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The head of High Performance Sport NZ was warned in 2018 of concerns an athlete would lose their life, if the environment in Cycling NZ was not fixed. The warning came from a senior doctor who had worked closely with athletes in the Cycling New Zealand programme. It's the latest testimony at the inquest into the death of elite cyclist Olivia Podmore. The doctor told the Coroner's Court in Hamilton today that she met with former High Performance Sport NZ boss Michael Scott in June 2018 after reports surfaced in the media about the "toxic culture" at Cycling NZ. Reporter Dana Johannsen has been at court and spoke to Lisa Owen. A warning this story discusses suicide.

An inquest the death of Olympic cyclist Olivia Podmore has heard emotional testimonies about how she was bullied by team-mates. The 24-year-old died in a suspected suicide in 2021. The first to give evidence was Jessica Massey, a former campaigns manager at Cycling New Zealand. Lucy Xia has more.

Cycling New Zealand are hosting the 2024 Pump Track National Championships in Havelock North between August 31st - September 1st.   The event comprises the UCI Pump Track World Championship qualifying event on the first day and the Cycling New Zealand UCI Pump Track Nationals on day two.  Organiser Craig Pattle joined D'Arcy Waldegrave to give the low down on the racing.   LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cycling New Zealand track cycling coach Fionn Cullinane takes us through what 'regular' riders can learn from the pros, but also the important basics that shouldn't be neglected.Fionn has been with CNZ for five years and is the current Sprint Development Coach. Anyone visiting Cambridge will have seen him around the pits, or pacing someone on the moto. It's his job to coach the next wave of Olympic sprinters and helps the up and comers develop from club riders to top pros. Follow the local Wellington scene on @wellington.velodrome instagram and facebook.com/wellington.velodrome.Send in your feedback or show requests to track@pnp.org.nz, and learn about all things track cycling in Wellington at https://pnp.org.nz/trackFind Nick on instagram at @herrnick Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cycling New Zealand is criticised again over the way it selects high performance riders, and its approach to athlete rights and wellbeing.

Jack Moody, Professional Triathlete, is hosting the podcast with Bevan this week. We catch up on the racing from the weekend plus we talk about the “sellout” for the pros at the upcoming IRONMAN 70.3 Oceanside race – will this be a nightmare to officiate? We share Sam Long's review of his race at the T100 in Miami and ask do pro athletes have their feet in both camps, despite having contracts with the PTO? We catch up with Graham Brewster, winner of the free race entry to IRONMAN Cairns. Bevan chats to Justin Ralph of Velo Performance – an organisation set up to help people across the spectrum optimise their on-bike position specifically related to their own cycling goals.  Justin Ralph has spent a significant amount of time working with cyclists. In 2017 he transferred to High Performance Sport New Zealand and worked with Cycling New Zealand as a performance physiotherapist and bike fitter. Justin has been to the London and Rio Paralympics, the Tokyo Olympics as well as the 2018 Commonwealth Games and multiple World Championships and World Cups.  Justin's journey from physiotherapy to the niche world of bike fitting and aero testing reveals a unique perspective on cycling performance. He shares his experience in working with a diverse range of cyclists—from everyday enthusiasts to para-athletes and national track teams—and how he tailors bike fittings to enhance both comfort and speed. We discuss the intricate process of adapting bikes for athletes with disabilities and the evolution of aero testing from wind tunnels to real-time track assessments. Justin provides invaluable insights for cyclists aiming to push their limits. (0:00:00) – We introduce Jack Moody.  (0:03:50) – Infinit Nutrition 10% discount for all listeners with the code FITTER10 (0:03:59) - ULTRO Earbuds 15% discount for all our listeners with the code ULTRO15 (0:04:26) – WTCS racing and Hugo Milner. (0:10:18) – Oceanside is a sellout… for the pros! How will this affect the race? (0:16:32) – The T100 Series… do the pro athletes have a foot in both camps?  (0:20:28) – Sam Long reviews his race from the T100 Miami. (0:33:22) – IRONMAN 70.3 Geelong (0:38:53) – Graham Brewster (0:45:19) – Aero testing and bike fitting (0:52:46) – Justin Ralph of Velo Performance. LINKS: Infinit Nutrition 10% discount using the code FITTER10 at  https://www.infinitnutrition.com.au/ Note: For the code to work you need to have created an account and be logged in. ULTRO Earbuds 15% discount using the code ULTRO15 at https://www.ultroaudio.com/ Follow Jack Moody on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/jacktmoody/ Dan Barry First Wheel at https://firstwheel.co.nz/ IRONMAN 70.3 Geelong at https://www.ironman.com/im703-geelong Justin Ralph at https://veloperformance.co.nz/about/ Floe Bottle at https://www.floebottle.com/ IRONMAN Cairns at https://www.ironman.com/im-cairns Sam Long's YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuGZGcO5LvIH4u9g_2ZsHGQ Follow Hugo Milner on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/hugo_milner/

