by Bike Manawatu | May 3, 2026 | News, Road Results
The criterium held this morning at CET Arena delivered an outstanding day of racing, with strong competition across all grades.
A big thank you to our fantastic volunteers: Rob Ryan, Richard Long, Holly and Andy Richardson for marshalling, Sam Richardson for timing, Tim Lloyd for set-up and pack down, and Paul and Noah Koot for their assistance. Your time and effort made the event possible!
It was also great to welcome new riders, along with many young participants and families giving criterium racing a go.
In A Grade, Filip Martin once again proved dominant, taking a convincing win.
A Grade Results: https://www.webscorer.com/race?raceid=430219
B Grade saw a tight finish, with Duncan Palmer narrowly edging out Paul Koot, while Aylish Underwood secured third overall and was the first female home.
B Grade Results: https://www.webscorer.com/race?raceid=430218
Levi Palmer put in a commanding ride to win C Grade, with Julia Hutchinson the first female finisher.
C Grade Results: https://www.webscorer.com/race?raceid=430216
Harry Long and Alexandra Burns took top honours in the combined D/E Grade.
D/E Grade Results: https://www.webscorer.com/race?raceid=430213
Looking ahead, our next event is an Individual and Teams Time Trial in Kairanga on Sunday 10th May. Please note the later start time of 11am due to Mother’s Day. Riders can choose between 12km and 24km distances, and triathletes are welcome to take part, including the option to run off the bike. For this event, members of the Manawatu Triathlon Club will pay the same entry fee as Bike Manawatu members.
Event details & registration: https://www.webscorer.com/register?raceid=429215
by Bike Manawatu | Apr 26, 2026 | News, Road Results
Another great day for racing in Cheltenham!
Congratulations to Edward Dabinett for taking line honours and the fastest time today.
Hannah Peel was first female across the line by half a wheel ahead of Lili Rowe in a photo finish.
🏆 Arthur Jennings Cup EDWARD DABINETT
First rider across the line (male or female)
🏆 Donaldson Cup EDWARD DABINETT
Fastest overall time (male or female)
🏆 Cheltenham Classic Women’s Cup HANNAH PEEL
First female across the line
Trophies for the Cheltenham Classic and Woolworths Cup will be presented at our upcoming AGM on Friday 1st May.
Full results: https://www.webscorer.com/race?raceid=429233
The handicappers do their best to make the racing fair and we are getting ever closer, race by race. Thank you for your patience with us.
Huge thanks to Ross O’Dea, Kirsty Armstrong, Shohn Wormgoor, Sam Richardson and Tim Lloyd for their volunteer help today. Thank you also to Colin Anderson for sweeping corners ahead of the event.
We always need volunteers for our races – if you are available, please let us know prior to an event or on the day.
Next up are a Criterium at the CET Arena on Sunday 3rd May https://www.webscorer.com/register?raceid=427344 followed by an ITT/TTT at Kairanga on Sunday 10th May https://www.webscorer.com/register?raceid=429215
On Sunday 17th May we are back at Manfeild for one of our major events, the Manfeild 6 Hour Cycle Challenge https://www.webscorer.com/register?raceid=421767
Enjoy your long weekend!
by Bike Manawatu | Apr 19, 2026 | News, Road Results
What a stunning morning it was for our Graded Road Race at Glen Oroua. Summer made a welcome return, treating the ~50 riders out on the course to beautiful conditions.
Huge thanks to Sam Richardson for Timing, Rachel O’Dea for sag wagon, Tim Lloyd for traffic management, and the 9 amazing mentor riders who did a brilliant job looking after our younger riders.
It was fantastic to see the next generation of cyclists enjoy the event, with nearly 20 primary & intermediate aged kids taking part across D & E Grades. Some of these kids tackling their very first Road event – fantastic effort to all of you for giving it a go. Hannah Peel continues to impress in D Grade crossing the line in first.
In A grade Filip Martin broke away early on and rode solo to a well-deserved victory.
