Club Race Course Map & Info

Akers Road Race– Tuesday 7th December 2021

by Bike Manawatu | Jul 5, 2021 | Club Race Course Map & Info

Akers Road Race– Tuesday 14th December 2021

Tuesday 7th December Cancelled due to bad weather – New date Tuesday 14th December 2021
Registration 5.15pm – Please meet at Linton Country School (77 Akers Road, Manawatu, Wanganui 4474)
Race briefing 5.45pm – all riders must attend
Start Time / First Grade off at 6pm

***End of year BBQ at the end of the event***

***Please Pre Register, Its much easier to delete or DNS you from our start list if something comes up and you cant make it than to add you in while everyone is trying to register****
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

Volunteers & Spectators Registration form

Please click here to see our Bike Manawatu Delta Level 2 guidelines

The Akers Road Course is a 7.35km circuit
A Grade 6 laps – 44.10 km
B Grade 5 laps – 36.75 km
C Grade 4 laps – 29.40 km
D Grade 3 laps- 22.05 km
E Grade 3 laps- 22.05 km
(All Course notes are below)
*Distances are subject to be changed at the race directors discretion

ARRIVAL

All parking is to be well off the road, Parking will be available outside Linton Country School– please respect the Linton residence and their nature strips I.e please don’t park on the soggy verge
A toilet will be available within the School Grounds

REGISTRATION

Please take care at the cross roads while crossing to registration
Registration will be located outside Linton Country School (77 Akers Road, Manawatu, Wanganui 4474)
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

RIDER BRIEFING

The course is 7.35km flat loop course
The race is neutral from the start line till you are safely over the railway tracks. Race will start from the Akers Road / Linton Station Road Junction.
The finish line is approx 10m before Akers Road (Near the Bike Manawatu Timing Van)
Do not cross the centre 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 tankers and agricultural machinery
Be courteous to other road users
We RECOMMEND the use of a rear light
Roads are open and all normal road rules apply
Marshals are provided for direction only
Riders must give way at all junctions as required.
It is your responsibility to be at the start line on time.

Course Notes Below
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Linton Country School – 77 Akers Road

Starting outside Linton Country School – This is neutral until for 0.63km until you get over the railway lines
The race starts at 0.00 at the corner of Akers Road & Linton Station Road – Ride Straight on Akers Road
0.93km Turn left onto Te Puna Road
3.1km Turn left onto Lochmoigh Road
4.16km Turn Left onto Linton Drain Road
5.71km Turn Right onto Craws Road
6.44km Turn Left onto Linton Station Road
7.35km Completes the circuit
Number of Laps depend on grades *See Grades /Laps above– Finish Line will be on Linton Station Road near Akers Road at the timing van
Race direction is anti clockwise

Thank you to all of our Bike Manawatu Sponsors, Grant Funders and Volunteers – We appreciate you all
Together Everyone Achieves More

A1 Loops – Tuesday 23rd November 2021

by Bike Manawatu | Jul 5, 2021 | Club Race Course Map & Info

A1 Loops – Tuesday 23rd November 2021

Registration 5.15pm – Please meet near the Bike Manawatu Timing Van near the Aorangi Road / Durie Road Junction
Race briefing 5.45pm – all riders must attend
Start Time / First Grade off at 6pm

***Please Pre Register, Its much easier to delete or DNS you from our start list if something comes up and you cant make it than to add you in while everyone is trying to register****
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

Volunteers & Spectators Registration form

Please click here to see our Bike Manawatu Delta Level 2 guidelines

The A1 Loops Course is a 10.54 circuit in an anti clockwise direction
A Grade 5 laps – 52.98km
B Grade 4 laps – 42.44 km
C Grade 3 laps – 31.9 km
D Grade 2 laps– 21.36 km
E Grade 2 laps– 21.36 km
(All Course notes are below)
*Distances are subject to be changed at the race directors discretion

ARRIVAL

All parking is to be well off the road, please respect the local residence and their nature strips I.e please don’t park on the soggy verge – we do reccommend parking in Feidling and riding down to warm up.
No Bathrooms available on this course, please ensure you are prepared

REGISTRATION

Please take care at the cross roads while crossing to registration
Registration will be near the Bike Manawatu Timing Van near the Aorangi Road / Durie Road Junction
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

RIDER BRIEFING

The course is 10.54km flat loop course
The finish line is approx 280m past the Aorangi / Durie Junction on Aorangi Road (Near the Bike Manawatu Timing Van)
Do not cross the centre 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 tankers and agricultural machinery
Be courteous to other road users
We RECOMMEND the use of a rear light
Roads are open and all normal road rules apply
Marshals are provided for direction only
Riders must give way at all junctions as required.
It is your responsibility to be at the start line on time.

