by Bike Manawatu | Jun 30, 2022 | Notices
Recreational Riders – Safety
While it’s okay to challenge yourself, our recreational rides are social and are designed to keep our bunches together and not dropping riders, all while doing so safely and having fun before a nice social stop at the local coffee shop.
The key is communication.
Be seen – use front and rear lights at night, in low light and in poor visibility such as fog or rain.
Be aware – watch and listen for approaching vehicles, pedestrians, potholes, animals, car doors opening and other potential hazards.
Be predictable with all actions – Avoid sudden braking and changes of direction. Try to maintain a steady straight line. Keep to the left and signal your intentions clearly and early. Remember that there are riders following closely behind
Be safe – ride to the conditions and follow the road rules. Cycle no more than two abreast and ride single file where visibility is an issue or traffic is busy. Keep at least one metre away from parked cars and use cycle lanes where they exist.
Be patient – slow down near parked or queuing vehicles. Pass slowly and only when safe. On narrow windy roads, pull over where practical to allow vehicles to pass.
Be prepared – wear an approved helmet and check your bike regularly.
Respect the road rules – Neutralise the bunches when you approach the 50km sign into town.
Be an awesome cyclist – Be Safe – Have Fun.
by Bike Manawatu | Jun 30, 2022 | Notices
Up & Coming Events for week ending 1st July 2022
Please note Bike Manawatu requires all riders wishing to attend any of our road races or attend our track season to pre register accordingly – No late entries on the day will be accepted
2022 Memberships & Cycling NZ licences – Renew your Membership today
Registrations are now open for Novice Tour 2022 Early Bird Prices end 2nd October 2022
Saturday 3rd July 2022
Manawatu Schools Cycling – TTT Rongotea
Saturday 9th July 2022
North Island Secondary Schools Cycling Championships
Sunday 10th July 2022
North Island Secondary Schools Cycling Championships
Saturday 16th July 2022
Kapiti CC Winter Series
Saturday 23rd July 2022
Kapiti CC Winter Series
Sunday 31st July 2022
Manawatu Schools Cycling – Bone Collector – Ashhurst*
Saturday 6th August 2022
Kapiti CC Winter Series
Sunday 7th August 2022
Manawatu Schools Cycling – Colyton Out & Back Road Race*
Saturday 13th August 2022
Kapiti CC Winter Series
Sunday 14th August 2022
Manawatu Schools Cycling Champs Kairanga ITT*
Saturday 20th August
Drome Masters – Cambridge
Sunday 21st August 2022
Manawatu Schools Cycling Champs – Halcombe Road Race*
Drome Masters – Cambridge
Sunday 28th August 2022
Manawatu Schools Cycling Champs – Manfeild Points Race*
Sunday 11th September 2022
Manawatu Schools Cycling Champs – Rongotea TTT*
Sunday 18th September 2022
Manawatu Schools Cycling Champs – Nationals RR Course*
Sunday 25th September 2022
Manawatu Schools Cycling Champs – Manfeild Points*
Saturday 29th October 2022
Novice Tour of Manawatu – Register Now
Sunday 30th October 2022
Novice Tour of Manawatu
- Please note Manawatu Schools Cycling calendar may be subject to change – please keep an eye on the MSC Facebook Group page and with your schools cycling coordinators
If any MSC races are open to Bike Manawatu riders we will open a Webscorer registration accordingly.
by Bike Manawatu | Jun 18, 2022 | News
After another hugely successful time for local riders in the 2021 series, we at Bike Manawatu are in the process of putting together our teams for this years Trusthouse Teams Series.
This series has 4 categories/grades and is run over 5 races from September to December in the Wairarapa – it is a lot of fun, and with the lack of major events, this series helps us all get some good quality racing.
If you are interested in taking part, or would like to have a chat about what is involved with the series and grades, please contact me at michellet@pb.co.nz before 24 June.
I would like to have our teams finalised prior the Kapiti Winter Series, as it would be great to have a solid contingent from Bike Manawatu, to not only show support for a neighbouring clubs events, but to also use this series to ride together as a team, and know our teams strengths before the trusthouse series
DATES – TEAMS SERIES 2022
Race One: Sunday 11 September 2022
Race Two: Sunday 2 October 2022
Race Three: Sunday 23 October 2022
Race Four: Sunday 13 November 2022
Race Five: Sunday 4 December 2022
by Bike Manawatu | Jun 17, 2022 | Notices
Up & Coming Events for week ending 17th June 2022
Please note Bike Manawatu requires all riders wishing to attend any of our road races or attend our track season to pre register accordingly – No late entries on the day will be accepted
2022 Memberships & Cycling NZ licences – Renew your Membership today
Sunday 19th June 2022
Manawatu Schools Cycling – Colyton Road Race*
Sunday 29th June 2022
Manawatu Schools Cycling
Saturday 9th July 2022
North Island Secondary Schools Cycling Championships
Sunday 10th July 2022
North Island Secondary Schools Cycling Championships
Sunday 17th July 2022
Sutton Cup – Halcombe unfortunately due to lack of entries we have made the decision to cancel our event sorry
Sunday 31st July 2022
Manawatu Schools Cycling – Bone Collector – Ashhurst*
Sunday 7th August 2022
Manawatu Schools Cycling – Colyton Out & Back Road Race*
Sunday 14th August 2022
Manawatu Schools Cycling Champs Kairanga ITT*
Saturday 20th August
Drome Masters – Cambridge
Sunday 21st August 2022
Manawatu Schools Cycling Champs – Halcombe Road Race*
Drome Masters – Cambridge
Sunday 28th August 2022
Manawatu Schools Cycling Champs – Manfeild Points Race*
Sunday 11th September 2022
Manawatu Schools Cycling Champs – Rongotea TTT*
Sunday 18th September 2022
Manawatu Schools Cycling Champs – Nationals RR Course*
Sunday 25th September 2022
Manawatu Schools Cycling Champs – Manfeild Points*
Saturday 29th October 2022
Novice Tour of Manawatu
Sunday 30th October 2022
Novice Tour of Manawatu
- Please note Manawatu Schools Cycling calendar may be subject to change – please keep an eye on the MSC Facebook Group page and with your schools cycling coordinators
If any MSC races are open to Bike Manawatu riders we will open a Webscorer registration accordingly.
by Bike Manawatu | May 30, 2022 | Notices
2022 Trusthouse Teams Series
After another hugely successful time for local riders in the 2021 series, we at Bike Manawatu are in the process of putting together our teams for this years Trusthouse Teams Series.
This series has 4 categories/grades and is run over 5 races from September to December in the Wairarapa – it is a lot of fun, and with the lack of major events, this series helps us all get some good quality racing.
If you are interested in taking part, or would like to have a chat about what is involved with the series and grades, please contact me at michellet@pb.co.nz before 24 June.
I would like to have our teams finalised prior the Kapiti Winter Series, as it would be great to have a solid contingent from Bike Manawatu, to not only show support for a neighbouring clubs events, but to also use this series to ride together as a team, and know our teams strengths before the trusthouse series
DATES – TEAMS SERIES 2022
Race One: Sunday 11 September 2022
Race Two: Sunday 2 October 2022
Race Three: Sunday 23 October 2022
Race Four: Sunday 13 November 2022
Race Five: Sunday 4 December 2022