This episode features guest Viivi Rissanen who enjoys nothing more than taking adventures on two wheels.  We chat about why she chose the bicycle as the way to explore and her early introduction to cycle touring.  From shorter day trips to longer ones such as her bicycle tour from London to Posnan. In 2023 Viivi took a bikepacking trip through New Zealand from north to south -  a land of untamed beauty and unpredictable weather. Facing the elements head-on, Viivi cycled the Tour Aotearoa, navigating from the lush subtropical rainforests of the North Island to the majestic, snow-capped peaks of the South Island.Viivi was undeterred by torrential rains and the chill of winter, and her story is one of quiet confidence and self-reliance. From the sandy expanse of 90 Mile Beach to the arid plains of Canterbury,  along the way, she encountered generous strangers, tackled unforeseen challenges, and found joy in the simple act of moving forward, one day at a time.I enjoyed Viivi's reflections on her tour and her approach – prioritising the experience over speed and fancy gear – serves as an inspiring reminder that the greatest adventures often lie in the journey itself, not just the destination.Support the showEnjoying Seek Travel Ride? Then you can help this Independant Podcaster out by clicking the the link to Buy me a coffee and help support the show!NEW! - Leave a Voice Message! Have something you'd like to tell me? Want to chat about this episode more or tell me about your own bicycle adventures? Well now You can now get in touch and leave a voice message! Just click here and record a voicemail message - I may even include it in future episodes! Join the Seek Travel Ride Facebook group - a place where you can discuss episodes in more detail, learn more about our guests and also where you can share more about your own adventures on a bike! Seek Travel Ride Music Playlist - an eclectic mix with each song selected by a guest of the show. The playlist is available now on both Spotify or Apple Music Enjoying listening to Seek Travel Ride? Then please give the show some love and leave a rating and review on your podcast player....

Parliament has given the green light to a new independent sport integrity commission focussed on athlete wellbeing and protection. MPs voted unanimously on Wednesday backing the creation of the Integrity Sport and Recreation Commission, which will be operational from next year as an independent crown entity. The Commission has a big remit. It will will develop the country's first ever Integrity Code - a kind of rule book for sport, and investigate any breaches of that code. It will also be a complaint and dispute resolution service, and will incorporate Drug Free Sport New Zealand and become the country's national anti-doping organisation. Sports Minister Grant Robertson says a central focus of the Commission will be on the wellbeing of participants and ensuring they have better support and protections to safely raise integrity matters. There have been a series of damning reviews into some of the country's elite sporting environments and bodies. One of the most significant was Cycling New Zealand and its treatment of Olympic cyclist Olivia Podmore, who died just over two years ago. Susie speaks with the chairperson of the Establishment Board, Auckland barrister Don Mackinnon and Olivia Podmore's mother, Nienke Middleton.

