2011 BikeManawatu Prize Giving Photos
Photos thanks to Kirsty Kaihau
Core strength and stability for cycling
The Coaching and Managers working group
In conjunction with Kim Findlay, Churchyard Physiotherapy
presents
Core strength and stability for cycling
Bike Manawatu riders dominate Levin’s track carnival
Bike Manawatu riders dominated the results table at the Levin track carnival last Sunday (11 Dec). Mikayla Drummond, Campbell Stewart, Kate Stewart and Matiu Kaihau were the pick of riders across the grades. Mikayla, Kate and Campbell, showing early season form, were totally dominant in their respective grades but Matiu was made to work for his eventual title from PNP rider Lee Evans. Lee certainly had the legs over Matiu in the short distance events with great leg speed. But Matiu had the strength and endurance which Lee could not match in the longer distance events. In the U17 grade, Connell Leahy, Levin Cycling, displayed good confidence and fitness to take most of the races in his grade.
The Rice Mountain Classic
A small bunch of around 20 riders started in A-grade; not many but a pretty good field which included two Pure Black riders (seemingly doing their last race in that team…), USA-based pro Jeremy Vennell, the Wheel-Works team, and a few from the Sth Island. In contrast, there were over 50 riders in B grade and 22 in C grade. The women’s race had only nine, but good quality riders.
I’ve done this race once before – running 6th in 2006 when Mike Torckler won – and thoroughly enjoyed the (very) hilly course.
Track Carnival and Prize Giving
Photos thanks to Kirsty Kaihau