event and really showcased the sport to New Zealand. The energy and passion shown by the HP staff this year has again been superb. All have settled into the routine of being centrally based within the Cambridge environment. The ongoing support from HPSNZ staff to support our riders and staff continues to evolve as we all look to optimise performance at the Avantidrome. 2015 has been a year of consolidation of the key foundations of a high performance programme that is showing signs of sustainable and repeatable performances. Our Vision of “A high performance environment that develops elite riders who win world championship and Olympic medals including Gold” continues to track in the right direction. This continued progress is a credit to a large number of extremely dedicated staff, stakeholders and volunteers. 9 / CYCLING NEW ZEALAND ANNUAL REPORT 2015 CYCLING NEW ZEALAND ANNUAL REPORT 2015 / 10

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT

AMY TAYLOR // COMMUNITY PATHWAYS MANAGER CHRIS FOGGIN // EDUCATION MANAGER

The purpose of community pathways is to increase keep up with demand. Ride leaders love cycling and love to participation and membership, as we know that if we share it. Leveraging their enthusiasm and passion is proving increase general participation in cycling, we will increase an effective mechanism for inspiring others to ride. In 2016 the number of riders entering our sport. Ride Leader this will be developed further, expanding to a total of five major urban areas. In 2015 we had three key roles in community pathways. First and foremost as part of the Road Safety Trust project In 2015 we placed priority on securing the necessary which started in 2013 and was completed this year. This investment to keep growing the number of kiwi’s who ride. project enabled 6,297 children and 580 adults to be exposed Sport New Zealand confirmed their commitment to cycling to cycling as a sport, transport, recreation and adventure along with the New Zealand Transport Agency, to allow the activity. In collaboration with Cycle Advocates Network, 65 momentum gained from the road safety trust project. bus and truck companies were involved in bike education The third key community pathway deliverable involved programmes to make our riders safer on the roads. connecting regional stakeholders to benefit our riders. This One of the key successes of the project was Ride Leader, included connecting and aligning facility development plans, a programme designed to inspire cycling by developing Councils, Regional Sports Trusts and other groups who leaders within the community to facilitate group rides. play a key role in facilitating cycling in each of our regions. The initial pilot programme was run in Tauranga and over a Maintaining these networks is essential, to achieve an year later, the groups are still engaging people to ride and increase in participation and membership, and to help us give have grown so large new leaders have had to be trained to feedback to advocate to our national stakeholders.

ABOVE: Cycling New Zealand Education - Developing transformational coaches, leaders and officials

2015 has been a building phase for the Cycling This has created a fantastic learning environment for all New Zealand Education Strategy. coaches to benefit from and is already paying dividends In the last 12 months we have trained another 80+ with coaches taking ownership of their own learning and coaches across the codes nationwide and anticipate becoming more agile, more self-aware and therefore FREE RIDE LEADER catering better for rider’s needs. PROGRAMME FOR PEOPLE approximately the same amount entering the system WHO WANT TO SHARE THEIR through 2016. LOVE OF BIKING WITH OTHERS. Work is ongoing with identifying and up-skilling coach

If you’re passionate about biking, why not become Whether you are a person who rides for fitness Alongside this we put forward 8 applicants into the national mentors around New Zealand. With some changes to a ride leader and share your knowledge and or who enjoys exploring our region’s network of expertise with others. cycle pathways, we are keen to have you part of this programme and help us inspire others to Cycling New Zealand and Hamilton City Council get cycling. Sport NZ 2015 Performance Coach Advance Programme. anticipated funding we are reviewing and adjusting how we would like to have a network of passionate people who are keen to share their knowledge and passion of biking with others by becoming HAMILTON / 20 APRIL, 9.30AM – 3.00PM cycling ambassadors and cycling group leaders CAMBRIDGE / 27 APRIL, 9.30AM – 3.00PM develop these mentors to firstly enhance their knowledge across Hamilton. Through 2015 work has been ongoing with the redesign and and skills and secondly how they engage with coaches RIDE LEADER PROGRAMMES ARE production of the Cycling New Zealand education resource DELIVERED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH: regionally. FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO REGISTER EMAIL: [email protected] OR PHONE 07 8230716 suite. This will become a key offering for existing, emerging or new coaches, ride leaders or officials and will allow Cycling The Cycling New Zealand Education Strategy was signed off New Zealand to be agile when changes need to occur. at Board level in 2015 and the Accreditation Policy has now

NEW TO CYCLING WITH We have engaged with Sport Waikato to pilot a Junior also been ratified by the Cycling New Zealand Board. Leaders programme for Cycling New Zealand. Essentially OTHERS OR WANT TO START These robust policy and procedure documents assist to give CYCLING IN A BUNCH? aligned with the Sport NZ ‘Growing Coaches’ programme Cycling New Zealand, affiliated clubs, accredited coaches, CAMBRIDGE: this will allow 13 to 17 year olds to become skilled as leaders Weekly Sunday Workshops May 1 - June 26 / 9am – 11am Get some free professional cycling advice with Cycling ride leaders and officials better protection and support HAMILTON: in their cycling code, therefore enhancing our existing pool New Zealand’s road cycling workshops. Master the basics Weekly Wednesday Workshops so you can confidently join an existing road cycling bunch. May 4 - June 29 / 9am – 11am Weekly Saturday Workshops when dealing with discipline matters and allow a better

The workshops are relaxed, supportive and engaging. May 7 - June 25 / 8am – 10am of adult coaches and developing the Juniors in coaching and They’re suitable for those new to cycling in groups as well DROP IN TO ONE WORKSHOP OR COME TO THE ENTIRE SERIES. as experienced riders hoping to upskill. leadership skills for the future. understanding of our obligations under the Health and Safety legislation changes.

The new concept of cross-coded Foundation Coach PROGRAMMES ARE DELIVERED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH: Education Courses was tested in late 2015 and was successful All in all a very exciting year ahead developing our FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO REGISTER EMAIL: [email protected] OR PHONE 07 8230716 with very positive results and feedback. coaching system. 11 / CYCLING NEW ZEALAND ANNUAL REPORT 2015 CYCLING NEW ZEALAND ANNUAL REPORT 2015 / 12

