by Vaughan Hunt | Sep 2, 2021 | News
Here’s the details on cycling at level 3 from SportNZ
Cycling is classed as “Active Recreation”
- No gathering for active recreation with people outside your bubble.
- You can travel for active recreation within your region.
- Maintain physical distancing (2 metres) with people outside your bubble.
- Activities must remain low risk and within your current abilities and don’t pick up new activities.
- Lower-risk activities only: care must be taken not to be injured and require medical care.
- No contact activity or sharing equipment with people outside your bubble.
Longer rides/runs (within your region) are ok. Although they should still be low risk and you should be self-sufficient (be able to get home without outside assistance if something goes wrong).
Mountain biking on known easy trails for experienced mountain bikers is permitted (not grade 3 or above).
by Vaughan Hunt | Aug 27, 2021 | News
18/08/2021 COVID-19 Update
New Zealand is currently at Alert Level 4.
In line with government recommendations, no organised rides or events are permitted under Level 4 restrictions. Those wishing to train during this time must do so in accordance with Level 4 restrictions. For information about Play, Active Recreation and Sport at Alert Level 4 click here.
For more information about Alert Level 4 please visit the Unite Against Covid-19 webpage here.
by Vaughan Hunt | Aug 6, 2021 | News
Kiwi track cyclist Campbell Stewart left everything on the track as he chased down a silver medal in the late stages of the omnium at the Tokyo Olympics.
The Palmerston North rider won silver in the omnium at the Tokyo Games on Thursday night, perfectly timing his run in the points race, the last race of the four-leg omnium, to secure his first Olympic medal.
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by Vaughan Hunt | May 2, 2021 | News
The Associate Minister of Transport is proposing a collection of rule changes known as the Accessible Streets Regulatory Package. Read full details here
Proposal 7: Mandate a minimum overtaking gap for motor vehicles overtaking cycles, transport devices, horses, pedestrians, and people using mobility devices on the road
Our proposed change will ensure drivers of motor vehicles pass at a safe distance when overtaking cyclists, horses, pedestrians and people using, transport devices and mobility devices on the road.
The minimum overtaking gap will be:
- 1 metre when the posted speed limit is 60km/h or less
- 1.5 metres when the posted speed limit is over 60km/h.
A mandatory minimum overtaking gap will:
- set a clear expectation about what a safe minimum passing distance is
- legitimise what’s currently a guideline
- raise awareness of this practice.
The proposed change is expected to decrease the number of incidents involving overtaking vehicles and vulnerable road users.
by Vaughan Hunt | Apr 28, 2021 | News
During the month of May …
We have now modified this month’s Strava challenge to include an individual 13kms and 27kms time trial for those that wish to ride solo plus there are the 2- Up TT options.
There is also a 13km Newcomers option this month challenge. This category is for an experienced cyclist to ride with someone who is new to road cycling (or you both can be new). This is to encourage your friend, workmate, partner, kids or whoever, to come out and give road cycling a try! Who can you inspire?
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Find a partner/s and compete in any of the 10 categories including "Newcomers". You can ride in multiple categories. We take your best time with each partner.
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You both need to use Strava to record your ride and finish within 5 seconds of each other. The Challenge entry time is taken from the second rider.
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When you have completed your Time-Trial, complete the 2-Up Registration Form.
Full details on the Challenge can be found HERE
