by KateS | Sep 20, 2016 | Track Cycling
Just wanted to give you a heads up on the major dates for the upcoming Wellington Track Cycling season 2016/17:
Our weekly Speed League series runs throughout summer from 4-6pm October 30-December 11, 2016 and January 22-March 26, 2017. Speed League is not a club event and is open to anyone. Our average attendance was over 40 last season and everyone gets at least four good races in – we welcome any out of town racers!
We’re potentially looking at doing a Sprint Wars on January 15, 2017 depending on what other carnivals/ events are on – and yes, we’ll rip the format straight from the Avantidrome series of the same name 🙂
Wellington Junior Track Champs (other centres welcome!) 12pm, February 4, 2017
Laykold Cup Carnival 12pm, February 26, 2017:
Our big carnival, cash prizes, loads of great racing and the ideal prep for Age Group Nationals!
Best regards
by KateS | Sep 13, 2016 | Track Cycling
To be a great track rookie (new to track cycling) you need to read all the important tips below
- You need to carry out all these things stated below. In cycling all little things add up to make you a better rider
- Get your position on your track bike checked out on the track. A track position is different to your road bike. We have good coaches with lots of experience to help you set your bike up
- Most track cycling is explosive short distance and you need ti be well warmed up. Get there early to meetings to get well warmed up. If cold, bring plenty of warm clothes to keep warm
- Wear gloves and a singlet under your racing top
- For bike fittings bring your cycling shoes and pedals; and measure your seat height and know your crank length on your road bike
- Pulling your feet out if your clip less pedals is extremely dangerous on the track as in track racing you are often putting optimum pressure on the pedals. It is very strongly recommended that you get Velcro straps fitted. We will do this for you at minimal cost
- Make sure your tyres are pumped up near to the maximum recommended pressure for the tyres specification. Don’t role soft tyres; your bike rolls much easier at correct pressure. Check this before each meeting or training session
- For rookie riders (new to track) it is compulsory to attend one of the orientation sessions organised on 15 or 16 of October (see track programme here)
- It is recommended you purchase a book “Beginners Guide to Road and Track Cycling” Authors Ian Gray and Jonathan Kennett. It has a lot of essential information for ‘rookie’ track riders. These will be available at half price for new track riders (normal price $20). For the first two riders that book in for a track bike hire appointment they will receive a free book!
- Click here for information on making bike hire booking
- Click here for more safety information.
Ian Gray
Track coordinator
BikeManawatu
by KateS | Sep 13, 2016 | Track Cycling
BikeManawatu has track bikes you can hire for the track season. If you are interested in hiring a bike please call or text Ian Gray on 021 120 5751, and book a time (from below) to meet him at the Johnston Park, Feilding Club rooms off drake street (click here for map).
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by KateS | Sep 8, 2016 | Track Cycling
This Sunday (11 September) at 2pm we have our working bee to clean up the track for the upcoming season.
The Feilding Festival of Cycling (FFOC) prizegiving also starts this time, which provides the perfect opportunity for those on their way home from the FFOC to call in and give us a hand, whilst the ones that are not involved with the FFOC prizegiving can get started with the clean up.
Please bring brooms, shovels etc. and some warm clothes if it’s cold!
See this map below if you are unfamiliar with the track.
by KateS | Sep 4, 2016 | Track Cycling
The excitment of the track season is building and here is what you need to know so far, whether you are new or experienced track rider.
Track cycling in the Manawatu is a service provided by BikeManawatu. It is run by a track committee, headed by Ian Gray and works closely with the BikeManawatu board and secretary Christine Christie. The committee met on 30 August and the minutes from this meeting are avaliable here.
All important track cycling information will be posted on this section (Track Cycling) on the BikeManawatu website. Reminder messages and links to te website will be posted on the BikeManawatu Facebook page and the ‘BikeManawatu Track Cycling’ Facebook group. If you can’t find what you are looking for on these platforms contact Kate Stewart (email: k8.stewart@hotmail.com).
Please see below for information on out track cycling and road bikes on track services, including programmes leading up to Christmas. Our first event we would like as many people to get involved in is the working bee at the Feilding Velodrome on Sunday 11 September at 2pm. Please bring your brooms, shovels, buckets and any other handy tidying up tools you may have – many hands make light work!!
Track Cycling
Is a good mix of competitive and fun racing in a very social, off road environment. We encourage any new riders to come along to our ‘have a go day’ on 8th October 2016 to give riding on the track a go.
Caters for: ALL ages and abilities as the racing is split up into grades. Riders ride in their 2017 (new year) license category.
Equipment Required: Track bike is necessary. This can be hired from BikeManawatu for a very reasonable price per season. Track bikes can also be picked up second hand or brought from a bike shop. More information on bike hire will be out in the coming week.
Cost: $20 for whole season.
Licensing: Riders planning to race on the track require at least a BikeManawatu Membership.
Location: Johnston Park Velodrome, Feilding
When? Run over the summer months (October to April), on Sunday afternoons leading up to Christmas, and Tuesday evenings at 6pm after Christmas. New riders who are racing with us for their first season must attend one of the two orientation days on 15th and 16th October.
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE 2016 TRACK CYCLING PROGRAMME LEADING UP TO CHRISTMAS.
Road Bikes on Track
Is a great introduction to cycling (especially track cycling), where riders can keep fit and/or bring out their competitive side in a safe, controlled environment.
Caters for: ALL ages, mainly attracting primary to high school aged people.
Equipment requirements: Any sort of bike (BMX, mountain bike or road bike) and a helmet.
Cost: One off gold coin donation to contribute to spot prizes at the end of the season.
Location: Johnston Park Velodrome, Feilding
When? Runs over the summer months (October to March), on either Sunday afternoons or Monday evenings.
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE 2016 ROAD BIKES ON TRACK PROGRAMME LEADING UP TO CHRITSMAS.
Volunteers
Track Racing doesn’t happen without the hard work of many. We currently have a very passionate group of volunteers, lead by Ian Gray that make track racing possible.
For the 2016/17 track season we want to recruit and train up more volunteers, so that we can roster the roles around each week so that not the same people are running track each week. If you are new to a role, as you learn we will have you working with an experienced person, until you are familiar with the task.
There are many roles that need to be filled including:
- Judges
- Time keepers
- Starter
- Result recorders
- Handicapping
- 1st Aid
- Gate control/ calling the next race up
- Report writing- please let us know if you are interested in writing a report about the racing to be posted on the BM web site after each meet. A roster will be made so that the task is shared around
If you are willing to help out this season, please let Kate Stewart know k8.stewart@hotmail.com. After we have a list of volunteers we can share the jobs around and post on the website each week with who is helping out.
The more volunteers we have, the easier and safer it is for everyone!
