Club Race Course Map & Info

Woolworths Cup – Feilding / Halcombe Road Race – Sunday 28th February 2021

by Bike Manawatu | Dec 3, 2020 | Club Race Course Map & Info

Woolworths Cup – Feilding / Halcombe Road Race – Sunday 28th February 2021

9am Start Time
All riders MUST Pre Register Here before 12 noon Saturday 27.02.21

Start & Meet Bike Manawatu Timing van on Makino Road near the top of Leighbridge Street
Registration 8.15am at HQ – (near the Bike Manawatu Timing Van) as above
Race briefing 8:45am – all riders must attend
First grade off at 9am

Cyclists to assemble on verge with parking towards town against railway line.
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.

$5 members / $10 non-members – All welcome (Only members are eligible for the trophy)
We encourage you to pay online Bike Manawatu ANZ 01-0745-0284925-00 please use your name, race number & race name as reference

Please do not attend our event if you are unwell

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
Registration will be just before the start line – 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 Feilding 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. We are redistributing new fabric numbers to all members.
Non members 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 on Makino Road near our Timing Van. 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.
Numbers are to be placed on the left hand side, rear quarter of your race top.
Please read 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.

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.

SPECTATORS / VOLUNTEERS

We have Bike Manawatu QR codes available for you to scan in using the NZ Covid Tracer – all riders who have pre registered will have contact tracing details on your online registration, however riders please feel free to use our QR codes too

RIDER BRIEFING

Start & Meet Bike Manawatu Timing van on Makino Road near the top of Leighbridge 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 the Feilding Square
Parking will be available towards town against railway line.
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

Course Notes:

0.00km Starting at the Bike Manawatu Timing van on Makino Road near the top of Leighbridge Street
Follow Makino Road for 4.91kms
4.91km turn LEFT onto Mangaone Road
13.80km changes to Monteith Street
13.91km turn RIGHT onto Willoughby Street – Cyclists MUST give way to traffic and obey road rules
14.35km at the round about turn RIGHT onto Stanway Road – Cyclists MUST give way to traffic and obey road rules
Continue to Stanway Road
21.61km Cyclist give way / stop to traffic, obey Marshals – Right onto Makino Road – Cyclists MUST give way to traffic and obey road rules
24.73km Left onto Short Road
28.12km Cyclists to give way / stop to traffic, obey marshals – Right onto Cheltenham Cross Road – Cyclists MUST give way to traffic and obey road rules
32.78km Cyclists to STOP, obey marshals – give way to traffic- Right onto McKays Line
35.82km Left onto Makino Road, give way to traffic – do not cross center line
43.44km Finish on Makino Road at the corner of Reids Line West, at the Bike Manawatu Timing van. – for timing purposes only

Cyclists to tour back to start in Feilding
**Cyclists MUST obey NZ road rules, all roads are open to the public normal road rules apply. Cyclists must give way / stop at right turns – No crossing center lines, riding 2 abreast only – Riders who bring a volunteer / road marshal ride free.
It is extremely important all riders obey these rules**

Makino Road Near Leithbridge Road

See Tims Strava Ride HERE

TROPHY for the Woolworths Cup

WOOLWORTHS CUP

Trophy- Palmerston North Amateur Road Cycling Assn

In 2018 to be run as a graded handicap but traditionally run as a sealed handicap
Traditionally this was the first race of the racing season with a sealed handicap so handicaps could be worked out for subsequent races
This was raced from Tremaine Ave to Rongotea

Volunteers Required:

Race Manager:
Assistance Race Manager / Registration:
Timing
STMS
Traffic Set Up
Marshal – Start / Finish
Marshal – Makino Road / Stanway Road – on corner to ensure cyclists give way / stop to Makino Road traffic
Marshal – Short Road / Cheltenham Cross Road – on corner to ensure cyclists give way / stop to traffic
Marshal – Cheltenham Cross Road / McKays Line – on Corner to ensure cyclists give way stop
Marshal – Makino Road / McKays Line – on corner to ensure cyclists give way / stop to traffic
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.

Essex Cup – Pohangina Road Race – Sunday 21st February 2021

by Bike Manawatu | Dec 3, 2020 | Club Race Course Map & Info

Essex Cup – Pohangina Road Race – Sunday 21st February 2021 – Event Cancelled Due to Low Numbers

9am Start Time
All riders MUST Pre Register Here before 12 noon Saturday 20.02.21

Start & Meet – Riders will assemble outside in the Pohangina Village
Registration 8.15am at HQ – (near the Bike Manawatu Timing Van) usually near the Pohangina Road / Finnis Road Junction
Race briefing 8:45am – all riders must attend
First grade off at 9am

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

The Essex Cup Pohangina course is a 30 km circuit.
Come out and test yourself – We would love to see you.

