by Bike Manawatu | Sep 28, 2020 | Notices
Up & Coming Events for week ending 2nd October 2020
Please keep an eye on our Facebook page and events registrations for updates on postponements and cancellations
Friday 2nd October
Yunca Junior Tour of Southland 2020
Saturday 3rd October
Yunca Junior Tour of Southland 2020
Track – Bike Hire & Fit Day 2-4pm Feilding Velodrome
Sunday 4th October
Yunca Junior Tour of Southland 2020
Trust House 2
BikeManawatu Sunday Recreational Ride
Track – Have a Go Day 2-4pm Feilding Velodrome
Tuesday 6th October
Schools National Track Championships, Invercargill
Wednesday 7th October
Schools National Track Championships, Invercargill
Kairanga ITT – Register Here
Wednesday Recreational Ride
Thursday 8th October 2020
Track – Bike Hire & Fit Day 2-4pm Feilding Velodrome
Saturday 10th October 2020
Wonder Women on Wheels 10am – 12pm Feilding Velodrome
Sunday 11th October
BikeManawatu Sunday Recreational Ride
Track Orientation Day 1 2-4pm Feilding Velodrome
Wednesday 14th October
Kairanga ITT – Register Here
Wednesday Recreational Ride
Saturday 17th October 2020
Masters Track Workshop 1 11am – 2pm Feilding Velodrome
Track Orientation Day 2 2-4pm Feilding Velodrome
Sunday 18th October
Dynamo Race 2 – Tokoroa
Bike Manawatu Hill Climb Champs – Click Here to Register
BikeManawatu Sunday Recreational Ride
Track Orientation Day 3 2-4pm Feilding Velodrome
Wednesday 21st October 2020
Kairanga ITT – Register Here
Wednesday Recreational Ride
Saturday 24th October 2020
Masters Track Workshop 2 11am – 2pm Feilding Velodrome
Sunday 25th October 2020
CNP Round the Mountain
BikeManawatu Sunday Recreational Ride
Opening Day Track Meet & 2019/2020 Season Prize Giving 12pm – 6pm Feilding Velodrome
Wednesday 28th October
Kairanga ITT – Register Here
Wednesday Recreational Ride
Thursday 29th October
Track Meeting 6-8pm Feilding Velodrome
Friday 30th October
Novice Tour Registrations
Other Important Dates
Saturday 31st October
Novice Tour 2020 Click Here to register
Sunday 1st November
Novice Tour 2020 – Click Here to register
Other Dates Coming Up:
Manfeild Points Races
Thank you to all of our Bike Manawatu Sponsors, Grant Funders and Volunteers – We appreciate you all
Together Everyone Achieves More
Calling all volunteers…
We have our Novice Tour of Manawatu event is back on the calendar and as you may have seen we are super proud to be part of the National Road Series.
In preparation for this event we are looking for some amazing volunteers to help us run another successful event
If you are available and interested in helping us out, please fill in this form.
Saturday 31st October & Sunday 1st November 2020
Volunteers are the heart of our community, we appreciate you all. Thank You
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by Bike Manawatu | Sep 25, 2020 | Notices
The Gravel and Tar is back, bigger and better!
This is a quick ‘heads up’ to let you know that the Gravel and Tar is back for its sixth year – and it’s on the Wellington Anniversary Weekend, Saturday 23rd January 2021.
For this edition, the Greasy Chain Charitable Trust is organising an entire weekend of cycling-related activities and events; the Manawatū Cycling Spree. To whet your appetite, the Manawatū Cycling Spree will include:
- A Criterium (known as a ‘Crit’) will run on Friday afternoon/early evening (22nd Jan). It will be run around the Railway Reserve, Palmerston North focusing on junior cyclists. During this time, there’ll also be a Mountain Bike event on the Reserve, so a lot to see in one place!
