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Velodrome – It’s not over yet!

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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2011 CHAIRMAN’S REPORT

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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