ATHLETE DEVELOPMENT

GRAEME HUNN // HIGH PERFORMANCE ATHLETE DEVELOPMENT LEADER

FOUNDATION In this stage you will be finding the passion for cycling, Cycling New Zealand continues to grow its reputation on the great work being done in the regions by coaches and Deliberate play and curiosity (Age 5 - 12) learning the fundaments of basic movement and skill the world stage through strong performances across the administrators, driving the improvements we are seeing more development linked to the dream of athlete life. disciplines. The maturing track programme continues to and more often. steer riders towards the High Performance programme We are indebted to, and Cycling New Zealand acknowledges by ensuring athletes have competition and training Daily Training Environment: local delivery through schools the considerable input of volunteer coaches and selectors YOUTH DEVELOPMENT opportunities in place that ensure this development. who contributed to these great programmes: selectors Dean Early development phase within the club & school and clubs. You will begin competing in local, schools and Through a strong development focus our performances Peterken & Richard Fox, coaches John Rippon, Marc Prutton, system (Age 12 - 14) regional competitions. Also accessing multiple sports and and results have grown over time, this supports a more Katri Laike, Tracey Herbert, Amy Taylor & Gillian Krzanich, and activities. Coaching sessions are very generic and focus on sustainable pathway towards future success. the many volunteers that assist with regional programmes fun and learning. The sporting environment will focus on Given the focus and success of the track programme, we now and events. We would particularly like to thank Dr Stephen more deliberate play. look to bring the knowledge to our road programmes. A full Stannard for his contribution over the past years. team of riders represented New Zealand in Richmond off the back of strong national and Australasian performances. This YOUTH DEVELOPMENT Daily Training Environment: local delivery through schools continues into 2016 and we will work to develop a stronger Development phase continues with access and clubs. Begin access to regional & national programmes programme around these athletes as they aspire to continue to aid development. You will continue to compete in local, the legacy of our road riders. As with the track programme, To development regional and national schools and regional competitions. Also accessing multiple this will take some time and resources to establish. With programmes the work of a strong team of volunteer coaches working (Age 14 - 16) sports and activities. Coaching sessions are very generic and alongside key Cycling New Zealand people the foundations focus on fun and learning. The focus will be on skills and are in place to achieve great things. the requirements of cycling disciplines with a move towards more deliberate practice. The Junior Development programme continues to evolve in its delivery of educational camps and events for talented young road cyclists. JUNIOR DEVELOPMENT Daily Training Environment: Regional Performance Hub and 2016 saw a considerable increase in applicants, up from 40 Developing under 19 and junior worlds athletes National Programmes including Pathway to Podium. (age to 150, which then lead to a review of how best to deliver 16-19, 5 – 8 years from podium) You will have been identified great development to these riders. This evolution lead to as an athlete with the potential to transition and perform development of a regional delivery model, with coaches towards international performance. The focus will be on delivering regional camps to all applicants. The programme will conclude with a national camp in Cambridge in July for developing rounded athlete attributes required for future approximately 50 athletes. The rationale for this approach success. Your training and competition will focus on future was to ensure all athletes with the passion and desire to grow requirements. had access to great developmen. If we select, or more so, not select then this opportunity is no longer available. Buy in and support from athletes and parents has been excellent ELITE DEVELOPMENT Daily Training Environment: centralised programmes with to date. Developing towards elite programmes and some access to Regional Performance Hubs (2 – 5 years from Alongside the development camps we have access to building consistency in international competitions podium). You will be transitioning and integrating towards a number of competitions that enable young riders to elite programmes through regular training and competition continue their development in the competitive arena. These with those athletes. You will be tested in your capabilities to competitions include events in & New Zealand confirm your transition. which challenge and test the athletes, but more importantly provide competition opportunities at a level that riders are ready for. ELITE Daily Training Environment: centralised programmes The quality of competition and the number of young riders Consistent international performer (0 – 2 years from podium). You will continue to develop seen at age group road and track championships, has been of and refine excellence by preparing for and delivering a very high standard. From this we can expect to see a much consistently high level international performance over an improved quality of riders entering High Performance road extended period of time. and track programmes. It is important that we acknowledge Robert Stannard & James Fouche readying themselves for battle, Richmond 2015 13 / CYCLING NEW ZEALAND ANNUAL REPORT 2015 CYCLING NEW ZEALAND ANNUAL REPORT 2015 / 14

EVENTS

JANETTE DOUGLAS // EVENTS MANAGER

PHOTO: Darryl Carey

2015 has been an opportunity to take a strategic The financial success of the event is in large part due to Council. Acknowledgment should also be view of our national title events and exisiting delivery securing significant commercial and gaming support and made to the wider Cycling New Zealand mechanisms. This has included challenging the historic capacity ticket sales. staff, contracted event staff and the event volunteers who all contributed to its success. benchmarks and assessing the priorities for change to With 95% of the expenditure directed to NZ businesses and ensure event delivery meets best practice standards. 65% of this to local suppliers the event has provided the Our National events delivered the The event highlight for 2015 was undoubtedly the successful platform to create strong relationships with key suppliers for opportunity for both our elite and age group members to race with their peers delivery of the UCI Track Cycling World Cup, followed closely the future and a significant economic benefit at a national, and achieve on the national stage. Moving by the delivery of our national events across all codes and the regional and local level. forward, we are committed to working hosting of the Oceania Track Championships. The event also produced lasting leverage and legacy closely with member organisations to outcomes. A highlight was the Battle of the Schools Hosting the UCI Track Cycling World Cup was a milestone not develop a clear strategy for the future to competition which saw 84 intermediate aged children only for New Zealand but for Cycling in NZ and for Cycling ensure these events are delivered in a experience track cycling for the first time. The event New Zealand as an organisation. safe, professional and at an industry best also provided an opportunity to test the capacity of the standard. The event achieved all its objectives which were highlighted Avantidrome and to steer operational developments Special thanks to our event delivery partners by a sell-out venue for all three days of competition, a and improvements. and the Member Organisations for their positive financial outcome and the confidence and ability of With overall satisfaction rating of 96% from all parties the support over 2015. We acknowledge and are the organisation to successfully deliver world class events. event has been widely regarded as an enormous success with continually grateful to the many volunteers Through robust organisational and financial management Cycling New Zealand receiving significant reputation gain. including our committed commissaires who are an integral part of our national events TOP: SKODA , Takapuna, some significant challenges were overcome to deliver an We would like to acknowledge our partners including Major delivery framework. Auckland event that not only succeeded its objectives but also gained Events NZ and principal partner SKODA. Our supporting FAR LEFT: First Windows & Doors praise from UCI, key stakeholders, commercial partners, sponsors including Vantage, University of Waikato, Gallagher Elite National BMX rider, Trent Jones in action members of the High Performance Team and from the and Waiwera and major funding partners, Grassroots, NZCT, LEFT: Battle of the Schools attending public. Trillian Trust, Waipa District Council and Hamilton City racing; pre UCI Track World Cup, Cambridge PHOTOS: Dianne Manson 17 / CYCLING NEW ZEALAND ANNUAL REPORT 2015 2015 ATHLETE OF THE YEAR AWARDS

2015 HIGHLIGHTS JUNIOR MALE ROAD CYCLIST OF THE YEAR JUNIOR MALE TRACK CYCLIST OF THE YEAR Sam Dobbs Campbell Stewart

JUNIOR FEMALE ROAD CYCLIST OF THE YEAR JUNIOR FEMALE TRACK CYCLIST OF THE YEAR 3 WORLD TITLES Hannah Gumbley MALE TRACK CYCLIST OF THE YEAR AT THE 2015 MALE ROAD CYCLIST OF THE YEAR Eddie Dawkins JUNIOR WORLD FEMALE TRACK CYCLIST OF THE YEAR FEMALE ROAD CYCLIST OF THE YEAR CHAMPIONSHIPS Linda Villumsen TRACK TEAM OF THE YEAR: NZ Mens Team Pursuit - CAMPBELL STEWART. 2 WORLD EMERGING TALENT Marc Ryan, Regan Gough, Alex Frame, Pieter Bulling, TITLES. MENS SCRATCH RACE Campbell Stewart Dylan Kennett AND MENS - WOMENS TEAM PURSUIT, GOLD MEDAL AND NEW WORLD RECORD TIME - SIX JUNIOR WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP MEDALS IN TOTAL PERFORMANCE HUB LAUNCHED AND ATHLETES IN THE PATHWAY TO PODIUM 2 IN ADVANCED PLANNING STAGES PROGRAMME

