Today is the fifth and final stage of the country's only UCI 2.2 cycle race.
The NZ Cycle Classic will come to a close in Wellington today.
Race director Jorge Sandoval spoke to Jason Pine on Weekend Sport right before things got underway.
LISTEN ABOVE

James McOnie: The Crowd Goes Wild host on the All Whites getting beaten by England
11:14

Johnny McNicholl: Crusaders fullback on the team beating the Blues 52-31
07:08

Mathew Gower: World Rookie Woodchopping Champion talks victory in Budapest
06:22