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Cycling's historic Super Worlds start tonight in Scotland - the first time the sport's 13 different disciplines have combined into one mega World Championships

Cycling's historic Super Worlds start tonight in Scotland - the first time the sport's 13 different disciplines have combined into one mega World Championships

3 August 2023

New Zealand has 86 riders at the event, chiefly focused across mountainbike, BMX, road and track.

The first Kiwi riders in action overnight are the women's team sprint and men's team pursuit - while Bryony Botha spins wheels in individual pursuit qualifying.

A four-time gold medalist at last year's Commonwealth Games - Aaron Gate says the Worlds are great preparation for next year's Paris Olympics.

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