Kairanga Individual Time Trial – October 2022

by Bike Manawatu | Sep 5, 2022 | Club Race Course Map & Info

Kairanga Individual Time Trial – October 2022

Registration 5.15pm – Please meet at the Horizons Yard –  1117 Kairanga Bunnythorpe Road (Horizons Yard)
Race briefing 5.45pm – all riders must attend
Start Time / First Rider off at 6pm – Manual Time, please line up slowest to fastest at the start line.

***Strictly NO Late Registrations on the day****
Entry Fee: $5 for members, $10 non members
All payments must be made online, please no payments on the day Bike Manawatu ANZ 01-0745-0284925-00 please use your name, race number & race name as reference

Click here to register 11.10.22
If you are available to help volunteer 11.10.22 please click here

Click here to register 25.10.22
If you are available to help volunteer 25.10.22 please click here

Bike Manawatu is constantly reviewing our Covid-19 protocols and guidelines – should there be any government announcements leading up to this event we will post a link or information on our guidelines here.
At present

COURSE SPECIFIC NOTES CAN BE FOUND BELOW
Please note some of these guidelines below may differ depending on our Covid-19 Alert Levels e.g. bathrooms may not be available & start lists may be produced to allow for social distancing

ARRIVAL

• All parking is to be well off the road, Parking will be available within the Horizons Yard 1117 Kairanga Bunnythorpe Road – please respect the Kairanga residence and their nature strips I.e please don’t park on the soggy verge
• A toilet should be available within the back entrance of Kairanga School

REGISTRATION

• Please take care at the cross roads while crossing to registration
• Registration will be located in the Horizons Yard – 1117 Kairanga Bunnythorpe Road
• Hand Sanitiser will be available in the BM timing van
• Payment should be made online prior to the event $5 members, $10 non members.
• Ensure you give yourself plenty of time to register, pin your number, grab your transponder* and go to the start area awaiting the race managers briefing. (Please note Time Trials will more than likely be manual timed, therefore transponders will not be required)
• *It is your responsibility to ensure your transponder is on correctly if it is not it may not read on our system, therefore you may not receive a finish time.
• Numbers are to be placed on the left hand side, rear quarter of your race top.
• If you have been issued a Bike Manawatu race number please remember to bring this to all events.
• Please remember to continue to practise social distancing if covid levels require us to do so
• Let early riders register ahead of later starters if covid levels require us to do so

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• Traffic management will be in place, but this is to warn other road uses that we are there.
• Roads are open and all normal road rules apply (riders must obey NZ road rules at ALL times)
• Marshals are provided for direction and in some places to stop cyclists due to traffic
• Riders must give way at all junctions as required.
• Please be courteous to other road users

RIDER BRIEFING

• The course is 6km out and back
• The turn will be marked by a cone in the road.
• The finish line is approx 100m before the start line
• Obey the priority on the 1 way bridge and be prepared to give way to oncoming traffic
• Do not cross the centre line unless safe to do so.
• We are on quite narrow roads when often there is no white line. Stay left
• Riders should not exceed 2 abreast
• Beware of tankers and agricultural machinery
• Be courteous to other road users
• We RECOMMEND the use of a rear light at all times
• Roads are open and all normal road rules apply
• Marshals are provided for direction only
• Riders must give way at all junctions as required.
• This is an Individual Time Trial. If you are passed by another rider you must not draft that rider. It is the rider that has been passed to drop back from the other rider.
• It is your responsibility to be at the start line on time.
• PROVISIONAL START LIST will be posted here / emailed via webscorer IF covid levels require us to do so. Otherwise please arrive and self seed yourself slow – fast

Course Notes Below
https://onthegomap.com/s/nj62nf76


0.00 Starting outside the Horizons Yard on 1117 Kairanga Bunnythorpe Road
3.52 km Kairanga Bunnythorpe Road turns into Lockwood Road *There is also a one way bridge here – Cyclists to Give Way and follow road rules at all times*

6.1km – Turn Around Cone (marshal present) just after 892 Lockwood Road
8.5km Lockwood Road turns into Kairanga Bunnythorpe road *There is also a one way bridge here – Cyclists to follow road rules at all times*
12km  Finish on Kairanga Bunnythorpe Road at the Finish Line

Bike Manawatu Cheltenham Classic 2022

by Bike Manawatu | Mar 31, 2022 | Club Race Course Map & Info

 Bike Manawatu Cheltenham Classic

Sunday 08th May 2022
Start & Meet Bike Manawatu Timing van outside Cheltenham Hall – 1477 Kimbolton Road, Cheltenham
Registration 8:00 am
Race briefing 8:45am – all riders must attend
Start Time / First Grade off at 9:00am Handicap start.   

