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PureBlack Racing
PureBlack Racing was launched in July 2010, aiming to become New Zealand's first international UCI ProTour road cycling team. Olympians, professional athletes, business figures, politicians and government agencies from around the country showed strong support for the venture by attending the launch in Auckland. Led by America's Cup yachtsman, Star Class World Champion and Olympian, Carl Williams, PureBlack Racing competed in UCI’s US Continental Tour in 2011 with the ultimate aim of becoming a ProTour Team with entry to the Tour de France by 2015. In December 2011, PureBlack Racing announced the team's proposed race program was in jeopardy due to lack of funding, and they were seeking further sponsorship. Team PureBlack Racing grew out of Team Bici Vida, a domestic high performance cycling team, which Williams launched on his return from Valencia. From day one Williams’ vision was to build a world-class international cycle team in New Zealand, establishing it as a fully prof ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
New Zealand
New Zealand ( mi, Aotearoa ) is an island country in the southwestern Pacific Ocean. It consists of two main landmasses—the North Island () and the South Island ()—and over 700 smaller islands. It is the sixth-largest island country by area, covering . New Zealand is about east of Australia across the Tasman Sea and south of the islands of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga. The country's varied topography and sharp mountain peaks, including the Southern Alps, owe much to tectonic uplift and volcanic eruptions. New Zealand's capital city is Wellington, and its most populous city is Auckland. The islands of New Zealand were the last large habitable land to be settled by humans. Between about 1280 and 1350, Polynesians began to settle in the islands and then developed a distinctive Māori culture. In 1642, the Dutch explorer Abel Tasman became the first European to sight and record New Zealand. In 1840, representatives of the United Kingdom and Māori chiefs ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mike Northey
Michael James Northey (born 24 March 1987 in Auckland) is a New Zealand former racing cyclist. He competed for New Zealand at the 2014 Commonwealth Games. In April 2016 Northey announced his retirement from competition due to heart damage he suffered after contracting a virus. After his retirement he remained with his final team , initially in the role of Assistant Team Manager before being promoted to Team Manager. He left the team in 2017 in order to move back to New Zealand with his family. Palmares ;2010 :1st Stage 5 Tour of Southland ;2011 :1st National Criterium Championships ;2012 :1st Overall Tour of Southland The Tour of Southland is a road bicycle racing stage race held in the Southland region of New Zealand. From 2005 until 2009, the Tour of Southland has been part of the UCI Oceania Tour however the 2010 event was held as a National Tour. The To ... ::1st Stage 2 :1st Stage 1 Tour du Loir-et-Cher ;2013 :1st National Criterium Championships ;2014 :1st Beverley ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2011 Tour Of Utah
The 2011 Tour of Utah was the eighth edition of the Tour of Utah. For the first time, the race was included on the UCI America Tour, with a classification of 2.1. As such, the race is only open to teams on the UCI Pro Tour, UCI Professional Continental and UCI Continental circuits. The race took place between August 9–14, 2011 as a six-day, six-stage race, similar to the prior two years. The race joined the 2011 Tour of California and the 2011 USA Pro Cycling Challenge as the only three UCI-ranked stage races in the United States Teams After receiving UCI status, the race confirmed that three ProTeams will compete in the 2011 Tour: , and . Later, two more ProTeams, and , entered the race, making for a total of five ProTeams, including all four of the US-based ProTeams. Also appearing will be four UCI Professional Continental teams and seven UCI Continental teams, making a total of 16 teams that will be sending either 6 or 8 riders per team to the event for a total ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dion Smith
