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Le Tour starts this weekend!

by | Jul 4, 2026 | General Cycling

Yep, it’s that time again.  The next 3 weeks are a great time to be your own Directeur Sportif with a fantasy cycling team.

If you have not had a go, fantasy cycling involves picking a virtual team of real-life professional cyclists who earn points based on their performance in the race.

 

AI kindly made me a summary of Web-Based Choices

Platform  Best For Standout Feature
Velogames Casual / Global Pools Classic, simple, no-transfer Grand Tour mini-games.
Scorito Hardcore / Tactical Play 20-man rosters with daily 9-rider active lineups and captains.
Virtual Bike Race Kiwi Clubs / Custom Leagues Web-based manager with active budget-capped mid-race transfers.

 

Virtual Bike Race is a notable New Zealand-focused, web-based fantasy cycling platform. It has historically been a popular alternative for local Kiwi cycling clubs—such as BikeManawatu—to run their own custom leagues during major UCI WorldTour events.
  • The Format: A traditional web-based browser game where you step into the shoes of a Directeur Sportif (Sporting Manager). [1]
  • Gameplay: You select a dream team of real professional riders while strictly adhering to a designated team budget. [1]
  • Dynamic Transfers: Unlike pure “set-and-forget” platforms, Virtual Bike Race allows you to make active tactical transfers throughout the duration of a race, letting you react to real-time form, crashes, or changing stage terrain. [1]
  • Local Appeal: Because of its deep roots in the New Zealand cycling community, it is highly favored by local riders and clubs looking to set up private, competitive leagues against friends and family without dealing with mass global pools. [1]

AGM & Track Prizegiving

by | Apr 6, 2017 | General Cycling

The BikeManawatu AGM and Track Prizegiving is being held on Tuesday 11 April. 

6:00pm               AGM

7:30pm               Supper (Please bring a plate to share)

8:00pm               Track Prizegiving

9:00pm               Prizegiving finish

Please join us as we run through the AGM and stay on to celebrate an amazing year we have had on the track.

 

Winter Series Round 5 – Cheltenham Cup

by | Sep 27, 2016 | General Cycling

The final of our Winter Series is the Cheltenham Cup handicap road race at Cheltenham – handicap start.

Distance:                                               Cheltenham to Kimbolton and back.

When:                                                   Saturday 01 October 2016

Where:                                                  Cheltenham Tavern

Registration:                                         1pm

Race Briefing:                                       1.20pm

Riders Away:                                        1.30pm

Cost:                                                      $5 per rider BM club member $10 non members

Race Manager:                                      John Arbuckle   0274 779714

STMS Manager:                                     Mike Groube      027 438 1850

Cancellations will be posted on Bike Manawatu face book page by 12.00pm.

We will need 2 on course marshals and Sag Wagon – please volunteer on the day or prior by contacting the race manager.

“To win the cup you must be a paid up club member – join the club today”.

Club Race: Criterium, 12 June 2016 ( Sunday)

by | Jun 8, 2016 | General Cycling

 Manawatu school cycling invite BikeManawatu members to have a go at street racing. The event will be held at Linton Army Camp.

 All members welcome, racing will commence at 1.30 with grades A to E.
Registration 1pm.
Care: when entering Linton Army Camp you must present photo identification for all persons in your vehicle ( not negotiable).
When:             Sunday 12 June
Event:             Criterium
Registration:   1pm
If cancelled we will advertise via club Facebook page 12.30pm.