BM, Whanganui & WCNI Combined Road Race Champs & Sunday 10th April 2022

Bike Manawatu, Whanganui & West Coast North Island Combined Road Race Champs – Sunday 10th April 2022
Bike Manawatu Club, Cycling Whanganui Club & West Coast North Island Road Race* Champs will be held together and hosted by Bike Manawatu*

Sunday 10th April 2022 – Halcombe
Start & Meet outside the Halcombe Hall on Willoughby Street. (75 Willoughby Street, Halcombe 4779)
Registration 10.15am – (Halcombe Community Hall)
Race briefing 10.45am – all riders must attend
Start Grade off at 11:00am
Riders will race in their categories according to their age based as at 31 December 2022

***Strictly NO Late Registrations on the day****
Entry Fee: set by WCNI Constitution $15.00 – U17 & Younger $20.00 – All over 17 Riders
Cycling NZ Licence required at sign on
This is an OPEN event to all riders – *only licenced WCNI riders are eligible for WCNI medals* – and Bike Manawatu club members eligible for BM Club trophies
Social and non members are welcome to attend the event however will not be eligible for WCNI medals or Bike Manawatu trophies.
We encourage participation and is a good opportunity for those riders wishing to enter the Non-Championship Time Trial category at Age Group Road Nationals

All payments must be made online, please no payments on the day Bike Manawatu ANZ 01-0745-0284925-00 please use your name, race number & race name as reference

If you are available to help volunteer please click here

Click here to register

Changes to the traffic light System from 11:59pm 25 March & 4 April 2022

Please stay home if you are sick

Sanitizer available

COURSE SPECIFIC NOTES CAN BE FOUND BELOW

INSTRUCTIONS FOR THIS EVENT

Please pre register & make payment online as per the instructions above
Please ensure you are aware of the course route – Course notes can be found below
Registration will be just before the start line – Please note if there we are in a situation with Covid-19 at the time, please remember to use the 2 meter rule and follow all govt guidelines which include using hand sanitiser provided and to practise social distancing
There is hand sanitiser provided in our Bike Manawatu timing van
Please do not attend our event if you are unwell

ARRIVAL

All parking is to be well off the road – please respect the local Halcombe residence and their nature strips I.e please don’t park on the soggy verge
Please proceed to registration

START LIST & NUMBERS

Bike Manawatu Members: As we have been trailing for some time the number allocated for this event will be your permanent number for all future BM events. We are redistributing new fabric numbers to all members. Please look after your race numbers and bring it to ALL club events, we do not have spares for you if you forget it on the day.
For our visiting riders from within West Coast North Island you will be given a paper number (Please return this at the completion of the race) we will have it ready for you at registration.
Race Numbers are to be placed on the left hand side, rear quarter of your race top, readable in the prone riding position.

REGISTRATION

Registration will be just before the start line at a table. There will be a marshal / volunteer to assist and direct
We will have hand sanitiser available at registration
Please pay cash on the day
Ensure you give yourself plenty of time to register, pin your number, grab your transponder and go to the start area awaiting the race managers briefing.
Numbers are to be placed on the left hand side, rear quarter of your race top.
Please read all notices at the registration desk, a repeat of the rider briefing and safety notes set out below
It is your responsibility to ensure your transponder is on correctly if it is not it may not read on our system, therefore you may not receive a finish time.
All riders are to ensure they have a valid 2021 license and have this readily available on the day.

Transponders

Each rider will be issued with a Transponder:
Your transponder holder should be 4 fingers under the rim (remember to take the sticky tape off the holder and don’t put the cable ties through the spokes)
Left hand side of the fork – shiny side facing out
Once your finished use some snips and take the length off the cable ties – we will have some at the start line for you.
Step 1 – Remove the Backing Tape on the black holder.
Position black holder on Front LEFT fork, 4 fingers below the top of spokes
Pull cable ties TIGHT. Ensure Holder remains flush to fork
Step 2 – Trim the cable ties with some snips
Step 3 – Slide Transponder into holder until it clicks
Give transponder a gentle tug to ensure it is secure
To remove transponder press release button and slide it out
Checklist
Black Holder secure
Transponder secure
On front left fork
4 fingers below top of spokes
Please make sure your transponder is handed back at the completion of your ride.

