Tonight was the third event for the club champs, the standing 400m time trial Race. Remember you need to be a member Bike Manawatu to be eligible for points towards the club champs. Look under the About us section of the website to find out how to become a member. There are 2 events remaining for A and B grade riders held on the 21st March; 2 Lap (800m) Scratch Race; and the 2000m Scratch Race. C grade riders have the 2 Lap Scratch race on the 21st March.
Matiu Kaihau has been working towards this night. He even brought his wind trainer for the perfect warm up. And YES he took the course record from his brother Wiremu by 5 seconds. The new mens record is 0:15:21.That is more than 46.9 km per hour. Congratulations Matiu
Today was the last round to collect points. Next week final round for the season. After the ITT there will be a prize giving with some cash prizes and drinks and nibbles in the Kairanga hall.
Results and points table
The NZTA have The official New Zealand code for cyclists.
They describe it as a “user-friendly guide to New Zealand’s traffic law and safe driving practices” for cyclists.
Why not take a look. It covers many topics, including bunch riding and “the car door zone”
Cycling is a great way to get around and a sport enjoyed by more than a million New Zealanders.
If only three in 100 people took up cycling instead of driving, New Zealand would save more than 1 billion dollars per year!
Cycling is the pollution solution that improves your health, increases your productivity at school or work, and enhances the safety of your community.
Every time you ride, you have an opportunity to help encourage a cycle friendly culture. Don’t underestimate the impact that a wink or a smile and a wave can have on motorists’ attitudes to cyclists.
Practice your skills and take care of your bike following this code, and enjoy a lifetime of cycling through beautiful New Zealand.
I went up to Taupo to support BeanCycling mate Soren Hall in his IronMan event. Missed last year’s event and was looking forward to seeing what an IronMan event is really like!
We planned to get there in time to see the Transition from the swim to the bike, but a truck crash in the Desert Road had us detoured round the Ohakune side and when we got to Taupo Soren was already on the bike.
A few members of the local cycling community participated in IM NZ 2011 on 5th March . After a great week leading up to the event the morning started with steady rain and ideal swim conditions.
The people who suffered most were the spectators despite being clad for the rain. At least the athletes were meant to get that wet. The water was calm and warm so great start.