by Bike Manawatu | Sep 28, 2018 | Notices
September….what a month
September has flown past and its safe to say it’s been busy would be an understatement.
It all started on September 1 with race 2 of the Bike Manawatu Road race series. Race 1 was back in August at Akers Road combined with BM Schools Cycling and saw a great turn out, the question was if the change to Saturday afternoon racing was going to be a popular one. BM chairman Mike Craine and I had a side bet on this and I can assure you that when it’s time for him to square up the debt I’ll make sure I’m thirsty.
40 riders over 4 grades raced on the new Taonui A1 course with some fantastic racing on course. Thomas Stannard led home Ethan Craine and Michael Richmond in a 7 rider sprint in A grade which is clearly a grade not for the faint hearted. Lincoln Jones (aka The Captain) got line honours over Dean Wade and Rob Duff who was let out on leave for the weekend, Tane was left dwelling on a poor lead out and bad communication from Paul Cole who was saving his best for Trusthouse.
In a battle between youth and exuberance over experience and cunningness ( I was going to use treachery as the saying goes but Colin deserves better than that) Riley Tunnicliffe edged Colin Anderson and Sam Wade over the 3 lap distance…Sue Hoskin raced away to a D grade win over the Yvonne Clarke who showed no mercy to her son Derek for the top 3.
All in all a great success and awesome start to the BM road series…
The next weekend the focus shifted to The Trust House series in the Wairarapa on Sunday the 9th. BM was well represented in the masters 1-3 grades with a good spread of Lonestar, BM and Ashhurst kit up and down the pelotons. Plenty to work on with tactics but certainly a great start. Big ups to two of our Bike Manawatu Sponsors Rob Ryan from Palmfeilds and David Hoskin from Ashhurst Engineering who took on the challenge in Masters 2 knowing they were in for a tough day and coming out the other end better for the experience
Next was the running of the Novice Tour for the 45th consecutive year. This event was initiated by Ian Gray in the early 70’s and has been regarded for many years as one of the premier junior tours in the country. With a shift to September this year, and March for 2019 to ensure we didn’t miss a year, the weather was a concern when we set the date very early on in the year. We needn’t worry as Ashhurst turned on an absolute stunner. A two day event like this cannot happen without the cooperation of the local community, councils, sponsors and a mass of volunteers…Ashhurst Engineering was once again the naming rights sponsor and David Hoskin was also part of the organising committee. We cannot thank Ashhurst School enough for the use of their facilities. BM has a great template now to grow the tour on as we are already into the planning for 2019.
Had a chance to catch our breath for 5 days and it was back into club racing at Taonui on the A1 Course for the last of the flat tracks (BM Race 3). Initially we were going to use the loop through Nannestads, Reids, Taonui and Campbell for our second Taonui loop but with 3 of the 4 intersections a give way we opted out…for this year anyway.
A double up of courses didn’t deter riders with a solid 40 turning up to learn from their previous visit. The pleasing aspect for the organising group was the different make up of the fields. With a lot of the A grades away on Dynamo duties and riders away out of town it was particularly pleasing to see more masters women and junior women taking part. Along with Sue Hoskin we welcomed Erin, Cheryl, Neriah and Kyra all in C grade.
A grade was taken out by Thomas Stannard again over Madi Hartley-Brown covering the 50 kms in a shade under 78 minutes with Adam Francis 3rd. The solid pushes out of the turns stretching the A grade field as the race went on. Big Dan Mackay (Crinkle Cut) took out B grade from Phillip Vranek and Mike Craine (The Boss). The Lonestar bunch and Ross Rainham all finished with the top 3 in a bunch sprint… Tane vocal again, The scribe not learning at all…no wonder he left school early…slow learner.
Erin Wollard took out C grade from Riley Tunnicliffe and Nelson Doolan. Austin Tunnicliffe took out D grade.
So as you can see what a month. Massive thanks go out to all of our volunteers. James Denholm and Carne Groube for Registration and Finish on Race 3 , Nigel Doyle, Phillip Wilson, Paul Cooper, Toshi, all for helping out. Most of all…. The many many BM riders that are making a difference and coming to race at our events…It makes it all worthwhile.
October is ITT month. Starting on Wednesday the 10th is a four week ITT series at Kairanga. On the 20th we have BM Race 4 – Sutton Cup, the Halcombe Road Race on Saturday afternoon. October also sees the start of track orientation and bike set ups. Grant Haggett , Megan Blatchford-Peck and a great crew are leading the charge there under the eye of Ian Gray.
