by Vaughan Hunt | Sep 17, 2021 | News
Bunch Rides at L2 are permitted and we are excited to resume this Sunday (19th Sept)
Organisers of outside events with more than 30 people are required to keep records in case contact tracing is required.
Because our Sunday rides are open to the public and we don’t necessarily have the contact details for everyone in the bunch, the club will be requiring everyone to scan in with the Covid tracing app. It will be compulsory.
We will have a couple of QR codes available at Memorial Park.
It’s compulsory! No scan = no joining the bunch ride
Don’t forget a mask if you are joining the bunch for coffee afterwards
by Vaughan Hunt | Sep 10, 2021 | News
At Alert Level 2, you can do your usual sport and recreation activities if you can do them safely.
But if you are sick, stay home.
There is also now a legal requirement to keep a record of those who attend certain facilities such as indoor public facilities through the COVID Tracer App or an alternative means. It is also recommended that QR code scanning and record keeping is undertaken in other places where people gather such as non-ticketed outdoor events involving more than 30 people.
Gatherings must be limited to a maximum of 50 people indoors and 100 people outdoors.
Stay 2 metres away from people you don’t know and that wouldn’t be able to be easily traced.
What does this mean for Sunday Rides
The BikeManawatu Board is working through how to comply with the record keeping recommendations for Sunday rides where non-members are likely to join in.
So there will be no organised Sunday rides this weekend and we expect them resume on Sunday the 19th Sept.
by Vaughan Hunt | Sep 10, 2021 | News
This Strava Challenge features a Hill Climb and Time Trial.
Ride the following two Strava Segments below anytime from Thursday, 9th September to Sunday, 10th October 2021 and use Strava to record your time.
TIME TRIAL
Ashhurst 13kms TT (details below if you don’t have live Strava Live Segments)
https://www.strava.com/segments/18850690
HILL CLIMB
STRAVA CHALLENGE-Valley Road Climb #2
https://www.strava.com/segments/27775592
Are You In? Register now with your name and age at 10th October 2021 by text to 027 289-3444 and we will automatically update your time/s to your fastest when they appear on Strava. Also make sure you have joined the Strava Challenge Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/57147936986991
WIN one of two $50 cash Prizes, thanks to our Sponsor Carl Dickason from Industrial Automation NZ
- Register for the Challenge and ride the two segments to be in the draw to win $50 cash.
- Be the fastest in your age group and go into the draw to win a $50 cash.
- Be the fastest Male and Female for either segment THIS YEAR and get another entry into the draw above
Scoring: If two people in the same age group category are the fastest for each segment, the winner will be the person with the greatest time percentage for their segment.
Rules: No eBikes. No drafting in the time trial.
Leaderboards:
Click here
This is not an official event but an individual “Training Challenge” timed by the Strava app.
Make sure you have the Strava app downloaded to your device/phone to record your ride. If you haven’t used Strava before, you only need a smart phone which uses no data, just GPS. See this link https://www.strava.com/mobile and just ask if you need any further help.
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by Vaughan Hunt | Sep 2, 2021 | News
Here’s the details on cycling at level 3 from SportNZ
Cycling is classed as “Active Recreation”
- No gathering for active recreation with people outside your bubble.
- You can travel for active recreation within your region.
- Maintain physical distancing (2 metres) with people outside your bubble.
- Activities must remain low risk and within your current abilities and don’t pick up new activities.
- Lower-risk activities only: care must be taken not to be injured and require medical care.
- No contact activity or sharing equipment with people outside your bubble.
Longer rides/runs (within your region) are ok. Although they should still be low risk and you should be self-sufficient (be able to get home without outside assistance if something goes wrong).
Mountain biking on known easy trails for experienced mountain bikers is permitted (not grade 3 or above).
by Vaughan Hunt | Aug 27, 2021 | News
18/08/2021 COVID-19 Update
New Zealand is currently at Alert Level 4.
In line with government recommendations, no organised rides or events are permitted under Level 4 restrictions. Those wishing to train during this time must do so in accordance with Level 4 restrictions. For information about Play, Active Recreation and Sport at Alert Level 4 click here.
For more information about Alert Level 4 please visit the Unite Against Covid-19 webpage here.