Course Notes Below
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Aorangi / Durie Road Junction

The race starts and meeting near the corner of Aorangi & Durie Road Junction at 0.00 Starting and meeting near the corner of Aorangi & Durie Road Junction.

0.00 on Aorangi Road;/ During Road Junction
0.06km Turn Left onto Durie Road
1.67km Turn Left onto Campbell Road
2.77km Turn Left onto Taonui Road
6.22km Turn Left onto Reids Line East
8.36km Turn Left onto Aorangi Road
10.54km Completes the circuit
***10.88 Shows the finish line after laps completed ***

Number of Laps depend on grades *See Grades /Laps above– Finish Line is approx 280m past the Aorangi / Durie Junction on Aorangi Road (Near the Bike Manawatu Timing Van)
Race direction is anti clockwise

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Thank you to all of our Bike Manawatu Sponsors, Grant Funders and Volunteers – We appreciate you all
Together Everyone Achieves More

Manfeild Points Race – Tuesday 16th November 2021 – Race 2/2

by Bike Manawatu | Jul 5, 2021 | Club Race Course Map & Info

Manfeild Points Race – Tuesday 16th November 2021 – Race 2/2

Registration 5.15pm – Manfeild Park Chris Amon Circuit – Registration will be in the Pitlane Garage
Race briefing 5.45pm – all riders must attend
Start Time / First Grade off at 6pm

***Please Pre Register, Its much easier to delete or DNS you from our start list if something comes up and you cant make it than to add you in while everyone is trying to register****
Entry Fee:
Members $10 p/night
Non Members $15 p/night
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

Volunteers & Spectators Registration form

Please click here to see our Bike Manawatu Delta Level 2 guidelines

Starting Times

D & B grade 6pm
D grade 25mins
B Garde 35 mins

C & A grade 6.45pm approx
C grade 30 mins
A grade 40mins

Registration & Race Numbers
Registration will be open from 5.15 and close at 5.50 pm
Numbers are to be positioned on the right hand side of the jersey and slightly to the rear and clear of the arm so that it can be read by the judges. If the judges cannot see your number, you will not be awarded points.
Allocated race numbers are to be kept for the series. REMEMBER TO BRING YOUR RACE NUMBER TO EACH EVENT.
Return numbers at completion of the series.

Signing On
With the exception of race 1 (you are deemed to have signed on by registering) all riders must sign on prior to racing, weather you have paid for the series or not. If you score points in a race and you have not signed on you will not be awarded points.

Grades
D Grade – Aimed at riders with limited experience and or low levels of fitness. Anticipated average speed approx. 25km/hr
C Grade – Aimed at younger experienced riders or adults with an average level of fitness. Anticipated average speed 30-35km/hr
B Grade – Aimed at experienced racing riders with an above average fitness level. Anticipated average speed 40km/hr
A Grade – Aimed at rides with a high level of experience and race fitness. Anticipated average speed 45+km/hr

Event Format
The race circuit will be the 1.2km inside loop.
Restricted junior gearing is not compulsory
Grades will be combined (D&B and C&A) on the track together. Combined grades will assemble in the start area together and there will be a short time delay between grade starts – faster grade starting first. Riders dropped from their grade shall not join in or interfere with the other grade on the circuit. Riders who have been dropped and are being lapped by their grade may join back in WITH THE MAIN BUNCH BUT MUST NOT CONTEST ANY SPRINTS. At the race managers discretion riders may be pulled from the race.
Faster riders must give way to slower riders and pass to the outside when passing on a corner. The exception to this is in the S bend section where faster riders should pass on the right hand side – The faster group is to warn the slower group to stay left as they approach. There will usually be a rider marshal with D&C grades to assist in this area.

Programme
6.00pm – D & B Grade
D Grade 25 mins
B Grade 35 mins

6.45pm – C & A Grade
C Grade 30 mins
A Grade 40mins max. and may be shorted at race managers discretion

Scoring
Points will be awarded at intermediate primes and the finish (double points)
Prime laps will be signalled by a whistle
The final lap will be signalled by a bell
Points will be award for the top 4 in each sprint;
1^st = 4 points
4^th = 1 point
The total accumulated points from all sprints will determine the placing for each round with round points being award on the same basis ie 1st = 4 points
The total accumulated points from each round will be determine the overall ranking for each grade at completion of the series.

