Tour de Manawatu Photos
Photos thanks to Kirsty Kaihau
Club Race 29 Oct 2011
Photos thanks to Kirsty Kaihau
Feilding Track – 1-Nov
Photos thanks to Kirsty Kaihau
Social/non competitive membership fee set at $50.00
At the time the decision was made to set the non competitive membership fee at $40, it was based upon external advice that was provided to Bike Manawatu which was unfortunately incorrect. When the error was realised, we were forced to increase the fee by another $10.00 to ensure the overheads were covered and we apologise for this. The West coast North Island Cycling Centre has been sympathetic to our plight and has been working with us.
Organisationally, there is no way around the affiliation fees associated with Bike Manawatu being a part of the wider union of cycling bodies (WCNI and Bike NZ). As pointed out on the Bike NZ website the fees contribute to the public liability protection for cyclists who belong to Bike Manawatu, and any other registered cycle club, and the issue is separate from those who want to race at licensed events. For Bike Manawatu to do something separate would be tantamount to ignoring the wider constitutional clauses which as a sub-body we are bound by. Simply the membership needs to accept this as a key factor that allows us to exist within the Bike NZ framework.
First Track Ride for Summer 2011/2012 a Success
The first track ride for the start of the new season for novice and experienced riders was an outstanding success according to coordinator and track stalwart Ian Gray. The sheer number of new riders was the most pleasing thing to see suggested Ian with numbers swelling to unprecedented levels. What was also impressive to see was the number of parents out there riding with their children.