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Dion Smith
Dion Smith (born 3 March 1993) is a New Zealand cyclist, who currently rides for UCI WorldTeam . Career Smith was born in Taupaki in Rodney District. He attended Massey High School. In September 2015 it was announced that he would join for the 2016 season. In June 2017, he was named in the startlist for the 2017 Tour de France. In stage six of the race, he was part of the sprint for the finish line and given the same time as the winner, Marcel Kittel. In August 2019, he was named in the startlist for the 2019 Vuelta a España. In September 2022 it was announced that Smith would join team for the 2023 and 2024 season. Major results ;2011 : 2nd Overall Tour de l'Abitibi ;2013 : 1st Stage 4 McLane Pacific Classic : 4th Tour de Delta : 6th Philadelphia International Cycling Classic ;2014 : 1st Stage 1 Redlands Bicycle Classic : National Under-23 Road Championships ::2nd Road race ::3rd Time trial : 3rd Philadelphia International Cycling Classic : 7th Overall Tour de Bea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Taupaki
Taupaki is a locality in the Rodney District, which is a part of the Auckland Region in New Zealand. Kumeū lies to the north-west, Whenuapai to the north-east, West Harbour, Auckland, West Harbour to the east, Massey, New Zealand, Massey to the south-east, Swanson to the south, and Waitākere, Auckland to the south-west. The North Auckland Line runs through the area. History The area is traditionally a part of rohe of the tribe Te Kawerau ā Maki, who referred to the wider area was known as Te Kumeū. The name, meaning "the firmly bound peace", refers to a location on the coast near Muriwai, which became the border between Te Kawerau ā Maki and Ngāti Whātua lands in the early 18th century. The foothills to the west and south-west of the township were traditionally known as Ngā Rau Pou ā Maki, referring to the eponymous ancestor of Te Kawerau ā Maki. During the 1870 and early 1880s, the main industries at Taupaki was Agathis australis, kauri logging and kauri gum digging, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
