by Vaughan Hunt | Nov 6, 2025 | News
For all you riders who have ben out on Bike Manawatu Sunday rides, we owe a huge debt of gratitude to Mike for all the behind the scenes organising and route planning he has done on our behalf. Mike is handing over responsibility to Austin and Gary.
Mike writes:
The time has arrived where my time organising the BM Sunday Rides from Memorial Park has ceased as of last Sunday.
Over the past 10+ years I absorbed and enjoyed an immense amount of friendship being associated with BM Sunday Rides in the company of great people. First, as a cyclist was most fulfilling, and secondly, over the past 4 years just emailing weekly and about once a month meeting at Memorial Park on a Sunday to interact with the cyclists and announce that mornings notices and the cycling routes.
Over the past 2 – 3 weeks Garry Buys, Austin Smith and with assistance from Vaughan Hunt we have made plans for a seamless hand-over to Garry and Austin to carry on organising BM Sunday Rides from Memorial Park starting this Sunday. Austin has taken on responsibility for the weekly emails with Garry assisting with his many years experience.
Wishing only the best for everyone looking forward and see you for a last time when making the announcements on Sunday at Memorial Park.
by Vaughan Hunt | Sep 27, 2025 | News
We received this lovely thanks form Kapiti Cycling club:
Hi Mike
Thanks once again for organising last Sunday’s interclub ride. The Kapiti guys really enjoyed riding the route, particularly the rolling Valley Road section after the climb.
We all agreed that section was the most fun we’d had on a bike for a very long time.
Kapiti are keen to return the favour and host you guys on the Coast early in the New Year.
Best wishes
Gary
by Vaughan Hunt | Sep 12, 2025 | News
Bike Manawatu is being joined by Kapiti Cycling Club members on Sunday 21st September 2025 for our Sunday ride commencing from Memorial Park at the later time of 8.30am.
KCC advised their cyclists will be of B-grade to Vets standards all looking forward to a change of scene so asked if they could join the Bike Manawatu Sunday ride.
At the end of the ride it is planned to visit a cafe for some social time with the KCC visitors.
Bike Manawatu members if you have nothing else planned come and join the morning.
Please note the later starting time, ie 8.30am.
by Vaughan Hunt | Apr 28, 2025 | Notices
The new season is upon us!
As the temperature drops, and the precipitation starts to fall with slightly higher frequency, it must mean that our favourite time of year is approaching … that’s right folks … the cyclocross season is upon us!
This year’s Bay Ford Cyclocross Hawke’s Bay season sees all your old favourites back again, with six events taking place.
2025 SERIES DATES
18th May Roys Hill
1st June Venue TBC
15th June Roys Hill
29th June Venue TBC
13th July Paritua Winery
27th July Black Barn
More Info
by Vaughan Hunt | Feb 19, 2025 | News
