Winter Series Race 2, Saturday 20th August 2016. Huge thanks to Kevin Laskey for organising the race, with 37 riders taking part.
Click here for full results and winner of the Sutton Cup. Woolworths Cup next weekend (27th August) at Halcombe.
When; Friday 26th August
Where; Lonestar (Upstairs on the Square)
Time; 5.30om to 7pm
This months “Bike Manawatu Happy” we would like to acknowledge our exciting World Championship track stars and those other members who have competed Internationally. So be sure to join us and enjoy the hospitality of our newest sponsors “The Lonestar” where upstairs the stylish bar setting overlooking our amazing city will be the perfect place for our monthly social member outing. If you want to stay on for dinner, Lonestar will look after you as well.( Discounted drinks)
Campbell Stewart, Michaela Drummond, Emily Shearman, Carne Groube, Robert Stannard and others will be acknowledged.
We hope you can join us.
A fantastic week of winter sunshine has excited all cycling enthusiasts. The chance to get out on your bike and witness how beautiful our Manawatu countryside is with Mount Ruapehu in the distance has been fun for many. Remember to get your bike serviced,ride with good cycling etiquette, stay safe and watch for sun strike but most importantly enjoy yourself.Spring and Summer are just around the corner.
Their are plenty of exciting events coming up in September to get involved in. The Feilding Festival of Cycling, The three day School Nationals, The BM Winter series and more. So check out our upcoming events on Facebook or this Newsletter and embrace them as either 1) a rider, 2) a volunteer,or 3) a support person. Your club is working hard to make sure all members can be involved as a valued club member where possible.
Sadly this week we have lost Jenny Farmer to illness,a popular master cyclist and lovely lady. Jenny loved being part of Bike Manawatu and was one of the famous Velo girls and Wednesday morning cycling group. On behalf of the Bike Manawatu board and members we send our Condolences to Jenny’s family and friends.
The festival is showcasing a number of New Zealand films
Phil Keoghan has produced a film “Le Ride” based on the experiences of Harry Watson, the first New Zealander to ride Tour de France in 1928.
Phil decided to make the film after reading the book ‘Road and Track Cycling’ written by Ian Gray and Jonathan Kennett.
This film will be showing at Downtown cinema Thursday 18th
