A1 Loops Graded Road Race – Sunday 18th May 2025
Sign on and transponder collection from 8.15am at the timing van on Durie Road.
Race briefing 8.50am
First grade start 9am
A Grade 40km (4 laps)
B Grade 40km (4 laps)
C Grade 30km (3 laps)
D Grade 20km (2 laps)
E Grade 11km (1 lap)
Full event details and registration: https://www.webscorer.com/register?raceid=389211
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Solid turn out to the Kairanga ITT on Mothers day. There was a 24 km option available which was contested by 4 riders with Jaro setting the bench mark of 36.29.
32 riders tackled the 12km out and back with Winston Briggs fastest on the day with a 16.49. The easterly breeze catching a few riders out on the way home.
Great to see so many families turning up and competing or volunteering, cementing the fact that cycling is a sport for all ages.
Fantastic news came from Manawatu District Council with our successful application for funding to support our Traffic Management application costs.
Every plan we submit has a price tag for processing and now , with the successful funding application done by Janina, we can now return to the $10 entry fee for all adults.
Every club is always finding ways to navigate the financial obstacles and Bums on seats as well as higher memberships are critical.
Taonui Loops on Sunday, weather is looking ok at this stage. Enter if you are available and if the race is cancelled due to weather the fee is carried over, unfortunately the TMP application is still absorbed.
Manfeild 6 hour the week after. This time next week we will be praying for fine weather
Tim
Great start to the reboot of the cycling calendar last Sunday May 4th with a flat graded Road race at Glen Oroua. 4 grades with Club and schools riders joining up to make for some great racing. This year we are implementing a mentor system to support our junior riders as the learn their trade in cycling, and this will show benefits with skill and safety as they continue in the sport.
This Sunday we have the Mother’s Day ITT starting at a later time of 11.00 at Kairanga. Time to treat our mums and still have a competitive outing before Lunch. Number pick up and bathrooms are at the school and a rolling briefing will be at the start line opposite the Horizons yard. Self seeding with faster riders going last.
There a 24 km option available and they will start from 10.45.
Weather is looking great for Sunday. Enter on webscorer with links on our Facebook page
Tim, on behalf of the BM Board
