by Matthijs van Wagtendonk | Aug 15, 2011 | Archive(News)
Jesse Sergent pulled off a thrilling win in the individual time trial at the Eneco Tour. The 23-year-old made best use of the early, dry conditions to post a competitive time on the technically demanding 14.7km course, finishing 14 seconds ahead of Alex Rasmussen (HTC-Highroad).
“I did not expect this at all,” said Sergent. “After my 7th place in the opening prologue, my confidence was up and I was hoping for a top 5 today. But my back luck of yesterday became my good luck today. I only had 2 kilometers on wet roads.” For the full article click cyclingnews.com
by Matthijs van Wagtendonk | Jul 13, 2011 | Archive(News)
Simon Van Velthooven is crowned King of Speed at The Valley Preferred Cycling Center
Van Velthooven, clad in a stealth black helmet, kit and bike, announced his return to TTown in glorious fashion by taking the 2K Scratch and Keirin win to be crowned Fastest Man on Saturday night.
For the whole story go to valley preferred cycle centre
by Matthijs van Wagtendonk | Jul 12, 2011 | Archive(News)
This year it was 18 year old rugby player, Mikka, who came out of nowhere to blitz everyone in the Marist Sports Club Spin Bike annual challenge, held on Saturday Night in the Marist clubrooms. He managed to secure the quickest speed on the night of 96.9km/hr in a burst of speed more akin to the likes of Mark Cavendish in a Tour de France stage sprint. Although there was some debate about the accuracy of the speedo from the closet UCI commissaires amongst the Bike Manawatu supporters, it was the same setting for all riders claimed the event organiser, Matthijs van Wagtendonk. In one feat of physical toughness another rugby contestant, Leyton, chose to remove his shoes and the only thing covering his feet were his socks. Now those who ride will know just how uncomfortable that can be, but surprisingly he managed to reach just over 83km/hr, which was one of the better times on the night. (more…)
by Matthijs van Wagtendonk | Jul 8, 2011 | Archive(News)
Five Manawatu riders as part of a New Zealand development team will take part on the Tour of Canberra, in the under-17 and under-19 categories. Mark Findlay (under-17B), Kate Stewart (under-17G), Rachel Southee (under-19W), Angus Findlay and Miguel Dib (under-19M)
For the whole story click Manawatu Standard
Jesse Sergent pulled off a thrilling win in the individual time trial at the Eneco Tour. The 23-year-old made best use of the early, dry conditions to post a competitive time on the technically demanding 14.7km course, finishing 14 seconds ahead of Alex Rasmussen (HTC-Highroad).