by Glenys Taylor | Nov 11, 2013 | Archive(News)
The reason for creating a new crit course at Linton is obvious to those involved in the Army and organising the Novice tour. On the same day that the Novice tour wanted to hold the crit it is planned to have the Army family day which will see hundreds of army families descending on the base to be involved in various activities. With this influx of people and vehicles it was necessary to have a plan B to ensure the smooth running of the crit.
So a new course was decided upon and it was an important part of that planning that a trial run was held to ensure that all areas of running the crit were covered before the date, including how long it takes to approximately complete a lap for each age group.
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by Glenys Taylor | Nov 7, 2013 | Archive(News)
Organisation of the 2014 Tour is well under way. This year the event is going to be held over the weekend of 10-12 January 2014. There are a couple of course changes from last year – to find out more go to www.thehubtour.co.nz
Entries for the 2014 Hub Tour opened on the first of November 2013.
With four different stages, OVER $8,000 in prize money plus plenty of grades there is something for every competitive cyclist. There is a limit of 40 riders per grade so be in quick to secure a spot.
If you have any queries please contact the Event Director – Ian Geary – ian@thehubtour.co.nz
by Glenys Taylor | Nov 7, 2013 | Event Reports
I had a query by email at 4pm to ask whether or not the time trials are still held if it is raining. And my reply was “Yes”. Well it wasn’t raining where I was. So I packed my bike and the rest of the gear required for the time trials in the car and headed off. As I got closer to Palmy I realised that it had been raining a bit but it had obviously stopped when I got to Kairanga Horizons yard and put the signs and cones out and readied myself for my time trial and registration.
Then water started to drip on me and I realised that the shelter that I was under was only a shade cloth and not waterproof. The fine drizzle remained just like that, not a downpour and not cold and not a howling gale. So out of the few riders that did turn up, there were a number of people who were able to better their previous best time including Jaimee Leader, Lynne James, Carne Groube and Andy Martin.
Thanks to the helpers Mike, Kirsty, Jo, Michael and Graeme on the turn who stood in the rain under umbrellas for the whole 32 minutes that it took from the time the first rider left to the last rider returned.
We are now half way through the series and the points are starting to accumulate nicely. Click here for results.
by Glenys Taylor | Nov 6, 2013 | Archive(News)
This is a trial run on the new crit course that will hopefully be used for the Novice Tour.
So all juniors that are planning on entering the Novice tour should come for a practice run.
We will have races depending on numbers for under 17 under 19 under 15 A grade B grade C grade or whatever is required.
Entry fees apply. $2 under 17 members $5 under 17 non members
$5 over 17 members $10 over 17 non members
Please have drivers licence if you are driving out for presentation at the gate.
Meet at the gymnasium as per normal at 1pm
First race will be at 1.30pm
Helpers required. If you are able to help please send an email to secretary@bikemanawatu.co.nz
by Glenys Taylor | Nov 1, 2013 | Archive(News)
Wanganui are having an open day for all ages to have a go at track cycling.
Everybody is most welcome
