Sergent, Bauer descend into Christchurch for New Zealand Road Championships

Though the memory of the earthquakes that ravaged the south island city of Christchurch are still fresh in the mind of New Zealanders, the city will get the chance to celebrate a more postive event, with a festival of cycling including the nations top professionals set to descend into the city for the RaboDirect New Zealand Road National Championships.

Jack Bauer (Garmin-Cervelo), Jesse Sergent (RadioShack-Nissan), Josh Atkins (Trek-Livestrong) and George Bennett (RadioShack-Nissan) will all be in attendance for the championships. Defending women's champion Cath Cheatley won't be riding in Christchurch due to her recovery from injury sustained late last year.

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