NZ Women's races equipped with tracking system

Both the women's World Cup race in Wellington and the preceding Trust House Women's Cycle Tour, starting tomorrow, will be equipped with a tracking system to control the outcome of the events. While the system is already used at all ProTour, World Championship, Olympic and Commonwealth Games events and will eventually be in common use, it is the first time the devices will be used in New Zealand.

A microchip will be attached to the front wheel of the bike of each rider in the 124-strong field. During the three-day tour around Wellington and Wairarapa, the chip will be picked up by sensors at the start and finish of each stage. During the World Cup race in Wellington, there will be additional sensors around the course to help officials keep track of the field.

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