SPECTATORS / VOLUNTEERS

We have Bike Manawatu QR codes available for you to scan in using the NZ Covid Tracer – all riders who have pre registered will have contact tracing details on your online registration, however riders please feel free to use our QR codes too

RIDER BRIEFING

We have 4 different distances each with a degree of difficulty – climbs and descents. 20.51km, 42km, 62.4km & 84km circuits (please see course notes below)
20.51km Circuit – U15 Boys & U15 Girls
42km Circuit – Under 17 Girls, U19 Women, Under 23 & Senior Women, Masters 1-10 Women, Masters Men 7-10
62.4 km Circuit – Under 17 Boys, Masters 1-6 Men
84 km Circuit – Under 19 Men, Under 23 Men & Senior Men

Boys / Men
Category	Age	Distance
U15 Boys	14 years and under	20.51 km
U17 Boys	15-16 years	62.4 km
U19 Men	17-18 years	84 km
U23 Men	19-22 years	84 km
Senior Men	23-34 years	84 km
M1 – 35 – 39	35 – 39	62.4 km
M2 – 40 – 44	40 – 44	62.4 km
M3 – 45 – 49	45 – 49	62.4 km
M4 – 50 – 54	50 – 54	62.4 km
M5 – 55 – 59	55 – 59	62.4 km
M6 – 60 – 64	60 – 64	62.4 km
M7 – 65 – 69	65 – 69	42 km
M8 – 70 – 74	70 – 74	42 km
M9 – 75 – 79	75 – 79	42 km
M10 – 80+	80+	42 km

Girls / Women
Category	Age	Distance
U15 Girls	14 years and under	20.51 km
U17 Girls	15-16 years	42 km
U19 Women	17-18 years	42 km
U23 Women	19-22 years	42 km
Senior Women	23-34 years	42 km
M1 – 35 – 39	35 – 39	42 km
M2 – 40 – 44	40 – 44	42 km
M3 – 45 – 49	45 – 49	42 km
M4 – 50 – 54	50 – 54	42 km
M5 – 55 – 59	55 – 59	42 km
M6 – 60 – 64	60 – 64	42 km
M7 – 65 – 69	65 – 69	42 km
M8 – 70 – 74	70 – 74	42 km
M9 – 75 – 79	75 – 79	42 km
M10 – 80+	80+	42 km

Start & Meet outside Halcombe Pub on Willoughby Street
Sign on 10.00am at HQ – (Bike Manawatu Timing Van outside Halcombe Pub carpark)
Race briefing 10.45am – all riders must attend
First grade start 11.00am
Please remember to respect the locals living these roads.
Please be considerate. No spitting or “snot rockets” in the bunch please
Please do not attend our event if you are unwell
CNZ junior gear restrictions apply to all Bike Manawatu juniors. Top 3 will be rolled out at the finish!

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Traffic management will be in place, but this is to warn other road uses that we are there.
Roads are open and all normal road rules apply (riders must obey NZ road rules at ALL times)
Marshals are provided for direction and in some places to stop cyclists due to traffic
Riders must give way at all junctions as required.
Please be courteous to other road users

Course Specific Notes

Do not cross the center line unless safe to do so.
We are on narrow quite roads when often there is no white line. Stay left
Riders should not exceed 2 abreast
Beware of trucks, tankers and agricultural machinery
Be courteous to other road users
There is a 1 lane bridge at the top of Stanway Road – cyclists must give way to motorists – this bridge will not have a marshal present
The days are shortening so we RECOMMEND the use of a rear light.

