New Zealand's rapid rise in the track cycling world will take another leap in December.
Cambridge's Avantidrome will hold a round of the UCI Track Cycling World Cup.
Cycling New Zealand boss Andrew Matheson says the hosting of the event probably boils down to their cyclists' recent dominance on the world stage.
"We had a milestone earlier this year with the men's team pursuit winning its first-ever rainbow jersey or gold medal at the world champs.
"And that comes off the back of the men's sprint programme winning the sprint the year before."
