Kerby switches cycling allegiance to NZ

Former world champion Jack Kerby is turning his back on Australia and will ride for New Zealand to improve his odds of winning Olympic track cycling selection.

Disgruntled former track cycling world champion Jordan Kerby is switching allegiance from Australia to New Zealand in pursuit of Olympic selection.

Kerby, 26, said he was told he was unlikely to be considered for Australian selection to the 2020 Games in Tokyo.

He is eligible to race as a Kiwi because of his mother's heritage and has been welcomed by Cycling New Zealand.