ELITE ROAD CYCLING TIME TRIAL WORLD CHAMPION, 2015 LINDA VILLUMSEN

UCI TRACK WORLD CUP DELIVERED 1ST EVER BY CYCLING NEW ZEALAND DEC 2015

8 20 823,000 5,274 COACHES NEW RIDE THROUGH NATIONAL LEADERS TRAINED CHILDREN SPORT NZ WHO ARE INCREASING THROUGH PERFORMANCE COACH PARTICIPATION IN BIKE EDUCATION ADVANCE PROGRAMME CYCLING PROGRAMMES 19 / CYCLING NEW ZEALAND ANNUAL REPORT 2015 CYCLING NEW ZEALAND ANNUAL REPORT 2015 / 20

ROAD & TRACK LAYING THE GROUND WORK STEPHEN CANNY // PRESIDENT

This year’s AGM marks my first term as Cycling New Traffic Management practices continue to be a major concern Zealand Incorporated President and I must commend the for the sport. There is however some positive outcomes this Council Members and co-opted subcommittee members year with the completion of new guidelines and support for their dedicated efforts and valued commitment to the documents that are more specially focused on facilitating the sport of cycling. traffic management of cycling events. We have seen some significant achievement in the As you will all know there has been a very positive step development of the sport throughout the country and forward in the online membership platform from both a also some outstanding achievements by our junior, elite reliability and functional perspective. and masters riders having won World Championship and The availability of an effective membership platform will World Cup medals in a range of track disciplines including a assist the sport to communicate more efficiently with existing fantastic gold winning ride in the Women’s Time Trial at the members and a well-tailored online membership benefits World Road Championships. New Zealand track riders and package will greatly assist in attracting casual participants and increasingly road riders are held in high regard internationally would-be members to our sport. The lions-share of the effort for their competitiveness, skills, and endearing attitudes. does however rely on local clubs and centres taking continued The performance of our cyclists across a wide range of events focus on training volunteers, acknowledging volunteer would have only 10 years ago been seen as an impossible commitment and working closely with schools cycling and dream by many within the sport. The performances that continued commitments to junior development programs. are almost routinely expected today, are a reflection of the There have been some other outstanding achievements efforts of volunteers, coaches, dedicated athletes, committed in our sport this year, some of the most noteworthy are parents, junior development programs, local funders at a club the establishment of the Waikato Bay of Plenty Regional and centre level and the professional support of Cycling Performance Hub at Cambridge as well as the dramatic New Zealand staff and the High Performance team. increase in the numbers of young ladies participating in the This year clubs and centres have committed in the order of sport as was very evident at the Age-group Championships. 100,000 hours of volunteer support for the successful running The 2015 championship events have been well hosted and of the sport and in addition $2.5m has been fundraised and have presented a showcase for sporting talent. committed to the sport at a local level. From this fundraising Sadly our sport has seen the passing of some of our stalwarts almost $1.2m has been committed to traffic management ABOVE: 2015 National Elite Road Championships, one of whom was Gordon Sharrock who’s death is a huge loss which has also consumed a significant proportion of volunteer to his family and friends but also to the sport of Cycling in strengthening Cycling New Zealand’s fiscal position and we Finally I wish to thank the Cycling New Zealand Council and governance focus. New Zealand. appreciate the efforts that have been made to put in place members Ivan Aplin, Garry Bell, Graham Bunn, Erin For the past two years (2014 &2015) the major areas of concern Gordon had played a major role in shaping our sport appropriate resources to continue the development of the Criglington, Steve Hurring, Mark Ireland, Brian Roulston for clubs and centres have been: throughout the last five decades. He was the current Patron of sport. We look forward to the progression off the Regional and Mike Sim for their excellent efforts in supporting the Volunteer attraction and volunteer training Traffic CNZRT and he was a stalwart of the sport at an administration Performance Hubs, which are an exciting development governance of the sport during the year. I wish to offer special Management; On line membership processes level since the early 1970’s. He was a national selector for opportunity for athletes and coaches alike. thanks to Brian Roulston who is standing down this year as over 30 years and one of New Zealand’s most successful South Island delegate, his contribution and knowledge of the Building Membership; and I am pleased to advise that there There are a number of opportunities for further enhancements team managers having lead NZ teams to Edmonton, Seoul, sport has been greatly appreciated by the Council. Thank you has been significant progress in a number of these areas. within the sport including the development of: Auckland Com Games, Barcelona, Victoria Com Games and also to our sports volunteers and sponsors without who sport We have seen the completion of a successful and well many other successful campaigns and events such as the first • A less conflicted event calendar would fail to thrive. supported, Commissaire Training Program in both the South ever NZ Junior World Championships in 1983 • More advanced event timetabling, To our Olympic team we wish you all the very best for your Island and North Island which has increased the number of • Clarity surrounding event branding, funding, and Gordon was a very active Council member and an excellent Rio Olympics preparation and look forward to seeing some qualified Commissaires by 25 across the country. The Cycling sponsorship President of CNZ and a dedicated Life Member. outstanding performances in August. New Zealand Coach Development Program, while in its • Event streaming and associated media packages infancy, has also helped to build our coaching capability in a To Andrew and the Cycling New Zealand Team, Cycling New • Health and safety advice and training for clubs and centres Finally, I am not seeking re-election as President due to pragmatic and consistent manner and has been the vehicle Zealand Road and Track members have appreciated the (25% of clubs and centres have employment responsibilities) increasing work commitments but I wish the incoming for increasing the pool of capable coaches; which is the major efforts you have made to ensure that our athletes achieve • Clarity around membership benefits, insurance offerings etc. President and Council members all the very best for the foundation of our sport. These efforts are also leading to at the very highest level of the sport. To the Cycling New • Opportunities to work more closely with other cycling codes 2016 year. greater retention of skilled people. Zealand Board you have made a positive contribution towards to develop athlete pathways 21 / CYCLING NEW ZEALAND ANNUAL REPORT 2015 CYCLING NEW ZEALAND ANNUAL REPORT 2015 / 22

