Twenty-four talented young cyclists have been named in the 2019-2020 intake of the Grassroots Trust Waikato Bay of Plenty Performance Hub.

As the Vantage Elite Track stars return home from training and racing overseas, Cycling New Zealand have announced a sponsorship with renowned Italian tyre manufacturer Vittoria.

Dutchman Wout van Aert won stage 10 of the TDF in a sprint finish claiming his first Tour de France victory.

The New Zealand under-19 men’s cycling team came through their first European test with flying colours, headed by a sixth placing overall for Waikato-based rider Reuben Thompson in the opening race in France.

World time trial champion Annemiek van Vleuten riding for Aussie team Mitchelton-SCOTT has claimed a impressive consecutive overall victory at the 2019 Giro-Rosa, the only women’s Grand Tour of the year, winning two-stages in the process.

South Africa's Daryl Impey won todays stage nine of the Tour de France, while Julian Alaphilippe retained his overall lead and yellow jersey.

New Zealand mountain bike champion Anton Cooper will take a break to refresh after a disappointing UCI World Cup over the testing terrain at high altitude in the French Alps resort of Les Gets, raced on Bastille Day.

In-form Taranaki mountain biker Ed Masters continued his strong form to lead the Kiwi gravity riders in the latest round of the UCI World Cup in France.

New Zealand under-19 cycling coach Marc Prutton said his team have adjusted well in a short time as they push for a strong result on the final stage of their first road event in France.

Thomas de Gendt wins stage 8 of the Tour de France in Saint-Étienne, Alaphilippe’s late burst sees Frenchman in yellow on Bastille Day