- Saturday 23rd sees Feilding welcome riders at the start of the professional men’s and women’s Gravel and Tar events, plus the amateurs in the Westpac Slicks and Stones. The Westpac Slicks and Stones in addition to the 100km category, is breaking new ground in 2021 with a “Lite” version of 46kms. Plus, there’s an e-bike division covering 46kms!
- A Family Fun Ride takes place on Saturday morning along the Manawatū Riverbank cycleway from Linton to Memorial Park where Palmerston North City Council will host riders, spectators and the community in a music and food festival; “Over the Line”!
- Further cycling activities on Sunday 24th – first up will be a Retro Ride (antique bikes and perhaps even antique cyclists) through the city of Palmerston North, finishing with a celebration in George Street and the launch of a new book on the history of cycling by well-known local cyclist and author, Ian Gray. The Manawatū Mountain Bike Club will hold their annual Arapuke Mountain Bike Challenge, and then in another first for the Manawatū, the Nieuw Normal Mountain Bike Extreme exhibition takes place at the newly developed Greens Estate, Freeride/Slopestyle Training Compound.
The Manawatū Cycling Spree promises to be a great weekend for everyone, so please spread the word.
We can be found on Facebook and Instagram (please feel free to tag us, share, comment and like our content). We also have our website up and running for further details, check us out here!
We’d like to take this opportunity to thank our many sponsors – whether you or your organisation has been helping us from the start, or you’re newly connected, your support has enabled the Greasy Chain Charitable Trust to achieve some great results for the Manawatū community, so thank you very much.
Planning is in full swing, with an excited board and an enthusiastic group of volunteers. If you want to get involved, please get in touch with us.
Bring on January 23rd – we can’t wait!
Kind regards,
Bob Selden
Chair, Greasy Chain Charitable Trust
PS: For cyclists, entries for the Slicks and Stones open tomorrow – Saturday 26th September with a 48 hour Flash Sale.
by Bike Manawatu | Sep 25, 2020 | Track Cycling
Track Cycling Development Pathway for New Riders -2013. Updated 2019
Bike Manawatu endeavours to take all practical and reasonable steps to ensure the safety of riders and other in the vicinity of Johnston Park Velodrome while participating in any Bike Manawatu organised events.
Bike Manawatu will endeavour to ensure as much as possible within their control, that there is a safe environment for all persons including facilities and equipment. Bike Manawatu will take steps to ensure the rider is aware of hazards and controls, and safe practices to participate in the events.
Bike Manawatu will not be liable for repercussions of any events, activities of situations not organised by Bike Manawatu.
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Skill
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Completed. Dated and Signed by Assessor
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Receive booklet. Register
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Read and sign indemnity
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Comprehension
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Level
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Hazards
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Read, ask, sign
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Understanding risks and controls involved with track cycling
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Attend
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Track Orientation training
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Understand rules, Guidelines and conduct (Especially for group riding and racing) and able to demonstrate safe and controlled bike handling.
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Participate
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Track Racing
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Displays knowledge and understanding of track conduct. Ride safely and confidently with other riders.
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Riders warming up behind motorbike pacer Ian Gray 2018
1. Indemnity and acknowledgement
In consideration to being permitted to participate in any cycling events at Johnston Park Velodrome for any Bike Manawatu organised event the Rider understands and agrees to abode by the terms and conditions set out in this document.
Bike Manawatu: any Board Member of Bike Manawatu or employee or person endorsed by the Board, including any volunteer acting in an official capacity as representing Bike Manawatu.
1. Rider hereby releases, waives and discharges Bike Manawatu, from any liability and claims for loss, and agrees and covenants not to sue for, any claim, liability, or demand of any kind or on account of personal injury, temporary or permanent disability, death, property damage, or other damages, wheather caused by the negligence of Bike Manawatu or otherwise, resulting from or in any way associated with the Rider using Johnston Park Velodrome and any cycling equipment and participating in any organised cycling activities.
2. Rider further hereby voluntarily assumes all risks of personal injury, including temporary or permanent disability or death, property damage, economic losses, and/or other damages to Rider and their equipment.