Please note if we have to postpone our event on the 7th February due to weather or anything else out of our powers – we have this event scheduled and traffic management approved for for Sunday 21st February 2021.

Please do not attend our event if you are unwell

History – Essex Cup – – Ashhurst / Pohangina Race
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

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
Registration will be just before the start line – 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 Pohangina 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. We are redistributing new fabric numbers to all members.
Non members 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 Pohangina Village near our Timing Van on Pohangina Road. 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.
Numbers are to be placed on the left hand side, rear quarter of your race top.
Please read 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.

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.

SPECTATORS / VOLUNTEERS

We have Bike Manawatu QR codes available for you to scan in using the NZ Covid Tracer – all riders who have pre registered will have contact tracing details on your online registration, however riders please feel free to use our QR codes too

RIDER BRIEFING

Start & Meet outside in the Pohangina Village – usually near the Pohangina Road / Finnis Road Junction
Sign on 8.15am at HQ – (Bike Manawatu Timing Van outside Cheltenham Hall)
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 along Finnis Road
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

Course Notes:

https://nz.mapometer.com/cycling/route_4813693.html

0.00km Starting on Pohangina Road near the Pohangina Methodist Church – Head towards Ashhurst on Pohangina Road
4.2km Turn Left onto Pohangina Valley E Road
5.25km On Pohangina Valley E Road – go over the bridge
17.84km Highland Home Christain Camp – Turn Left onto Churchill Drive
18.91km on Churchill Drive – go over the bridge
19.31km Turn left onto Pohangina Road
Approx 29 – 30km – Finsih on Pohangina Road near the start area

Pohangina Village – Near Finnis Road

TROPHY for the Essex Cup

Presented to the winner of the handicapped race

https://www.strava.com/routes/10950212

Palmfeild Motors Mini Series – February 2021

by Bike Manawatu | Dec 3, 2020 | Club Race Course Map & Info

Palmfeild Motors Mini Series – February 2021

3 Race Twilight Series – A great introduction to road racing – Thanks to Rob and Palmfeild Motors.

Graded Road Races A-E Grade – There is a grade for everyone. Come along and see what the fuss is all about.
REGISTER FOR THE SERIES HERE

Tuesday 9th February 2021 – Akers Road – Sign on from 5.15pm – First riders off at 6pm – Click Here for Course Map – Click Here to Register

Tuesday 16th February 2021 – A1 Loops – Sign on from 5.15pm – First riders off at 6pm – Click Here for Course Map – Click Here to Register – Event cancelled due to bad weather

Tuesday 23rd February 2021 – Akers Road – Sign on from 5.15pm – First riders off at 6pm – Click Here for Course Map – Click Here to Register

Tuesday 2nd March 2021 – A1 Loops – Sign on from 5.15pm – First riders off at 6pm – Click Here for Course Map – Click Here to Register –

Tuesday 9th March 2021 (rain date) – A1 Loops –

6pm – Start Time
All riders MUST Pre Register Here before 12 noon on the day of the race

Please do not attend our event if you are unwell

COURSE SPECIFIC NOTES FOR BOTH AKERS ROAD & A1 LOOPS CAN BE FOUND BELOW

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
Registration will be just before the start line – 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 Local Linton & Aorangi 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. We are redistributing new fabric numbers to all members.
Non members 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 Akers Road Course – Linton Country School & A1 Loops near the Jct Aorangi & Durie Road. 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.
Numbers are to be placed on the left hand side, rear quarter of your race top.
Please read 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.

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.

SPECTATORS / VOLUNTEERS

We have Bike Manawatu QR codes available for you to scan in using the NZ Covid Tracer – all riders who have pre registered will have contact tracing details on your online registration, however riders please feel free to use our QR codes too

AKERS ROAD COURSE INFO:
Grades start from Linton County School and are neutralised until reaching the circuit

Course Notes
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 – Finish Line will be on Linton Station Road near Akers Road at the timing van

Race direction is anti clockwise
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

https://nz.mapometer.com/cycling/route_4813690.html

$5 members / $10 non-members
5.15pm Sign on AT Linton Country School
5.45pm Race briefing – all riders must attend
First grade start 6.00pm
Rear light is compulsory

Traffic management will be in place, but this is to warn other road uses that we are there. There is no stop go provided at any junction – the roads are open and riders must obey NZ road rules at ALL times. Please be courteous to other road users

RIDER BRIEFING

Start & Meet outside in the Linton Country School – 77 Akers Road, Manawatu.
Sign on 5.15pm at HQ – (Bike Manawatu Timing Van outside Linton Country School)
Race briefing 5.45pm – all riders must attend
First grade start 6.00pm
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 local farmers and their equipment
Please be aware of the train tracks during your neutral ride to the start of the course on Akers Road
Be courteous to other road users
We RECOMMEND the use of a rear light.

