by Vaughan Hunt | Oct 31, 2013 | Event Reports
The wet early morning in Palmerston North might have discouraged some late entries, but as with all fun-rides of late, numbers were a little down at the start line.
Some 72 riders began the 96 km Rangitikei River Loop, one of the most enjoyable rides on the annual calendar, on Sunday morning. There are usually some riders from as far a field as Wellington and Taranaki, some using it as training for the Tour of Southland, others just wanting to see the fantastic country-side. This year was no exception.
The tough bit about this ride is the nasty climb straight out of the start line and as usual, this immediately split the bunch. A group of some 16 of the better riders formed at the front, with a couple of large chasing groups hoping to get back on before the first section on SH1.
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by Vaughan Hunt | Oct 31, 2013 | Archive(News)
This Sunday is the Tour de Manawatu.
BikeManawatu hopes you will support this long standing local event.
Register online, or on Saturday at the City Council building on the Square from 1pm to 7pm at the Registration Stand.
There are no organised Sunday Rides this weekend.
by Glenys Taylor | Oct 31, 2013 | Archive(News)
Our very own Colin Anderson is a finalist in this category and needs your vote. He is up against Sarah Goss representing rugby and shearing, Jason Flynn from Football and Peter Rees from Speedway.
It’s up to YOU to decide! The winner will be announced at Sport Manawatu’s 2013 Central Energy Trust Manawatu Sportsperson of the Year Awards being held on Friday, 8 November.
Voting closes 5pm Wednesday, 6 November 2013.
NOTE: one vote per person/email address
So to vote click here DO IT NOW.
by Glenys Taylor | Oct 31, 2013 | Archive(News)
It was incredible to think that as I was standing on the finish line and commenting with the helpers standing there that when I was out doing my time trial I had a head wind all the way out and a tail wind sort of on the way back but now a few minutes after I had finished there wasn’t a breath of wind. So whether or not that would help those riders that were last off the rank or not we would have to wait and see when the results were finally tallied.
With the absence of Mike the duty of taking on the laptop was handed over to Chris who did a marvellous job along with his helpers that were dragged off the side of the road in some cases after we had already started. Thanks to Ross for holding at the start until Brendan took over and thanks also to Julie and Carol and Louise who helped on the start and finish lines. And a special thanks to Rob who went out to the turn.It just goes to show that with a small amount of instruction and good systems in place anyone can lend a hand and play a part in making these events the success they are proving to be.
These time trials are for all ages and all abilities, the youngest rider probably around 12 years and the oldest I won’t divulge. Average speeds ranging from the speedy 42km/hr right down to 20 km/hr
So if you haven’t had a go yet come out and give it a go over the next couple of weeks. You may be surprised at how much fun it really is.
Click here for this weeks results.
by Glenys Taylor | Oct 28, 2013 | Archive(News)
Bike Manawatu is in the process of planning the 2014 Road Racing Calendar, and we really value your thoughts, so we can design a programme that will meet members needs.
Even if you don’t road race, we still value your responses.
This survey closes on Thursday, 31 October 1pm
Click here to begin Survey https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/WBJ3LZT
It will only take 3-5minutes to complete.
The wet early morning in Palmerston North might have discouraged some late entries, but as with all fun-rides of late, numbers were a little down at the start line.