January/February 2026 Update

Written By Kim Manunui

This year started with a jam-packed schedule filled with lots of training, racing and extracurricular activities! In early January I flew down to Christchurch to race at the Christchurch Track Carnival. It was an awesome day out on the outdoor Denton Velodrome, with heaps of fun races and prize money for extra motivation. From there I flew to Invercargill to race at Criterium Nationals. I was disappointed with the outcome, placing 4th, but after reflecting I realise I didn’t race to my strengths. I’ve taken those learnings on board and will be smarter in the next race.

A few days later, the Tour of Southland, which is a men’s only race, took place. I stayed in Invercargill for a couple of extra days to watch and help out a bit with the tour. My favourite day was when I got to sit on the back of the motorbike with a whiteboard and write out the time gaps between the breakaway and the main peloton to show the riders.

Back in Hamilton, I focused on preparing for Road Nationals and the Oceania Track Championships. I was stoked to place 3rd in the time trial at Road Nationals and carried that form into Oceania Champs. We placed 2nd in the team pursuit after getting relegated from 1st due to one of our teammates puncturing mid-race and having to navigate her exit off the track while trying not to crash. Unfortunately, it was deemed that this obstructed the Australian team in their race.

The following day I raced the Individual Pursuit and managed to secure my 5th consecutive win in the event, as well as breaking both the National and Oceania records. It ended up being my most successful Oceania Championships to date. Following the Championships, my Fearless Femme team owner and teammates stayed with me in New Zealand for a few days. I got to play tourist with them and show them some of the best spots around the Waikato and Auckland.

Bryony Botha

📍 Current location: Hamilton, NZ

January Training Stats:

Kilometers cycled on the road: 2,290

Total hours spent training: 79hrs 22mins

  • Road cycling: 74hrs 22mins

  • Gym: 3hrs 40mins

  • Track: 42mins

  • Running: 38mins

February Training Stats:


Kilometers cycled on the road: 1,295

Total hours spent training: 57hrs 45mins

  • Road cycling: 49hrs 44mins

  • Gym: 4hrs 20mins

  • Track: 3hrs 41mins

Results


3rd - Road Nationals Time Trial

Oceania Track Champs
1st - Individual Pursuit
1st - Elimination Race
1st - Madison
2nd - Team Pursuit
3rd - Scratch Race
3rd - Omnium

 
Kim Manunui

Hi, I’m Kim and I work with a great team to help individuals, as well as small and not so small businesses get their message, product and services to the world using digital media and creating wonderful websites that don’t cost the earth.

I was born in Canada, and grew up around Vancouver and the mountains of British Columbia. My love of pristine environments led me to New Zealand and eventually to the mountains, lakes and rivers of the central North Island which is home. My family’s heritage is here, and it’s from here that Korio traverses the planet.

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