This event is run as a graded handicapped race
Grades and handicaps will be determined on the date and subject to numbers
Come out and test yourself  – We would love to see you.

All riders MUST Pre Register Here before 12noon the day before the race.
Click here to register
$5 members / $10 non-members – All welcome only members are eligible for trophies
We encourage you to pay online Bike Manawatu ANZ 01-0745-0284925-00 please use your name, race number & race name as reference
If you or someone you know is available to help volunteer please fill in this form

COURSE SPECIFIC NOTES FOR THE CHELTENHAM CLASSIC

INSTRUCTIONS FOR THIS EVENT

• Please pre register & make payment online as per the instructions above
• Please ensure you are aware of the course route – Course notes can be found below
• Please note if there we are in a situation with Covid-19 at the time, please remember to use the 2 meter rule and follow all govt guidelines which include using hand sanitiser provided and to practise social distancing
• There is hand sanitiser provided in our Bike Manawatu timing van
• Please do not attend our event if you are unwell

ARRIVAL

• All parking is to be well off the road – please respect the Cheltenham residence and their nature strips I.e please don’t park on the soggy verge
• Please proceed to registration

START LIST & NUMBERS

• As we have been trailing for some time the number allocated for this event will be your permanent number for all future BM events. Please look after this number and remember to bring it to all Bike Manawatu events.
• Non members / guests will be given a number however if you are not planning to continue to attend Bike Manawatu club events please return your bib number at the completion of the race or you may be invoiced for a replacement.
• Please look after your race numbers and bring it to ALL club events, we do not have spares for you if you forget it on the day.
• If you have not received your number yet we will have it ready for you at registration.
• Race Numbers are to be placed on the left hand side, rear quarter of your race top, readable in the prone riding position.

REGISTRATION

• Registration will be at in the near our Timing Van outside Cheltenham Hall – 1477 Kimbolton Road, Cheltenham – There will be a volunteer helping
• We will have hand sanitiser available at registration
• $5 members / $10 non-members – We highly encourage you to pay online Bike Manawatu ANZ 01-0745-0284925-00 please use your name, race number & race name as reference
• Ensure you give yourself plenty of time to register, pin your number, grab your transponder and go to the start area awaiting the race managers briefing. (Please note our organisers may choose to manual time this race therefore transponders may not be required)
• Numbers are to be placed on the left hand side, rear quarter of your race top.
• Please read/check all notices at the registration desk, a repeat of the rider briefing and safety notes set out below
• It is your responsibility to ensure your transponder is on correctly if it is not it may not read on our system, therefore you may not receive a finish time
• This is a handicapped race E & D Grade please be ready to go off first

Transponders

• Each rider will be issued with a Transponder:
• Your transponder holder should be 4 fingers under the rim (remember to take the sticky tape off the holder and don’t put the cable ties through the spokes)
• Left hand side of the fork – shiny side facing out
• Once your finished use some snips and take the length off the cable ties – we will have some at the start line for you.
• Step 1 – Remove the Backing Tape on the black holder.
  Position black holder on Front LEFT fork, 4 fingers below the top of spokes
  Pull cable ties TIGHT. Ensure Holder remains flush to fork
• Step 2 – Trim the cable ties with some snips
• Step 3 – Slide Transponder into holder until it clicks
  Give transponder a gentle tug to ensure it is secure
  To remove transponder press release button and slide it out
• Checklist
  Black Holder secure
  Transponder secure
  On front left fork
• 
• 4 fingers below top of spokes
• Please make sure your transponder is handed back at the completion of your ride.

RIDER BRIEFING

• Start & Meet Bike Manawatu Timing van outside Cheltenham Hall – 1477 Kimbolton Road, Cheltenham
• Sign on 8.15am at HQ – (Bike Manawatu Timing Van)
• Race briefing 8.45am – all riders must attend
• First grade start 9.00am
• Please remember to respect the locals living these roads.
• Please be considerate.  No spitting or “snot rockets” in the bunch please
• Please do not attend our event if you are unwell
• The roads are narrow, please be mindful of motorists.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• Traffic management will be in place, but this is to warn other road uses that we are there.
• Roads are open and all normal road rules apply (riders must obey NZ road rules at ALL times)
• Marshals are provided for direction and in some places to stop cyclists due to traffic
• Riders must give way at all junctions as required.
• Please be courteous to other road users

Course Specific Notes

• Do not cross the center line unless safe to do so.
• We are on narrow quite roads when often there is no white line. Stay left
• Riders should not exceed 2 abreast
• Beware of trucks, tankers and agricultural machinery
• Be courteous to other road users
• We RECOMMEND the use of a rear light.

