Novice Course Maps 2018

by Katherine Stannard | Sep 5, 2016 | Novice Tour of Manawatu

Saturday 15th September 2018

Stage 1 – Road Race – Hiwinui, Colyton, Taonui Loop

Lap 1 Course Map Here                   Lap 2 Course Map Here                     Lap 3 Course Map Here

Stage 1 – Course Notes

Neutral start at the sports ground behind Ashhurst school, out into Stanford St, left into Bamfield St then across Cambridge Ave into Bamfield St. Turn right in to Oxford St. Cyclist to stop at intersections and obey road rules.

Under 13 & U15 Riders will ride under neutral until the intersection of Colyton Rd and Grove Rd.

Riders head out Oxford St which turns into Colyton Rd. Head to Colyton village turn left into Taonui Rd. Turn Left into Campbell Rd. Turn left into Nannestads Line. Turn right into Reid Line East. Turn left into Watershed Rd.

For additional laps U17 & U19 riders, turn left into Colyton Rd head to Colyton Village.

For finish – All grades turn right at Colyton Road and head back towards Ashhurst.   

The finish position is the same for Stages 1 & 3.

Cyclist cross the timing mat on Oxford, then neutral ride to the checking area, on Oxford St where gear check will be located.

From there the riders neutral ride back to the sports field.

*Riders must still consider the roads open at all times including during neutral ride.

 
*Start Times Are Subject To Change with Confirmation by Commissaire 7 days prior to the event 
 

Stage 2 – ITT – Ashhurst

ITT Course Map Here

Stage 2 – Course Notes

The start and roll out is located just before North Street on Cambridge Ave.

All riders must roll out prior to their start.

Start times are published at the back of this booklet.
It’s the riders responsibility to arrive in time for their start and roll out.

Riders head out to Cambridge Ave which becomes Pohangina Rd – turn at the woolshed at 6.87 km and head back to Ashhurst. 

Start / Finish at the same place on Cambridge Ave.

Neutral ride back to the sports fields obeying all road rules and keeping left.

*ITT Start Times to be published once entries close

All grades 13.7 km out and back

First Grade starting at 1.30pm

Sunday 16th September 2018

Stage 3 – Road Race – Valley Road Circuit

Lap 1 Course Map Here                    Lap 2 Course Map Here                      Lap 3 Course Map Here

Stage 3 – Course Notes

Neutral start at the sports ground behind Ashhurst school, out into Stanford St, left into Bamfield St then right into Cambridge Ave.

Cyclist to stop at intersections and obey road rules.

Riders head out to Cambridge Ave which becomes Pohangina Rd. Turn left into Valley Rd. Turn left into Taonui Rd. Turn left into Colyton Rd which turns into Oxford St.

For Laps – Turn left into Wyndham St. Turn left into Cambridge Ave.

For Finish – Continue Straight on Oxford Street towards Ashhurst,

Colyton Rd From North St to Grove Rd.

This section of Stages 1 and 3 will be controlled with Manual Traffic Control.

However riders must still consider the roads open. The Traffic Management is in place to increase safety, however riders must still consider the roads open at all times.            

The finish position is the same for Stages 1 & 3 both days. Cyclist cross the timing mat on Oxford, then neutral ride to the checking area, on Oxford St where gear check is located and timing devices removed. From there the riders neutral ride back to the sports field.

*U13B & U13G START at the top of the K/QoM on Valley Road @ 11km

*U13 sign on at race HQ and then travel to the start location

*Sprint Woolshed, Before Colyton Hall & Finish

*K/QoM Top of Valley Road & Whitlocks Hill

U19 Boys (Feeding allowed on the third lap at the top of Valley Road Climb – at approx. 85km)

Novice Tour Event Information

by Katherine Stannard | Nov 19, 2015 | Novice Tour of Manawatu

The Novice Tour of Manawatu is a tour for licensed under 13,15,17 & 19 riders and is recognized as a premier Two Day Cycle Tour.
In line with CNZ, if we have any U23 women wanting to participate in our tour, you may email Cycling New Zealand for approval and your application will be conisdered on a case by case basis events@cyclingnewzealand.nz
Once we have approval from CNZ we can work through your entry manually.

In 2021 it is a 3 stage tour held within the Manawatu region.

Saturday 30^th October, Sunday 31^st October 2021

We are proud to be part of the 2021 Cycling New Zealand National Road Series.  
Click here for more information on full series. http://nationalroadseries.nz
**Please note our 2021 Novice Tour is considered a bonus round**

Volunteers are the heart of our community
We are always looking for volunteers to help at our tour – If you or someone you know is available to offer a hand Marshalling, Judging, Driving etc- Please click here to fill in our form

Stages

The stages for the Novice Tour are as follows:

Friday night (29th October 2021)

Registration at Central Bicycle Studio at 69 Walding Street, Palmerston North from 4pm – 6pm and again at the event base, Ashhurst School the next morning from 7.30am. Please let us know if this will be you

Saturday (30th  October 2021)

8:00 am – Officials & Volunteers Meeting at HQ

8:45 am – Stage 1: Road Race – Hiwinui, Colyton Loop

1:30pm – Stage 2: ITT  – Ashhurst to Pohangina
2021 Start List Can Be Found Here – Click HERE

Sunday (31st October 2021)

