The experienced George Bennett will join fellow Nelsonian Finn Fisher-Black and Dion Smith to fly the kiwi flag in the final Grand Tour of 2025, the Vuelta a España.

New Zealand cyclist Finn Fisher-Black has been promoted to second on the 138km first stage of the Tour of UAE.

WorldTour pros Kim Cadzow and Finn Fisher-Black claimed the opening victories in the time trial at the NZ Elite Raod Nationals

NZ Sportsman of the Year Aaron Gate said move to the UCI WorldTour is a dream he never thought would happen.