Additional Notes

Bathrooms & Parking will be available at Linton Country School
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

A1 LOOPS – TAONUI AIRPORT – COURSE INFO:

Course Notes
Starting and meeting near the corner of Aorangi & Durie Road Junction.
0.00 on Aorangi Road
0.06km Turn Left onto Durie Road
1.67km Turn Left onto Campbell Road
2.78km Turn Left onto Taonui Road
6.23km Turn Left onto Reids Line East
8.37km Turn Left onto Aorangi Road
10.55km Completes the circuit

Number of Laps depend on grades –

Race direction is anti clockwise
10.55km circuit
A Grade 5 Laps = 52.75 km
B Grade 4 Laps = 42.2 km
C Grade 3 Laps = 31.65 km
D Grade 2 Laps = 21.1 km
E Grade 2 Laps = 21.1km

https://nz.mapometer.com/cycling/route_4813689.html

$5 members / $10 non-members
5.15pm Sign on AT The Bike Manawatu Timing Van near the Aorangi Road / Durie Road Junction
5.45pm Race briefing – all riders must attend
First grade start 6.00pm
Rear light is compulsory

RIDER BRIEFING

Start & Meet near the Aorangi Road / Durie Road Junction
Sign on 5.15pm at HQ – (Bike Manawatu Timing Van)
Race briefing 5.45pm – all riders must attend
First grade start 6.00pm
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 local farmers and their equipment
Be courteous to other road users
We RECOMMEND the use of a rear light.

Additional Notes

No Bathrooms available on this course, please ensure you are prepared
Please be respectful to the local residence when parking as this will be limited, we do recommend parking in Feilding and riding to the course as your 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 Classic Road Race – Sunday 31st January 2021 – 9am Start

by Bike Manawatu | Dec 3, 2020 | Club Race Course Map & Info

Cheltenham Classic Road Race – Sunday 31st January 2021

9am Start Time
All riders MUST Pre Register Here before 12 noon Saturday 30.01.21

Start & Meet – Riders will assemble outside Cheltenham Hall – 1477 Kimbolton Road, Cheltenham
Registration 8.15am at HQ – (near the Bike Manawatu Timing Van outside Cheltenham Hall)
Race briefing 8:45am – all riders must attend
First grade off at 9am

This event is run as a graded handicapped race

The Cheltenham course is a 35 km circuit.
Come out and test yourself – We would love to see you.

Please do not attend our event if you are unwell

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

Registration will be just before the start line – 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. We are redistributing new fabric numbers to all members.
Non members 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 Colyton Hall near our Timing Van. 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.
Numbers are to be placed on the left hand side, rear quarter of your race top.
Please read 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.

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.

SPECTATORS / VOLUNTEERS

We have Bike Manawatu QR codes available for you to scan in using the NZ Covid Tracer – all riders who have pre registered will have contact tracing details on your online registration, however riders please feel free to use our QR codes too

RIDER BRIEFING

Start & Meet outside Cheltenham Hall – 1477 Kimbolton Road, Cheltenham
Sign on 8.15am at HQ – (Bike Manawatu Timing Van outside Cheltenham Hall)
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
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

Course 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 – )

Halcombe Road Race Course Notes

by Bike Manawatu | Jun 12, 2020 | Club Race Course Map & Info

Halcombe Road Race Course Notes

Start & Meet outside Halcombe Pub on Willoughby Street.

