by Vaughan Hunt | Apr 27, 2016 | Board Chair's Blog
The warm autumn weather has been kind to our cycling mad region with plenty of people out on their bikes getting fitter while others have been racing for themselves and Bike Manawatu at the New Zealand road Nationals down south in Alexander with great success.More about that in an upcoming report.
Bike Manawatu has it first monthly “Happy Hour”
A followup reminder that Bike Manawatu has it first monthly “Happy Hour” for our cycling community this Friday the 29th of April from 5.30-7pm at Hotel Coachman.Support your club and fellow cyclists by coming along to enjoy some social time together off the bike if you can make it.
The Manfeild 6 Hour
Also a long time favourite The Manfeild 6 Hour Cycle Challenge is next week the 8th of April which people are really looking forward to.This is renowned as a fun event not to be missed.Check it out if you want a great day out.
by Vaughan Hunt | Apr 21, 2016 | Notices
Hi Everyone,
A manager is required to run the road race on April 30th 1 pm at the Halcome/Stanway circuit.
If anyone could assist please contact Gabi gabrielle.bahler@stjohn.org.nz
Unfortunately if we can’t find someone, the race will have to be cancelled.
Any help in the running of these events is very much appreciated!
Regards
Christine Christie
Secretary/Administrator
Bike Manawatu
by Vaughan Hunt | Apr 21, 2016 | Board Chair's Blog
The Board gave a unanimous thumps up to Bike Manawatu initiating the new “Monthly Friday Happy Hour” for members,volunteers,sponsors and their families to have some social fun together.
The plan is for us all to have some good quality social time together off the bike on the last Friday of every month as we look to build club unity across all ages in our cycling mad club.
Spread the word to your fellow members and bring your best yarns.
When; Next week Friday the 29th of April.
Where:Valued sponsor Hotel Coachman
Time; 5.30 to 7pm
Note: Hotel Coachman has kindly discounted Beer and Wine for Members down to $6.
We hope you can make our first Club Happy Hour.
See you their.
Event helpers needed.
And an important reminder to anyone who is interested in being part a helping out with our clubs seasonal cycling events.We would really appreciate your support.
Contact Christine Christie secretary@bikemanawatu.co.nz who will put you in contact with one of our many sub committees.
by Vaughan Hunt | Apr 14, 2016 | Board Chair's Blog
After two years on the Bike Manawatu Board I was surprisingly voted in Bike Manawatu Chairman at our recent AGM replacing Steve Stannard who was standing down after six years on the board.Steve has done and will continue doing great things for this club and cycling in New Zealand.We wish him and his family all the best and thank him for his amazing contribution to the club.
I have quickly learnt the success of Bike Manawatu has been all about the cross section of amazing club members,volunteers and sponsors that support one another, week in week out enjoying this amazing sport of cycling.What ever level you are at as a club member, think about how much more fun it is to be around like minded people from all walks of life riding or volunteering together, talking and sharing experiences.This is often how many of your friendships get started in this great sport.
Statistics recognise cycling is one of the fastest growing sports for people who want to stay fit and build great friendships as a recreational or race rider while taking in stunning New Zealand countryside which the Manawatu has plenty of.
We are wanting to grow our Bike Manawatu’s membership and build a club that we can all be proud of and spend more riding and social time together. As a club member, we ask you to talk to more people about the sport and get them along to experience our club bike rides together.Christine Christie will welcome them to the club and our organised beginners rides. We all have the responsibility to help new cyclist learn cycling protocols and we all must remember the embarrassment of our own first few rides.Not easy were they?
Our recreational membership is growing fast and for those who want to race a bike,a new Bike Manawatu racing events committee have exciting plans ahead. Over many years the Manawatu region has produced cycling superstars from school cycling through to masters riders on the road or track and the club have access to top coaches to help set new benchmarks for those riders.The best of our current crop of young riders are competing internationally for New Zealand this year which we are all proud of and the club support.
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