Performing under pressure. Competing against the clock.

They are familiar states of mind for a cyclist but they are also handy skills in the kitchen, and they are both environments Nick Kergozou excels in.

Very icy conditions didn't deter a good crowd turning out to take on the two race day events at Waianiwa on Saturday - big thanks to Bruce Jones, Waine Harding and our marshalls and supporters Crigs, Nic Stevens, Sier Vermunt, Dave Simpson, Lindsay Jones and all the other happy helpers who make these race days a success!

Great stories often involve transformations. The Hulk, Spiderman, Smeagol. Michael Culling is still writing the first chapter of his cycling evolution, as NATHAN BURDON explains.