Additional Notes

• Bathrooms will be available at the Cheltenham Public Toilets next to the Cheltenham Hall
• Parking will be available outside the community hall or maybe park in Feilding and ride out to warm up?
• Visiting riders please return your bib number at the completion of the race or you may be invoiced for a replacement.
• Thank you to everyone who entered and registered the contact tracing form for marshals and spectators.
• Please be courteous to all officials. It’s going to be busy. If someone asks you to move off the road, please do so.
• If you or one of your supporters are available to volunteer please let us know – We are always thankful to all of our volunteers who enable us to run these events
  Registrations / Timing / Marshals / STMS / First Aid / Lead & SAG Drivers You can help us out by identifying any volunteer roles on this form
  Thank You
• **If you have been assigned a volunteer role for this event and you can no longer make it – it is your responsibility to find a replacement

CHELTENHAM COURSE SPECIFIC NOTES:
https://nz.mapometer.com/cycling/route_4814138.html

0.00km Starting outside the Cheltenham Hall on Kimbolton Road (1477 Kimbolton Road, Cheltenham 4777)
6.13km Turn Left onto Perry Line
8.59km Turn Right onto McBeth Road
11.94km Turn Right onto Bryce Road
16.23km Turn Left onto Kimbolton Road
21.02km In Kimbolton turn around cone (marshal will be present) to head back to start / finish area
25.08km Continue straight on Kimbolton Road
35.00km Finish line on Kimbolton Road (near Start area by Kimbolton Road)

Cheltenham Hall & Public Toilets – 1477 Kimbolton Road, Cheltenham

TROPHIES for the Cheltenham Classic

CHELTENHAM CLASSIC HANDICAP ROAD RACE
(This was originally a Masters Road Race Cup – )
Manawatu Masters Cycling Cup – Cheltenham Classic Womens Cup
Winner First Female – 1^st across the finish line
Ex Manawatu Masters Cycling Club

Donaldson Cup – Fastest time Cheltenham Handicap
Fastest Time (female or male) Cheltenham Classic Handicap RR
Ex Manawatu Masters Cycling Club Manawatu Masters Cycling Club – Donaldson Family Road Race Cup
Awarded to the fastest actual time, female or male, to complete the event
(This was originally a Masters Road Race Cup – )

Arthur Jennings Cup – 1st cyclist (female or male) to cross finish line
Manawatu Veterans
Pro .Am Grand Prix 1982
Donated by the Fitzburger Bar
Manawatu Masters
Cheltenham Classic Road Race
(This was originally a Masters Road Race Cup – )

Bike Manawatu Sutton Cup – Halcombe

by Bike Manawatu | Mar 31, 2022 | Club Race Course Map & Info

 Bike Manawatu Sutton Cup – Halcombe

Sunday 17th July 2022
Unfortunately due to lack of entries we have made the tough decision to cancel our event sorry 
Start & Meet Bike Manawatu Timing van at Halcombe Memorial Hall – 76 Willoughby Street
Registration 8:00 am
Race briefing 8:45am – all riders must attend
Start Time / First Grade off at 9:00am Handicap start.   

This event is run as a graded handicapped race
Grades and handicaps will be determined on the date and subject to numbers
Come out and test yourself  – We would love to see you.

All riders MUST Pre Register Here before 12noon the day before the race.
Click here to register
$5 members / $10 non-members – All welcome only members are eligible for trophies
We encourage you to pay online Bike Manawatu ANZ 01-0745-0284925-00 please use your name, race number & race name as reference
If you or someone you know is available to help volunteer please fill in this form

Covid Guidelines 

COURSE SPECIFIC NOTES FOR THE SUTTON CUP

INSTRUCTIONS FOR THIS EVENT

• Please pre register & make payment online as per the instructions above
• Please ensure you are aware of the course route – Course notes can be found below
• Please note if there we are in a situation with Covid-19 at the time, please remember to use the 2 meter rule and follow all govt guidelines which include using hand sanitiser provided and to practise social distancing
• There is hand sanitiser provided in our Bike Manawatu timing van
• Please do not attend our event if you are unwell

