by Glenys Taylor | Apr 12, 2011 | Archive(News)
Submissions to the MDC annual plan are now open. It is important that as cyclists if we want to be considered in the planning in the district that we let the Council know that we exist and are interested. If there is something in the plan relating to cycling then we need to let them know whether we think it is a good idea or not. If the Council does not hear from us as individuals they may assume that the provision is unnecessary and therefore delete it from the plan. So please have a read of the plan and make a submission. The louder our voice hopefully the more we will be able to achieve.
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by Glenys Taylor | Apr 6, 2011 | Archive(News)
If you are interested in how the PNCC forms its policies about cycling in the region, now is your opportunity.
You can make a submission on the PNCC Draft Annual Plan, especially in relation to the Cycling Centre of Excellence, and the City Cycling Plan.
The Council has a document which has info on both projects and a submission form that can be printed.
by Vaughan Hunt | Apr 5, 2011 | Archive(News)
The Christie250, which started as one man’s challenge to knock a cycle ride to Taupo off his “bucket list” before he died, has turned into an annual cancer fundraiser for a group of 19 cyclists who will tackle the route for the third time in April.
Businessman Mike Christie has collected a group of friends and cycling enthusiasts who didn’t want the first 250km ride to be the last.
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by Vaughan Hunt | Apr 4, 2011 | Archive(News)
Pilates with Leanne
WHY? Many athletes use Pilates for ‘Core Strength’ and to refine the precise use of their body. Pilates is particularly recommended for Cyclists as cycling causes overuse in mobilising muscles and underuse in deep stabilising muscles, creating muscle imbalances that affect your performance and recovery.
Cycling is a healthy sport that enables you to become fit relatively quickly; however, it involves holding an awkward position for sustained periods of time, which may then result in the following imbalances and problems:
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by Matthijs van Wagtendonk | Apr 1, 2011 | Archive(News)
I like to apologise to Ashhurst rider Harison Rickards. He was a late entry to the CHB tour and BM and I overlooked him when writing the article on the CHB junior tour. This is of consequence because it means that Bike Manawatu had riders in all 8 categories.
by Vaughan Hunt | Mar 30, 2011 | Archive(News)
With a $50,000 prize pool on offer, the inaugural 160km Country Road Manawatu Cycle Classic on April 16 is a great new edition to the NZ race calendar.
Whether you are an elite rider or recreational rider, this new event has a prize on offer for you.
Elites will battle for the $3,000 winner’s prize as well as the $1,000 King of the Mountain prize money, but in this race, recreational riders do not miss out.
Event organiser Selwyn Brown has come up with a new way of rewarding recreational riders, the Recreational Age Based Handicap Challenge, where the winner will be decided by a formula applied to all solo riders’ finish time.
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