by Vaughan Hunt | Oct 7, 2013 | Archive(News)
Hi
I went out on the Sunday Masters ride this week and took an inexperienced rider. When I looked round there were no other newer riders and was a bit worried I had put her in a situation that was too hard and cause her to fail.
We went on the short ride led by Steve in a group of about 10.
The ride was well paced and all riders were looked after. They waited on the hills and even changed parts of the ride so it was flatter.
The person had a fabulous experience and gained confidence with group riding. She was helped with techniques and advice as to which gear to use.
She will return and that is what we want to happen.
Thank you to the group.
Dianne
by Vaughan Hunt | Oct 7, 2013 | Board Chair's Blog
What a privilege and a pleasure it was to witness our young riders clean up at the New Zealand Secondary Schools Cycling Champs last weekend. So many fantastic results across so many age groups and events. Congratulations to the riders, their coaches, teachers , parents and supporters.
Our young riders are to be proud of both on and off the bike.
The Schools programme in Manawatu is the envy of many and really is a testament to the great work and effort put in by John Arbuckle and his team.
Saturday , the Teams Time Trial day , in Levin was for some a joy to behold as the winds came up almost to gale force. Our riders seemed to grow another leg. When the going gets tough our tough riders really did get get going.
First place for our junior girls team from PNGHS and then that was backed up by First and Second place for our Junior Team from PNBHS. Those efforts surpassed the great results from PNINS who earlier had placed second in both boys and girls. Our senior teams were only just off the very strong pace.
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by Glenys Taylor | Oct 7, 2013 | Archive(News)
With the cycling season kicking into gear, one event you may want to think about riding at the end of the season is the BikeNZ Club Road Nationals.
This event is targeted towards club riders, giving them the opportunity to compete in age group categories in the individual Time Trial and/or Road Race.
The 2014 event will be held in Cambridge starting on 1 May 2014. If you are thinking of riding this event, you can register for updates at the following link
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by Glenys Taylor | Oct 5, 2013 | Archive(News)
A small but determined field of riders gathered in Ashhurst for the 2013 running of the Essex Cup.
As always the first mention will be to the people that helped on the day – THANKS to Lyn and Kevin Daly for marshalling at Highland Home corner, Kerry, John and Lyall for being tail wagon.
With a lot of riders away at Southland for the Yunca tour it was anybodies guess how the grades were going to work out and who would be first over the line. The weather over winter has been pretty kind and today was no exception. Only a very slight breeze from no particular direction.
With the handicapping skills of Steve Stannard the first small D grade bunch consisting of Tamara Ross and Thomas Stannard was set off. The arrangement on the line was that Thomas would wait for Tamara at the top of the hills and she would be able to pull him along on the flats. Unfortunately all good plans don’t unfold as first envisaged. When Tamara and Thomas hit the gravel section, which was a bit worse than normal due to a slip that had recently been cleared, Tamara punctured and that put her race plans in the bin completely. Luckily for Tamara, Kerry and John Walker along with passenger Lyall were the tail vehicle and were able to pick her up.
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by Vaughan Hunt | Oct 4, 2013 | Novice Tour of Manawatu
Entries are open
Under 13 – $45 (Born in 2009, 2010 or 2011)
Under 15 – $55 (Born in 2007 or 2008)
Under 17 – $65 (Born in 2005 or 2006)
Under 19 – $75 (Born in 2003 or 2004)
We are VERY excited to be apart of the new Cycling New Zealand National Road Series
Age Grade Categories are calculated as at 31 Dec 2021.
Riders will be racing on their 2021 Cycling NZ license and age grade
Grade is based on your age as at the 31st December 2021
Under 13 = 12 or younger at 31 December 2021
Under 15 = 14 or younger at 31 December 2021
Under 17 = 16 or younger at 31 December 2021
Under 19 = 18 or younger at 31 December 2021
From Cycling New Zealand FAQ
**Please note our 2021 Novice Tour is considered a bonus round**
Who is Eligible?
All NZL riders in the following age groups (as at 31 Dec 2022) are eligible to take part:
U15, U17, U19
Those U13 riders who are at the U15 ability can race U15 (the first licence available in the R&T system). All riders must be a minimum of year 7 at school in the year of the competition for the U15 grade in the NRS.
How are age groups calculated?
The series is regarded as the 2022 series and as such ages are calculated as at 31
December 2022.
Each event will offer a minimum of one of the following grades: U15, U17 and U19.
For 2021 Bonus Events; riders are able to race in their 2021 age group with any points gained
from these races taken with them to their 2022 age category.
What gearing do I ride?
Gearing will be in line with Cycling New Zealand Road & Track Rules with riders riding the gear of their 2022 age group (unless you have applied for a derogation – see above)
What licence do I need?
Riders will be required to hold a Cycling New Zealand Youth or Schools Licence * Noting age
categories are calculated as at 31 Dec 2022. For events prior to 1 January 2022 a 2021
licence is accepted. For events post 1 Jan 2022 only a 2022 licence is accepted.
*U19 riders must hold a Cycling New Zealand Youth licence – all other grades are eligible to
race on either a Cycling New Zealand Schools licence or a Cycling New Zealand Youth
Licence.
How many races do I have to do?
The 2022 NRS series will commence in October 2021 and will conclude at 31 December 2022.
Riders are encouraged to race one or more events with riders gaining points from their best two (number of events TBC once all events are confirmed) results for the overall series recognition.
Any 2021 events are considered as bonus races and any points earned from these races will be additional to your top two road events.
How are the points awarded?
Points will be awarded for each event in the series using the points system under the points system tab.
The overall series winner is awarded to the rider that scores the most series points taking
into account their (to be determined number) of their best results (plus any bonus points
from the 2021 events) considered for the overall series recognition.
In the event of a tie for first, the highest-placed rider in the final race of the most recent
series race shall take precedence.
Top three overall riders in the series categories (U19, U17 and U15) will be recognised as
National Series Champion and podium place getters. There is no recognition for U13; this
can be done by each event at their discretion.
At the time of entry, riders will be able to nominate their CNZ affiliated club, CNZ affiliated
trade team or CNZ Hub. There will be recognition of each of these categories throughout
the race series.
In line with the series objectives, Cycling New Zealand (together with the event organisers
and commissaires) may recongises a rider who bet demonstrates the intent of the
objectives. This will be through the “Living the Values” awards.
How do I enter?
Entries are made by the individual to each event as determined by the event organisers. Entries are subject to the terms and conditions of each organiser. All entries into the official events are considered for the overall series titles.
