Cycling – Cook Islands News

BMX enthusiast pushes for skate park

Melina Etches — Fri, 13 Dec 2024 19:34:28 +0000

Dedicated BMX enthusiast Cook Islander Tony Takurua whose passion for the sport extends beyond his personal pursuits is on a mission to advocate for the construction of a skate park.

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CISNOC defends point system amidst social media backlash

Melina Etches — Tue, 22 Oct 2024 18:59:38 +0000

Despite the negative comments circulating on social media, the point system for this year’s Cook Islands Games multi-sport event has remain unchanged from the previous edition that was held in 2022, according to the Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC).

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BMX Nationals rev up young riders

Talaia Mika — Tue, 08 Oct 2024 20:47:30 +0000

While the island focused on the biennial Cook Islands Games featuring hundreds of athletes competing in various sporting codes, 14 youngsters took part in the Cook Islands BMX Pump Track Nationals held on Monday at The Rock Bike Park’ in Ngatangiia.

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Cook Islands cyclists conquer brutal 100km challenge

Supplied — Tue, 09 Jul 2024 19:11:35 +0000

The nation’s strongest and quickest cyclists took to the roads last Friday’s public holiday to participate in one of the Cook Island Triathlon Association’s flagship events, the BSP 100km cycle race.

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The year in sports 2023

Losirene Lacanivalu — Sun, 31 Dec 2023 22:37:00 +0000

2023 has been a testament to the dedication and talent of Cook Islands athletes across various sports. Cook Islands News’ Losirene Lacanivalu delves into some of the most remarkable sporting achievements that made headlines in 2023.

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Wet weather doesn’t dampen BMX spirits

Al Williams — Tue, 14 Nov 2023 21:55:20 +0000

Rain didn’t deter dozens of burgeoning BMX enthusiasts who converged on The Rock Bike Park in Ngatangiia for the inaugural Cook Islands Pump Track Nationals.

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Cook Islands cyclists dig deep at Oceania Pacific Cup event

Melina Etches — Thu, 21 Sep 2023 20:45:20 +0000

Cook Islands cycling duo Jason Moorfield and Roland Neururer competed in the second Oceania Cycling Federation Pacific Cup held in Tahiti over the weekend, both posting impressive results.

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Cooks first BMX track a hit with the kids

Melina Etches — Mon, 28 Aug 2023 19:19:02 +0000

The dream of BMX enthusiast Tony Takurua is now a reality with the opening of the first Pump Track ‘The Rock Bike Park’ in the Cook Islands at Ngatangiia.

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Cyclists dig in for endurance event

Supplied — Wed, 12 Jul 2023 20:03:09 +0000

The nation’s strongest and quickest cyclists took to the roads on Friday’s public holiday to participate in one of the Cook Island Triathlon Association’s flagship events, the BSP 100K cycle challenge.

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Masters dominate the field at cycling champs

Al Williams — Tue, 18 Oct 2022 18:22:00 +0000

Masters cyclists dominated the field at the Cook Islands Games cycling time trial race and Cycling Federation national championships on the weekend.

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