MTB REPORT

GIL PETERS // MTBNZ PRESIDENT

I’d like to acknowledge the efforts of the MTBNZ executive committee. Their dedication and contributions to the function of MTBNZ and the responsibilities of our organisation, are a clear indication of their passion for our sport. Our efforts to connect to the public, clubs & stakeholders have seen gains for the strategic aims of MTBNZ including increased club affiliation numbers, renewed interest from clubs seeking involvement with National level events, resurgence in numbers of students entering secondary schools MTB events and noticeably more interaction with the MTB community via social media. We see communications in an accurate & timely manner as a key to continuing development across all areas and there is still plenty of work to do. The changing landscape and proliferation of recreational level MTB events, attitudes and tastes to event delivery, has presented challenges to the structure and popularity of national level racing. MTBNZ have worked on redeveloping the national series model in an effort to promote cost effective, exciting and challenging racing, dove tailing with the Australian race calendar and avoiding clashing with and where possible complementing high profile NZ recreational events. Photo: Barking Cat Photography We hope to see rider numbers increase with further tweaking and enhancements around event delivery. MTBNZ are eagerly anticipating the imminent launch of the course the highlight being the outstanding result by MTB National Performance Hub to be based in . Anton Cooper securing the 2015 U23 mens World MTBNZ acknowledges the large amount of work put in by Championship title. CNZ particularly during the past 12 months to progress the After two years without change this year some of our exec Centre to the point of soon becoming a reality. It has been members have stepped down. We have several people a work in progress for a number of years and will provide essential development pathways for our talented competitive expressing interest in being involved and in particular athletes. The timing for such a facility really couldn’t be someone looking to fill what has been the vacant secretary better with large pools of secondary school riders and strong role. We look forward to working together to continue numbers of sub U19 riders in both XC and DH. The prospect representing & promoting the interests MTB in New Zealand. of development pathways will provide great incentive for With 2016 World Cup racing already under way & world young riders to pursue higher levels in our sport. championships on the horizon, we are poised for an exciting Once again we saw spectacular results from some of our international race calendar featuring NZ riders, and the international competitors this year. prospect of Rio representation being highly anticipated. Top ten finishes were had in World Cup DH races with podium finishes in XCO U23 men and XCE Elite men and of Great motivation for all in our sport!

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BMX REPORT

WARREN BOGGISS // BMXNZ CHAIRMAN

Being the Chair of the BMXNZ Board for only the second half of 2015, I would firstly like to thank my fellow Board members for helping me settle into the role. The Board members have all taken care of their portfolios well with some great new initiatives being worked through and I think we have a great team guiding the sport. 2015 was an exciting year for BMXNZ with the appointment of an Executive Officer (Dion Earnest) in March. Dion’s role is to take care of the day to day running of the sport and also work on developing the sport by way of our Strategic Plan. This plan, amongst other things, includes rider development (via coaching & athlete programmes), club & rider number growth and officials training. Dion has begun to step up the professionalism of the sport which is needed to take it forward and compete against other sports for new members. to attend. The New Zealand teams excelled & successfully I would like to thank Dion for the work he has done so far and held on to all trophies in contention. A small downside to this the ideas that are continually being worked on. is BMX Australia’s intention to walk away from the existing senior test team arrangement, something which BMXNZ As at 31st Dec 2015 we had 2295 licensed riders spread is saddened by after the extremely high level of racing & across 31 affiliated clubs from Whangarei to Invercargill. It development happening at this level. BMXNZ is working to is great to see this number climbing every year (8% increase bridge this gap left by the change of direction by BMXA. for 2015) and I look forward to the upwards trend continuing with all the hard work put in by people across the sport, from Squeezed in amongst these three events was the UCI BMX individual members, to the clubs, the regions and the Board. World Championships which were held in at the end 2015 started off with the South Island Titles held in Alexandra. of July. New Zealand sent a good size Challenge Team to This event had the biggest rider entry for a South Island Titles the event and came back with a mixture of results, headlined in a very long time and key to this was the clever marketing by two World Champions. Leila Walker from Cambridge strategy of the club to market its location and the time of defended her title to make it three W1’s in a row which is an year to view the event as a holiday package for the sport. The amazing achievement, and Jessie Smith from Hamilton who success was shown in the great support from right across the regained her World Champion title that she had lost the country. The weather was extremely hot and I’m sure there year prior. must have been a record set for the litres of fluid drunk over the weekend. At the 2015 AGM we had two vacancies on the Council 2015 WAS AN which were filled by Steven Lloyd and Steve Adair. Steven BMXNZ’s key event in 2015 was the National Championships has picked up the Test Team portfolio and is getting his head EXCITING YEAR FOR at Easter which were held at the Christchurch City BMX around the interesting relationship between BMX NZ and clubs facility. There was a seven year gap back to the last BMX Australia. Steve has created a new portfolio (Health & Nationals held in the South Island so it was great to return. Safety) which is becoming more and more important for both BMXNZ. WE HAVE A This Nationals was the first under the new UCI moto format clubs & BMXNZ with legislation changes all the time, so it is (similar to how the World Champs are run) and it was met GREAT TEAM GUIDING with mixed reactions. good to have someone focusing on this. The third of our three major events was the North Island Lastly a big thankyou to the huge number of volunteers, for OUR SPORT Titles which were hosted by the Taupo BMX Club over Labour all of the work you do to keep our sport running at all levels. Weekend. It was 13yrs since the last major event in Taupo From club committees to event officials and everyone in so it was really good to see them host a well-run event. between, without the work you all do, the sport that we all This event also hosts the visiting junior & senior Test Teams love wouldn’t function the way it does. We would be lost from Australia, which is always a charged & exciting event without you.

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SCHOOLS CYCLING BUILDING FOR KEVIN SEARLE // CHAIRMAN

Once again we have had an extremely busy year, and the expansion of events means that there is now very OUR JOB IS TO BE little of the year which does not require our attention. THE FUTURE The schools events calendar is increasingly busy. North THE BASE OF CYCLING Island and National Mountain Biking School Championships are held in March then North and South Island Road IN NEW ZEALAND AND Championships in July. The North Island Schools Track Championships follows immediately after. This is then THE RAPID EXPANSION followed by our National Road Championships and the South Island Mountain Bike School Championships in October. OF OUR ROLE IN As a result of discussions with Cycling Southland this is likely to expand further with greater linkage of the South Island Schools Track Championships and ultimately leading to a THAT AREA HAS BEEN National Schools Track Championship. RECOGNISED BY CYCLING Our relationship with Cycling New Zealand is a growing one and school cycling is seen as integral to the development of cycling in New Zealand. We are grateful to Andrew Matheson NEW ZEALAND. and his team for their supportive attitude. change in our relationship with Sport Manawatu. We have Our commitments to work more collaboratively moving been very fortunate that Sport Manawatu has provided event forward will resolve the currrent stress on our administrative management to us for a number of years however that is not and volunteer functions. technically its role, and we are in the process of moving the In terms of volunteers perhaps our most unsung hero is our event management to a community based team with funding secretary-treasurer Marie Laycock. Her workload is enormous support from Sport Manawatu. I simply signal that as we in her very busy life. Although only a small acknowledgement are still a considerable distance from a new shape. I thank it is appropriate that the new junior girls’ championship Sport Manawatu for the role it has played in shaping this cup is named after her. Cycling could not exist without such championship to the present time and look forward to the volunteers as Marie. newly structured relationship in the future. I wish to thank all members of the executive for the work As a result of the change discussions with Sport Manawatu, they carry out around the regions and at a national level. we have taken a careful look at the future of events and Their sense of caring about school cycling makes for a very in particular the National Road Cycling Championships. harmonious organisation. Numbers at nationals are now relatively static, and it is of difficult to obtain and we intend creating a sponsorship/ appropriately to conditions. Cycling cannot be, nor will it significant concern to the executive that there appears Our mountain bike event managers, Jon Hasler and Chris funding team over the next year to investigate possibilities ever be, a cotton wool sport however there is no place for to be a barrier to South Island participation to the same Arbuckle in the South Island have done amazing jobs in of long-term funding. Using the National Schools Road those who act recklessly. degree as the North Island. While this event has stayed in Cycling Championships as an example, the event costs returning mountain biking to the school environment. Finally, school cycling is in good heart in New Zealand. School one place for 47 years we see that some permutation of that approximately $100,000 to run with $38- 40,000 coming from cyclists should be very grateful to the many people who I was very pleased to hear the many positive reports about may be necessary. The executive is considering a one in four entry fees. The impact of not obtaining funding clearly will enable them to participate. On behalf of all school cyclists I North Island Schools Road Championships. Errol works years South Island event. It is very clear from events that be significant to us. say thank you to parents, coaches, teachers, administrators incredibly hard to create that event for riders. In particular I move between the North and South Island that this creates The decisions we make are not made lightly. Health and and all those who enable this sport to take place. understand that the new Criterium was exceptional. development in the South Island and leads to increased safety has become a major consideration and this impacts on participation when held in the North Island. It was very gratifying when the executive reviewed the current every event we support. The obligations upon the executive five-year plan in September to see how much of that plan had Having said that, if we are to move in that direction, the South in providing governance on health and safety matters is been achieved. As a result we have reset the five-year plan Island event would occur after the end of the next three-year significant. We make no apology for taking steps to ensure and full details of that will be available in the near future. cycle in the Manawatu. the safety of our riders. Change is inevitable in any organisation and we are not We endeavour to make these events as economic as That said it is important that school managers and coaches exempt from that. In 2016 there is to be a significant structural possible however community funding is becoming more pass on to riders their obligation to ride safely and 27 / CYCLING NEW ZEALAND ANNUAL REPORT 2015 CYCLING NEW ZEALAND ANNUAL REPORT 2015 / 28