Please do not attend our event if you are unwell

Halcombe 42km circuit
Course Notes:
Mapometer: https://nz.mapometer.com/cycling/route_5094695.html
0.00km Start & Finish at the Halcolmbe Pub on Willoughby Street
0.05km Turn Left at the roundabout onto Stanway Road
7.27km Turn Right onto Makino Road
10.36km Veer right to follow Makino Road
14.68km Turn left onto McKays Line
17.71km Turn left onto Cheltenham Cross Road
22.37km Turn left onto Short Road
25.7km Turn right onto Makino Road towards St Michaels Church
28.9km Continue straight along Makino Road
34.2km Turn Left onto Tokorangi Road
41.1km Tokorangi Road turns into Willoughby Street
41.8km Finish Line on Willoughby Street

42.00km Close circuit for laps

Under 19 Men, Under 23 Men & Senior Men to do x2 laps of circuit = 84km

Halcombe 62.4km = 1.5 Laps of circuit
Course Notes:
Mapometer: https://nz.mapometer.com/cycling/route_5094698.html
0.00km Start & Finish at the Halcolmbe Pub on Willoughby Street
0.05km Turn Left at the roundabout onto Stanway Road
7.27km Turn Right onto Makino Road
10.36km Veer right to follow Makino Road
14.68km Turn left onto McKays Line
17.71km Turn left onto Cheltenham Cross Road
22.37km Turn left onto Short Road
25.7km Turn right onto Makino Road towards St Michaels Church
28.9km Continue straight along Makino Road
34.2km Turn Left onto Tokorangi Road
41.1km Tokorangi Road turns into Willoughby Street
42.00km Close circuit for laps
42.2km Turn Left at the roundabout onto Stanway Road
49.4km Turn Left onto Makino Road
54.7km Turn Left onto Tokorangi Road
61.5km Tokorangi Road turns into Willoughby Street
62.4km Finish Line on Willoughby Street

Halcombe – 20.15KM
Course Notes
0.00km Start & Finish at the Halcolmbe Pub 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
20.22km Finish Line
20.51km Close circuit for laps

Volunteers Required:

Race Manager:
Assistance Race Manager / Registration:
Timing
STMS
Traffic Set Up
x1 Marshal – Start / Finish
x1 Marshal – Makino Road / Stanway Road – Directional Marshal / on corner to ensure cyclists give way / stop to traffic
x2 Marshal – Makino / Short Road – Directional Marshal / on corner to ensure cyclists give way / stop to traffic
x1 Marshal – Makino Road / McKays Line – Directional Marshal
x2 Marshal – Cheltenham Cross Road / McKays Line – Directional Marshal / on corner to ensure cyclists give way / stop to traffic
x1 Marshal – Short Road / Cheltenham Cross Road – Directional Marshal / on corner to ensure cyclists give way / stop to traffic
x1 Marshal – Makino Road / Tokorangi Road – Directional Marshal
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.

Bike Manawatu Hill Climb Champs – Forest Hill Road

by Bike Manawatu | Sep 24, 2019 | Club Race Course Map & Info

Bike Manawatu Hill Climb Champs – Forest Hill Road

WHEN: Sunday 24th May 2020
COURSE: https://nz.mapometer.com/cycling/route_4964490.html
START: 9:00am

Pre Register Here

Sunday 24th May 2020
8.15am Registration
Race briefing 8:45am – all riders must attend
First rider starts 9am

$5 members / $10 non-members

Bring your climbing legs and we’ll see you out there
All parking is to be well off the road – weather dependent parking may be available in a paddock at the bottom of the road (Owners known to race organisers)
The event starts just before the bridge and ends at the top of the hill. The riders will ride back at a safe speed in SINGLE file.

https://nz.mapometer.com/cycling/route_4964490.html

Traffic management will be in place, but this is to warn other road uses that we are there, the roads are open and riders must obey NZ road rules at ALL times.
Please be courteous to other road users

Volunteers Required:

Race Manager:
Assistance Race Manager / Registration:
Timing
STMS
Traffic Set Up
Marshal –
Marshal –
Marshal –
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.

*All trophies to be handed out at end of year club prize giving

U15 Boy Winner Winner at Club Hill Climb Champs –

U15 Girl Winner Winner at Club Hill Climb Champs –

U17 Boy Winner – Winner at Club Hill Climb Champs Bill & Marlene Imrie Trophy –

U17 Girl Winner – Winner at Club Hill Climb Champs – M.C.C.C Triers Cup –

U19 Male Winner – Winner at Club Hill Climb Champs –
U19 Female Winner – Winner at Club Hill Climb Champs –
Womens Winner – Winner at Club Hill Climb Champs – Trophy Specialists & Engravers Trophy –

Mens Winner – Winner at Club Hill Climb Champs – Palmerston North Cup –

Overall Hill Climb Champion – Awarded to the overall champion Male or Female – Mobberley Cup –