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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by Glenys Taylor | Jul 18, 2014 | Archive(News)
What is the common name given to Agathis Australis? Name a famous example.
Answer Kauri – Tane Mahuta.
2 points, one for each part of the question.
So if you have been reading the quiz section in the Manawatu Standard lately or the Feilding Herald you might know a few of the questions and answers already.
Other questions are being supplied by a few of the young riders that have been supported by Bike Manawatu this year.
This is a fundraising venture with all of the money raised going to the Rider Development Fund. This fund has been set up to support junior riders to attend national and international events.
Tables of 6 people make up a team and nibbles are on each table to munch on as you ponder the answers to the questions.
If you haven’t got your table of 6 sorted yet, don’t worry there are still a few tables left. Quiz will be held at Marist Clubrooms, Pascal St on Friday 25th July. Doors open (and bar) at 7pm with quiz starting at 7.30pm.
Either give Joanne Stewart a call on 354 9721 or Glenys Taylor on 3289 862 or txt 021 260 5536 to reserve your table.
by Glenys Taylor | Jul 18, 2014 | Archive(News)
Making headlines across the world heading in to the Commonwealth games is a great sign for success not only for the NZ cycling team but also for our local lads.
Jesse has been on the podium again in the tour of Austria. Read more here
Sir Chris Hoy has rated the NZ team sprint team which includes Simon van Velthooven Read more here
by Glenys Taylor | Jul 14, 2014 | Archive(News)
The WCNI TTT event has been cancelled however it will be held as a club event.
THE INFORMATION BELOW HAS CHANGED . PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY
Rongotea , Saturday 2nd August 2014
CATEGORIES:
Open Men: 40 km
Open Women: 25 km
Under 19 men :25km
Under 17s: 16 km
Under 15s 16km
First Teams Starting: 11.00 am sharp
All teams are to have a minimum of 4 riders who are to be members of the club.
The team time will be determined by the third rider to cross the finish line.
Order of Start:
Under 15s
Under 17s
Women
Men
Entry Fees:
adults $5 per person
School Children $2 per person
Confirmed teams are as follows
| Under 15 Boys |
16km |
Dineth Rajapaske |
Adam Martin |
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Harrison Kinghorn |
| Under 15 Girls |
16km |
Kelly Levin |
Samara Fenn |
Peita Ransom |
Anna Robson |
| Under 15 Boys 2 |
16km |
Fergus Washington-Smith |
Max Taylor |
Thomas Stannard |
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| under 17 boys |
16km |
Mitchell Kinghorn |
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Andrew Bamford |
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| under 17 boys |
16km |
Campbell Stewart |
Robert Stannard |
Carne Groube |
Chris Denholm |
| under 17 boys |
16km |
Andrew McKenzie |
David Martin |
Fergus Allan |
Jacob Seivwright |
| Under 19 men |
25km |
Hayden Washington-Smith |
Alex West |
Nate Levin |
Josh Kendall |
| Open Men |
40km |
Steve Stannard |
Chris Sanson |
Neville Weir |
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| Open men 2 |
40km |
Toshi Yamauchi |
Barry Gilliland |
Marcel Hollenstein |
Winston Briggs |
| Open men 3 |
40km |
Mike Craine |
Chris Pinkney |
Tom Pirie |
Ben Holleron |
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Waiver must be signed on uplifting your number
INFORMATION / RACE RULES
VENUE:
The TTT will be held at RONGOTEA which is approximately 20km West of Palmerston North. The easiest way to get to RONGOTEA from Palmerston North is to proceed up SH3 towards Whanganui, turn left at Awahuri (Greens Rd). Turn right at T Junction (Kopane School) into RONGOTEA Rd.
COURSE:
The course is an out and back format. Open Men’s has two turns whilst the Open Women’s and U15’s and U17’s have only one.
- Teams are to consist of four riders and time will be taken on the third rider to cross the finish line.
- Club colours must be worn.
- Bike NZ Road & Track racing rules will apply
- Three Minute intervals between teams.
- If being overtaken by another team, the team being overtaken must pull to the left of the road and allow the other team to pass.
- Normal overtaking rules apply (2m lateral clearance and 25m between teams on the road).
- No drafting is allowed between teams.
- Teams being overtaken within 100m of any turn around point are to allow the overtaking team right of way during the turn.
- If you puncture you are required to join the team again from the rear only. This cannot be interpreted any other way than that you must chase down your team to rejoin it. You are not permitted to wait until they return past your location to rejoin them. Any rider who re-joins their team by any other method t
Current standing Records for Teams Time Trial on the Rongotea course:
Under 17 Boys 16ks Palmerston Nth Marist 23 minutes 54 seconds 2007
Under 17 Girls 16ks Levin 29 minutes 04 seconds 2006