ARRIVAL

• All parking is to be well off the road – please respect the Halcomve residence and their nature strips I.e please don’t park on the soggy verge
• Please proceed to registration

START LIST & NUMBERS

• As we have been trailing for some time the number allocated for this event will be your permanent number for all future BM events. Please look after this number and remember to bring it to all Bike Manawatu events.
• Non members / guests will be given a number however if you are not planning to continue to attend Bike Manawatu club events please return your bib number at the completion of the race or you may be invoiced for a replacement.
• Please look after your race numbers and bring it to ALL club events, we do not have spares for you if you forget it on the day.
• If you have not received your number yet we will have it ready for you at registration.
• Race Numbers are to be placed on the left hand side, rear quarter of your race top, readable in the prone riding position.

REGISTRATION

• Registration will be at in the near our Timing Van at Halcombe Memorial Hall – 76 Willoughby Street – There will be a volunteer helping
• We will have hand sanitiser available at registration
• $5 members / $10 non-members – We highly encourage you to pay online Bike Manawatu ANZ 01-0745-0284925-00 please use your name, race number & race name as reference
• Ensure you give yourself plenty of time to register, pin your number, grab your transponder and go to the start area awaiting the race managers briefing. (Please note our organisers may choose to manual time this race therefore transponders may not be required)
• Numbers are to be placed on the left hand side, rear quarter of your race top.
• Please read/check all notices at the registration desk, a repeat of the rider briefing and safety notes set out below
• It is your responsibility to ensure your transponder is on correctly if it is not it may not read on our system, therefore you may not receive a finish time
• This is a handicapped race E & D Grade please be ready to go off first

Transponders

• Each rider will be issued with a Transponder:
• Your transponder holder should be 4 fingers under the rim (remember to take the sticky tape off the holder and don’t put the cable ties through the spokes)
• Left hand side of the fork – shiny side facing out
• Once your finished use some snips and take the length off the cable ties – we will have some at the start line for you.
• Step 1 – Remove the Backing Tape on the black holder.
  Position black holder on Front LEFT fork, 4 fingers below the top of spokes
  Pull cable ties TIGHT. Ensure Holder remains flush to fork
• Step 2 – Trim the cable ties with some snips
• Step 3 – Slide Transponder into holder until it clicks
  Give transponder a gentle tug to ensure it is secure
  To remove transponder press release button and slide it out
• Checklist
  Black Holder secure
  Transponder secure
  On front left fork
• 
• 4 fingers below top of spokes
• Please make sure your transponder is handed back at the completion of your ride.

RIDER BRIEFING

• Start & Meet Bike Manawatu Timing van outside the Halcombe Memorial Hall – 76 Willoughby Street
• Sign on 8.15am at HQ – (Bike Manawatu Timing Van)
• Race briefing 8.45am – all riders must attend
• First grade start 9.00am
• Please remember to respect the locals living these roads.
• Please be considerate.  No spitting or “snot rockets” in the bunch please
• Please do not attend our event if you are unwell
• The roads are narrow, please be mindful of motorists.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• Traffic management will be in place, but this is to warn other road uses that we are there.
• Roads are open and all normal road rules apply (riders must obey NZ road rules at ALL times)
• Marshals are provided for direction and in some places to stop cyclists due to traffic
• Riders must give way at all junctions as required.
• Please be courteous to other road users

Course Specific Notes

• Do not cross the center line unless safe to do so.
• We are on narrow quite roads when often there is no white line. Stay left
• Riders should not exceed 2 abreast
• Beware of trucks, tankers and agricultural machinery
• Be courteous to other road users
• We RECOMMEND the use of a rear light.

Additional Notes

• Bathrooms will be available at TBC
• Parking will be available at the Halcombe memorial hall on Willoughby Street – the hall will not be open for this event
• Visiting riders please return your bib number at the completion of the race or you may be invoiced for a replacement.
• Thank you to everyone who entered and registered the contact tracing form for marshals and spectators.
• Please be courteous to all officials. It’s going to be busy. If someone asks you to move off the road, please do so.
• If you or one of your supporters are available to volunteer please let us know – We are always thankful to all of our volunteers who enable us to run these events
  Registrations / Timing / Marshals / STMS / First Aid / Lead & SAG Drivers You can help us out by identifying any volunteer roles on this form
  Thank You
• **If you have been assigned a volunteer role for this event and you can no longer make it – it is your responsibility to find a replacement

