by Vaughan Hunt | Jan 23, 2015 | Archive(News)
We are pleased to announce that the ‘Churchyard Physiotherapy La Femme fun ride’ will take place on Sunday March 1st, this year joining together with the community to raise money for the Palmerston North Cancer Society.
The Routes have been altered to meet everyone’s needs, including ‘The Cancer Society 20k family fun ride’, taking in the beautiful scenic riverbank track, 44 and 60 km routes out in the gorgeous Manawatu countryside and we have included a three person accumulator this year to make the experience a lot more enjoyable and very achievable for anyone!
This year we are beginning in the Centennial Lagoon area, and returning there for a light brunch and entertainment after the event.
Registrations will be available early next week at the BikeManawatu website.
Any further information required please contact Christine christie10@xtra.co.nz or Iona i.mccarthy@me.com
by Vaughan Hunt | Jan 22, 2015 | Event Reports
The first of the Wed night time trials took place on Wed. A total of 24 riders turned up and posted some good times despite the windy (though fine) weather. Fastest for the evening was Neville Weir clocking 17.02, with Ross Rainham exactly one minute back.
The TTs continue next week. Meet at the Horizons Depot at the corner of Rongotea and Kairanga-Bunnythorpe Rds at 6 pm.
Results Here
by Vaughan Hunt | Jan 16, 2015 | Archive(Notices)
Wed night TTs start again next Wed at Kairanga. Meet at the Horizons Compound on Kairanga-Bunnythorpe Rd just west side of the Rongotea Rd intersection at 6 pm.
First riders away at 6:30 pm or earlier if possible. Entry fee $3 for members or $5 for non-members.
If you are able to help on the day, please contact Steve Stannard on 021809597 or s.stannard@massey.ac.nz.
by Vaughan Hunt | Jan 16, 2015 | Event Reports
The annual Hub Tour at Hawkes Bay was held over the last weekend just west of Napier. Whilst the elite National Road Championships are always on the same weekend, the Hub Tour draws just about anyone else who races, making it one of the hardest tours on the Calendar. Particularly so for the B and C grades, where the always good prize pool is keenly contested.
As usual, Bike Manawatu involvement was high, with nine riders in the Elite mens A grade, three in mens B grade, one in mens C grade, two in girls U17, and two in U17 boys, making BM the best represented clubs behind the hosting Ramblers club.
The race started on Friday evening with a 6.9 km prologue. Notable rides in this stage came from Campbell Stewart, Alex West, and Robert Stannard in this opening stage, all three finishing top 5, with Robert grabbing the yellow jersey by 1/100th of a second from Aaron Strong (Auckland). Carlos Lopez-Lozano also showed his class with a second placing in B grade, whilst Libby Arbuckle and Emily Shearman ran one/two in their race, separated only by one second.
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