Inaugural Manawatu Cyclocross race

by Vaughan Hunt | Aug 8, 2013 | Archive(News)

Sunday morning at Massey University is the inaugural Manawatu Cyclocross race at Massey University.  Run in conjunction with the Manawatu Mountain Bike Club and Massey University, it’s the first time an official cyclocross race has been held, in recent memory at least, in the Manawatu.  Racing will start at 9 am, so please be at the end of Workshop Rd on the Massey Campus by 8:30 am to register.  The Striders Half Marathon is also on Sunday morning, so if you are going to drive there, enter from Old West Rd and follow the signs for parking.  Best if you simply ride up to Massey though!

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Five Day Camp

by Vaughan Hunt | Aug 1, 2013 | Archive(News)

Bike Manawatu, in conjunction with Massey University’s School of Sport and Exercise, hosted the cream of the country’s under 17 cyclists last week for a five day camp.  

Apart from some good rides and the Saturday race, the riders underwent a series of physiological tests at Massey and attended presentations by academics. 

The camp was very well received by the riders, their coaches, and parents. 

Bike Manawatu attendees included: Kate Stewart, Elizabeth Stannard, Michaela Drummond, Campbell Stewart, Robert Stannard, Chris Denholm, Nate Levin, and Alex West.

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