Arena Criterium 3 May 2026

by Bike Manawatu | May 3, 2026 | News, Road Results

The criterium held this morning at CET Arena delivered an outstanding day of racing, with strong competition across all grades.

A big thank you to our fantastic volunteers: Rob Ryan, Richard Long, Holly and Andy Richardson for marshalling, Sam Richardson for timing, Tim Lloyd for set-up and pack down, and Paul and Noah Koot for their assistance. Your time and effort made the event possible!

It was also great to welcome new riders, along with many young participants and families giving criterium racing a go.

In A Grade, Filip Martin once again proved dominant, taking a convincing win.
A Grade Results: https://www.webscorer.com/race?raceid=430219

B Grade saw a tight finish, with Duncan Palmer narrowly edging out Paul Koot, while Aylish Underwood secured third overall and was the first female home.

B Grade Results: https://www.webscorer.com/race?raceid=430218

Levi Palmer put in a commanding ride to win C Grade, with Julia Hutchinson the first female finisher.

C Grade Results: https://www.webscorer.com/race?raceid=430216

Harry Long and Alexandra Burns took top honours in the combined D/E Grade.

D/E Grade Results: https://www.webscorer.com/race?raceid=430213

Looking ahead, our next event is an Individual and Teams Time Trial in Kairanga on Sunday 10th May. Please note the later start time of 11am due to Mother’s Day. Riders can choose between 12km and 24km distances, and triathletes are welcome to take part, including the option to run off the bike. For this event, members of the Manawatu Triathlon Club will pay the same entry fee as Bike Manawatu members.

Event details & registration: https://www.webscorer.com/register?raceid=429215

Cheltenham Classic 26 April 2026

by Bike Manawatu | Apr 26, 2026 | News, Road Results

Another great day for racing in Cheltenham!

Congratulations to Edward Dabinett for taking line honours and the fastest time today.

Hannah Peel was first female across the line by half a wheel ahead of Lili Rowe in a photo finish.

🏆 Arthur Jennings Cup EDWARD DABINETT
First rider across the line (male or female)

🏆 Donaldson Cup EDWARD DABINETT
Fastest overall time (male or female)

🏆 Cheltenham Classic Women’s Cup HANNAH PEEL
First female across the line

Trophies for the Cheltenham Classic and Woolworths Cup will be presented at our upcoming AGM on Friday 1^st May.

Full results: https://www.webscorer.com/race?raceid=429233

The handicappers do their best to make the racing fair and we are getting ever closer, race by race. Thank you for your patience with us.

Huge thanks to Ross O’Dea, Kirsty Armstrong, Shohn Wormgoor, Sam Richardson and Tim Lloyd for their volunteer help today. Thank you also to Colin Anderson for sweeping corners ahead of the event.

We always need volunteers for our races – if you are available, please let us know prior to an event or on the day.

Next up are a Criterium at the CET Arena on Sunday 3^rd May https://www.webscorer.com/register?raceid=427344 followed by an ITT/TTT at Kairanga on Sunday 10^th May https://www.webscorer.com/register?raceid=429215

On Sunday 17^th May we are back at Manfeild for one of our major events, the Manfeild 6 Hour Cycle Challenge https://www.webscorer.com/register?raceid=421767

Enjoy your long weekend!

Glen Oroua Graded Road Race 19 April 2026

by Bike Manawatu | Apr 19, 2026 | News, Road Results

What a stunning morning it was for our Graded Road Race at Glen Oroua. Summer made a welcome return, treating the ~50 riders out on the course to beautiful conditions.

Huge thanks to Sam Richardson for Timing, Rachel O’Dea for sag wagon, Tim Lloyd for traffic management, and the 9 amazing mentor riders who did a brilliant job looking after our younger riders.

It was fantastic to see the next generation of cyclists enjoy the event, with nearly 20 primary & intermediate aged kids taking part across D & E Grades. Some of these kids tackling their very first Road event – fantastic effort to all of you for giving it a go. Hannah Peel continues to impress in D Grade crossing the line in first.

In A grade Filip Martin broke away early on and rode solo to a well-deserved victory.

B and C Grades delivered exciting sprint finishes. Carl Dickason claimed the win in B Grade, while Julia Hutchinson edged ahead of Maggie Lintott in a tight finish to take out C Grade.

Full results: https://www.webscorer.com/race?raceid=428392

Next up is the Cheltenham Cup on Sun 26^th April, a ~35km graded handicap race with a lot of history and cups up for grabs for Bike Manawatu members. Non-members are of course welcome to participate. Event details & registration here: https://www.webscorer.com/register?raceid=427096

Enjoy the sunshine and the rest of your weekend!