Teenager Georgia Williams heads to her first professional European cycling experience buoyed by the knowledge her elevation to the elite ranks has met with considerable success.

Olympic medallist Simon Van Velthooven showed his class to dominate the heats of the keirin on the third day of qualifying at the national track cycling championships in Invercargill today.

Decisions made this weekend could impact on the make-up of the New Zealand track cycling team that heads to the Rio Olympics.

Disgraced cyclist Lance Armstrong is facing a class-action lawsuit from readers of his autobiography who want their money back after his doping confession.

A 13-year-old girl is dead after she fell off her bike in Papakura and her head hit the concrete. She wasn't wearing a helmet.

Oscar-nominated actor Bradley Cooper has said he would be interested in playing disgraced cyclist Lance Armstrong in a biopic.

There are comparisons to be drawn between two of sport's greatest fallen idols in recent years: Tiger Woods and Lance Armstrong, writes Alan Goldman.

There's a new case study coming for the public relations text books and for all sports bodies and sportspeople - the rehabilitation of Lance Armstrong, says Paul Lewis.

If there was ever a quest to find New Zealand's most underrated sportsperson, look no further than Julian Dean.

Lawyers say Lance Armstrong took a major legal risk in confessing to drug use in a TV interview and has exposed himself to significant litigation.

Sometimes, a confession dressed up with an apology is worthless. If the activity for which it is being made is both serious and sustained, it can have no merit.

The James Mountainsport Series is for serious adventure-sport lovers.