Track Sanding Project underway to rejuvenate surface at the Grassroots Trust Velodrome
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-performance and community cycling for over a decade. This maintenance initiative will replace sections of the track where required, remove build up, restore grip, and keep the riding surface safe, consistent, and in optimal ...
April 13, 2026Sunday Star Times: More inductees pledged for better, brighter NZ Sports Hall of Fame
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 the move.The hallowed Hall has been based at Dunedin’s ornate Railway Station since 1999, but it closed just after Easter, following just 12 inductions in the past 10 years.Its future became clouded after the Co...
April 12, 2026Term 1 Friday Night Racing
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 qualifying setting the tone early and giving riders the chance to test their speed before heading into some tight, tactical racing.Off the track, the vibes were just as good. Rusty Quartz Food Truck kept everyone well fed wi...
March 30, 2026Icons 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 & ...
February 17, 2026Term 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...
October 7, 2025"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 ...
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