Christchurch-based Sam Blenkinsop had to wait 16 years to win his first elite downhill New Zealand title but he made it two in a row with a stunning display at the super-impressive Christchurch Adventure Park hosted by Gravity Canterbury.
Kiwi Alpine ski racer Alice Robinson (Queenstown) has finished in 10th place in the Super G World Cup held in Italy overnight, achieving her career best result in this discipline.
Anton Cooper scored his seventh elite title and fifth in a row at the Torpedo7 Mountain Bike National Championships in Christchurch today and immediately set his sights the Tokyo Olympics.
New Zealand endurance rider Kirstie James underlined her class with a dominant display on the final night of the Vantage Elite and Under 19 Track National Championships at Invercargill.
Aaron Gate has had a special summer on the New Zealand cycling scene and he produced something remarkable on the penultimate night of the Vantage Elite and Under 19 track nationals at Invercargill.
Two champion Christchurch riders will be looking to retain their titles this weekend on home turf at the Torpedo7 Mountain Bike National Championships.