High-performance sport has received an unprecedented cash injection, re-energising a sector in danger of "slipping off track".

Monique Balvert-O'Connor rides a bike to try cheese, cupcakes and more.

John Key's national cycleway has hit a bumpy patch, with only about 10km constructed from the $50m fund set up for the project.

A slow-paced bike tour lets you drink in the sights, says Margie Elley-Brown.

New Zealand's two top riders, Greg Henderson and Julian Dean, are set for the start of the Giro Italia.