by Glenys Taylor | Jul 21, 2011 | Event Reports
Despite having the advantage of an expanded rider base following the amalgamation of three clubs, Bike Manawatu is well behind Wanganui Cycling Club after the first two rounds of the Inter Club Winter Series. The annual race series between the two clubs dates back to the 1930s however the competition had been in abeyance until 2009 when it was re-instated. Last year Palmerstone north Marist came within a point or two of taking the cup in what was an enjoyable well fought series. The first two races this year have seen Wanganui take a strong lead which is simply down to number. Bike Manawatu have a chance to even the score by having a large turnout to the last two races which will be run on the 6th (Ashurst Saddle) and 20th (Halcombe Cemetery Circuit) of August. All races are graded with points going towards cash prizes in each grade plus the overall Inter Club Cup. Please come out and support the club as we aim to win the series. For Race 3 we will have a home advantage up the saddle, with A and B grades racing out to Highland Home then back up the the Saddle and C and D going out to Waterford Pub then back through Ashurst to the top of the Saddle.
by Glenys Taylor | Jul 13, 2011 | Archive(Notices)
The BikeManawatu Bone Collector Ride…
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by Glenys Taylor | Jul 10, 2011 | Archive(News)
After 2 stages of the Canberra tour there are some exciting results coming through.
In the under 17 girls our very own Kate Stewart on general classification is in 15th place +4:17 on the leader.
Stage one was an individual time trial and Kate was placed 21st in that 1 min 39 behind the winner of the stage. In the second stage Kate was 14th over the line.
In the under 17 boys we have Mark Findlay representing us. He was placed 17th in the time trial and went on to win the second stage. Looking at the GC he stands at 7th after 2 stages with +:54 . In the stage 2 race there were 20 other boys that all finished with the same time as Mark so it will be a real tussle in the 3rd stage.
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by Glenys Taylor | Jul 8, 2011 | Archive(Notices)
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by Glenys Taylor | Jul 8, 2011 | Archive(News)
Mitchell Kinghorn is an enthusiastic cyclist who is in his final year at Palmerston North Intermediate Normal School. He took up cycling as a sport 18 months ago as a year 7 at PN Intermediate Normal. He is soon to have his 13th birthday.
About a month ago Mitchell was out on a training ride with a friend. When the two of them got closer to home, just on dusk and lights were required to get home, Mitchell decided to ride home with his friend before heading home himself. They headed up Tremaine Ave at 5.00pm on this Tuesday evening, traffic heavy with the business day ending.
Unfortunately he had an accident before he made it home. When he hit the ground he sustained a nasty gash to his leg. He immediately went into shock. A passing motorist stopped to assist him. Mitchell was unable to tell the person who he was or what his phone number was. When he started at PN Intermediate he was given an ICE card which he had in his back pocket. He was able to pull this out and hand to the person assisting him. They were then able to call Mitchell’s parents and inform them of the situation. Mitchell’s Dad rushed to the scene and was with Mitchell as he was taken off to hospital.
So if you are talking to Mitchell or his parents they will reinforce the importance of carrying an ICE number with you whenever you are out as you just don’t know what might happen.
With this incident in mind Bike Manawatu is investigating producing a small disc that will be able to record your ICE number on and that will be attached to your bike. The Police and Emergency services will be informed of this initiative and all Bike Manawatu members will be asked to put the disc on their bikes as soon as they are received. They will be mailed out with the August newsletter which should go out in the mail in the last week in July. They will have an adhesive back on them with a hole in the centre and will be placed over the disc on the front stem. Having them all displayed in the same place will aid emergency services as they will not need to search for the location on your bike.