3. Rider hereby grants Bike Manawatu, the irrevocable and unrestricted right and permission to use , reuse, publish and re-publish photographic portraits or pictures of Rider or in which Rider included, in whole or in part, or composite
Rider also consents to the use of any printed matter in conjunction therewith.
If the Rider us under 18 years of age parental consent is required.
4. Rider acknowledges there are Specific hazards associated with riding on the Velodrome and agrees to follow any rules, controls and guidelines provided by Bike Manawatu.
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2. Hazards and Controls
The Rider is informed of the following hazards and controls involved with Track Cycling
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Control
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Fixed wheel bicycles
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Loss of control
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Riders should have “practiced” riding their bikes for several hours before competing or riding in groups
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Wet Surface
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Slippery, especially painted lines
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Do not ride
Wait till dry.
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Slow Riders
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Being hit by faster riders approaching from rear
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Hold your line. Do not waver or move across track. Move to above Blue line when it is clear and safe to do so.
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Fast Riders
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Colliding with slower riders
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Fast riders approaching slower riders must go around the rider in safe fashion
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Inexperienced Riders
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Collision with other riders
Crashing by self
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Riders should “practice” riding the Velodrome for several hours before racing.
Riders should have attended Track Orientation Training sessions prior to racing.
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Weaving and wavering riders
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Collision with other riders
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Dangerous riding behaviour will not be tolerated. Rider will be warned and requested to exit the track.
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Deliberate dangerous riding
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Crashes to other riders
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Dangerous riding behaviour will not be tolerated. Rider will be requested to exit the track.
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Loose fitting
Shoes / Cleats / Pedals
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Feet loosing contact with bike. If cleats fail rider will exit track immediately
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Ride up above Blue line immediately or exit track onto grass.
Riders equipment must be inspected by competent person before continuing.
Equipment must be safe for use or rider not permitted to continue.
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Regularly following too closely or half wheeling
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Touching / Clipping wheels and crashing
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Until the rider(s) have acquired adequate experience and skills, they should be warned and discouraged from riding in such manner
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People on track
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Collision with person
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Non riders must not cross the track or be on the track once an event has started.
Access to the track ONLY by access gate.
Gate must be closed when racing is on.
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Walking down steps
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Mis-step and fall
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Be aware of steps
Take the ramp walkway
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Jumping the fence
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Incomplete manoeuvre
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Use the gate
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Too many riders on track
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Crashing
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Slow riders (or lapped out) must ride above the blue line.
Race director shall limit numbers on track in accordance with UCI rules.
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Crashing
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Injury to rider
Damage to bike
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Riders should have undertaken a familiarisation and orientation training course before competing.
Riders shall be suitable experience to ride in various grades.
Helmets shall meet NZS standards and be damage free.
Riders should have protective clothing worn underneath their cycling kit.
Gloves should be worn at all times.
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Loose items on track
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Loss of control
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Track should be swept clean before riding commences. Race Managers responsibility.
All grass, sticks, leaves, seeds etc shall be removed.
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People too close to track
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Obscured vision.
Being hit by rider
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Spectators and officials shall be at least 2m form inside track.
Spectators must remain behind fence on outside of track at all times.
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Blowout and other mechanical failure
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Crashing or causing others to crash
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Equipment must be regularly inspected for safe condition, and maintained in good order or replaced when required.
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Lack of information on track riding
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Inexperienced
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Ensure rider has participated in Track orientation training and received a copy of: Getting Started in Road and Track Cycling – A Beginners Guide”, and in particular note pages 4-10
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Excessive Wind
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Buffeting and direction changes
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Where there is excessive wind and there is a high risk of incident riders may choose to NOT participate in event.
Deep dish wheels ad full disks should not be ridden.
Race director may postpone or cancel event.
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If the Rider is unsure of any risks and has further questions, before signing the Rider should seek personal assistance from Bike Manawatu
Rider has read (and discussed any queries they may have) and understands the hazards and controls associated with Track Cycling Including those listed above, and agrees to participate at events in a safe and respectful manner at all times and in accordance with guidelines in the booklet, and as directed by event organisers.
