by Glenys Taylor | Nov 16, 2013 | Archive(News)
The invite had been put in all Tour de Manawatu race packs to come out and do a race with the club . Bring out the card and get it stamped and you would go in to the prize draw for a box full of goodies. The box and the stamp were present, but unfortunately no one put there card in the box. So the final chance to get your card in the box is Sunday morning at Memorial Park.
Yes there were plenty of kids that came out to Hiwinui to compete in the Junior Club champs. And yes they did bring their parents but not one was dressed in bike gear. So there were plenty of people to help with marshalling on the course and on the finish line. Thanks to the marshalls Karen and Wayne Fenn, John van Lienen and John Robson. Special thanks to Mike Simpson who as commissaire checked all the rollouts on the junior riders. Also thanks to Alex Croton who did a marvellous job of ringing the bell.
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by Glenys Taylor | Nov 14, 2013 | Archive(News)
Has anybody got a medium sized bike that an ex member of PN Marist a bike for the Christmas period. This member has been overseas and is returning for a short stay and would like to carry on riding while she is here.
Please contact Matt van Wagtendonk if you can help .
Any bike appreciated.
veewees@xtra.co.nz or phone 06 323 9703
Thanks
by Glenys Taylor | Nov 14, 2013 | Event Reports
A cold breeze come wind and a threatening sky made for unpleasant conditions for both Rider and Spectator on the first Tuesday night meeting of the season. The meeting was made up of graded short scratch races followed by 400 metre individual time trials followed by graded short handicap races and finish off with graded long handicap races.
A highlight of the night was the two victories by under 15 rider Max Cousins, while he was the limit marker on each of his handicap races he rode solo in the challenging windy conditions to hold off a fast finishing bunch. The close finish in Max’s second victory had the spectators on the edge of their seats as the scratch riders closed quickly on the last lap and a final effort from Dineth Rajapakse saw Max win by less than a wheel length.
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by Glenys Taylor | Nov 13, 2013 | Archive(News)
We are currently without a club captain and are now calling for nominations. Please send an email of your nomination to secretary@bikemanawatu.co.nz
What does a club captain do?
Here is a brief run down of requirements
- Needs to be a club member
- Needs to actively compete at club races.
- Needs to be able to communicate well with other riders and officials
- Will assist in setting race calendar
- Will assist in grading riders
by Glenys Taylor | Nov 12, 2013 | Archive(News)
A good group of 27 riders made the trip to Johnston Park for the 4th Club meeting of the year. The conditions were good with a clear sky and light breeze allowing fair competition. The meeting was made up of graded short scratch races followed by graded 2 lap sprint races followed by graded 4 lap handicap races followed by 2 lap team sprints and finish off with graded long handicap / points races. Along side the graded races a separate club Omnium competition ran with points awarded based on finishing order in each graded race.
The next track cycling meeting is Tuesday 12th November with racing to begin at 6.10pm2.30pm. A Club Carnival is to be held at Johnston Park on Sunday 17th with racing to commence 1pm.
Results for Sunday 10th November:
Under 15 3 Lap Scratch race:1 Dylan Simpson, 2 Pieta Ransom, 3 Samara Fenn, 4 Kaylee Kibblewhite
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