Trackie News

Keirin super fan David Bernard talks through the basic tactics for Keirins, one of the most thrilling of all track cycling races. David has been a track cyclist for many years and has written a number of free resources for masters, sprinters and now Keirin hopefuls.Link to David's book:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IoFw_btLlvcNO1Kp5amnkoiY0LJ1KSEh/view?usp=sharingTrack Sprinting Nuggets: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IoFw_btLlvcNO1Kp5amnkoiY0LJ1KSEh/view?usp=drive_linkFollow the local Wellington scene on @wellington.velodrome instagram and facebook.com/wellington.velodrome.Send in your feedback or show requests to [email protected], and learn about all things track cycling in Wellington at https://pnp.org.nz/trackFind Nick on instagram at @herrnick Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cycling New Zealand track cycling coach Fionn Cullinane takes us through what 'regular' riders can learn from the pros, but also the important basics that shouldn't be neglected.Fionn has been with CNZ for five years and is the current Sprint Development Coach. Anyone visiting Cambridge will have seen him around the pits, or pacing someone on the moto. It's his job to coach the next wave of Olympic sprinters and helps the up and comers develop from club riders to top pros. Follow the local Wellington scene on @wellington.velodrome instagram and facebook.com/wellington.velodrome.Send in your feedback or show requests to [email protected], and learn about all things track cycling in Wellington at https://pnp.org.nz/trackFind Nick on instagram at @herrnick Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The most iconic record to go for in cycling, the hour record is a tough challenge for anyone willing to take it on. Under 19 rider Millie Donald smashed the Wellington Velodrome women's record on 28 April and Nick was there reporting on it.Millie's Givealittle page: https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/millie-donald-european-campaign-fundraiserCheck out photos from the record on the @wellington.velodrome instagram and facebook.com/wellington.velodrome pages.Send in your feedback or show requests to [email protected], and learn about all things track cycling in Wellington at https://pnp.org.nz/trackFind Nick on instagram at @herrnick Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Max Uivel and Pat Crowe Rishworth have been working for over a year on a bike with the sole purpose of being really fast in flying 200m time trials. How did the design process work, what's different about it, is it even that fast and should the rest of the world care?Scooch back to season 1, episode 5 for the first podcast where the bike was a mere twinkle in Max and Pat's eye. Check out a couple of photos of the rig in action on the @wellington.velodrome instagram.Send in your feedback or show requests to [email protected], and learn about all things track cycling in Wellington at https://pnp.org.nz/trackFind Nick on instagram at @herrnick Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Looking at the numbers of riders attending Track Cycling National Championships over the past eight years doesn't paint a pretty picture for the sport in New Zealand. Nick looks at the trends across the different categories and finds a few fun facts along the way. Check @herrnick for a couple of graphs illustrating the data.Send in your feedback or show requests to [email protected], and learn about all things track cycling in Wellington at https://pnp.org.nz/trackFind Nick on instagram at @herrnick Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gym workouts in the middle of the night, and sprint sessions while babysitting - masters one rider Peter Ramage joins Nick to talk about balancing a busy family life with track cycling ambitions.Send in your feedback or show requests to [email protected], and learn about all things track cycling in Wellington at https://pnp.org.nz/trackFind Nick on instagram at @herrnick Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wellington Track Cycling's big day out at the Laykold Cup Carnival was a ripper, with sunny skies and loads of riders competing for cash and silverware.PNP Trackie News' Nick Warren wraps up the major races and talks to the winners.Laykold Cup Carnival honours list: https://sites.google.com/view/wellington-velodrome/laykold-cup-carnivalSend in your feedback or show requests to [email protected], and learn about all things track cycling in Wellington at https://pnp.org.nz/trackFind Nick on instagram at @herrnick Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nick Kergozou De La Boessiere has been a mainstay of the New Zealand track team for over six years, winning medals at World Championships and World Cups. He's also the reigning National Kilometer Time Trial champion, an event which many track cyclists either love or hate ... mainly hate if we're being honest.Trackie News' Nick Warren talks to Nick about his kilo TT super powers, strategy (there isn't one), his team pursuiting goals leading up to the Paris Olympics later this year, and his mighty impressive name.Follow Nick at: @kilokergySend in your feedback or show requests to [email protected], and learn about all things track cycling in Wellington at https://pnp.org.nz/trackFind Nick on instagram at @herrnick Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Quick wrap up from the recent track cycling carnival to celebrate 100 years of the Levin Velodrome. Grass roots sport doesn't get much better than this, and the 450m, flattish provincial track delivered some super fast racing as well as warm summer vibes.Send in your feedback or show requests to [email protected], and learn about all things track cycling in Wellington at https://pnp.org.nz/trackFind Nick on instagram at @herrnick Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With the summer of track cycling about to kick off at the World's Most Scenic Velodrome in Wellington, New Zealand, Trackie News talks to some of the pretenders on the scene.Ele and Judy reveal how they make the most of predictable tactics in their racing grade. Dan Shephard talks about staying on top of the pile for another season while Callum Kennedy tells us how his track training consists of racing New Zealand's toughest stage race. Chris Watts talks about sprint goals and wanting to finish the enduro events. And coach Gary Gibson gives a rundown on the juniors to watch out for this year.Thanks to our sponsors:Resolute Construction (www.resoluteconstruction.co.nz) Tidy Slabs (www.tidyslabs.co.nz).TFlashclad (www.flashclad.co.nz)Bedpost Thorndon Quay (www.bedpost.co.nz)Burkes Cycles www.burkescycles.co.nzZeal Commercial Interiors(www.zealinteriors.co.nz)Tineli (www.tineli.co.nz)Send in your feedback or show requests to [email protected], and learn about all things track cycling in Wellington at https://pnp.org.nz/trackFind Nick on instagram at @herrnick Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.