Road racing and riding involves a huge variation of course features and climates in which they are ridden, each asking different things from a bike. The only way to accurately test the true qualities and performance of a bike, such as the Specialized Women’s Tarmac which is claimed to...
Bike racing is inherently dangerous and as a rider learning to cope with injuries is a very important part of an athletes development. We recently caught up with our #mentorToSUCCEED program mentor Mikayla Harvey to get an insight into the processes she followed after her recent...
I rode past the media bike with a grin on my face and couldn’t help but have a chuckle to myself. I knew my parents and friends would be watching the livestream back at home and would probably get a huge shock to see me...
Gravel and Tar was more than just another race. It is the only UCI women’s race in New Zealand, one of the few races with equal prize money to the men, both of which lie close to home within our women’s team, where opportunities for high level racing...
The weekend of NZ Road Nationals started off with a 20km Individual Time Trial, the main focus for me. Being the first age group racing on the course definitely had its perks with light winds and cooler temperatures. My ride didn’t quite go as planned but it was...
An inaugural women’s cycling event is helping Mike Greer Homes build more than award-winning homes, it is paving the way for award-winning cycle teams. ...
Day 1 was as expected - a predictable race, very controlled, definitely one for the sprinters. Little ripper Niamh took it to the big dogs, pulling out an impressive 9th place. We all knew Day 2 was going to be tough. For me personally, I wanted...
I knew leading into the race that it was going to be a toughie - a stacked field, challenging course and hot conditions. But I was determined to go out there, have fun and give it everything. With only being two years deep in the sport,...
Amanda Jamieson was a foundation rider for our team in our first 3 years bringing some fantastic results for us in our early years and playing a big part in helping the team gain recognition and exposure. For the team and for Amanda her...
Mikayla Harvey is no stranger to Mike Greer Homes Womens Cycling Team. As a foundation rider in 2015 she has been involved with the team and its growth and development over the last 4 years. Over the last two years she has balanced racing...