by Vaughan Hunt | May 4, 2011 | Archive(News)
Two days out from the deadline for a decision on a multimillion-dollar indoor velodrome near Cambridge, supporters’ plans for the development are in limbo.
In a closed meeting this week, the region’s 10 mayors and council chief executives refused to skip due processes by putting the $29.5 million Home of Cycling straight into their long-term plans.
The refusal means any council decision on funding the new velodrome could be at least five months away.
Meanwhile the other two region’s shortlisted to house the velodrome are planning moves to snatch back the high performance centre.
Both Palmerston North and Auckland councils have confirmed funding for the velodrome.
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by Vaughan Hunt | May 3, 2011 | Manfeild 6 Hour Challenge
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by Vaughan Hunt | Apr 28, 2011 | Board Chair's Blog
It is with much pleasure that I bring you the first Chairman’s Report for Bike Manawatu.
Since our inauguration, the Board of Bike Manawatu has worked constructively in bringing the original three founding clubs into a cohesive, progressive and more powerful entity representing cyclists in our region, providing services to our members and continuing to develop the sport with the overarching vision “to grow cycling in the Manawatu”.
There are many achievements and milestones to list. Some of the more important achievements over the first four months include:
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by Vaughan Hunt | Apr 28, 2011 | Photo Gallery
Photos from the Te Awamutu Junior Tour Thanks to Kirsty Kaihau.
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by Vaughan Hunt | Apr 28, 2011 | Photo Gallery
Photos from the CRI Tour in Rotorua Thanks to Kirsty Kaihau.
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