by Vaughan Hunt | Jan 16, 2015 | Event Reports
The annual Hub Tour at Hawkes Bay was held over the last weekend just west of Napier. Whilst the elite National Road Championships are always on the same weekend, the Hub Tour draws just about anyone else who races, making it one of the hardest tours on the Calendar. Particularly so for the B and C grades, where the always good prize pool is keenly contested.
As usual, Bike Manawatu involvement was high, with nine riders in the Elite mens A grade, three in mens B grade, one in mens C grade, two in girls U17, and two in U17 boys, making BM the best represented clubs behind the hosting Ramblers club.
The race started on Friday evening with a 6.9 km prologue. Notable rides in this stage came from Campbell Stewart, Alex West, and Robert Stannard in this opening stage, all three finishing top 5, with Robert grabbing the yellow jersey by 1/100th of a second from Aaron Strong (Auckland). Carlos Lopez-Lozano also showed his class with a second placing in B grade, whilst Libby Arbuckle and Emily Shearman ran one/two in their race, separated only by one second.
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by KateS | Nov 20, 2014 | Event Reports
1 Lap standing start
Under 15 Girls Michaela Drummond 34.89 6/03/12
Under 15 Boys Campbell Stewart 32.79 8/12/11
Under 17 Girls Michaela Drummond 32.51 30/10/12
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by Glenys Taylor | Jul 12, 2014 | Event Reports
The first event of the series was a rime trial with both a short and long course on offer. This was an all comers event and it was nice to see a few new faces as well as some old faces returning to the racing scene.
Special thanks to all of the helpers. Graeme Ransom, Rob Gardner and John Arbuckle out on the course and Stu McKenzie and Chris Croton on the start and finish line.
Next weeks race details will be sent out on Thursday to all that are receiving the race updates as well as all those that took part in this event.
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by Glenys Taylor | Apr 26, 2014 | Event Reports
On what would have to be considered perfect conditions for racing a small determined field of riders gathered at Colyton Hall. For many this would be there first time on this course. It has in the past been used by the Schools cycling group and as an add on to the Valley Rd circuit.
With a poor turn out of volunteers I read the race briefing before handing over the start of the race to Catriona Pirie, who was eager to head to the local shop to grab a bite to eat.
I then drove out with the cone to the turn point past Creamery Rd and through the windy rolling countryside north of Colyton. At the turn point I quickly placed the cone and passed the time talking about the weather and farming conditions with a new farmer to the district, William who was keen to know about cycling in the district. Hopefully I convinced him to come out some time soon and join in for a race.
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by Vaughan Hunt | Apr 24, 2014 | Event Reports
Around 150 riders including Chris Jenner (ex. Tour de France) with a team of juniors from New Caledonia, current Australian Pro Series leader Wellington’s Joe Cooper, and top riders at U23 and Masters levels competed in the Capital Cycles Wellington Region Easter Tour. Bike Manawatu was well represented: A Grade – Alex West (8th on GC), Nate Levin (15th on GC, 3rd KOM), George Roberts (19th on GC), D Grade – Peter McCarthy (2nd on GC, 2nd KOM, 2nd Sprint) and John Arbuckle (4th on GC, 1st Stage 5), Womens B Grade – Libby Arbuckle (4th on GC, 1st Sprint). Colin Anderson (C Grade) had a mechanical in Stage 1 and couldn’t complete the tour.
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by Glenys Taylor | Apr 7, 2014 | Event Reports
Date Grade Rider New Record Old Time
Flying 200m Time Trial
17/12/2013 U19M Liam Brown 13.09 13.46
17/12/2013 U17G Micheala Drummond 13.71 14.13
11/02/2014 U19M Jordan Castle 12.27 13.09
11/02/2014 U19W Kate Stewart 14.35 15.39
04/02/2014 M5M Marcel Hollenstein 13.67 15.61
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