Lack of sponsorship funding places international racing plans in jeopardy

AUCKLAND, New Zealand, 11 December, 2011 - PureBlack Racing announced today it is increasingly likely it will be unable to pursue plans to race internationally in 2012 due to the lack of sponsorship funding available. “Tough economic conditions combined with the impact of the Rugby World Cup and the Christchurch disaster have made it a really ...
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Festival of Cycling Criterium

Just back from the crit, Mike took 2nd, me 5th, Jimmy 6th and fig 8th. I wasn't quick enough to get a podium photo but here is a team photo from afterwards. Mike was strong in the road race yesterday too, taking second behind Tom Scully. I had a tough day yesterday but it's good to be back training and racing after a bit of time off! From Dan...
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Michael Torckler solos to another victory

Taupo 26 November 2011 – Michael Torckler continued his impressive form as he continued his come back from injury to add the Taupo Cycle Challenge to his recent victory in the K2. He was followed home by teammate Mike Northey who took 2nd to go with his 3rd place in the Criterium last night. Alex Ray won the Criterium in a sprint finish last nigh...
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Snow hits Southland on the final day of the Tour

Invercargill 5 November 2011 – Extreme Southland weather had a big hand in the shape of the final days racing of this year’s Tour of Southland. The highly anticipated Individual Time Trial or “race of truth” was cancelled when the riders arose to 3 inches of snow on the ground. Realistically this was the last real chance for PureBlack’s T...
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