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3. Track Orientation Training
The Rider shall undertake a session run by Bike Manawatu. All riders new to Track Cycling shall participate.
Competent or experienced riders may forgo the session at the discretion of the assessor or Bike Manawatu.
The Rider shall be informed, educated, trained and assessed as competent in the following activities carried out during the session
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Competent Y/N
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Assessor Signature
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Bike Setup
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Shoes / Cleats / Pedals
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Helmet
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Hazards & Controls.
Read, understood, questions
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Standing (held) starts
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Rolling starts and off the fence
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White Line
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Yellow Line
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Blue Line
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Head up looking ahead. No looking back
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Riding straight lines
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How to overtake and pass
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Last 250m plus next 100m after finish line
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Warm, down lap and
stopping/ dismounting
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Entry from entry gate only.
Exit from exit gate only
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Safe standing distance from the Track.
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Campbell Stewart celebrates winning the World Championship at the Omnium at Poland February 2019
by Bike Manawatu | Sep 24, 2020 | Notices
Calling all volunteers…
We have our Novice Tour of Manawatu event is back on the calendar and as you may have seen we are super proud to be part of the National Road Series.
In preparation for this event we are looking for some amazing volunteers to help us run another successful event
If you are available and interested in helping us out, please fill in this form.
Saturday 31st October & Sunday 1st November 2020
Volunteers are the heart of our community, we appreciate you all. Thank You
by Bike Manawatu | Sep 24, 2020 | Track Cycling
2020 – 2021 Track Season
Please Click Here to fill in our Track Season 2020 – 2021 Entry, Prices, and Payment + Waiver
1. Please fill out one form per rider.
2. Hit ‘Submit’ and we will send you an invoice accordingly
Please note that Bike Manawatu club membership and Cycling NZ licences must be bought separately from www.cyclingnewzealand.nz OR social members from https://www.enternowonline.com/4437
Track is raced on the following years licence E.g. 2021
Juniors Grade is based on your age as at the 31st December 2021
Under 13 = 12 or younger at 31 December 2021
Under 15 = 14 or younger at 31 December 2021
Under 17 = 16 or younger at 31 December 2021
Under 19 = 18 or younger at 31 December 2021
Click Here to Join Bike Manawatu as a social member
Click Here if you wish to purchase a Cycling NZ licence and choose “Become a Member”
A friendly reminder:
* You must be a Bike Manawatu member $25 Junior $45 Adult $80 Family (CNZ licences will also incur a centre and WCNI fee)
* Track season fees are $30
* Bike Hire fee is $80
* Bike Bond fee is $60
Indemnity and acknowledgement In consideration to being permitted to participate in any cycling events at Johnston Park Velodrome for any Bike Manawatu organised event the Rider understands and agrees to abode by the terms and conditions set out in this document.Bike Manawatu: any Board Member of Bike Manawatu or employee or person endorsed by the Board, including any volunteer acting in an official capacity as representing Bike Manawatu.
Membership
Bike Manawatu or membership of an affiliated Cycling New Zealand clubs membership is required if you attend Track Cycling.
You can become a social Member which will allow you to attend all Track & Road events at a members price OR If you wish to be able to formally race at any level (not including “fun” rides) then you should register as a Bike Manawatu member through the Cycling NZ Membership portal taking the “Ride Club” or “Ride Youth”, or “Race” options depending on your requirements:
Click this link to join as a social member https://www.enternowonline.com/4437
Click this link to join via Cycling New Zealand https://www.cyclingnewzealand.nz/ and click “become a member”
Please remember Track is raced on your 2021 Age – Therefore it is encouraged to purchase your 2021 membership from October 1 onwards – this will take you through to 31 December 2021 IF you purchase a 2021 Cycling NZ licence
Bike Hire
We look forward to a great Track Season