Dion Smith (born 3 March 1993) is a New Zealand cyclist, who currently rides for UCI WorldTeam . Career Smith was born in Taupaki in Rodney District. He attended Massey High School. In September 2015 it was announced that he would join for the 2016 season. In June 2017, he was named in the startlist for the 2017 Tour de France. In stage six of the race, he was part of the sprint for the finish line and given the same time as the winner, Marcel Kittel. In August 2019, he was named in the startlist for the 2019 Vuelta a España. In September 2022 it was announced that Smith would join team for the 2023 and 2024 season. Major results ;2011 : 2nd Overall Tour de l'Abitibi ;2013 : 1st Stage 4 McLane Pacific Classic : 4th Tour de Delta : 6th Philadelphia International Cycling Classic ;2014 : 1st Stage 1 Redlands Bicycle Classic : National Under-23 Road Championships ::2nd Road race ::3rd Time trial : 3rd Philadelphia International Cycling Classic : 7th Overall Tour de Beauce ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alexander Ray
Alexander Ray (born 3 October 1990) is a New Zealand racing cyclist, who currently rides for New Zealand amateur team Mitre 10 MEGA Masterton. On 18 April 2018 Ray was hit by a car while training in Auckland, he was then put into an induced coma. Ray spent eight days in critical care in hospital. Major results ;2015 : 6th Overall Joe Martin Stage Race ;2016 : 6th Overall Tour de Taiwan The Tour de Taiwan is an annual professional road bicycle racing stage race held in Taiwan since 1978, and has been part of the UCI Asia Tour since 2005. It has been classed a 2.1 category race for the first time in 2012. History The Tour de T ... References External links * 1990 births Living people New Zealand male cyclists 21st-century New Zealand people {{NewZealand-cycling-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
James Oram
James Oram (born 17 June 1993) is a New Zealand cyclist, who currently rides for UCI ProTeam . Major results ;2010 : 4th Overall Tour de l'Abitibi ;2011 : 1st Overall Tour de l'Abitibi ::1st Stage 1 : 1st Overall BDO Tour of Northland ::1st Stage 1 : 2nd Time trial, UCI Junior Road World Championships ;2012 : 10th Chrono Champenois ;2013 : National Road Championships ::1st Under-23 road race ::2nd Under-23 time trial ::3rd Road race : 1st Overall Tour of Southland ::1st Stage 2 : 5th Chrono Champenois ;2014 : 1st Stage 1 San Dimas Stage Race : National Under-23 Road Championships ::2nd Time trial ::3rd Road race : 2nd Overall New Zealand Cycle Classic ::1st Stage 5 : 10th Time trial, UCI Road World Under-23 Championships : 10th Overall Tour of Alberta ;2015 : 1st Time trial, National Under-23 Road Championships : 2nd The REV Classic : 3rd Overall Volta ao Alentejo ::1st Young rider classification ::1st Stage 1 : 4th Overall GP Liberty Seguros : 6th Time trial, UCI Ro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
James Williamson (New Zealand Cyclist)
James Williamson (born 27 March 1989) is a New Zealand professional road cyclist who currently rides for UCI Continental team . Major results Source; ;2005 : 2nd Time trial, National Novice Road Championships ;2006 : 2nd Road race, National Junior Road Championships ;2008 : 3rd Le Race ;2009 : 1st Road race, National Under-23 Road Championships ;2010 : 1st Stage 3 Tour of the Murray River : 2nd Road race, National Under-23 Road Championships ;2011 : 2nd Road race, National Under-23 Road Championships : 3rd Overall Tour of Wellington ::1st Stage 1 : 6th Philadelphia International Cycling Classic ;2012 : 2nd Road race, National Road Championships : 10th Overall Tour de Filipinas ;2014 : 5th Road race, National Road Championships ;2020 : 8th Gravel and Tar The Gravel and Tar Classic is a one-day cycling race, held annually in the Manawatu region of New Zealand, since 2016, finishing in Palmerston North. It is rated 1.2 and has been part of UCI Oceania Tour since 2018. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Roman Van Uden
Roman van Uden (born 29 October 1988) is a New Zealand professional cyclist. Major results Source: ;2009 : 1st Stage 4 Tour of the Gila ;2010 : 5th Time trial, National Road Championships ;2011 : 1st Points classification Tour of Utah : 9th Road race, National Road Championships ;2013 : 1st Overall Sharjah International Cycling Tour ::1st Stage 1 : 5th Overall New Zealand Cycle Classic : 7th Overall Tour of Al Zubarah ::1st Stage 3 : 9th Road race, National Road Championships ;2014 : 5th Overall Sharjah International Cycling Tour : 7th Overall Tour of Al Zubarah ::1st Prologue ;2015 : 9th The REV Classic The REV Classic was an annual professional one-day road bicycle racing Road bicycle racing is the cycle sport discipline of road cycling, held primarily on paved roads. Road racing is the most popular professional form of bicycle racing, in t ... References External links * 1988 births Living people New Zealand male cyclists 21st-century New Zealand peop ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Michael Torckler
