Hayden Roulston has confirmed his entry in the national road cycling championships in Christchurch on January 12.
Victory on the 184km multi-lap course over the Cashmere Hills would give Roulston his fourth elite national road cycling title to join a select group. The Trek Factory Team professional would join Nick Carter and Jack Swart on four wins and behind only Gordon McCauley who has five victories.
Roulston turns 33 on the day of the time trial on January 10 and victory in the road race would again give him the opportunity to wear the national jersey in his exploits on the World Tour.
He will be joined on the start line by fellow World Tour riders comprising last year's runner-up George Bennett (Nelson), who has moved from Roulston's team to the Cannondale Pro Cycling, teammate Jesse Sergent and Garmin-Sharp rider Jack Bauer.
The 50-strong peloton also includes 2012 winner James Williamson, two-time Under-23 winner Michael Vink, national criterium champion Michael Northey and London Olympic track riders Shane Archbold, Westley Gough and Marc Ryan.
