May 2026 Update

Written By Kim Manunui

In May, I got back into training and started building some form ahead of my first race in America at the end of the month.

I flew over on May 21st and raced for the first time on May 24th with my Fearless Femme Racing Team. At our first race, we finished 3rd on the first day and 5th on the second day. It was a great way to start the season.

Next up was the Armed Forces Race in Washington, DC, which is known as one of the toughest races of the year. Once again, we placed 3rd on Day One and 5th on Day Two, with two of us finishing in the top 10 overall out of 90 riders.

Racing in America this year, I feel so much more confident than I did last season. I’m making smarter moves, which is helping me save energy for the end of the races so I can lead out my sprinter teammate. It’s been awesome to be back in a place I grew to love last year, with the added bonus of much warmer weather than New Zealand!

Bryony Botha

📍 Current location: New Jersey, USA

May Training Stats:

Kilometers cycled on the road: 1,545

Total hours spent training: 62hrs 28mins

  • Road cycling: 51hrs 58mins

  • Gym: 6hrs

  • Running: 4hrs 30mins

Results


Tour of Somerville

  • Team Placing: 3rd & 5th

  • Individual Placing: 5th & 7th

Armed Forces

  • Team Placing: 3rd & 5th

  • Individual Placing: 6th & 7th

 

Commonwealth Games Selection

I am super excited to officially announce my selection for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

I will be competing in the Team Pursuit, Individual Pursuit and Points Race.

 
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.

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