Daniel Barry, Elite Mens RR, 3rd Tour de Banyuwangi Ijen, 6 – 9 May ROAD Sam Horgan, Elite Mens RR, 4th Daniel Whitehouse, Stage 2 9th, Stage 3 2nd, GC 3rd, Points 8th, KoM 3rd Santos Tour Down Under, 20-25 January Driedaagse van West-Vlaanderen 2014-15 PERFORMANCE RESULTS , GC 10th, Youth 6-8 March Tour of Berlin, 14 – 16 May Classification 4th , Prologue 2nd, GC 3rd, Hayden McCormick, Stage 2 TTT 10th, Points 7th GC 9th NZ Cycle Classic, 28 Jan – 1 February Dion Smith, Prologue 9th, Stage 1 5th, GP Liberty Seguros-Trofeu Sudoeste Amgen Womens Race, Stage 2 3rd, Stage 3 8th, Stage 4 6th, GC Alentejano e Costa Vicentina, 21-22 8 – 10 May 9’ Provo Circuito Italional C1 Event, 3rd BMX MTB March Stage 3 5th, Points 9th Besnate, , 27 June , Prologue 8th, Stage 1 3rd, , Stage 2 3rd, GC 4th, Points Nerang UCI C1 Round 1, 2 January Matt Cameron, Elite Men, 1st Oceania MTB Championships, Australia Stage 2 9th, Stage 3 3rd, Stage 4 8th, GC 5th, KoM 4th, Youth Classification 3rd Giro d’Italia, 9-31 May Matt Cameron, Elite Men 4th Daniel Franks, Elite Men 7th 25-26 February 1st, KoM 6th , Stage 1 TTT 1st Tahlia Hansen, Junior Women 2nd Anton Cooper, Elite Men XC, 2nd Joe Cooper, Prologue 1st, Stage 2 7th, Tour de Normandie, 23 – 29 March Cup Round 4 C1 Event, Dirk Peters, Elite Men XC, 4th KoM 8th , Prologue 2nd, Stage 4 7th, Amgen Tour of California Womens Nerang UCI C1 Round 2, 3 January Abbotsford, Canada, 28 June Carl Jones, Elite Men XC, 6th James Oram, Prologue 5th, Stage 2 10th, Stage 5 3rd, GC 3rd, Points 8th Invitational TT, 15 May Trent Jones, Elite Men 1st Sarah Walker, Elite Women, 1st Anton Cooper, Elite Men XCE, 2nd Stage 3 1st, Stage 4 2nd, GC 8th, KoM Hayden McCormick, Youth Classification Linda Villumsen, 7th Paul Wright, Elite Men XCE, 3rd 2nd 9th Shepparton UCI C1 Round 3, 7 February Open International C1 Event, Geneva, Kate Fluker, Elite Women XC, 2nd , Prologue 10th, Stage 1 1st, Tour of , 17-24 May Trent Jones, Elite Men 8th , 3 July , Elite Women XC, 3rd Stage 2 2nd, Stage 3 5th, GC 2nd, KoM Volta ao Alentejo / Liberty Seguros, 25- Taylor Gunman, Prologue 7th Daniel Franks, Elite Men 4th Matt Cameron, Elite Men 1st Sophie Tyas, Elite Women DH, 2nd 10th 29 March Jason Christie, Prologue 9th Tahlia Hansen, Junior Women 1st Ben Oliver, U23 Men XC, 4th Tom Davison, Stage 2 8th, GC 5th James Oram, Stage 1 1st, Stage 4 6th, GC Tom Davison, Prologue 3rd, Stage 4 7th, Canada Cup Round 5 C1 Event, Jack Compton, U23 Men XC, 5th Daniel Barry, Prologue 4th, Stage 1 4th, 3rd, Points 6th, Youth Classification 1st Stage 6 5th, Youth Classification 2nd Shepparton UCI C1 Round 4, 8 February Drummondville, Canada, 5 July Josh Parkin, U23 Men XC, 6th Stage 4 7th, GC 9th Daniel Whitehouse, Youth Classification Daniel Franks, Elite Men 5th Sarah Walker, Elite Women 2nd Amber Johnston, U23 Women XC, 1st Fraser Gough, Prologue 2nd Tour de , 22-26 March 4th Tahlia Hansen, Junior Women 1st Mary Gray, U23 Women, 3rd Morgan Smith, Prologue 3rd, Stage 1 6th, , Stage 2, 1st, Stage 3, 4th, UCI BMX World Championships, Zolder, Jemma Manchester, U19 Women XC, 1st GC 6th Stage 4, 6th, Stage 5, 6th, GC 4th, Points An Post Ras, 17 – 24 May 3 Nations Cup Round 2, Baarn, Belgium, 25 – 26 July Shannon Hope, U19 Women XC, 2nd Andy Hagan, Stage 1 8th, GC 7th 1st, KoM 2nd , Stage 2 1st, Stage 3 5th, Holland, 31 May Sarah Walker, Elite Women 10th, 3rd in TT Nick Bain, Stage 3 2nd, Stage 4 3rd, KoM Stage 5 1st, GC 5th, Points 1st Daniel Franks, Elite Men 6th Trent Jones, Elite Men 11th UCI World Cup 1 (XC), Nove Mestro 3rd Classica Corsica, 26 March Alex Frame, Stage 1 2nd, Stage 3 2nd, Morave, 23-24 May Scott Thomas, Stage 2 6th, KoM 7th , 2nd Stage 5 10th, Stage 8 4th, GC 8th, Points UEC European Cup Round 6, Angelholm World Cup, Angelholm, , U23 Mens XC, 7th 3rd Bjerringbro, , 6 June , 16 August Le Tour de Filipinas, 1 – 4 February Rutland – Melton International CiCLE Nick Bain, Youth Classification 5th Trent Jones, Elite Men 8th UCI World Cup 2 (DH), Fort William Scott Ambrose, Stage 2 1st, Points 1st, Daniel Franks, Elite Men 6th Classic, 26 March 6-7 June Youth Classification 3rd Aaron Gate, 4th Amgen Tour of California, 10-17 May 7’ Provo Circuito Italional C1 Event, Calgary C1 Event, Calgary, Canada Sam Blenkinsop, Elite