Veteran Nelson professional George Bennett produced an ambitious and stunning solo effort to claim the New Zealand Elite Road Cycling Championship, supported by GJ Gardner Homes Waipa, near Cambridge.

A record 15 New Zealand riders from UCI World Tour teams to line up in the 2026 Elite Road Cycling National Championships in Te Awamutu on 5-7 February.

Josh Burnett takes the title at the Tour of Southland to join an exclusive club of winners PHOTO: TOUR OF SOUTHLAND Southland's Josh Burnett has become just the sixth rider to win three or more Tour of Southland titles, joining an elusive club that includes Brian Fowler and Hayden Roulston. Burnett (team PowerNet), who rides for a professional team in Spain, started the day with a 19 second lead over Cambridge's Matthew Wilson (Advanced Personnel Cycling Team). LATEST HEADLIN

Josh Burnett has sealed his second career Tour of Southland title to go with his 2022 victory, Burnett finishing safely in the peloton

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

New professional rider Josh Burnett will be back on the start line of the Tour of Southland in November.

New Zealand rider Josh Burnett has won the 2024 Tour de Beauce in Canada after a tight final stage.

Josh Burnett continues to hold the leader's yellow jersey at the Tour de Beauce in Quebec, Canada.

Josh Burnett has grabbed a stage win and the leader’s yellow jersey for his professional team in Canada.