B and C Grades delivered exciting sprint finishes. Carl Dickason claimed the win in B Grade, while Julia Hutchinson edged ahead of Maggie Lintott in a tight finish to take out C Grade.
Full results: https://www.webscorer.com/race?raceid=428392
Next up is the Cheltenham Cup on Sun 26th April, a ~35km graded handicap race with a lot of history and cups up for grabs for Bike Manawatu members. Non-members are of course welcome to participate. Event details & registration here: https://www.webscorer.com/register?raceid=427096
Enjoy the sunshine and the rest of your weekend!
by Bike Manawatu | Mar 31, 2026 | News, Road Results
Great night out to finish off our Twilight Daylight savings season.
Massive thanks to Sam Richardson for Timing, Ross O’Dea for marshalling and numerous other duties this evening, and Tim Lloyd for traffic management set up and pack up in the dark. Of course none of this happens without the Board and our sponsors.
Congratulations to Mark Hudson for the win tonight. Mark put in a last ditch sprint to take the honours from Carl Dickason and Chris Grant. The Woolworths Cup will be officially presented to Mark at our End-of-Year Prize Giving.
C Grade held off a blistering pursuit from A Grade. The Handicapper is expecting a bit of flack from the A graders. Great to see Adam Martin make a return, Joseph Steer hopping in with A grade for the first time and coming home with Liam O’Dea in the bunch. Lili Rowe is a definite threat to handicap honours and Hannah Peel for punching on and learning her trade.
Results: https://www.webscorer.com/race?raceid=426438
Good luck to our members doing Age Group Road Nationals in the Tasman region next weekend!
At the end of the school holidays we’ll be back at Glen Oroua for a graded road race on Sun 19th April, suitable for new and returning riders with a focus on mentoring our Juniors. Please pre-register here: https://www.webscorer.com/register?raceid=425665
Wishing everyone a great long Easter weekend! The forecast is looking perfect for getting out on a bike!
by Bike Manawatu | Mar 22, 2026 | News, Road Results
Thank you to everyone who came out to Glen Oroua for today’s road race, it was another stunning morning for riding. Massive thanks to our volunteers: Jo Coxon for running the Timing, John from Wellington on the Stop/Go paddle on the bridge, Tim Lloyd for traffic management, and Marty Baker for Sag Wagon.
It was fantastic that Brendan Bateup from Wellington RCC and Brendan Clarke from Kapiti travelled up for our event. We also applaud all the incredible families who took the opportunity and rode with their young kids, and Lizzie and Hannah Peel for looking after and encouraging other riders.
Results https://www.webscorer.com/race?pid=1&raceid=425275
Sealed Handicap results will be published Monday evening!!!
Next up are our second Junior Cycling Skills session and the Woolworths Cup!
Sun 29th March at 4pm – Junior Cycling Skills #2
Please pre-register here: https://www.webscorer.com/register?raceid=423062
Tue 31st Mar at 6pm – Woolworths Cup (Handicap)
Back in 1968 this cup was won by F. Martley on a course from Tremaine Ave to Rongotea. The event has since been moved to Feilding onto a 32.2km course starting on Makino Rd.
Please pre-register here: https://www.webscorer.com/register?raceid=424944
by Bike Manawatu | Nov 19, 2025 | News, Road Results
It was a great night for yesterday’s Manfeild Circuit Race! Thank you to Sam Richardson for running the timing, and many others for offering to help out.
The Handicap race was at hot pace! Gaps were worked out on 40,36 and 32 kph average over the three grades. However, it turns out 45, 42 and 37 is the new normal. The great thing is we now have lap times and data to get actual performance data for our individual riders. Great to see Toshi and Ash rocking up, with Ash smashing lots of personal bests. It was also fantastic to see the mentoring happening through the bunches.
Results can be found HERE
We are looking forward to the second Criterium at the CET Arena next Thursday 27th November. Registrations are now open: https://www.webscorer.com/register?raceid=413794