This weekend sees the highlight of the Schools Cycling Calendar with the Nationals in Christchurch. Over 60 riders from BM Schools are travelling to the South Island for the Nationals, first time in the South Island for this event. A handful of Riders take the opportunity to head to Invercargill for the Yunca Tour a week later.
October 13th is Feilding Festival…please see details on this website and come and support the races there is on offer. The day after is Trusthouse 2…best wishes to riders on both days
October 1 also sees the opening of the Licence window for the 2019 CNZ Licence. I find it’s a great idea to get in early, avoid the end of year rush so I have my licence all ready for the races coming up….more on that next month.
In the meantime, ride safe, ride with your head and for your heart.
To our Sponsors. AEC, Bayleys, Ebony Coffee, Hughes Joinery, Palmfeild Motors, Cash Converters, Capture signs, The Tank Guy , McIntosh Brothers, Octane Automotive, Rider Levett Bucknall, Central Bicycle Studios, Bike Barn, Tineli, Rosebowl Bakery & Cafe, Morgans Property Advisors and Bulls Medical Centre.
To our organising committees and Keryn, our secretary,who keeps us on our toes..a massive thanks.
by Bike Manawatu | Sep 27, 2018 | Club Race Course Map & Info
BM Race 7 – Essex Cup
When: Saturday 7th December 2019
Course: https://nz.mapometer.com/cycling/route_4813693.html
Sign On: 2:15pm
Race Briefing: 2:30pm
Start: 2:45pm
Pre Register
Essex Cup – – Ashhurst / Pohangina Race
Harry Essex was a publican who sponsored cycling in the 1950’s. This was a
Traditionally a Handicapped road race from Ashhurst – Pohangina (totara reserve) through the gravel and back approx. 50km
Presented to the winner of the handicapped race
https://nz.mapometer.com/cycling/route_4813693.html
https://www.strava.com/routes/10950212
Course Notes:
Course – Pohangina – towards Ashhurst – Left onto Pohangina Valley East – Highland home – Churchill Road – Gravel section – Pohangina
1 lap – approx 30km
Grades and handicaps will be determined on the day and subject to numbers
ESSEX CUP:
Start & Meet & Finish at the Pohangina Village
Entry Fee: $5 for Members $10 non members – All welcome (Only members are eligible for the trophy which will be presented at prize giving)
Sign on 2.15pm at HQ – Bike Manawatu Timing Van – Pohangina Village
Race briefing 2.45pm – all riders must attend
Graded Handicaps
40km course – 20km out and back
First grade start 3pm
Traffic management will be in place, but this is to warn other road uses that we are there, the roads are open and riders must obey NZ road rules at ALL times.
Please be courteous to other road users
Race Manager:
Assistance Race Manager / Registration:
Timing
STMS
Traffic Set Up
Marshal –
Marshal –
Marshal –
Marshal –
Lead Car
Service / Sag Vehicle
First Aid
Please head on over to the Volunteers Document to learn more about these positions.
If you find yourself in a position to help out please email secretary@bikemanawatu.co.nz
Every effort is very much appreciated.
by Bike Manawatu | Sep 27, 2018 | Club Race Course Map & Info
BM Race 8 – Cheltenham Classic – Cheltenham
When: Sunday 9th February 2020
Course:https://nz.mapometer.com/cycling/route_4814138.html
Sign On: 8:15am
Race Briefing: 8:45am
Start: 9:00am
Pre Register
To be Run as a Graded Handicap
Cheltenham Course Map
Distance: 35.00 km
https://nz.mapometer.com/cycling/route_4814138.html
Start & Meet at The Cheltenham Hotel
Entry Fee: $5 for Members $10 non members – All welcome (Only members are eligible for the trophy which will be presented at prize giving)
Sign on 8.15am at HQ – Bike Manawatu Timing Van – Cheltenham Hotel
Race briefing 8.45am – all riders must attend
First grade start 9.00am
Traffic management will be in place, but this is to warn other road uses that we are there, the roads are open and riders must obey NZ road rules at ALL times.
Please be courteous to other road users
Race Manager:
Assistance Race Manager / Registration:
Timing
STMS
Traffic Set Up
Marshal –
Marshal –
Marshal –
Lead Car
Service / Sag Vehicle
First Aid
Please head on over to the Volunteers Document to learn more about these positions.
If you find yourself in a position to help out please email secretary@bikemanawatu.co.nz
Every effort is very much appreciated.
