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  •   Home > News > Sports > Rugby

    A trio of kiwis will be on the start line in the Czech Republic for this weekend's round two of the mountain bike world cup which doubles as the final olympic qualifying event

    A trio of kiwis will be on the start line in the Czech Republic for this weekend's round two of the mountain bike world cup which doubles as the final olympic qualifying event


    Anton Cooper finished sixth in the opening round in Germany last weekend- he'll again be joined by Sam Gaze and Ben Oliver.

    The Christchurch rider was pleased with his first up effort after not having raced since the nationals back in February.

    He says he now has the confidence to got hard right from the gun..

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