Track Sanding Project underway to rejuvenate surface at the Grassroots Trust Velodrome
April 13, 2026
The Grassroots Trust Velodrome track sanding project has commenced and will take place from the 8th to the 22nd of April to rejuvenate the track surface and maintain its UCI Category A status and world-class riding conditions.Opened in 2014, the velodrome has supported high...
Sunday Star Times: More inductees pledged for better, brighter NZ Sports Hall of Fame
April 12, 2026
Remember the old Field of Dreams adage: “If you build it, they will come?” Well, the New Zealand Sports Hall of Fame seems set for a brighter future in Cambridge when it shifts there later this year - and more inductions have been promised to coincide with ...
Term 1 Friday Night Racing
March 30, 2026
Plus Mortgage Trust Friday Night Racing was back at the Velodrome and it didn’t disappoint.We had over 40 riders take to the track, bringing some great racing and even better energy throughout the night. The Keirin format added something a little different, with Flying 200...
Icons Inducted as Sports Hall of Fame Prepares for New Home
February 17, 2026
At the ISPS Handa Halberg Awards, the New Zealand Sports Hall of Fame welcomed two new inductees, recognising their extraordinary achievements and enduring contribution to New Zealand sport. Their induction celebrates excellence, leadership, and a legacy that will inspire fu...
Term 4 Updates: Junior Programme
October 7, 2025
The Grassroots Trust Velodrome is gearing up for another action-packed term of Plus Mortgage Trust Friday Night Racing and our Junior Programme, with a few exciting changes designed to help riders build confidence, skills, and racing experience as we head toward an even bigg...
"We’re supposed to be slowing down"
September 29, 2025
