by Vaughan Hunt | Oct 24, 2013 | Event Reports
By Katherine Stannard (with apologies to Banjo Patterson and Clancy of the Overflow)
I found this when I was cleaning out the cupboard the other day – while it is a race report from another time and another place it could be describing the twists and turns of almost any race. I thought you might enjoy it.
First, a little bit of background; the Grafton Inverell is a single day, graded, 240km race from Grafton, at sea level in northern New South Wales, up over the Gibraltar range (a winding climb of some 18km) to Inverell, some 600m above sea level. The year that Steve and I did the race Phil Anderson (aka Skippy) was invited to be the race starter. We were racing for our Northern Suburbs Club who were sponsored by the Clancy’s supermarket chain. The rest, as they say, is history….
As we marshalled on the start line
in the early morning light
There were twenty Clancy’s riders, maybe more
And as “Skippy” gave the signal
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by Vaughan Hunt | Oct 24, 2013 | Archive(News)
A reminder to all BM riders who are doing the Novice Tour that Steve Stannard is organizing a training camp for U17 and U19 riders from the 8th to the 12th of Dec.
Please book your place soon if you’d like to come along.
There will be some great learning opportunities (on cycling), some social and fun activities, and some riding.
Each attendee will also get a specially designed cycling jersey.
All for the cost of $160 if you are staying at home or $400 if you want accommodation at Massey.
Registration and more information here
by Vaughan Hunt | Oct 24, 2013 | Archive(News)
Reported on the BikeManawatu Facebook page:
A young male cyclist swerved in front of us today on the main road (Napier Rd) into Palmerston North,evasive action by my husband saved the day, to our horror cyclist was texting and continued to do so. Now he was outfitted in full cycling clothes and was obviously a regular rider so maybe Bike Manawatu needs to try and get the message out how stupid and dangerous this is.
Not sure if it’s illegal, but it’s definitely stupid!
by Vaughan Hunt | Oct 22, 2013 | Archive(News)
On Friday the 15th of November Dennevirke South School are holding a fundraising dinner at The Vault Cafe with Olympic Gold Medal Cyclist Sarah Ulmer as a guest speaker.
Tickets are $60. This price includes a two course buffet meal, local entertainment, spot prizes, raffles and a Christmas Decoration demonstration.
The event is fundraising for the construction of a fitness track that South School students have designed themselves.
Please contact Annabel Ingram (a Y3 teacher at Dannevirke South School) or ring Dannevirke South School on 06 374 8915 to purchase your tickets.
by Vaughan Hunt | Oct 17, 2013 | Event Reports
The recreational rides organisers had the idea to add some variety to our Sunday rides by planning a trip starting a bit further away from home and on roads not regularly used by our club members. Thus the ride from Mangaweka was conceived.
To make the logistics easier, a bus was hired which picked up the approximately 40 riders for just over an hour journey to Mangaweka.
And on time at 8:15 the group set off up the (rather nice climb) towards Rangiwahia. The previous days of heavy rain had brought down a large number of slips and the soft Papa Rock (that muddy greyish sandstone) covered the road. Pretty soon both bikes and riders were were evenly plastered with the stuff.
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