Held at the Manfeild Park

Thank you to all of our Bike Manawatu Sponsors, Grant Funders and Volunteers – We appreciate you all
Together Everyone Achieves More

Essex Cup – Colyton – Hiwinui Tuesday 9th November 2021

by Bike Manawatu | Jul 5, 2021 | Club Race Course Map & Info

Essex Cup – Colyton – Hiwinui Tuesday 9th November 2021

Registration 5.15pm – Please meet at Colyton School (421 Colyton Road, Colyton 4775)
Race briefing 5.45pm – all riders must attend
Start Time / First Grade off at 6pm

***Please Pre Register, Its much easier to delete or DNS you from our start list if something comes up and you cant make it than to add you in while everyone is trying to register****
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

Volunteers & Spectators Registration form

Please click here to see our Bike Manawatu Delta Level 2 guidelines

This event is run as a graded handicapped race
Grades and handicaps will be determined on the date and subject to numbers

The Colyton / Hiwinui circuit (anti-clockwise) is a 18.37 km loop – This will be 2 laps of the circuit.

An excellent event for all ages and stages.
Come out and test yourself – We would love to see you

History – Essex Cup
Harry Essex was a publican who sponsored cycling in the 1950’s. This was a
Traditionally a Handicapped road race from Ashhurst – Pohangina (totara reserve) through the gravel and back approx. 50km
This year (2021) we have made the decision to head away from the gravel and change up the course to encourage more riders

ARRIVAL

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

REGISTRATION

Registration will be at Colyton School
Hand Sanitiser will be available in the timing van
Payment should be made online prior to the event $5 members, $10 non members. please no late registrations or payments on the day
Please remember to continue to practise social distancing if covid levels require us to do so
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.
Numbers are to be placed on the left hand side, rear quarter of your race top.
*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.
If you have been issued a Bike Manawatu race number please remember to bring this to all events.

RIDER BRIEFING

Start & Meet outside Colyton School on 421 Colyton Road, Colyton
Sign on 5:15pm at HQ – (Colyton School carpark)
Race briefing 5.45pm – all riders must attend
First grade start 6.00am
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
One way bridge on Reids Line East at 4.45km
One way bridge on Colyton Road 16.83km
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
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.

Course Notes
Colyton School

Click here to view online
Starting and Finishing outside Colyton School – 421 Colyton Road
0.13 km Turn Left onto Taonui Road
Start Zone is on the gravel behind kurb on Taonui Road / Colyton Road Intersection
1.89km Turn Left onto Reids Line East
4.45km on Reids Line East – Beware of 1 way Bridge
9.54km Turn Left onto Watershed Road (Hiwinui School)
11.36km Turn Left onto Colyton Road
16.83km On Colyton Road – Beware of 1 Way Bridge
18.37km Finish – For Laps Continue on

Lap2
18.46km Turn Left onto Taonui Road
20.27km Turn Left onto Reids Line East
22.83km on Reids Line East – Beware of 1 way Bridge
27.9 km Turn Left onto Watershed Road (Hiwinui School)
29.8km Turn Left onto Colyton Road
35.2km On Colyton Road – Beware of 1 Way Bridge
36.8 km Finish

TROPHY for the Essex Cup

Presented to the winner of the handicapped race

Thank you to all of our Bike Manawatu Sponsors, Grant Funders and Volunteers – We appreciate you all
Together Everyone Achieves More

Manfeild Points Race – Tuesday 2nd November 2021 Race 1/2

by Bike Manawatu | Jul 5, 2021 | Club Race Course Map & Info

Manfeild Points Race – Tuesday 2nd November 2021 – Race 1/2

Registration 5.15pm – Manfeild Park Chris Amon Circuit – Registration will be in the Pitlane Garage
Race briefing 5.45pm – all riders must attend
Start Time / First Grade off at 6pm

***Please Pre Register, Its much easier to delete or DNS you from our start list if something comes up and you cant make it than to add you in while everyone is trying to register**** UPDATE NO LATE REGISTRATIONS ALLOWED UNDER DELTA LEVEL 2
Entry Fee:
Members $10 p/night
Non Members $15 p/night
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

Volunteers & Spectators Registration form

Please click here to see our Bike Manawatu Delta Level 2 guidelines

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
Please click the link above to see the current Covid gudelines in which we will run our events under. Thank You