DH, 5th Dion Smith, Youth Classification 5th Verona, Italy, 13 June 28 August George Brannigan, Elite DH, 9th , 4-8 February E3 Harelbeke, 27 March James Oram, Youth Classification 8th Daniel Franks, Elite Men, 1st Trent Jones, Elite Men 1st Patrick Bevin, Stage 1 3rd, Stage 4 1st, , 8th Sarah Walker, Elite Women 2nd UCI World Cup 3 (DH), Leogang GC, 2nd, Points 4th, KoM 3rd Bayern Rundfahrt, 13-17 May Swiss Cup, Geneva, Switzerland 13-14 June Sam Bewley, Prologue 4th Driedaagse De Panne-Koksijde Jack Bauer, Stage 4 8th, GC 7th, Points 13 June Canada Cup Round 6 C1 Event, Calgary, Brook MacDonald, Elite DH, 9th Joe Cooper, Prologue 10th, Stage 1 2nd, 31 Mar – 2 April 7th Matt Cameron, Elite Men 2nd Canada, 29 August Stage 4 9th, GC 3rd, Points 6th Shane Archbold, Stage 2 3rd, Points 8th Trent Jones, Elite Men 1st UCI World Cup 3 (XC), Lenzerheide Jesse Sergent, Stage 3b 6th Grand Prix Cycliste de Saguenay Swiss Cup, Geneva, Switzerland Sarah Walker, Elite Women 1st 4-5 July Womens Tour of New Zealand, 18 – 22 28 – 31 May 14 June Anton Cooper, U23 Men XC, 4th February Joe Martin Stage Race, 23-26 April Alexander Ray, Stage 3 5th Matt Cameron, Elite Men 3rd Canada Cup Round 7 C1 Event, Calgary, Sam Gaze, U23 Men XC, 7th Linda Villumsen, Stage 1 TTT 5th, Stage Dion Smith, Prologue 7th, Stage 2 3rd, Canada, 30 August 4 7th Stage 3 7th, Stage 4 5th, GC 4th, Points Grand Prix Cycliste de Gatineau RR Midwest Nationals (Day 1) C1 Event, Trent Jones, Elite Men 1st UCI World Cup 4 (XC) / 5 (DH), Mont , Stage 1 TTT 3rd, Stage 2 4th, Youth Classification 1st 4 June Rockford, USA, 19 June Sarah Walker, Elite Women 1st Sainte Anne, 1-2 August 4th, Stage 5 3rd Alexander Ray, Stage 3 9th, Stage 4 4th, Emily Collins, 5th Trent Jones, Elite Men 5th Anton Cooper, U23 Men XC, 5th Joanne Kiesanowski, Stage 1 TTT 3rd GC 6th, Points 6th Santiago World Cup, Santiago del George Brannigan, Elite Men DH, 10th , Stage 1 TTT, 4th Linda Villumsen, Stage 1, 3rd, Stage 2 9th, Criterium du Dauphine, 7-14 June Midwest Nationals (Day 2) C1 Event, Estero, Argentina, 6 September Karen Fulton, Stage 1 TTT 7th, Stage 2 GC 7th George Bennett, Stage 3 TTT 10th, Youth Rockford, USA, 20 June Sarah Walker, Elite Women 6th UCI World Cup 5 (XC) / 6 (DH), 10th , Stage 1 9th, GC 9th Classification 9th Trent Jones, Elite Men 2nd Windham, 8-9 August Jack Bauer, Stage 3 TTT 7th North Island Championships C1 Event, Anton Cooper, U23 Men XC, 5th The Rev Classic, 28 February , 28 April – 3 May King of Prague C1 Event, Prague, Czech Taupo, 24 October Alanna Columb, Elite Women DH, 10th Patrick Bevin, 1st Sam Bewley, Stage 1 TTT 2nd , 7-16 June Republic, 20 June Daniel Franks, Elite Men 2nd James Oram, 2nd Patrick Bevin, Stage 2, 2nd, Stage 3, 2nd, Matt Cameron, Elite Men 8th Sarah Walker, Elite Women 1st UCI World Cup 6 (XC) / 7 (DH), Val di Michael Torckler, 3rd Tour of Gila, 29 Apr – 3 May Stage 4, 1st, Stage 5, 2nd, Stage 6, 3rd, Hannah Sarten, Elite Women 2nd Sole, 22-23 August Callum Gordon, 4th James Oram, Stage 3 8th, Youth Stage 7, 2nd, Stage 8, 2nd, GC 2nd, King of Prague C1 Event, Prague, Czech Anton Cooper, U23 Men XC, 6th Tom Hubbard, 6th Classification 6th Points 2nd Republic, 21 June Brook MacDonald, Elite Men DH, 4th Roman van Uden, 9th Alexander Ray, Stage 8 8th Matt Cameron, Elite Men 8th Ryan Christensen, 10th Linda Villumsen, Stage 1 8th, Stage 2 8th, Tour de Beauce, 10-14 June UCI World Championships, Andorra Stage 7 7th, Stage 5 5th, GC 5th, KoM Dion Smith, Stage 1 3rd, Stage 2 5th, Canada Cup Round 3 C1 Event, 1-6 September Oceania Championships, Toowoomba, 10th Stage 4 2nd, Stage 5 7th, GC 3rd, KoM Abbotsford, Canada, 27 June Anton Cooper, U23 Men XC, 1st 13-15 February 9th, Points 1st Sarah Walker, Elite Women, 1st Sam Gaze, U23 Men XC, 4th Patrick Bevin, Elite Mens TT, 4th Gacia Orlova, 30 April – 3 May James Oram, Stage 3a TTT 10th, Stage 4 Sam Gaze, Men’s Eliminator, 2nd Jason Christie, Elite Mens TT, 6th, Elite , Stage 3 TT, 8th 6th, GC 7th, Youth Classification 2nd Connor Sandri, U19 Men DH, 7th Mens RR, 10th Alexander Ray, Stage 3b, 8th Sam Blenkinsop, Elite Men DH, 7th Taylor Gunman, Elite Mens RR, 1st Sophie Tyas, Elite Women DH, 10th 29 / CYCLING NEW ZEALAND ANNUAL REPORT 2015 CYCLING NEW ZEALAND ANNUAL REPORT 2015 / 30

