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New Zealand Cycle Classic celebrating 25 years young
Same race, new location. The 2.2 rated New Zealand Cycle Classic, takes place for the 25th time in its growing history, but uniquely this year has moved to the Manawatu region.
The race boasts a truly international flavour in 2012, with several continental and pro-conti teams attending this year's event. Among them are Team Type 1, Drapac, Genesys, Jayco-AIS and Subway Pro Cycling.
"This is a great opportunity for cycling and the Manawatu region in general. I'm really excited by the change of environment, Manawatu is perfect for cycling at all levels and a new challenge for the race," said race director Jorge Sandoval.
New Zealand Cycle Classic Stages
Stage 1
- Location:
- Palmerston North
- Distance:
- 7.1 km
Stage 2
- Location:
- Palmerston North
- Distance:
- 143 km
Stage 3
- Location:
- Palmerston North
- Distance:
- 163.5 km
Stage 4
- Location:
- Palmerston North
- Distance:
- 110 km
Stage 5
- Location:
- Palmerston North
- Distance:
- 111.6 km
New Zealand Cycle Classic Photos
Sam Bewley (New Zealand) crosses the line first.
- Jay McCarthy (Jayco-AIS) took over the tour lead from Darren Lapthorne
- Jay McCarthy (Jayco-AIS) takes the sprint over Darren Lapthorne at the finish in Palmerston North.
- Aaron Gate takes the final day sprint, McCarthy sealed yellow.
- Stuart Lultham looking good.
- Sam Bewley (New Zealand) is focusing on his track ambitions this year as he builds toward the London Olympics.
- Rubens Bertogliati (Team Type 1)'s attendance in the classic is a bit of a coup.
- The podium after stage 1 of the New Zealand Cycle Classic.
- Campbell Flakemore has just come off a bronze medal in the under 23 time trial in the Australian National championships.
- Darren Lapthorne (Drapac) is back riding full-time in 2012, and is already looking to be in ominous form.
- Damien Howson (Jayco-AIS) is only 19.
- Flakemore on his stage winning ride.
- GPM-Wilson Racing were unhappy with their performance at the Australian road nationals and are looking to make amends here.
- The peloton on stage three of the New Zealand Cycle Classic.
- Team Hudson Gavin Martin
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Vink's horror year at altitude firmly behind him as he renews chase for Pro dream
20-year-old New Zealander hopeful Belgian stint will bear fruit
McCarthy affirms credentials for leadership role at Jayco-AIS
19-year-old's New Zealand Cycle Classic victory 'perfect start' to the year
Kiwi National team confirmed for New Zealand Cycle Classic
Riders to use event as warm-up for Olympic bid
Tour of Wellington confirmed with 2.2 status
Race Director Sandoval hoping to celebrate 25th edition in style with world class field
Genesys Wealth Advisers commit to New Zealand Cycle Classic
Four Australian teams now confirmed
New Zealand Cycle Classic celebrates 25th year in 2012
New Zealand Cycle Classic Features
RSSNew Zealand Cycle Classic start list
Official starters as of January 25, 2012