8:45 am – Stage 3: Road Race – Valley Road Circuit

Prizegiving: 1.30pm – Ashhurst School – HQ Area

Points and Time Bonuses

The competitor with the lowest aggregate riding time, less any bonuses, plus any penalties, shall be the leader of the tour.
Time Bonuses For General Classification
1st = 10 sec
2nd = 5 sec
3rd = 3 sec
4th = 1 sec    

Sprint Ace Competition

The competitor with the greatest number of points from the Sprint Primes shall be the Sprint Ace
Points for the sprint Ace Classification:
1st = 6 pts
2nd = 4 pts
3rd = 2 pts
4th = 1 pt
The finish of stages 1 & 3 count towards sprint ace competition

King / Queen of the Mountain Competition

The competitor with the greatest number of points from the KoM / QoM Primes shall be the King/ Queen of the Mountain
Points for the KoM / QoM Classification:
1st = 6 pts
2nd = 4 pts
3rd = 2 pts
4th = 1 pt

Most Aggressive Rider

Under 17 Boys & Girls and Under 19 Mens Grade only.
Selected by the Commissaires and awarded to the most combative rider.

U19’s are permitted Aero Bikes for TT

GEARING

*Riders may be asked for a gear check at any time. Maximum roll-out is as follows 
U13 – 6.61 metres
U15 – 6.61 metres
U17 – 7.00 metres
U19 – 7.93 metres     

Rules

• The race will be conducted under CNZ rules, in addition to the following:
• All appeals must be submitted to the Chief Judge in writing within 30 minutes of stage finish, with a fee of $50.
• Only feeding zone will be for U19 Boys at the top of Valley Road for Stage 3 (Sunday)
• To be eligible for the winner’s jerseys at prize giving, all stages must be completed.
• All service must be carried out on the left hand side of the road by neutral service only.
• Riders who deliberately break the road rules, will be warned/penalised/disqualified from the race at the discretion of the Commissaires.
• Restarts will be given to riders who puncture or have a major mechanical breakdown within the first 200m of the time trial. Time penalties will be given for false starts.
• Riders who puncture or have a mechanical after the first 200m will be credited with their own time or time of slowest rider who doesn’t have any mechanicals, whichever is fastest.
• No drafting by service vehicles will be permitted. Any rider being assisted up hills/back to the bunch will be disqualified. Any riders vehicles following in the race convoy will incur a time penalty against the rider.
• There will be no appeals regarding misdirection. Riders should know the course.
• No riders are to warm up on the Time Trial course.
• In the event of a tie, the placing in the final stage will decide the overall placing (All classifications).
• Riders must finish within 20% of the winning time to begin the next stage, at the sole discretion of the Chief Commissaire
• Riders may be asked for a gear check at any time. Maximum roll-out for under 13 and under 15 riders is 6.61 metres, under 17 is 7 meters and under 19 is 7.93 metres.
• Riders must be present at the prize giving after the race to collect their trophies and any spot prizes.  Correct cycling clothing and shoes must be worn on the podium.
• The Commissaires shall decide upon matters not accounted for in these rules.
• Time Trial Bikes – Only Allowed for U19.
• Clip on Aero Bars Allowed for U17 and above
• Standard gear for U13 & U15 riders
• Helmets as per the CNZ Rules

Sign On . Roll Out

Riders must sign on for all stages except the Time Trial
Roll out is compulsory for all riders prior to the Time Trial. Once rolled out riders must proceed straight from the Roll Out area to the Start Chute.
Roll out is compulsory for the first five finishers in each stage and for other riders at the discretion of the commissaire.

Race Numbers Placement

One of the Middle Lower Back
Second on the Left hand side – readable for the Sprint & K/QoM Judges

*Race Numbers & Transponders must be returned at the completion of your race or you will be invoiced and charged for their replacements.

General Information

Bathrooms will be available at Colyton School & Hiwinui School
For anyone spectating, we ask that you follow the traffic rules and park well off the roads and preferably around Colyton & Hiwinui Schools.
There shall be no vehicles or motorbikes following the race between the lead and tail vehicles in any grade.

Awards 

Separate GC Jerseys will be awarded for  U13, U15, U17, U19 Boys & Girls 

Separate King of the Mountains / Queen of the Mountains Jerseys will be awarded for U13, U15, U17 Boys & Girls & U19 Men & U19 Women

Separate Sprint Ace Jerseys will be awarded for U13, U15, U17 Boys & Girls & U19 Men & U19 Women

Spot Prizes to the complete prize pool over all age groups to be drawn at random at prize giving – *Please note you must be present at prize giving to receive your prize

Transponders

each participant will be issued with a seatpost transponder pictured below.
If necessary you can put it below the clamp.

Bike Manawatu’s Novice Tour Article

Emergency Contact Details
Secretary@bikemanawatu.co.nz or 021 152 3306 – Keryn 

Traffic Management will be in place – Central TTM 
Wilton First Aid will be in attendance Brian Wilton 027 488 9190 & Dean 021 304 936

Palmerston North Hospital 06-356 9169 OR 111

Event Village Map

Ashhurst Primary School
96 Cambridge Avenue, Ashhurst 4810

Please do not park in the Valley Centre car park, along Cambridge Ave or the cricket pitch in the school grounds.

T = Toilets
C = Coffee Cart
HQ = Event Village Central – HQ & Sign On Area