HALCOMBE COURSE SPECIFIC NOTES:

Halcombe – 20.15KM
Course Notes
0.00km Start & Finish near the Halcombe community centre on Willoughby Street
0.05km Turn Left at the roundabout onto Stanway Road
7.27km Turn Left onto Makino Road
12.54km Turn Left onto Tokorangi Road
19.45km Tokorangi Road turns into Willoughby Street
20.51km Close circuit for laps (Lap 1)
Follow the same course for 2 full laps to complete the race.
20.56km Turn Left at the roundabout onto Stanway Road
27.9km Turn Left onto Makino Road
33.10km Turn Left onto Tokorangi Road
40km Tokorangi Road turns into Willoughby Street
40.7km Finish Line on Willoughby Street

Halcombe Memorial Hall – 76 Willoughby Street
  

Halcombe –Stanway Circuit

Distance: 20.51 km

https://nz.mapometer.com/cycling/route_4813674.html

TROPHY for the Sutton Cup

Sutton Cup – Awarded to the winner of the handicapped race

Volunteers Required:

Race Manager:
Assistance Race Manager / Registration:
Timing
STMS
Traffic Set Up
Marshal – Start / Finish
Marshal – Makino / Tokorangi
Marshal – Stanway Road/Makino Road to stop cyclists
Lead Car
Service / Sag Vehicle
First Aid
Please head on over to the Volunteers Document to learn more about these positions.
If you find yourself in a position to help out please email secretary@bikemanawatu.co.nz
Every effort is very much appreciated.

BM, Whanganui & WCNI Combined Road Race Champs & Sunday 10th April 2022

by Bike Manawatu | Jan 19, 2022 | Club Race Course Map & Info

Bike Manawatu, Whanganui & West Coast North Island Combined Road Race Champs – Sunday 10th April 2022
Bike Manawatu Club, Cycling Whanganui Club & West Coast North Island Road Race Champs will be held together and hosted by Bike Manawatu

Sunday 10th April 2022 – Halcombe
Start & Meet outside the Halcombe Hall on Willoughby Street. (75 Willoughby Street, Halcombe 4779)
Registration 10.15am – (Halcombe Community Hall)
Race briefing 10.45am – all riders must attend
Start Grade off at 11:00am
Riders will race in their categories according to their age based as at 31 December 2022

***Strictly NO Late Registrations on the day****
Entry Fee: set by WCNI Constitution  $15.00 – U17 & Younger  $20.00 – All over 17 Riders
Cycling NZ Licence required at sign on
This is an OPEN event to all riders – *only licenced WCNI riders are eligible for WCNI medals* – and Bike Manawatu club members eligible for BM Club trophies
Social and non members are welcome to attend the event however will not be eligible for WCNI medals or Bike Manawatu trophies.
We encourage participation and is a good opportunity for those riders wishing to enter the Non-Championship Time Trial category at Age Group Road Nationals

All payments must be made online, please no payments on the day Bike Manawatu ANZ 01-0745-0284925-00 please use your name, race number & race name as reference (more…)

BM & WCNI Combined ITT Champs 09.04.22

by Bike Manawatu | Jan 19, 2022 | Club Race Course Map & Info

Bike Manawatu & West Coast North Island Combined Individual Time Trial Champs – Saturday 9th April 2022
Bike Manawatu Club Cycling & West Coast North Island ITT Champs will be held together and hosted by Bike Manawatu

Saturday 9th April 2022 – Rongotea
Registration 10.15am – (near the Rongotea Garage carpark on Mersey Street)
Race briefing 10.45am – all riders must attend
Start Time / First Rider off at 11:00am in 30 second intervals
Riders will race in their categories according to their age based as at 31 December 2022
Starting on corner of Severn & Mercey Streets

***Strictly NO Late Registrations on the day****
Entry Fee: $15 for all riders
This is an OPEN event to all riders – *only licenced WCNI riders are eligible for WCNI medals* – and Bike Manawatu club members eligible for BM Club trophies
Social and non members are welcome to attend the event however will not be eligible for WCNI medals or Bike Manawatu trophies.
We encourage participation and is a good opportunity for those riders wishing to enter the Non-Championship Time Trial category at Age Group Road Nationals

All payments must be made online, please no payments on the day Bike Manawatu ANZ 01-0745-0284925-00 please use your name, race number & race name as reference

If you are available to help volunteer please click here

Click here to register

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