Every world title in every discipline of cycling is up for grabs in Glasgow this week and next, as part of an 11-day UCI cycling world championships. New Zealand has 80 riders and 35 staff attending the World Champs, and they've made a good start. Of the five medals won on the track to date, Ellesse Andrews' gold in the Keirin is the highlight, and the prospects are good in the cross-country mountain biking, the elite BMX, and in the time trial. Cycling New Zealand high performance director Ryan Hollows spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

209 days later, around 16 000km later, 11 countries and so many good people that Ron & Adam have met. They come to you from Auckland, New Zealand where they have been off the bike for 2 weeks, and for the first time in a while, don't have sore legs. They wrap-up their amazing journey from Turangi to Auckland, where they officially handed over the Rugby World Cup whistle to Maggie Cogger-Orr at Eden Park on Saturday 8 October 2022. Highlights of this leg included visiting Cycling New Zealand at the High Performance Center in Cambridge; visiting the DHL team at their brand new service center near the airport and having an amazing welcoming ceremony in Whangārei. This was one of the most special experiences that both Ron & Adam have engaged in and they are so grateful to Northland Rugby for the warm welcome. Arriving at Eden Park was something so special, emotions were high and the reality that Ron & Adam had cycled all the way from Tokyo with the whistle became a surreal thought. They handed over the whistle and then spent the afternoon watching a few great matches from the hospitality suite. What a day of being able to enjoy the rugby and look back on their journey. Ron & Adam have seriously enjoyed producing this podcast, can't explain the growth they have experienced since March 2022 and leave us with the message - start small, tour where you would like to go and start. You will never regret it. Thank you to all the people who have fed and housed Ron & Adam along their way to Auckland. BIG LOVE. Catch you when we are on our way to France for Rugby World Cup 2023!

Champion Olympic rower Eric Murray backs an action plan aimed at improving the mental health and wellbeing of high-performance athletes. The plan released yesterday by Cycling New Zealand and High Performance Sport New Zealand, promises greater transparency about key processes. The report made more than 90 recommendations, including various wellbeing initiatives, and the appointment of a Women's Health Lead. It follows the death last year of cyclist Olivia Podmore, who was a close friend of Murray's. Murray spoke to Corin Dann.

Cycling New Zealand and High Performance Sport New Zealand are apologising for "unresolved trauma" and vowing to do better after the release of another damning report into cycling's high performance culture. 104 pages of findings and recommendations have been released in a scathing report - commissioned by the two organisations after the suspected suicide of Olympic cyclist Olivia Podmore nine months ago. The report comes in the wake of a separate review into cycling in 2018 - which discovered similar issues relating to athlete welfare and wellbeing. Clay Wilson reports.

Cycling New Zealand chairperson Phil Holden wants athletes traumatised by its high performance programme to come forward. This follows the latest investigation which has found the organisation failed to act on recommendations from a review four years ago that warned the programme had a culture of bullying and poor behaviour. The report was commissioned by Cycling New Zealand and High Performance Sport New Zealand after the suspected suicide of cyclist Olivia Podmore last year. Holden spoke to Susie Ferguson.

Climate activists say the Government's Emissions Reduction Plan is too light on farmers, many New Zealanders say incentives to ditch their gas guzzlers aren't enough to get them to make the switch to electric, we speak to the chair of Cycling New Zealand after yesterday's damning report into the sport's culture, and there are reports Ukrainian troops have pushed Russian forces back to The border north of the city of Kharkiv

There are hopes this will be the last investigation into Cycling New Zealand.A long-awaited inquiry into the organisation, which follows the death of Olivia Podmore last year, found its high-performance system prioritises medals over wellbeing.It's also found athletes have a fear of reprisals for raising issues with coaches and management.High Performance New Zealand Chief Executive Raelene Castle told Mike Hosking they want to be able to support athletes.She says there needs to be a balance between having people on podiums, and athletes being safe and healthy.LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The findings of the Cycling New Zealand and High Performance Sport inquiry have been released, following the death of Olivia Podmore last August. The report found that there is an inherent tension between well-being and the pursuit of medal success, and recommends cyclists be treated as "people first, athletes second". Issues have also been raised around women's health and male networks in the coaching realm. Olympic gold medallist rower Eric Murray was a close friend of Olivia Podmore. He joined Heather du Plessis-Allan. LISTEN ABOVE 

Catch the 'Best Of' Reel for Afternoons with Staffy (16/05/2022). Featuring Staffy's tribute to Andrew Symonds, Ian Jones, Sir Graham Lowe, a clip from Ian Healey, Staffy's weird voice thing and Staffy's pleades to Cycling New Zealand.