Michael Torckler (born 12 April 1987) is a New Zealand cyclist, who currently rides for New Zealand amateur team GD Pringle p/b Spoken Cycles. Career During 2012, Torckler was staying at Santa Rosa, California to train for upcoming competitions. On one of his training rides, on 30 June, he was hit by a car coming around a bend. He was thrown off his bike and hit the car windshield, breaking his arm and almost killing him. The driver fled the scene but was later caught and was sentenced to 10 years and four months in prison. Meanwhile, Torckler was airlifted to the nearest hospital, where he arrived in critical condition, close to death. Although he was not brain damaged from the accident, he had no recollection of the accident. He was immediately moved to intensive care, and was discharged after only 12 days. After returning to New Zealand after only a month after his accident, Torckler was back on his bike and starting to train again. After four months, he returned to racing at ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Taylor Gunman
Taylor Karl Gunman (born 14 March 1991 in Takapuna) is a New Zealand cyclist who last rode for . He won the 2015 UCI Oceania Tour following his victory in the Oceania Continental Championships road race. Major results ;2009 : 1st Stage 3 Tour of Northland : 3rd Overall Tour de l'Abitibi ;2010 : 1st Stage 2 Tour of Northland ;2011 : 3rd The REV Classic ;2013 : 2nd Overall Tour of Southland ::1st Prologue ( TTT) & Stage 4 : 3rd Time trial, National Under-23 Road Championships ;2014 : 1st Time trial, National Road Championships : 1st Prologue ( TTT) Tour of Southland : 6th Time trial, Oceania Road Championships ;2015 : 1st Road race, Oceania Road Championships : 1st Overall New Zealand Cycle Classic The New Zealand Cycle Classic (previously known as the Tour of Wellington) is a road cycling race held in and around the Wairarapa near Wellington, New Zealand. The race is a men's competition over five stages and part of the UCI Oceania Tour ... ;2016 : 3rd The REV Cla ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Road Bicycle Racing
Road bicycle racing is the cycle sport discipline of road cycling, held primarily on Road surface, paved roads. Road racing is the most popular professional sport, professional form of bicycle racing, in terms of numbers of competitors, events and spectators. The two most common competition formats are mass start events, where riders start simultaneously (though sometimes with a Handicapping, handicap) and race to a set finish point; and time trials, where individual time trial, individual riders or team time trial, teams race a course alone against the clock. Stage races or "tours" take multiple days, and consist of several mass-start or time-trial stages ridden consecutively. Professional racing originated in Western Europe, centred in France, Spain, Italy and the Low Countries. Since the mid-1980s, the sport has diversified, with races held at the professional, semi-professional and amateur levels, worldwide. The sport is governed by the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI). As w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Timothy Gudsell
Timothy Gudsell (born 17 February 1984) is a retired New Zealand track and road racing cyclist who last rode for the PureBlack Racing team. Gudsell turned professional in 2007 and after retiring in 2012 runs a Cycling tour company. Gudsell was educated at Te Awamutu College in Te Awamutu. While at the college he joined the cycling team racing with Peter Latham where they won the New Zealand Secondary Schools National Cycling Championship Team time trial. Career Amateur Timothy started his cycling career in 2002 at the Tour of Southland he finished in 17th Overall almost 10 minutes behind winner John Lieswyn. The following year he improved his result to finish 10th overall and also a 3rd Overall in the New Zealand Cycle Classic. 2004 brought about Gudsell's first victory's although they were Team time trial's they were still wins. On 13 May 2005 New Zealand announced their 'long-list' of participants for the 2006 Commonwealth Games with Gudsell being included in the pote ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
