Akers Road 23.02.2021

by Bike Manawatu | Feb 25, 2021 | Notices

After last weeks race 2 of the Palmfeilds Mini Series being postponed, we had a great turnout last night at the Akers Road circuit – there were good numbers across A, B and C grades with smaller numbers in other grades.

This is a race format that is clearly popular among our masters aged members and our younger members too – it was great to see such a range of ages show up for quality racing, and the fantastic and well received hospitality provided by the series sponsor Palmfeild Motors.

It was great to be able to catch up with other riders of all grades and dissect the race in a safe spot off the road while enjoying the sausages and beverages from Rob and his team at Palmfeilds.

The postponed race from last week will now be held on Tuesday 2nd March at A1 loops – make sure you pre register to save time

Register for this weekends woolworths cup here https://www.webscorer.com/register?raceid=229614

Register for Tuesdays A1 loops race here https://www.webscorer.com/register?raceid=234171

Photo Credit Graeme White Photography

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A friendly reminder to please remember to pre register for our up and coming Bike Manawatu Road Races. 23.02.21

by Bike Manawatu | Feb 23, 2021 | Notices

A friendly reminder to please remember to pre register for our up and coming Bike Manawatu Road Races.

This weekend we have our Woolworths Cup
Please pre register if you are keen to ride.
Traffic Management is all approved and we are ready to go (if we have enough interest)

This is a graded handicap on a 43km course around Feilding / Halcombe
9am Start Time
All riders MUST Pre Register Here before 12 noon Saturday 27.02.21

Start & Meet Bike Manawatu Timing van on Makino Road near the top of Leighbridge Street
Registration 8.15am at HQ – (near the Bike Manawatu Timing Van) as above
Race briefing 8:45am – all riders must attend
First grade off at 9am

Cyclists to assemble on verge with parking towards town against railway line.
Handicap start.   

On Tuesday 2nd March 2021 we have managed to have our traffic management plans approved to race on our A1 Loops course after having to cancel our event on the 16th Feb because of bad weather. (we also have Tuesday 9th March approved as a postponement date.)
Please pre register for this race Here
Sign on from 5.15pm – First riders off at 6pm

Then on Sunday 14th March we have our Sutton Cup on the Halcombe Stanway circuit
9am Start Time
All riders MUST Pre Register Here before 12 noon Saturday 13.03.21
Start & Meet Bike Manawatu Timing van outside the Halcombe Memorial Hall – 76 Willoughby Street
The safe Halcombe-Stanway-Tokorangi circuit (anti-clockwise) is a 20.51k loop.
Registration 8.15am at HQ – (near the Bike Manawatu Timing Van) as above
Race briefing 8:45am – all riders must attend
First grade off at 9am

Registering for our road events is essential as it helps our organises prepare the event for our riders.

If you or someone you know is available to help volunteer at any of our races we’d love to hear from you.
Thank you, have a great week

Pedal 4 Pleasure – 28 March 2021

by Bike Manawatu | Feb 22, 2021 | Notices

Pedal 4 Pleasure – 28 March 2021

The Marton Rotary’s Pedal 4 Pleasure is returning to Marton this March and is excited to be running alongside Marton’s Harvest Festival.
Pedal 4 Pleasure is now becoming an iconic event and what started out as a fun day out for a few friends has developed into a fantastic day for all. Last year the event was cancelled due to COVID-19, but charging on, we are building on the great success of 2019 which saw more than 180 participants cycling the beautiful Rangitīkei country roads.  The funds raised from this event help Marton Rotary support local youth, and wellbeing initiatives . “The event is an awesome opportunity for families, novice riders and competitive people to take part in a wonderful bike ride around the scenic Rangitīkei.” Your non-riding friends and family can enjoy the day at the icon Marton Harvest Festival with loads of quality stalls, food, a beer tent and live entertainment. Don’t fret if your riding and want to enjoy Harvest Festival too, they’re open until 4pm. Marton town turns it on with loads of local support in spot prizes including the Major Spot Prize of furniture from Wards Furniture Ltd!

Pedal 4 Pleasure offers rides for all abilities from the challenging 82 km with a 1000 metres of climbing, the 40 km scenic ride and the 18 km fun ride offering a country morning tea stop on the way which is perfect for all ages. E-bikes are welcome on all rides.

All prizes are by draw. Every entrant is eligible for the Major Spot Prize of furniture from Wards Furniture Ltd. And due to our generous community there are heaps of other spot prizes too!!!

For further information go to: https://pedal4pleasure.nz/