by Glenys Taylor | Feb 17, 2012 | Archive(News)
3-6 May 2012, Hawke’s Bay
Welcome to the first update about the RaboDirect Club Road National Championships and Oceania Road Championships.
This is one of the biggest competitive cycling events in the country, with the finest racing across all grades – its your chance to become a national champion, no matter how old (or young!) you are!
Click here for the first event newsletter, including the racing time table.
Entries will open on 24th February.
Unlike previous years, you need to enter yourself via the online system, not through your centre. If you are part of a NZ domestic trade team please contact your team for entry.
To enter, login with the same username and password that you use to apply for licences.
by Glenys Taylor | Feb 17, 2012 | Archive(News)
This Saturday is the Family Fun day which will have parents riding as well as the kids. It is listed on the calendar as a Juniors vs The rest. We are trialling a 10am start for those who wanted racing in the mornings rather than the afternoons and are ending with lunch at Raumai Reserve. Followed by a swim if desired. Lunch is in the form of a BBQ so please let me know by preregistering by sending an email to secretary@bikemanawatu.co.nz by Friday 4pm so I can go grocery shopping. If you do not preregister please don’t be offended if you only get a sausage on a piece of bread rather than the whole deal.
Look at the calendar for full distances available. Meet at Ashhurst ;ibrary at 10am
Also la Femme Fun ride. Entries can be done online. Look at www.bikemanawatu.co.nz and follow the la femme page then go to how to enter and click on the “click here to enter”
Late entry fee applies from Tuesday. On a quick tally up the race entry pack and lunch come to more than what your entry fee is so definately a ride that is worth entering.
by Glenys Taylor | Feb 13, 2012 | Event Reports
A special thanks to this weeks helpers, Cameron Gibbons who mastered the art of starter and timing ably assisted by Kirsty Kaihau and Katherine Stannard. Katherine was also the turn marshall on the 16km turn. The course required a number of marshals not only at the end turns but also at the 2 tricky intersections Kaimatarau Rd and Glen Oroua. These roles were completed by Grant Shearman, Brad Johnson, Tom Pirie and Steve Glasgow. Only a couple of riders got a bit side tracked when they turned the wrong way at Glen Oroua and headed down Milner Rd on the return journey rather than returning the way they headed out.
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by Glenys Taylor | Feb 10, 2012 | Event Reports
A week for record books too, – record number of riders on a single night (57), new course record for women, Rachel Southee, 18mins 34seconds, Matiu Kaihau missed his own course record by just one second. And interestingly, 4 riders equalled their personal bests for the series.
Click here for results
by Glenys Taylor | Feb 9, 2012 | Archive(News)
Bike Manawatu Financial members only
Are there any adult cyclist’s who would like help with any aspect of road cycling? I’ve just completed the Level 1 Road Cycling Coach course in the weekend and to gain accreditation, I need to complete three 1-hour coaching session’s but I am also available for any ongoing coaching in a voluntary capacity.
Maybe you have never raced and would like to give it ago this year?!
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