by Glenys Taylor | Mar 7, 2013 | Archive(News)
Members of the New Zealand Army Cycling Team (incl Bike Manawatu riders Steve Challies and Aaron Williamson) will contest the 2013 Tour of New Zealand (TONZ) against the Royal New Zealand Air Force over the period 20 – 27 April 2013.
The chosen charity for all NZDF riders is the New Zealand Fallen Heroes Trust. The Trust was established by a group of people in the community with strong ties to the New Zealand Defence Force who saw a role for direct, practical support to the families of those men and women who were injured or killed whilst serving their country.
Donations to the New Zealand Fallen Heroes Trust can be made by clicking on the below link and then clicking on the ‘donate’ button on the Team’s page:
http://www.tourofnewzealand.co.nz/rb.php?team=120
Share this link with all of your friends on Facebook and get behind the Tour!
The Team thanks you in advance for your contribution.
For further information please contact: Aaron Williamson on 021 848 570
by Glenys Taylor | Mar 6, 2013 | Archive(News)
by Glenys Taylor | Mar 4, 2013 | Archive(News)
The Raetihi Gutbuster (March 31 Easter Sunday) is a fun way to experience the scenery and history of the Raetihi – Pipiriki road that lies between the Tongariro and Whanganui National Parks. Starting outside the Waimarino Museum in Raetihi, it’s an out and back course with options to suit most. The 18k has been completed by a six year old, even though it has a sharp 2km climb before the turnaround. The 50km was hotly contested by local riders and out of towners, even though it’s a ‘fun ride’. The road is sealed all the way. Pipiriki is 89 metres above sea level, Raetihi is 575m, so the second half is mostly uphill and gives the Gutbuster it’s name.
In 2013 we’ve added a 25km ‘downhill’ ride which means people can enjoy the road but get a bus back to Raetihi without having to ride the 25km uphill section.
Great Spot Prizes include Mt Ruapehu Season Passes, and Jet boat trips to the Bridge to Nowhere. The start and finish area at the Museum has a market day atmosphere with cake stalls, bbqs and coffee vendors.
For more info and entry forms contact Lucy Conway 06 385 3123, 36seddon@gmail.com, or check out www.rideruapehu.com
by Glenys Taylor | Mar 3, 2013 | Archive(News)
Congratulations to Bike Manawatu members who competed in the iron man at Taupo on Saturday.
Special mention to Chris Sanson who finished 9th overall and to Vaughan Hunt who competed in the 50 – 54 age group.
Chris’s times were Swim: 54:08 Bike: 4:58:27 Run: 3:08:59 Overall: 9:07:01
Vaughans times were Swim: 1:05:35 Bike: 6:15:28 Run: 5:38:07 Overall: 13:14:42
Sue McMaster also completed Ironman last weekend, winning her age group for the third time in row, and broke the bike record for that age group, and has been selected to race at World Championships in Kona.
Swim 1hr.02.45 Bike 5hr 39.18 Run 4hr 33.17 Overall time 11hr 23.31
by Vaughan Hunt | Feb 28, 2013 | Archive(News)
I caught up with Colin (Wal ) Anderson on Friday22 Feb.at the Kuratau turnoff at about 4.00pm he was on his second lap of the day and lap 15 of the 65 he will eventually complete. Colin was looking remarkably good and was in very high spirits. The heat has been his major concern and as the photos show it is very dry around the Taupo area. Wal also commented on the fact that riding so long by himself gives him too much time to think!
(more…)
by Glenys Taylor | Feb 28, 2013 | Archive(News)
This weekend we are holding the Individual time trial champs for all age groups.
Look at the calendar for distances and registration details for all of these events. The handicap system will be used to determine final overall results.
Financial members are able to compete for cups that will be presented at the end of the year including the overall club champs both male and female.
On Sunday 17th March are the 2 track event champs for recreational cyclists. These can be competed for on a road bike.
And then the road race champs, again for all age groups, will be held on Saturday 23rd March.
The final event for the overall champs is the Hill climb champs which will be held towards the end of the year.