Ljubljana-Domzale-Ljubljana TT, 12 June Tour Cycliste Feminin International de Dylan Kennett, Men’s Pursuit, 10th , Women’s Keirin 5th Women’s Team Sprint 2nd (34.219sec) (4:27.552), Men’s Points 2nd Jaime Nielsen, 3rd l’Ardeche, 2 – 7 September (4:25.388) Patrick Jones, Men’s Points 1st Madeleine Park, Women’s Pursuit, 3rd Tom Sexton, U19 Men’s Omnium 2nd Emily Collins, Stage 1 3rd, Stage 6 3rd, Regan Gough, Men’s Points Race 4th Eddie Dawkins, Men’s Keirin 1st (2:26.627) Carne Groube, U19 Men’s Scratch 1st Rund um Koln, 14 June Points 10th Aaron Gate, Men’s Omnium 5th , Men’s Keirin 4th , Women’s 500m Time Aaron Gate, Men’s Omnium 2nd, Men’s Shane Archbold, 8th Stephanie McKenzie, Katie Schofield, Trial 3rd (34.980sec), Women’s Keirin 6th, Points 1st Tour of Hokkaido, 11 – 13 September Women’s Team Sprint 9th (33.720sec) Festival of Speed, Trexlertown, Women’s Sprint 7th (2nd in qualifying Nick Kergozou, Men’s Omnium 3rd Ster ZLM Toer GP Jan van Heewijk, Matthew Zenovich, KoM 9th , Rushlee Buchanan, Jaime USA 19 June 11.304sec) Eddie Dawkins, Men’s Sprint 2nd 17 – 21 June Nielsen, , Racquel Eddie Dawkins, Men’s Sprint 1st Lewis Eccles, Men’s 1000m Time Trial 6th (10.001sec) , Prologue 7th, Stage Chrono Champenois, 13 September Sheath, Women’s Team Pursuit 4th , Men’s Sprint 2nd (1:04.448) Sam Webster, Men’s Sprint 3rd (10.090sec) 1 10th, Stage 2 7th, Stage 4 3rd, Points Jason Christie, Elite Men 7th (4:22.706) Natasha Hansen, Women’s Sprint 2nd, Bryony Botha, Women’s Omnium 4th Tom Sexton, Josh Scott, Hugo Jones, Classification 5th Jaime Nielsen, Elite Women 9th Jaime Nielsen, Women’s Pursuit 7th, Women’s Keirin 2nd , Women’s Scratch Connor Brown, U19 Men’s Team Pursuit 3:34.938 Joanne Kiesanowski, Women’s Scratch 6th 1st (4:22.663) Tour de Feminin – O cenu Ceskeho Grand Prix d’Isbergues – Pas de Calais, Racquel Sheath, Women’s Omnium 10th 3rd, Women’s Points 4th , Women’s 500m Time Hamish Beadle, U19 Men’s Keirin 2nd Svycarska, 9 – 12 July 20 September Patrick Jones, Men’s Points 3rd Trial 4th (35.484sec) Emily Shearman, U19 Women’s Omnium Emily Collins, Stage 2 3rd, Stage 4 3rd, Shane Archbold, 3rd International Track Series, Adelaide, Simon van Velthooven, Men’s Keirin 2nd 1st, U19 Women’s Points 1st Points 7th 27-31 May , Men’s Points 5th 2016 Oceania Championships, , Women’s Omnium 2nd Omloop van het Houtland Lichtervelde Campbell Stewart, U19 Men’s Elimination Invercargill, 8 – 11 October Magnus Tuxen Rosing, U19 Men’s Points White Spot / Delta Road Race, 12 July 23 September 1st, U19 Men’s Scratch 1st, U19 Men’s GP von Deutschland im Sprint, Cottbus, Connor Brown, U19 Men’s Pursuit 1st 2nd Joanne Kiesanowski, 3rd Shane Archbold, 5th Scratch 1st, U19 Men’s Points 1st , 26 June (3:25.690) Hayden Strong, U19 Men’s Points 3rd Connor Brown, U19 Men’s Elimination 2nd Sam Webster, Men’s Sprint 2nd, Men’s Josh Scott, U19 Men’s Pursuit 2nd Cameron Karwowski, Nick Kergozou, Tour de Bretagne Feminin, 16 – 19 July UCI World Road Championships, Olivia Podmore, U19 Women’s Keirin 2nd, Keirin 2nd (3:29.039) 1st Georgia Williams, Youth Classification 4th Richmond, 20-27 September U19 Women’s Sprint 2nd, U19 Women’s Eddie Dawkins, Men’s Keirin 4th Hugo Jones, U19 Men’s Pursuit 3rd Luke Mudgway, Tom Sexton, Madison 2nd Sam Bewley, , 4th Keirin 1st, U19 Women’s Keirin 6th, U19 Simon van Velthooven, Men’s Keirin 6th (3:27.596) Internationale Thuringen Rundfahrt der Greg Henderson, Team Time Trial, 7th Women’s Sprint 2nd Matthew Archibald, Simon van Emma Cumming, , U19 UCI World Cup 1, Cali, Columbia, Frauen, 17 – 23 July Jesse Sergent, Team Time Trial, 10th Holly Edmondston, Women’s Pursuit 3rd Velthooven, Eddie Dawkins, Men’s Team Women’s Team Sprint 1st (35.838 sec) 30 Oct – 1 Nov Emily Collins, Stage 1 3rd, Stage 2 8th, Linda Villumsen, Elite Womens TTT 6th, (3:55.946) Sprint 2nd Katie Schofield, Natasha Hansen, Women’s Aaron Gate, Nick Kergozou, Cameron Stage 4 7th Elite Womens TT 1st Tom Sexton, U19 Men’s Points 1st, U19 Team Sprint 2nd (34.286sec) Karwowski, Luke Mudgway, Men’s Team Rushlee Buchanan, Womens TTT 6th Men’s Scratch 2nd 6 Giorni delle Rose, Fiorenzuola Bradly Knipe, Hamish Beadle, Jackson Pursuit 8th (4:02.235) Larry H Millar Tour of Utah, 3-9 August James Oram, U23 Mens TT 6th Bryony Botha, U19 Women’s Points Italy, 28 June – 3 July Ogle, U19 Men’s Team Sprint 1st Aaron Gate, Men’s Omnium 8th Dion Smith, Stage 2 8th, Stage 3 5th, 3rd, U19 Women’s Elimination 1st, U19 Alex Frame, Men’s Scratch 4th (47.473sec) Eddie Dawkins, Men’s Keirin 3rd Stage 4 2nd, Points 3rd, KoM 4th, Youth Tour of Hainan, 20 – 28 October Women’s Points 2nd Marc Ryan, Pieter Bulling, Alex Frame, , Sam Webster, Eddie Simon van Velthooven, Men’s Omnium 8th Classification 4th Brad Evans, Stage 5 8th Michaela Drummond, U19 Women’s Regan Gough, Men’s Team Pursuit, 2nd, Dawkins, Men’s Team Sprint 1st Cameron Karwowski, Luke Mudgway, Scratch 2nd, U19 Women’s Scratch 2nd 4:07.285 (43.810sec) Men’s Madison 7th Tour de Hongrie, 4 – 9 August Tour of Borneo, 31 Oct – 4 Nov Bryony Botha, Holly White, Madeleine Aaron Gate, Men’s Pursuit 3rd Natasha Hansen, Women’s 500m Time James Early, Stage 2 5th, GC 3rd Tom Hubbard, Stage 4 2nd Park, Michaela Drummond, U19 Women’s Marc Ryan, Men’s Pursuit 6th Trial 2nd (34.982sec), Women’s