National Elite Track Championships -Invercargill

by Vaughan Hunt | Mar 2, 2018 | Board Chair's Blog

The National Elite Track Championships recently held at the SIT Zero Fees Invercargill Velodrome witnessed exciting racing from the 21 to 25 of February and our local stars shone brightly. Congratulation to all who travelled south an competed in this tough national event.
Our Bike Manawatu young men and women represented themselves and their families well and we should all be proud of their outstanding results. In particular Angus Clausen, Emily Shearman and Libby Arbuckle.

Check out all results on nationalelitetrackchampionships.
Results in finals.
Angus Clausen/Conor Shearing: 1st Men’s under 19 sprint.
Angus Clausen:2nd Mens under 19 Keirin
Angus Clausen and opposite team of 2; 1st Under 19 men 750m team sprint
Emily Shearman/Jessie Hodges; 1st Woman’s open Madison
Emily Shearman and composite team of 3; 1st Women’s Elite under 19 4000m Team Pursuit.
Libby Arbuckle; 3rd Women’s Elite points race
Libby Arbuckle and composite team of 3; 2nd women’s Elite under 19 4000m team pursuit.

Age group National Track Championships

Bike Manawatu wish to extend all the very best of luck to our age group national track riders who are getting ready for their upcoming trip to the Invercargill Velodrome. Have fun and do your best.

UCI Track World Championships

Our young Bike Manawatu Commonwealth games team members Campbell Stewart and Michaela Drummond are currently in the Netherlands competing against the best in the world. A fantastic honour to represent their country at such a young age against much older and more seasoned riders.
Campell Stewart rode in the men’s pursuit team were fifth fastest to qualify and did well to avoid a crash finishing 0.8s off qualifying for the bronze medal ride. Michaela Drummond was yet to ride when this reports written.
Check out results on cyclingnewzealand.nz

Colin Anderson wins Two Golds at Masters Games

Colin Anderson seems to get fitter and more determined it seems. Winning gold in the time trial and road race at last week’s New Zealand Masters Games would suggest he is on a roll. Watch out everyone there are more events coming up. Congratulations Colin on your great achievement from us all at Bike Manawatu.

Central Energy Manawatu Sports Awards

by Vaughan Hunt | Feb 23, 2018 | Board Chair's Blog

Bike Manawatu wish to congratulate Campbell Stewart, Michaela Drummond, Libby Arbuckle and Emily Shearman on being selected as finalists for the Central Energy Trust Manawatu Sports Awards to be held on Friday the 2nd of March.
Tickets are available from Sports Manawatu and doors open at 5.45pm at Central Trust Arena.

A Hot summer of Safe cycling

This year’s summer has been kind to cycling enthusiasts with groups and solo riders building their kilometres. Every year is different and we all know weather plays a big part of how much time we spend on the bike often braving the elements. More recently though everyone seems to be loving the weather and cycling. May it continue.
On a more serious note. All recreational riders and groups are responsible to choose the safest possible route please. Staying hard left on the left side of the road and two abreast (unless single file is called for) concentrating and communicating throughout the ride is road etiquette and generally safe.
So why have many of our riders and ride groups been seen (far too often) looking for cover and spreading three and four abreast across the road at times even over the white line.
This disregard for safety is why many other road users get frightened or angry towards cyclists when approaching us from behind or oncoming.
Please be sensible and ride in the most appropriate groups and follow cycling etiquette. Spirited riders if you want to race knowing the group will split at some point maybe pre plan your groups more appropriately before you leave.
A good safe ride with your cycling buddies and a coffee and good banter together afterwards is fun. A serious accident would not be worth thinking about.
Check out: nzta.govt.nz. NZ Transport agency- The Official New Zealand Code for cyclists.

Bike Manawatu ” Dinner and Dance Prize Giving “

Lock in this date in if you want to dress up and enjoy a cycling “Dinner and Dance Prize Giving“ with your partner and cycling buddies. Get ready to book a seat or table with friends and we will recognise and celebrate success and have some fun together. This invitation goes out to all masters and schools people past or present.
When: Saturday night the 28th of April
Where: details to be released soon.
Anyone keen to help put something fun together for this our first “Dinner and Dance Prize Giving” email Keryn secretary@bikemanawatu.co.nz. We would love to hear from you.