2016 ITT Series
Our Boys make us Proud at World Champs.
In the extreme heat of Doha, Robert Stannard and Campbell Stewart will leave their mark as world class at the UCI World Cycling Championships this week.
A proud effort and reward for all those associated with their careers in the Manawatu and New Zealand.
Watch their road race live on YouTube live stream at 11pm Friday night. UCI under 19 junior men road race.
The Three Day Big Easy
Under the leadership of Garry Buys and his trusted lieutenants, 38 cyclists of varying ages and experience set off into the unknown on a three day 500km ride to the Hawkes Bay in three suitable groups last Saturday.
Tackling very strong winds on the first day was a big challenge while traveling the picturesque back blocks to complete the 180km to Hastings. Some riders doing 200k just to say they could. A well deserved group dinner and some refreshments set everyone up for the second days ride with many finishing off the day with a steep climb to the top of Tamata Peak.Ara accomplishment.
The traditional final nights group dinner was a memorable evening with lots of great stories on one another’s cycling efforts and antics.Enough said. The next morning with tired legs ahead of the 174k ride home was the hot topic of conversation. Suprisingly the sun came out and after some spirited riding home everyone reached Palmerston North safely to celebrated their achievements at Hotel Coachman in true kiwi style.
Well done to all involved especially to Garry Buys and his support team for a memorable Three Day Big Easy.
Criterium Series 2016
MASTERS SUNDAY RACING – DONALDSON CUP
In response to requests from some Masters members, we are trialling a race on a Sunday morning. Sunday 23 October is the date for the Donaldson Cup which is a 45 km handicap race for Masters aged 35 and over. Registration is at 9.00 am at Feilding High School, North Street, Feilding. From the start on Makino Road, riders cycle all the way along Makino Road to the turn-around at the junction of Prices Line and Reu Reu Road at the bottom of the hill and return to the start. Riders will be graded to try to give everyone a fair chance of winning.
Come and have a go at racing. It’s a great opportunity to practice riding a bit harder in preparation for the Tour de Manawatu or Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge.