Former individual pursuit world champion Alison Palmer's contribution to the sport was acknowledged at Cycling New Zealand's annual awards evening in Cambridge on Saturday. The 36-year-old two-time world champion and 2010 Commonwealth Games gold medallist has backed up a career on the track with a career in the boardroom. Palmer could not be reached for comment but said in a social network post she was "very humbled'' to have received the award. "My inquisitive mind have been opened to the world of governance and I am excited to continue my involvement in sport governance. "Once a cyclist always a cyclist and I continue to enjoy getting out on my bike ... just at a different pace for now with the kids.

Source: Otago Daily Times May 28, 2019 16:52 UTC