Cycling Southland

06/06/2026

Further success for our Cycling Southland members on the international stage.

05/06/2026

🏆 Good luck to all Cycling Southland nominees at the 2026 ILT Southland Sports Awards! 🚴‍♀️🚴‍♂️

Hosted by Active Southland for the Southland Amateur Sports Trust, the awards celebrate excellence across Southland sport, acknowledging outstanding performances, recognising the dedication of coaches, officials and administrators, and highlighting individuals who inspire others through their contribution to sport.

Cycling Southland is proud to have the following nominees recognised for their achievements:

𝐈𝐋𝐓 𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫
• Marshall Erwood
• Nicholas Kergozou De La Boessiere
• Tom Sexton
• Jeremy Presbury
• Corbin Strong
• Josh Burnett

𝐓𝐞 𝐑𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐮, 𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐍𝐙 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫
• Magnus Jamieson
• Benson Boys

𝐍𝐙𝐌𝐄 𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐀𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫
• Neil Familton

𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐬 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫
• Waine Harding
• Erin Criglington

𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐓𝐫𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝
• SBS Bank Tour of Southland

Congratulations to all nominees on this well-deserved recognition. We wish you all the very best for awards night and thank you for your contribution to cycling and sport in Southland.

You can view the full list of 2026 nominees here:
https://www.sporty.co.nz/southlandmurihikusportsawards/2026-nominees-honours-board

Tickets for the awards are available here:
https://www.sporty.co.nz/southlandmurihikusportsawards/Home-1

03/06/2026

🚴 GIVE IT A GO TRACK CYCLING 🚴
SCHOOL HOLIDAY SESSIONS
Have a go at riding on the Velodrome!
Ages 10+ | No Experience Required
Cycling Southland is excited to offer two fun and exciting Track Cycling Give It A Go Sessions during the school holidays.
Whether you're new to cycling or already love riding, these sessions are a great opportunity to:
✅ Learn new skills
✅ Build confidence on the bike
✅ Ride on the velodrome
✅ Experience the excitement of track cycling

Session Details

⏱️ 2-hour sessions
💲 $20 per session
We Provide:
🚲 Bikes
⛑ Helmets
🙌 Coaching and Support
Riders are welcome to attend one or both sessions.
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Rider Information
✔ Wear comfortable sports clothing
✔ Trainers or sports shoes are best
✔ Bring a drink bottle
✔ Riders may bring their own helmet if preferred
Please Do NOT Wear:
❌ Crocs or sandals
❌ Jeans
❌ Skirts
❌ Baggy trousers
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Parents and caregivers are not required to stay.
Questions?
📧 [email protected]
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REGISTER NOW!
Wednesday 8th July link -
https://www.webscorer.com/register?raceid=434613
Wednesday 15th July link -
https://www.webscorer.com/register?raceid=434614

Cycling Southland
Developing Confident Riders for Life

02/06/2026

Congratulations to club members Nick Kergozou, Marshall Erwood, and Tom Sexton on their selection to represent New Zealand at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games! 🇳🇿🚴‍♂️

The Commonwealth Games will be held in Glasgow, Scotland from 23 July – 2 August 2026, bringing together athletes from across the Commonwealth for a major international multi-sport event.

They’ll be lining up in the black and silver on the international stage, competing against strong fields from across Commonwealth nations.

All the best to all three with your preparations in the lead up to Glasgow — looking forward to seeing you all in action! 🚴‍♂️

28/05/2026

This week we welcome the Cycling NZ Development Coaches and the Cycling NZ Junior Worlds Team to the Invercargill Velodrome at ILT Stadium Southland for the first of their training camps as they begin preparations for the 51st edition of the UCI Junior Track World Championships 🚴🇳🇿

The Championships will be held at the Sport Vlaanderen Heusden-Zolder Velodrome in Limburg, Belgium, from 19–23 August 2026.

Best wishes to the team for a successful camp as they begin their preparations towards the Junior Track World Championships🚴

26/05/2026

Last night we had a 20 theme as part of our 20th anniversary celebrations. The chocolate cake got them through the session.

26/05/2026

26/05/2026

🚴‍♂️🎉 𝟐𝟎 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐕𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐝𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐞 🎉🚴‍♀️

Today we celebrate 20 years since the Invercargill Velodrome officially opened on 26 May 2006, marking a defining moment for cycling in Southland and New Zealand.

The journey began in the early 2000s, when Southland’s strong cycling community recognised the need to move beyond the outdoor Kew Bowl and create a world-class indoor facility. Driven by Cycling Southland, the vision became reality with a purpose-built 250m timber track designed by renowned velodrome architect Ralph Schuermann.

Construction began in 2005, with specialist materials imported from Europe, and the facility was completed in just over a year. When it opened on 26 May 2006, it was New Zealand’s first indoor velodrome and a major step forward for track cycling in this country.

Over the past two decades, the Invercargill Velodrome has become the heart of New Zealand track cycling—hosting national championships, international events, and serving as a training ground for some of our most successful riders. It has played a key role in developing generations of athletes and helping cement Southland’s reputation as a cycling powerhouse.

From bold beginnings to world-class performances, this venue has delivered 20 years of speed, dedication, and unforgettable moments on the boards.

🎂 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐮𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐚𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐨𝐨𝐧!
If you’re around, pop by the Cycling Southland office to share a piece of cake and reminisce on the history and memories of the velodrome.

Alternatively post a special memory of your time at the velodrome in the comments.

ILT Stadium Southland
ILT

24/05/2026

Great seeing so many take up the opportunity to experience NZ’s first indoor velodrome as part of our 20th celebrations. Thanks to our volunteers for their assistance today.

To the budding cyclists today who are keen to do more, simply contact the Cycling Southland office for details.

24/05/2026

Our volunteers are ready to welcome people to NZ’s first indoor velodrome. 2pm-4pm today. Free admission. Tours of the facility from the Cycling Southland office, 2pm and 3pm. Bring the whole family down to ILT Stadium Southland

Come celebrate 20 years and learn to ride.