PNP at the Wellington Velodrome

Huge congratulations!

World Cup Series (Hong Kong and Malaysia)

Following last weeks Nations Cup in Hong Kong where the New Zealand Teams Pursuit riders claimed Gold (men’s and Women’s); last weekend PNP rider George Jackson and Tom Sexton teamed up in the Madison to compete with the best in the World to come home with the Silver Medal. The previous week in Hong Kong they finished in Fourth place, but this time around George and Tom rode a magnificent race with their result only being sealed in the final sprint. Our PNP man George comes home with a Gold and a Silver medal for his efforts from both Cups.

This result bodes well for the NZ Team (with George) at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, from July 23 to August 2, 2026.

Image 1: George Jackson leading the Team Pursuit in Hong Kong where they claimed Gold
Image 2: Tom Sexton and George Jackson on the Podium for the 200lap Madison race in Malaysia

Want to sharpen up your CX skills before Huttcross? Join us to learn tips and tricks! Afterwards our very own NZ U19 champ will present her experience at the CX World Champs in Holland 🚴‍♀️

BURKES CYCLES GRAND PRIX WRAP - STOLTZ WINS MEMORIAL POINTS RACE

A terrific end to the season for the Burkes Cycles Grand Prix at Wellington Velodrome on 22 March 2026, with Oscar Stoltz winning the longest race of the year, the gruelling Peter Burke Memorial Points race.

At 48 laps (10 miles in old money) and points sprints every 12 laps, the race is a gruelling test. Under 19 rider Stoltz scored well in the initial three sprints, but emptied the tank to cross the line first on the last lap to score double points and secure the victory over defending champion Simon Barron.

Meanwhile Thomas Burns almost managed a clean sweep in D grade with three wins, Axel Crump winning the Points Race.

Vince Smart won the hectic C grade Sprinters Points Race, while Thomas Woodward took out the Longest Lap and 9 Lap Points Race.

Ele Pepperell and Bella Uivel were the protagonists in the B grade Sprinters Scratch, with Andrew Burns victorious in the Longest Lap.

Kudos to the team who ran a great event on the day: Chris B, Chris T, Allan T, Dan M, Aaron and the Staggs.

Huge gratitude to our sponsors for this event:

Burkes Cycles
Threshold Construction
Serial Psyclist
Patrick Crowe Rishworth Bike Fitting

Thank you to Jeff Mein Smith for his wonderful photography.

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Lovely day for the final race of the season at the Burkes Cycles Grand Prix! Thank you to Jeff Mein Smith for his wonderful photography.

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LAST BIG MEET OF THE SEASON THIS SUNDAY: BURKES CYCLES GRAND PRIX STARTS 10AM SUNDAY 22 MARCH

The Burkes Cycles Grand Prix kicks off this Sunday 22 March at 10am at the Wellington Velodrome, capping off the 2025-26 season in style, with an awesome race programme and extra prize money.

As well as backing from long time track cycling supporter, Burkes Cycles, the meet is also sponsored by Threshold Construction, SerialPsyclist and Pat Crowe Rishworth Bike Fit.

Flagship race of the day is the mega 48 lap (10 miles in old money) Peter Burke Memorial Points Race. Simon Barron has won it for the past two years... can anyone stop the 2025 Laykold Cup winner?

Also on the programme: longest lap (with track standing primes!), a sprinters' points race and madison.

Full programme and more details here: https://www.facebook.com/share/18XmSs9X4z/

One of the last club racing meets of the summer! That feels like it's come around quick. Weather's looking great! 20° and a light northerly.

Warm up from 3pm. Racing 4pm

Race programme:
D - 3 lap Handicap
C - 5 lap scratch
B - 8 lap scratch
A - 20 lap scratch

D Grade 2 Lap Sprinters points race
C Grade 3 Lap Sprinters points race
B Grade 3 Lap Sprinters points race
A Grade 3 Lap Sprinters points race
5, 3, 2, 1 points over the line each lap, NO double points on last lap.

D Grade 4 Lap points race (2, 4)
C Grade 6 Lap points race (2,4,6)
B Grade 9 Lap points race (3, 6, 9)
A Grade 20 Laps Points (5, 10, 15, 20)
5, 3, 2, 1 points per sprint, double points on last lap.

All Grades - 2 lap sprinters scratch

Looks like a cracker evening for some pain.