The first in the 2012 series of time trials was held on Wednesday 25th January. The series will consist of 8 weeks of competition and conclude with a final night prizegiving. This series we are not only going to award points as has been done in previous series but we are also going to run an age based competition. So there is the opportunity for all age groups to set and break records for their age group on the course.
Photos thanks to Vaughan Hunt
Photos thanks to Vaughan Hunt & Kirsty Kaihau
Sport Manawatu are organising a 33 day focus on Cycling in the Manawatu.
It all begins with the international New Zealand Cycle Classic right here in our own backyard and it continues with 33 days of cycling mania!
Every single day will feature an event, activity or competition related to cycling, everything from international cycle tours to free rides for kids and track cycling for adults.
To top it all off we finish with the second international cycling event in the Manawatu; the NZCT Women’s Tour of New Zealand.
So whether you’re a cycling fanatic or just an occasional rider, come and join us on our 33 days and lets show that Manawatu is the best place to ride a bike.
A large group of 31 riders came out to enjoy a beautiful summers evening with a clear blue sky and a light westerly breeze that eased as the night progressed. Three riders made the trip over from Wanganui. The theme of the nights racing was the Omnium which is a multi discipline event much like a Triathlon or Decathlon but this Omnium was only over three disciplines. The disciplines raced were a short scratch race followed by a one lap standing time trial and finished with a short handicap race. The races were raced in respective age grades and points were awarded one for first, two for second and so on, this makes the Omnium winner the rider that has accumulated the least points. The nights racing concluded with the traditional long handicap race to entertain the audience and ensure all riders had a meaningful and realistic opportunity to challenge for the victory.