Cycling New Zealand has released a report on Behaviour and Culture following the tragic death of Kiwi Track Cyclist Olivia Podmore. Staffy breaks this report down, and tells Cycling New Zealand to better.

Is the long-term damage that can be caused by a win-at-all-cost approach to sport really worth it? This is the question that a lot of us will be asking today with the release of the findings from a review into high-performance sports by Cycling New Zealand. It's the review that came about after cyclist Olivia Podmore – whose parents both live here in Christchurch – died last August in a suspected suicide. Olivia was a very talented athlete. She represented New Zealand at the Rio Olympics but was gutted when she wasn't selected to compete at the Tokyo games. And even before the release of the Cycling New Zealand report, it became apparent that she'd been caught up in all sorts of internal politics within the sport – which happens so often, doesn't it? Someone takes on a sport, loves it, realises they're pretty good at it, others realise they're pretty good at it, but then things go pear-shaped – and not always because of what happens on the race track, or in the pool, on the field or on the running track. Internal politics can ruin so many things. I remember when Olivia died last year that I didn't really want to talk about it on the show, for a couple of reasons. The first reason was that I just wanted to do my bit towards respecting her family's privacy at such a traumatic time. The second reason was that I only realised after Olivia died that I'd met her father before and that he was someone who'd really made an impression on me. Our family's had an involvement with rowing. Our twin boys took up the sport quite late in the piece – becoming novice rowers just last year, when they were in Year 12, rowing for Cashmere High School. They had a pretty successful first year in the sport. And I remember one day, in particular, when they powered their way to winning a gold medal at the South Island champs. They're twins and they row together in the double. And I remember how we were all over the moon but there was one parent there, in particular, who just seemed to really understand how we were feeling, seeing our kids go across the finish line first. This guy was the partner of one of the Cashmere parents, whose daughter was involved in the rowing programme. It's quite hard to explain, but I remember getting the sense at the time that this guy really understood why we were so excited and so proud of the boys. And that's why I suppose I was a bit embarrassed when I eventually discovered who he was and what a sporting star his daughter had been. And that I only realised this after she had died. But it also clicked with me as to why he was so in tune with how we were feeling that day when the boys won gold on Lake Ruataniwha, in Twizel. It was because he'd seen his daughter win time and time again. He'd seen her compete at the Olympics. And he knew what went into getting to that point. And it's the path athletes take to ‘getting to that point' – getting to compete at the highest level – that's what the focus is on now in light of Olivia Podmore's death Her mum Nienke told the NZ Herald over the weekend that the priority given to performance and winning medals over everything else made her sad. "I'm just really sad, because Liv is the cost of this." And who wouldn't be. I can think back, and it wasn't that long ago when people were saying that Australia had it all over New Zealand in sport because the Aussies were more mongrel than we were. The Aussies wanted to win at all cost, and that's why they won things. I remember listening to Muray Deaker on the radio banging on about New Zealand sending athletes to the Olympics to compete, when what it should be doing is sending them to the Olympics to win. ‘We're not hungry enough'. He'd say. ‘Why's the Government pouring all this money into sport if it doesn't expect them to win?' Win, win, win. And it was within that environment that the whole high-performance sport thing developed here in New Zealand. Which, in a way, was wonderful for people like Olivia Pod...

The inquiry into the high performance programme delivered by Cycling New Zealand and primarily funded by High Performance Sport New Zealand (HPSNZ) is about to be released.

