by Glenys Taylor | Jul 28, 2014 | Archive(News)
Matt and Janneke have contributed such a lot to cycling in the Manawatu in the time that they have been here. Sometime ago we were told that they would be departing from the district and heading overseas.
The house has been sold and soon they will be all packed up and leaving. So on Friday night (1st Aug) at Hotel Coachman from 7pm we will be having a gathering to say our final farewells and to wish them all the best for the future. If you would like to join us you would be most welcome.
No RSVP required just show up.
by Glenys Taylor | Jul 28, 2014 | Archive(News)
Pahiatua has always been a popular course and with a great turnout of riders the grades were able to have good number in each of them. The handicapper had his work cut out for him but the overall result showed just what a good job he did.
A special thanks to Kevin Laskey for organising the volunteers for the day as well as the facilities and checking the course. Thanks to all of the volunteers including my little helpers at registration and Alison Kinghorn for recording the results.
The D grade riders were first to go, followed 8 minutes back by C grade and a further 10 minutes to B grade. B+, A and A+ all left within 3 mins of each other.
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by Glenys Taylor | Jul 27, 2014 | Archive(News)
With the tables set, the doors opened and the crowd started flowing in. A total of 14 tables filled the Marist Clubrooms with team names ranging from “The Never Weres” – a take on the “has beens” to “Who’s Paying” and “Triathletes Can ride Bikes” the night was set to be a fun event.
The quiz master for the night, William Taylor, stated the obvious rules and housekeeping matters including where the bar was located and that drinks to him would be taken as bribes.
The first round was the photo round and with an obvious advantage the Palmy Pack took a strong lead with a perfect score.
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by Glenys Taylor | Jul 20, 2014 | Archive(News)
Sealed Handicap at Halcombe–Adults outnumber school kids
The first of the Handicap series got underway with a Sealed handicap at Halcombe using the Stanway, Tokorangi circuit. This is a 20km loop with all riders in the handicap series required to do 2 laps. There was a shorter option of one lap for those who wanted a shorter distance.
Weather at this time of the year can always play a role in who turns up to do a race, but it was pleasing to see a good turn out including a growing number of adult riders. In fact the adult riders outnumbered the school kids for the first time in a long time.
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by Glenys Taylor | Jul 18, 2014 | Archive(News)
What is the common name given to Agathis Australis? Name a famous example.
Answer Kauri – Tane Mahuta.
2 points, one for each part of the question.
So if you have been reading the quiz section in the Manawatu Standard lately or the Feilding Herald you might know a few of the questions and answers already.
Other questions are being supplied by a few of the young riders that have been supported by Bike Manawatu this year.
This is a fundraising venture with all of the money raised going to the Rider Development Fund. This fund has been set up to support junior riders to attend national and international events.
Tables of 6 people make up a team and nibbles are on each table to munch on as you ponder the answers to the questions.
If you haven’t got your table of 6 sorted yet, don’t worry there are still a few tables left. Quiz will be held at Marist Clubrooms, Pascal St on Friday 25th July. Doors open (and bar) at 7pm with quiz starting at 7.30pm.
Either give Joanne Stewart a call on 354 9721 or Glenys Taylor on 3289 862 or txt 021 260 5536 to reserve your table.
by Glenys Taylor | Jul 18, 2014 | Archive(News)
Making headlines across the world heading in to the Commonwealth games is a great sign for success not only for the NZ cycling team but also for our local lads.
Jesse has been on the podium again in the tour of Austria. Read more here
Sir Chris Hoy has rated the NZ team sprint team which includes Simon van Velthooven Read more here