Keirin 2nd, UCI World Cup 2, Cambridge, New Team Pursuit 2nd (4:45.644) Women’s Sprint 3rd Zealand, 4 – 6 December La Route de , 9 – 15 August Tour de Okinawa, 8 November Campbell Stewart, Tom Sexton, Lachlan Grand Prix of , Pruszkow Katie Schofield, Women’s 500m Time Trial Rushlee Buchanan, Lauren Ellis, Jaime Jaime Nielsen, Prologue 4th Jason Christie, 1st McGregor, Hugo Jones, U19 Men’s Team Poland 5 July 3rd (35.230sec) Nielsen, Georgia Williams, Women’s Team Pursuit 2nd (4:17.951) Eddie Dawkins, Men’s Sprint 1st Zac Williams, Men’s 1000m Time Trial 1st Pursuit 3rd (4:23.011) USA Pro Challenge, 17-23 August Tour of Fuzhou, 14 – 16 November Emma Cumming, Olivia Podmore, U19 Sam Webster, Men’s Sprint 5th (1:01.655) Pieter Bulling, Alex Frame, Regan Gough, Dion Smith, Stage 3 7th, Stage 4 8th, Daniel Barry, Stage 3 6th Women’s Team Sprint 3rd (35.077sec) Ethan Mitchell, Sam Webster, Eddie Simon van Velthooven, Men’s 1000m Time Cameron Karwowski, Men’s Team Pursuit Stage 7 8th, Youth Classification 4th Hamish Beadle, Lewis Eccles, Bradly Knipe Dawkins, Men’s Team Sprint 2nd Trial 2nd (1:02.230), Men’s Keirin 2nd 2nd (3:57.612) Jelajah , 9 – 13 December U19 Men’s Team Sprint 3rd (47.745sec) Jeremy Presbury, Men’s 1000m Time Trial Ethan Mitchell, Sam Webster, Eddie Baltic Chain Tour, 18 – 20 August Scott Thomas, Stage 2 TTT 5th Max Jones, U19 Men’s Elimination 3rd, Irish International Grand Prix, Dublin, 3rd (1:02.786) Dawkins, Men’s Team Sprint 2nd Matthew Zenovich, Stage 3 3rd, Youth U19 Men’s Points 6th Ireland, 12 July Holly Edmondston, Kirstie James, Alysha (43.401sec) Classification 6th Madeleine Park, U19 Women’s Elimination Regan Gough, Men’s Points Race 1st, Keith, Elizabeth Steel, Women’s Team Eddie Dawkins, Men’s Sprint 4th (9.934sec) TRACK 5th, U19 Women’s Points 6th Men’s Scratch Race 4th Pursuit 1st (4:26.868) Sam Webster, Men’s Sprint 8th Crescent Women World Cup Vargada Emma Cumming, U19 Women’s Sprint 4th Alex Frame, Men’s Scratch Race 3rd Aaron Gate, , Luke (10.081sec), Men’s Keirin 8th TTT, 21 August UCI World Cup 3, Cali, Columbia, Nick Kergozou, Men’s Omnium 1st Mudgway, Nick Kergozou, Men’s Team Nick Kergozou, Men’s Omnium 7th Georgia Williams, 10th 16-17 January South Australian GP, Adelaide Cameron Karwowski, Men’s Omnium 2nd Pursuit 1st (4:02.663) Hayden Roulston, Regan Gough, Men’s Simon van Velthooven, Men’s Keirin 5th 27-28 May Ellesse Andrews, U19 Women’s Scratch Madison 8th Vuelta a Espana, 22 Aug – 13 Cameron Karwowski, men’s Keirin, 6th Lauren Ellis, Women’s Omnium 4th Champions of Sprint, Trexlertown, USA, 1st, U19 Women’s Omnium 2nd Alex Frame, Men’s Scratch 4th September Katie Schofield, Natasha Hansen, Women’s Racquel Sheath, Women’s Omnium 6th 12 July Emma Cumming, U19 Women’s Scratch George Bennett, Stage 1 TTT 4th, Stage Team Sprint 4th, 33.602sec Zac Williams, Men’s Sprint 3rd 2nd, U19 Women’s Keirin 2nd, U19 Austral Wheelrace, , 16 4th Superdrome GP, Adelaide, 30-31 May Simon van Velthooven, Men’s Sprint 5th Women’s Sprint 2nd (10.234sec), U19 20 December UCI Track World Championships, Paris, Lauren Ellis, Women’s Omnium 3rd Natasha Hansen, Women’s Sprint 1st Women’s Points 2nd Zac Williams, Men’s Sprint 1st, Men’s Tour of Alberta, 2-7 September France, 18 – 22 26 February Racquel Sheath, Women’s Omnium 6th Katie Schofield, Women’s Sprint 4th, Sophie Williamson, Women’s Scratch 2nd Keirin 4th Shane Archbold, Stage 1 TTT 4th , Men’s 1000m Time Trial Women’s Scratch 3rd Alysha Keith, Women’s Scratch 3rd, Ben Stewart, Men’s Sprint 4th, Men’s Dion Smith, Stage 1 TTT 6th, Stage 3 6th, 3rd, 1:00.470 US Sprint GP, Trexlertown, USA Patrick Jones, Men’s Scratch 4th Women’s Points 3rd Keirin 7th Stage 4 4th, Stage 6 3rd, GC 5th, Points Pieter Bulling, Alex Frame, Dylan Kennett, 5 June Madison Farrant, Women’s Scratch 1st Luke Mudgway, Men’s Scratch 1st, Men’s 5th, Youth Classification 2nd Regan Gough, Marc Ryan, Men’s Team Matthew Archibald, Men’s Sprint 1st Points 3rd Sam Bewley, Stage 1 TTT 2nd Pursuit 1st, 3:54.088 Eddie Dawkins, Men’s Sprint 5th UCI U19 World Track Championships, Bradly Knipe, U19 Men’s 1000m Time Jesse Sergent, Stage 1 TTT 1st Eddie Dawkins, Men’s Keirin 2nd, Mens Patrick Jones, Men’s Scratch 1st Astana, Kazakhstan, 19 – 23 August Trial 1st (1:05.156), U19 Men’s Sprint 1st Hayden Roulston, Stage 1 TTT 1st Sprint 10th (9.861sec) Jeremy Presbury, Men’s Scratch 2nd Bryony Botha, Holly White, Madeleine (10.621sec), U19 Men’s Keirin 1st James Oram, Stage 3 7th, Stage 4 6th, Sam Webster, Mens Keirin 6th, Men’s Joanne Kiesanowski, Women’s Scratch 5th Park, Michaela Drummond, 1st Women’s Nicole Shields, U19 Women’s Pursuit 2nd Youth Classification 5th Sprint 6th (9.848sec) Team Pursuit, 4:31.966 (World Record) (2:36.701) Alexander Ray, Stage 1 TTT 9th, Stage 5 Ethan Mitchell, Sam Webster, Eddie Fastest Man on Wheels, Trexlertown, Campbell Stewart, Men’s Scratch Race 1st, Hannah van Kampen, Women’s Pursuit 3rd 8th, Stage 6 9th Dawkins, Men’s Team Sprint, 2nd USA 12 June Men’s Omnium 1st (3:48.406) (42.808sec) Madison Farrant, Women’s Points 4th Olivia Podmore, Emma Cumming, Hayden Roulston, Men’s Pursuit 1st 31 / CYCLING NEW ZEALAND ANNUAL REPORT 2015 CYCLING NEW ZEALAND ANNUAL REPORT 2015 / 32

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