Wanganui Track Carnival this Sunday 27th January
A reminder about the Wanganui Track Carnival that is on this Sunday at 1.00pm.
Also for WCNI squad training session at Wanganui Sunday morning from 10.00am
Wal’s done it again….
Colin Anderson writes…
Here’s a link to radio NZ interview with Jim Mora yesterday- might be worth putting on the B/m site.
Such awesome support from our old MMC club guys/gals, even Mick Moberley came out, for a couple of hours or so..
Lucky draw prize List – Prizes Courtesy of OFFICE MAX & Manawatu TOYOTA.
- Gavin Donaldson— donated back- to be auctioned/raffled at suitable time for Manawatu CANTEEN
- Chris Pinkney
- Ru- coffee cart
- Rob Saker
- Mike Burt
- Karen Dunn.
Thanks for all donations made @ the Feilding velodrome- All to assist MANAWATU CANTEEN.
cheers Wal
http://www.radionz.co.nz/national/programmes/afternoons/20130121
WCNI Track Cycling Champs 2013
This past weekend saw Track Cyclists from Palmerston North, Whanganui, Levin, Stratford, Hawkes Bay and Wellington travelling to New Plymouth to compete alongside the New Plymouth Trackies in the WCNI Track Cycling Championships.
With Mount Taranaki and the ocean sitting either side of the Veledrome the Taranaki Cycle Park is easily the most scenic Veledrome in the country, although with that kind of scenery comes the wind and the cyclists found themselves battling very strong head winds down the back straight as they raced. That being said there was plenty of very good racing to be seen. Of notable mention were Kelsi Eccles (Bike Manawatu) and Kyle Davie (Levin) who rode exceptionally well. These two riders (from a spectators point of view) have made the most noticeable improvement from last season.
Colins record breaking ride at Johnstone Park velodrome
Lots of people assembled from 9am onwards this morning, bringing caravans, erecting flags, putting sponges on the outskirts of the track and setting up for what was to be a big day at the track.
The lights were tested and working although not needed at 10am unfortunately the power wasn’t working so the planned start for 10am was delayed for 1/2 hour until a suitable alternative was made available.
The wind was gusty and clouds loomed overhead. Visitors were popping in from the very start, staying for a short time and then departing as the next lot of spectators arrived. It isn’t often that something as gigantic as this happens on your own back door.
The officials are all in place centrefield with timing machines recording every lap.
PHOTO COMPETITION
Throughout the 33 days Sport Manawatu and the Manawatu Standard will be looking for the best cycling shots taken from around our region.
The winning photographer will receive an iPad Mini. Photos can be sent to photo@sportmanawatu.org.nz
We are looking forward to seeing cycling mania sweep the Manawatu for 33 days…
Below is a few quick updates and useful links. If you need any additional info or want to get involved in any way please don’t hesitate to contact me.
For the full list of events www.33daysofcycling.co.nz