by Glenys Taylor | Jul 30, 2014 | Archive(News)
The annual awards dinner will be held at Hotel Coachman on Friday 29th August.
Tickets are available from Sport Manawatu on Wednesday afternoons and Friday afternoons. For members the ticket price is $45 for non members $55.
Pre dinner drinks are from 6.15 pm with guests being seated for dinner at 7.15pm.
Guest speaker for the evening is Trevor Shailer – deputy chef de mission for the Glasgow Commonwealth Games.
Special Awards that will be presented include the following
Jim Mason Cup There are many people involved in Bike Manawatu who are not members of the club as such but contribute to the club in various ways either because they are passionate about cycling or have children or family members involved in cycling.And it is important that we recognise and acknowledge the support and contribution of these people. This club wouldn’t be where it is today without the volunteers that give up their time to stand on the side of a road as a marshall, give their input into organising events, taking photos for the website or helping at registration or start/finish lines.
HUGHES FAMILY TROPHY is awarded to the Best All Round Club Member, not judged only on cycling abilities but also for commitment and contribution to helping the club in other areas.
Black Memorial trophy is awarded to the club rider for his attitude towards the club, racing performance and promoting the sport. Last year the award went to John Stewart.
Nominations are now open and will close on Monday18th August at 3pm.
If you think of any one who is deserving of an award please nominate them be sending an email with the details to secretary@bikemanawatu.co.nz
by Glenys Taylor | Jul 28, 2014 | Archive(News)
Matt and Janneke have contributed such a lot to cycling in the Manawatu in the time that they have been here. Sometime ago we were told that they would be departing from the district and heading overseas.
The house has been sold and soon they will be all packed up and leaving. So on Friday night (1st Aug) at Hotel Coachman from 7pm we will be having a gathering to say our final farewells and to wish them all the best for the future. If you would like to join us you would be most welcome.
No RSVP required just show up.
by Glenys Taylor | Jul 28, 2014 | Archive(News)
Pahiatua has always been a popular course and with a great turnout of riders the grades were able to have good number in each of them. The handicapper had his work cut out for him but the overall result showed just what a good job he did.
A special thanks to Kevin Laskey for organising the volunteers for the day as well as the facilities and checking the course. Thanks to all of the volunteers including my little helpers at registration and Alison Kinghorn for recording the results.
The D grade riders were first to go, followed 8 minutes back by C grade and a further 10 minutes to B grade. B+, A and A+ all left within 3 mins of each other.
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by Glenys Taylor | Jul 27, 2014 | Archive(News)
With the tables set, the doors opened and the crowd started flowing in. A total of 14 tables filled the Marist Clubrooms with team names ranging from “The Never Weres” – a take on the “has beens” to “Who’s Paying” and “Triathletes Can ride Bikes” the night was set to be a fun event.
The quiz master for the night, William Taylor, stated the obvious rules and housekeeping matters including where the bar was located and that drinks to him would be taken as bribes.
The first round was the photo round and with an obvious advantage the Palmy Pack took a strong lead with a perfect score.
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by Glenys Taylor | Jul 20, 2014 | Archive(News)
Sealed Handicap at Halcombe–Adults outnumber school kids
The first of the Handicap series got underway with a Sealed handicap at Halcombe using the Stanway, Tokorangi circuit. This is a 20km loop with all riders in the handicap series required to do 2 laps. There was a shorter option of one lap for those who wanted a shorter distance.
Weather at this time of the year can always play a role in who turns up to do a race, but it was pleasing to see a good turn out including a growing number of adult riders. In fact the adult riders outnumbered the school kids for the first time in a long time.
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