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"I live and breathe cycling": Laurence Pithie on his incredible year on the world stage

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Sat, 29 Nov 2025, 3:41pm
Laurence Pithie of New Zealand and Team Red Bull - BORA - hansgrohe competes during the 112th Tour de France 2025, Stage 14 a 182.6km stage from Pau to Luchon-Superbagneres 1794m / #UCIWT / on July 19, 2025 in Luchon-Superbagneres, France. (Photo by Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
Laurence Pithie of New Zealand and Team Red Bull - BORA - hansgrohe competes during the 112th Tour de France 2025, Stage 14 a 182.6km stage from Pau to Luchon-Superbagneres 1794m / #UCIWT / on July 19, 2025 in Luchon-Superbagneres, France. (Photo by Tim de Waele/Getty Images)

"I live and breathe cycling": Laurence Pithie on his incredible year on the world stage

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Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Sat, 29 Nov 2025, 3:41pm

Laurence Pithie has had a huge year on the bike. 

From a podium at the Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race to making his Tour de France debut with Red Bull–BORA–Hansgrohe, the 23-year-old Kiwi has stamped his mark on the world stage.   

Pithie also impressed in the Spring Classics, lining up against cycling’s biggest names and proving he belongs in the elite ranks. 

He joined Lesley Murdoch to reflect on the season and look ahead to 2026. 

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