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Icons Inducted as Sports Hall of Fame Prepares for New Home

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 future generations. The 2026 inductees are: Dame Valerie Adams  Dame Valerie Adams is one of New Zealand’s most decorated track and field athletes. She won two Olympic gold medals (Beijing 2008 & ...

Term 4 Updates: Junior Programme

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 bigger 2026 season.There is nothing better than seeing riders, parents, volunteers and supporters come together on a Friday night to race and cheer each other on. Last term was full of great moments, including a nail-biting Austr...

"We’re supposed to be slowing down"

The velodrome hums with energy as the team preparing for the World Masters in Roubaix, France gathers for another training session. The sound of wheels on tape, click, click, mixes with the low rush of air. Beneath it all is the determination of riders who refuse to let age define them.Conventional wisdom says sport gets harder as you get older. But for this group, the opposite is proving true. "We're all getting older, but year by year we are getting faster," says Leigh Mikkelsen. Teammate Tim ...