Andrew Saville and Guy Heveldt joined Mike Hosking to talk the passing of Andrew Symonds, Brendon McCullum's new England gig, the weekend's Super Rugby, the Cycling New Zealand report, and the Warriors' game of two halves against the Rabbitohs.LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A sports sociologist says too often athletes with concerns are bullied or silenced.The findings of an enquiry into Cycling New Zealand will be released this afternoon.It follows the suspected suicide of Olympic cyclist Olivia Podmore last August.Waikato University's Holly Thorpe told Mike Hosking athletes need to feel safe about speaking up.“The abuses of power from coaches and athletes, often there's a gendered element to that.”Thorpe says athletes need to feel they can speak up when there are issues.“We don't very often hear the voices of those who have concerns and vulnerabilities, because too often there's a culture of bullying and silencing.”LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Olivia Podmore was just 24 when she tragically died in August last year. A star on the cycling track, Olivia, or as she was known to her family and friends, Liv, would compete at the highest level representing New Zealand in the 2016 Rio Olympics and the 2018 Commonwealth games. Cycling New Zealand launched an independent inquiry following Olivia’s death and those findings are due to be publicly released at 2:00pm on Monday. To tell her story and what more needs to be done to support young athletes, Liv's mother Nienke Middleton spoke to Tova on Monday morning. Middleton believes that if the initial findings in a report done in 2018 were implemented correctly across Cycling NZ, Olivia would never have taken her own life.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Olympic Rower Eric Murray chats to Staffy about the new enquiry made to Cycling New Zealand following the tragic passing of Kiwi Cyclist Olivia Podmore.

Cycling New Zealand says it's deeply saddened by the death of Rio Olympic cyclist, Olivia Podmore, and denies it failed her. The 24-year-old sprint cyclist died suddenly in Cambridge yesterday. She'd earlier posted an emotional message, which has since been deleted, on social media talking about the pressures of high performance sport. It comes after a damning report into the national cycling body in 2018, which spoke of a toxic culture, bullying, a lack of accountability and effective leadership. Chief executive of Cycling New Zealand Jacques Landry came into the role after the report.

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Gina Bourne and Nina Mariana Pascha, best friends since their student days in Chiang Mai, Thailand, took their very first cycling trip in 2019 in New Zealand, after dreaming for the last 10 years about working and living in the country. What I love about Gina and Nina's story is how down to earth it is, and how they start at Point A without any training and learn to love the road and the journey along the way. After talking with them for an hour, I was ready to make my next big trip a cycling trip. You just might too! Join us for a story of adventure and discovery on the South Island of New Zealand. There will be noodles, there will be chocolate, there will be dance breaks!  

This week, we review the Silver Ferns in the Constellation Cup series against Australia. What does a 3-1 series loss mean for their World Cup chances? We also delve into the damning review into the Cycling New Zealand high performance track programme, preview the Wellington Phoenix ahead of the new A-League season, chat to the Black Ferns and look back at one of the most powerful moments in Olympic history.

This week, we review the Silver Ferns in the Constellation Cup series against Australia. What does a 3-1 series loss mean for their World Cup chances? We also delve into the damning review into the Cycling New Zealand high performance track programme, preview the Wellington Phoenix ahead of the new A-League season, chat to the Black Ferns and look back at one of the most powerful moments in Olympic history.

In Extra Time this week, the All Blacks attempt to bounce back from a historic loss to Ireland. Joseph Parker secures a home town advantage for his world heavyweight title fight. The Black Caps make a raft of changes for their upcoming Test series against Pakistan, while New Zealand Cricket admits it's failed the women's game. The All Whites face New Caledonia on their road to the 2018 Football World Cup in Russia. Cycling New Zealand's high performance director Mark Elliott steps down after almost a decade in the job. And former rugby league bad boy Sione Faumuina details his struggles during his time in the game.

In Extra Time this week, the All Blacks attempt to bounce back from a historic loss to Ireland. Joseph Parker secures a home town advantage for his world heavyweight title fight. The Black Caps make a raft of changes for their upcoming Test series against Pakistan, while New Zealand Cricket admits it's failed the women's game. The All Whites face New Caledonia on their road to the 2018 Football World Cup in Russia. Cycling New Zealand's high performance director Mark Elliott steps down after almost a decade in the job. And former rugby league bad boy Sione Faumuina details his struggles during his time in the game.