Cycling Southland's selectors have named its Elite and Age Group training squads to prepare for the upcoming 2012 National Track Championships.

On March 13 this year, Liam Aitcheson (16), of Alexandra, was riding in Tarras with the Central Otago Wakatipu Cycling Club when he, and four other riders, fell. He sustained a serious brain injury, from which he is still recovering, but this has not stopped him recently winning a national cycling title and being accepted into an Otago sports academy.

There is a plethora of great racing opportunities in the New Year ... and the chance to win some great cash prizes!