for a development programme. The aim is to at least equal the men's track cycling team achievement of securing two medals at the Beijing Olympics. 

Andy Reid, Manager  BikeNZ Performance Programme Manager gives an update.

"The following women have been selected for phase 2 of the Power to the Podium Programme.  It was very tough to shortlist from the 100 high quality applications that we received. These athletes, from a variety of sporting backgrounds, will be tested between now and the 19th of November with the best coming to the ILT Velodrome in Invercargill for a training camp from the 13th to the 18th of December."

Sarah Beable
Nicole Begg
Toni Bradshaw
Melanie Burke
Marina Duvnjak
Laura Green
Francie Lawson
Mary Lister
Natalie Matheson
Kate McIlroy
Jamie Nielson
Vanessa Quin
Serena Sheridan
Sarah Smallman
Talisa Stanton
Kat Swart
Elizabeth Travis
Sonia Waddell
Kirsty Wilson

To the athletes not selected there is still an opportunity to get out and try the track in your local area, and get involved in your local track cycling club.