by Vaughan Hunt | Dec 4, 2015 | Event Reports
Warm, fast conditions were the order of the day on 2 December. Almost everybody posted fastest times. Carne Groube finally cracked 16 minutes with a 15:59.61 and Robert Stannard broke through the mystical 15:15 barrier with a 15:11. If anyone can recall a faster time than this let me know, otherwise it can stand as the new record. Libby Arbuckle is starting to threaten the Women’s fastest time, going under 19 minutes this week with 18:54 – watch out!
A big thanks to Mike Groube, Tim Lloyd and Wayne Fenn who took over in the Stannard’s absence, and for all of those others who lent a hand on the night. Next week is the last contributing to the points series, Tom Pirie, Glenys Taylor, Michael Richmond and Barrie Eccles are the front runners, but not so far ahead that they can’t be caught! See you then, Katherine.
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by Vaughan Hunt | Dec 4, 2015 | Archive(Notices)
The team at Bike Manawatu are excited to bring you Gravel & Tar Gran Fondo on Sunday 17th January! This is an opportunity for cycling enthusiasts to explore the beautifulManawatu during the 80km individual ride or as part of a relay.
The route encompasses some of Manawatu’s most picturesque countryside and will utilise both sealed and gravel roads. The route will give you a wide range of experiences including stunning views of rural back-country farm land, tough hill climbs and long wide fast descents. The start will be from The Square in Palmerston North with the finish on Main Street outside Memorial Park.
Sign up individually or put a relay team together, register today and start training! More information on the event can be found at www.bikemanawatu.co.nz
See you there!
by Vaughan Hunt | Nov 20, 2015 | News
After flying down to Southland which seemed like a long haul to London through the clouds of Mordor with extra turbulence thrown in, we arrived to the first major competition of our run-up to Rio de Janeiro Olympics. With continental titles on the line we knew the racing would be fierce from the Australians so we had to lay everything out there in the Team Sprint, Keirin, Kilometre TT, and the Individual Sprint.
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by Vaughan Hunt | Nov 20, 2015 | Archive(Notices)
by Vaughan Hunt | Nov 20, 2015 | Archive(Notices)
The final club road race event of the year is on Saturday; the Bike Manawatu Club Road Racing Championships.
Meet at 1 pm at Hiwinui School for a 1:30 pm start.
There will be four races:
4 laps of the 18 km circuit (72 km) – U19, U23, Open, Elite, M1-3 men
3 laps (54 km) – U19, U23, Open, Elite women, U17 boys, and M4-6 men
2 laps (36 km) – U17 girls, all Masters women, U15 boys
1 lap (18 km) – U15 girls and all U13 riders
Correct gearing must be present and will be checked for juniors/juveniles.
Medals wil be awarded at the club prize giving event on Sunday for the various grades.
Race manager is Chris Sanson 027634788 and helpers are much needed and very welcome!
Cost is $5 per rider and all must be club members to be eligible for medals.