*All trophies to be handed out at end of year club prize giving
CHELTENHAM CLASSIC HANDICAP ROAD RACE
(This was originally a Masters Road Race Cup – )
Manawatu Masters Cycling Cup – Cheltenham Classic Womens Cup
Winner First Female – 1st across the finish line
Ex Manawatu Masters Cycling Club
Donaldson Cup – Fastest time Cheltenham Handicap
Fastest Time (female or male) Cheltenham Classic Handicap RR
Ex Manawatu Masters Cycling Club Manawatu Masters Cycling Club – Donaldson Family Road Race Cup
Awarded to the fastest actual time, female or male, to complete the event
(This was originally a Masters Road Race Cup – )
Arthur Jennings Cup – 1st cyclist (female or male) to cross finish line
Manawatu Veterans
Pro .Am Grand Prix 1982
Donated by the Fitzburger Bar
Manawatu Masters
Cheltenham Classic Road Race
(This was originally a Masters Road Race Cup – )
by Bike Manawatu | Sep 26, 2018 | Club Race Course Map & Info
BM Race 6 – Saturday 8 December 2018
WOOLWORTHS CUP
Trophy- Palmerston North Amateur Road Cycling Assn
In 2018 to be run as a graded handicap but traditionally run as a sealed handicap
Traditionally this was the first race of the racing season with a sealed handicap so handicaps could be worked out for subsequent races
This was raced from Tremaine Ave to Rongotea
Turn Around Point
https://nz.mapometer.com/cycling/route_4813681.html
Woolworths Cup:
Start & Meet & Finish at The Bush Multisport Park in Pahiatua (Huxley Road)
Entry Fee: $5 for Members $10 non members – All welcome (Only members are eligible for the trophy which will be presented at prize giving)
Sign on 2.15pm at HQ – Bike Manawatu Timing Van – Bush Multisport Park –Pahiatua
Race briefing 2.45pm – all riders must attend
Graded Handicaps
40km course – 20km out and back
First grade start 3pm
Traffic management will be in place, but this is to warn other road uses that we are there, the roads are open and riders must obey NZ road rules at ALL times.
Please be courteous to other road users
Race Manager:
Assistance Race Manager / Registration:
Timing
STMS
Traffic Set Up
Marshal – Start / Finish
Marshal – Marshal – Huxley / Tiraumea Road
Marshal –
Marshal – Mangone Valley Road – Turn Around Point
Lead Car
Service / Sag Vehicle
First Aid
Please head on over to the Volunteers Document to learn more about these positions.
If you find yourself in a position to help out please email secretary@bikemanawatu.co.nz
Every effort is very much appreciated.
by Bike Manawatu | Sep 26, 2018 | Club Race Course Map & Info
BM Race 6 – Sutton Cup – Halcombe
WHEN: Sunday 27th October 2019
COURSE: https://nz.mapometer.com/cycling/route_4813674.html
START: 9:00am
The Sutton Cup is a long-standing club event.
Graded Handicap
Originally raced from Fitzherbert Park to Tokomaru and return and was the 3rd race of the season
Awarded to the winner of the handicapped race
Halcombe –Stanway Circuit
Distance: 20.51 km
https://nz.mapometer.com/cycling/route_4813674.html
Start & Meet at The Halcombe Town Centre on Stanway Road
Entry Fee: $5 for Members $10 non members – All welcome (Only members are eligible for the trophy which will be presented at prize giving)
Sign on 8.15am at HQ – Bike Manawatu Timing Van – Halcombe Town Centre
Race briefing 8:45pm – all riders must attend
First grade start 9:00am
The safe Halcombe-Stanway-Tokorangi circuit (anti-clockwise) is a 20.51k loop.
An excellent event for all ages and stages.
Come out and test yourself.We would love to see you.
Graded handicap 2 laps-41km
Course Notes:
0.00km Start & Finish at the Halcolmbe Pub on Willoughby Street
0.05km Turn Left at the roundabout onto Stanway Road
7.27km Turn Left onto Makino Road
12.54km Turn Left onto Tokorangi Road
19.45km Tokorangi Road turns into Willoughby Street
20.22km Finish Line
20.51km Close circuit for laps
Traffic management will be in place, but this is to warn other road uses that we are there, the roads are open and riders must obey NZ road rules at ALL times.
Please be courteous to other road users
Race Manager:
Assistance Race Manager / Registration:
Timing
STMS
Traffic Set Up
Marshal – Start / Finish
Marshal – Makino / Tokorangi
Marshal – Stanway Road/Makino Road to stop cyclists
Lead Car
Service / Sag Vehicle
First Aid
Please head on over to the Volunteers Document to learn more about these positions.
If you find yourself in a position to help out please email secretary@bikemanawatu.co.nz
Every effort is very much appreciated.
