Cycling: Ulmer heads Takapuna field

Sarah Ulmer heads the star-studded line-ups for the New Zealand Criterium Championships in Takapuna tomorrow night.

The Olympic champion will use the race as part of her preparation for next year's Melbourne Commonwealth Games.

Ulmer's toughest opposition should come from Christchurch's Jo Kiesanowski and junior world silver medallist Rushlee Buchanan.

The elite men's field for the race based on Hurstmere Rd and containing many technical twists and turns, is headed by Tim Gudsell and Hayden Godfrey who will have to fend off members of the world champion junior pursuit team.

Racing starts at 5.15pm with the elite men last on the line at 8pm.