The new cycle paths have been more successful than Auckland Transport was hoping.

New Zealand professional cyclists have been caught up in the horror of the Belgium bombings and Rotorua's Sam Bewley says security fears remain for their upcoming races.

ADVICE: The road code has the following to say: "Some councils have created shared paths that both cyclists and pedestrians can use.

She hasn't returned to the BMX track yet, but Sarah Walker's Rio Olympics chances are back on the metaphorical track.

Rotorua's economy has already felt a lift with Crankworx starting this week and the organiser believes the event will bring in more profit than last year.

An Olympic gold-medal winning coach and All Blacks strength and conditioning adviser could inspire NZ women team pursuiters to deliver a Rio Games medal.

New Zealand's team sprint cyclists have set the benchmark in their discipline by winning the world championships ahead of the Rio Olympics.

For most part-time athletes, finishing one Ironman New Zealand endurance challenge is something to cherish.

Olympic medallist Simon van Velthooven dug deep while Natasha Hansen broke the New Zealand record on the first night of finals at the Vantage national track cycling championships in Cambridge today.

Cycling has been forced to confront a new controversy after the sport's head confirmed the first top-level case of "technological fraud".