Additional Notes

Prizegiving will take place in the Halcombe Memorial Hall – 75 Willoughby Street, directly after the event
Bathrooms will be available inside the Memorial Hall
Visiting riders please return your bib number at the completion of the race or you may be invoiced for a replacement.
Thank you to everyone who entered and registered the contact tracing form for marshals and spectators.
Please be courteous to all officials. It’s going to be busy. If someone asks you to move off the road, please do so.
First grade is off at TBC and others at TBC minute gaps, please be organised.
Bike Manawatu riders, please bring along a plate of food to share after the race. Thank You
If you or one of your supporters are available to volunteer please let us know – We are always thankful to all of our volunteers who enable us to run these events
Registrations / Timing / Marshals / STMS / First Aid / Lead & SAG Drivers
Thank You

Gearing

U15 – 6.61 meters rollout no aero helmets no TT bars
U17 – 7.00 meters rollout aero helmets clip on TT bars
U19 – 7.93 meters rollout aero helmets TT bars
Non-licensed riders must ride the gearing appropriate to their grade.
All other age groups – open gears
Please click here for the CNZ calculator
Top 3 will be rolled out at completion of the race

Equipment

Bicycles must conform with current UCI regulations. All bicycles must have two independently operating brakes (one front, one rear).

Helmets must be compliant with appropriate NZ Transport Agency Standards for use on open roads, including those used in the Individual Time Trial and must be worn at all times when riding your bike.

Halcombe 42km circuit
Course Notes:
Mapometer: https://nz.mapometer.com/cycling/route_5094695.html
0.00km Start & Finish at the Halcolmbe Pub on Willoughby Street
0.05km Turn Left at the roundabout onto Stanway Road
7.27km Turn Right onto Makino Road
10.36km Veer right to follow Makino Road
14.68km Turn left onto McKays Line
17.71km Turn left onto Cheltenham Cross Road
22.37km Turn left onto Short Road
25.7km Turn right onto Makino Road towards St Michaels Church
28.9km Continue straight along Makino Road
34.2km Turn Left onto Tokorangi Road
41.1km Tokorangi Road turns into Willoughby Street
41.8km Finish Line on Willoughby Street

42.00km Close circuit for laps

Under 19 Men, Under 23 Men & Senior Men to do x2 laps of circuit = 84km

Halcombe 62.4km = 1.5 Laps of circuit
Course Notes:
Mapometer: https://nz.mapometer.com/cycling/route_5094698.html
0.00km Start & Finish at the Halcolmbe Pub on Willoughby Street
0.05km Turn Left at the roundabout onto Stanway Road
7.27km Turn Right onto Makino Road
10.36km Veer right to follow Makino Road
14.68km Turn left onto McKays Line
17.71km Turn left onto Cheltenham Cross Road
22.37km Turn left onto Short Road
25.7km Turn right onto Makino Road towards St Michaels Church
28.9km Continue straight along Makino Road
34.2km Turn Left onto Tokorangi Road
41.1km Tokorangi Road turns into Willoughby Street
42.00km Close circuit for laps
42.2km Turn Left at the roundabout onto Stanway Road
49.4km Turn Left onto Makino Road
54.7km Turn Left onto Tokorangi Road
61.5km Tokorangi Road turns into Willoughby Street
62.4km Finish Line on Willoughby Street

Halcombe – 20.15KM
Course Notes
0.00km Start & Finish at the Halcolmbe Pub on Willoughby Street
0.05km Turn Left at the roundabout onto Stanway Road
7.27km Turn Left onto Makino Road
12.54km Turn Left onto Tokorangi Road
19.45km Tokorangi Road turns into Willoughby Street
20.22km Finish Line
20.51km Close circuit for laps

Volunteers Required:

Race Manager:
Assistance Race Manager / Registration:
Timing
STMS
Traffic Set Up
x1 Marshal – Start / Finish
x1 Marshal – Makino Road / Stanway Road – Directional Marshal / on corner to ensure cyclists give way / stop to traffic
x2 Marshal – Makino / Short Road – Directional Marshal / on corner to ensure cyclists give way / stop to traffic
x1 Marshal – Makino Road / McKays Line – Directional Marshal
x2 Marshal – Cheltenham Cross Road / McKays Line – Directional Marshal / on corner to ensure cyclists give way / stop to traffic
x1 Marshal – Short Road / Cheltenham Cross Road – Directional Marshal / on corner to ensure cyclists give way / stop to traffic
x1 Marshal – Makino Road / Tokorangi Road – Directional Marshal
Lead Car
Service / Sag Vehicle
First Aid
Please head on over to the Volunteers Document to learn more about these positions.
If you find yourself in a position to help out please email secretary@bikemanawatu.co.nz
Every effort is very much appreciated.