2011 PowerNet Tour of Southland :: October 30 to November 5

NEWS ALERT :: ATKINS WINS 2011 TOUR

Christchurch teenager Josh Atkins has etched his name in the history books as the youngest rider to be crowned the 2011 PowerNet Tour of Southland champion.

Atkins and his PowerNet team of young guns Tom Scully, Shane Archbold, Myron Simpson, Alex Frame and Cam Karwowski did a sublime job of controlling the Tour’s final stanza from Winton to Invercargill today, shutting down numerous attempts by nearest rival Pure Black Racing to wrestle the yellow jersey.

“I’m very stoked to pull it off for the team. They rode incredibly,” Atkins said. <read more>

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TOUR COMMENTARY

We are live for the 2011 PowerNet Tour of Southland. Replay Saturday's final stage to Invercargill or Friday's stage from Invercargill to Gore.

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TV COVERAGE :: WATCH THE TOUR IN COMFORT THANKS TO HUNTER FURNITURE

Tune in to Cue TV (Sky Digital Channel 110 or Freeview 23) each night from 9.30pm with replays over Sky Sport later that night and through the next morning - check guides for time. You can watch the PowerNet Tour in comfort thanks to Hunter Furniture, proud to bring you the 2011 PowerNet Tour of Southland on the box.

TOUR NEWS TICKER

Read, watch and listen to media coverage of the 2011 PowerNet Tour via our huge media contingent this year.

Sunday 6 November

NEWS: Scoop.co.nz - PowerNet Tour hailed a success <click here>

NEWS: TVNZ - Tour of Southland - An A-Z <click here>

NEWS: Marlborough Express - Riding high after pivotal role <click here>

NEWS: Southland Times - Expect to hear more from lucky lad Atkins <click here>

NEWS: Scoop.co.nz - Pure Black Racing end year at Southland Tour <click here>

NEWS: Southland Times - Young Pair's local knowledge paid off <click here>

Saturday 5 November

VIDEO: TVNZ - Atkins wins Tour <click here>

NEWS: Southland Times - Tour weathers all seasons <click here>

NEWS: Southland Times - Atkins shakes off shivers to win <click here>

NEWS: NZ Herald - Atkins wins Tour of Southland <click here>

NEWS: Southland Times - Santas add good cheer <click here>

NEWS: Radio Sport - Gudsell believes cancellation was pivotal <click here>

NEWS: Stuff.co.nz - Atkins riders to Tour title <click here>

NEWS: NZ Herald - Stage win gives Gudsell chance <click here>

NEWS: TVNZ - Penultimate stage cancelled <click here>

NEWS: Southland Times - Atkins poised to become youngest winner <click here>

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