by Glenys Taylor | Oct 2, 2013 | Track Cycling
“The fastest bike racing in town,” the Burkes Cycles Track Cycling Speed League, returns for a second season beginning on 3 November 2013 at Wellington Velodrome in Hataitai. After a successful first season, organisers say the competition which runs 4-6pm every Sunday from November through to end of March 2014, is going from strength to strength. Increased sponsorship and a new women-only contest is expected to draw more riders on top of the 80-plus participants aged between 13-65 who competed during the inaugural 2012/13 season.
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by Glenys Taylor | Sep 30, 2013 | Archive(News)
With it being our 50th anniversary this year we thought it was a good excuse to celebrate this special occasion with as many people as possible who have contributed to our great club’s success through the years.
So to anyone who has been a rider, official, volunteer, sponsor, spouse, spectator or supporter of our club, you are invited to join with us over the weekend of the 15th to 17th November to celebrate in style.
PROGRAMME ORDER FOR THE WEEKEND EVENTS
Friday 15th November: Sarah Ulmer Lounge, SIT Zerofees Velodrome. Drinks and nibbles combined with era photos, and the official opening of our cycling heritage. A few other surprises on the night. Tickets $15 per person (book through online registration below)
Saturday 16th November:UCI Festival of Speed International Track Cycling Event – Day 1, Sessions midday and 6pm (tickets will be available through Stadium Southland soon)
Sunday 17th November: UCI Festival of Speed International Track Cycling Event – Day 2, Midday session only.
50th Celebration dinnerto follow at the Ascot Park Hotel, 6:30pm, 3 course buffet meal, $50.00 per person (book through online registration below)
For those that are extra keen, why not stay on to enjoy the Oceania Track Championships which start on 19 November and run to 22 November. 10.30am and 6.30pm sessions daily. Tickets available through Stadium Southland soon.
To register visit here: http://www.cyclingsouth.org.nz/index.php?pageLoad=456
by Glenys Taylor | Sep 28, 2013 | Track Cycling
Ian Gray will be doing Track Bike set ups sessions for hired bikes this Wednesday, 2nd October 3.30pm to 9pm and again Sunday, 11.30am to 2.30pm at Johnson Park, Feilding
To arrange a time or if you wish to hire a bike, send a completed form to secretary@bikemanawatu.co.nz or contact Ian Gray on 021 1205751
by Glenys Taylor | Sep 27, 2013 | Archive(News)
PNCC has (for some reason) installed bollards in the cycle lane when you are leaving PN travelling from Main St on to Napier Rd. These have already caused one cyclist to fall and suffer minor injuries.
Take care on Napier Road
Bollards have been erected on both sides of Napier Rd along the outside edge of the cycle lane as you approach the edge of the city (opposite the Pot Shop). We had an accident there with a bunch ride heading out of town on Tuesday; the line of bollards follows the narrower, altered cycle lane and are not easily visible to a bunch. Bollards are also a hazard heading back into town as parked cars can obstruct visibility.
I have just been notified that there will be some action to put in signs warning of a change to the road layout, plus some bollards will be removed to make it easier to enter and leave the “bollard lane”.
I think that this will happen fairly quickly as they are aware that there are an extra 2,500 cyclists in town this weekend.
If you or anyone has any suggestions as to how this could work better, then let me know and I will pass them on. The ultimate plan is to put the “bollard lane” all the way along Main St towards town and shift the car parks to the outside of the cycle lane eg between the moving traffic and the bike lane. Everyone will definitely need to use their bells if this happens.
Bike Manawatu still has bells available for all members so if you haven’t received a bell and you want one call in to Sport Manawatu and I will give one to you.
by Glenys Taylor | Sep 27, 2013 | Archive(News)
Click here for an entry form.
Please note that for Bike Manawatu riders who wish to attend this camp there will be a reduced fee. The fee for 4 days ie Sunday to Thursday will be $160 and for 3 days Monday to Thursday is $120. This fee is based on the assumption that Manawatu members will not require accomodation nor breakfast or dinner. Lunch will be provided for Manawatu members.
The 3 day fee is for riders that will be attending the Bike NZ Junior development camp on Sunday.
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