by Vaughan Hunt | Mar 20, 2015 | Archive(Notices)
A reminder that our AGM is on next Wednesday evening at the Marist Club rooms on Pascal St.
The evening begins at 6:30 pm for a 7 pm start of the AGM.
The event also doubles up as the prize-giving occasion for track and the recent summer time trial series.
Please also bring a plate to share for supper.
The Bike Manawatu clothing has arrived, so if you have made an order, bring your cheque book or cash to pay the remainder, and we will provide you with your order of clothing.
by Vaughan Hunt | Mar 20, 2015 | Event Reports
Last Saturday was the first of the year’s club road races; a graded scratch race held at Akers Rd.
Conditions were excellent for racing, not being too windy or too hot on a flat, sometime exposed course.
The A grade field, though small completed each of their 7 km laps at over 40 km per hour, Robert Stannard winning in a sprint from Nate Levin. James Denholm was third. A combined B and C grade was the race of the day, with the various attacks coming to nought and a sprint finish resulted. Dale Nicholls was the winner, with a dead-heat for second between Fergus Washington-Smith and Thomas Stannard. In D grade, and impressive and comprehensive solo win by young Sam Perry meant that he’ll be riding C grade next time! Second and third were Kyra Craine and James Gardiner respectively. It was great to see some new young club members out there racing.
Next road race is the club championships time trial at Kairanga on the morning of Sunday 29th. Helpers are desperately needed on the day. If you can assist, please email Steve Stannard at s.stannard@massey.ac.nz
by Vaughan Hunt | Mar 18, 2015 | Archive(Notices)
Entries are now open for this event which includes a Time Trial and Road Race with entries closing midnight 29th March 2015. This event will be held in the Hawkes Bay.
For all information, including race categories, the programme, start list of riders, and to enter, visit here
by Vaughan Hunt | Mar 15, 2015 | Archive(Notices)
The Bike Manawatu AGM is being held at the Marist club rooms (Pascal St) on Wed 25th March at 6:30 pm).
All members are encouraged to attend. The event also doubles as the track and summer time trial prize-giving.
As per the constitution of BM, the audited financial accounts are available on the BM website under the Club Info tab – Club Documents – General Club Business.
Also there is a nomination form for anyone who is interested in being elected to the BM Board. This nomination form needs to be sent to Steve Stannard before Wednesday 18th.
If you are coming along, please bring a small plate of food to share with the other attendees.
Regards,
Steve Stannard (Bike Manawatu Chair)
by Vaughan Hunt | Mar 13, 2015 | Event Reports
Well, the final night of the Spring Time Trial Series was a lesson in the benefits of not turning up on the fastest night of the season! The only people to improve their times were those NOT racing last week. Even the ever-consistent Barry Gilliland did not manage a final 2 point week, finishing 12 seconds outside his previous best time.
So, in farewell for now, a big shout out to The Time Trial Team of Trusty Volunteers, who helped out each week and know their jobs better than I do. Plus our first time turn-around man, who managed to find the turn-around sight unseen and get everyone around safely. Another shout out to Manawatu Triathlon Club, who consistently provided a share of riders each week, with a standing ovation for their dedicated president, Dave Scott, who turned up this week despite competing in the Taupo Iron Man Triathlon on Saturday. Many of the younger riders know exactly how he felt having themselves competed in the InterSchool Triathlon earlier today.
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