Bike Manawatu are very proud to see Campbell Stewart, Michaela Drummond and Emily Shearman all selected for the Track Cycling World Cups in Cambridge NZ and Hong Hong later this month.
Hopefully it inspires our young riders to continue to pursue Track Cycling in the future and give it a go.
All the best Campbell, Michaela & Emily we are super proud of you.
Watch our locals on TV January 18-20th and again in Hong Kong January 25th-27th
I believe that children are our future … was sung by the late great Whiney Houston. And ok, she may not have been talking about cycling, and perhaps to call Under 23 riders children might also be a bit of a stretch – but boy did the younger riders of New Zealand put on a great show at the Elite Road Nationals in Napier over the weekend of 4-6 January.
Bike Manawatu was well represented in the Under 23 age group by the following riders: Joel Yates, Carne Groube, Madi Hartley-Brown, Alex West, Thomas Stannard, Michaela Drummond, Connie O’Brien, Libby Arbuckle and Emily Shearman. We also had one Elite rider Winston Briggs.
The Bike Manawatu Board would like to congratulate all of our riders for their efforts and results, however, we feel that the following results deserve a special mention:
Joel Yates was 3rd in the Men’s U23 Road Race, after a solid 5th place in the Men’s U23 TT 2 days prior
Michaela Drummond was 3rd in the U23 Women’s Road Race
On Wednesday night I attended the Manawatu Secondary Sports Awards as 3 of our talented younger members had been recognised for their sporting achievements and were nominated for the awards – Connie O’Brien for Girls Road Cycling, Madi Hartley-Brown for Boys Road Cycling and Angus Claasen for Boys Track Cycling.
All 3 were outstanding representatives for both our club and for cycling and were deserving of the recognition. Congratulations from the Bike Manawatu Board.
Good luck to all our Junior riders who are competing in the 45th Novice Tour this week end.
This is a premier 3 stage tour run over 2 days around the Ashhurst area with some of the best junior talent in the country in attendance.
It’s a big undertaking and requires a lot of man power to make it happen on the day. Thank you to all the members who have volunteered in many ways over the week end.
If you are out riding in the area pull over and give the riders some support.
Remember our next club road race is back at A1 Loops and that there is a volunteer roster that needs filling in order to run these races. Thanks to the few who have already put their name down. We need plenty more so that the same few people don’t have to run these races week after week.
Juniors are equally asked to put your name down. U17’s and above can be unaccompanied. Vehicle duties require a full licence. Anyone younger than U17 must be accompanied by an adult.
Here is the roster. Simply let Keryn know which duty and which event you would like to volunteer for.
Every time you volunteer you go into the draw to win 1 of 2 $100 Nero Restaurant
Cheers
Mike
Fri Aug 24
Subway National Track Series – Round 3
Sat Aug 25
Subway National Track Series – Round 3
Sun Aug 26
Subway National Track Series – Round 3
BMSC – Kairanga ITT *
BikeManawatu Sunday Recreational Ride
Wed Aug 29
Wednesday Recreational Ride
Fri Aug 31
Bike Manawatu Happy Hour – Lone Star
Sat Sep 1
Southern School Tour (Cuddon Tour)
BM Race 2 – A1 Loops
Sun Sep 2
Father’s Day
Southern School Tour (Cuddon Tour)
BMSC – Road Race – Hiwinui from Colyton School
BikeManawatu Sunday Recreational Ride
Wed Sep 5
Wednesday Recreational Ride
Sat Sep 8
Northern Tour – Schools – Auckland
Sun Sep 9
Northern Tour – Schools – Auckland
BMSC – Road Race Akers Road
Horowhenua Schools TTT Champs
Trust House 2018 Teams Series – Race One
BikeManawatu Sunday Recreational Ride
Wed Sep 12
Wednesday Recreational Ride
Sat Sep 15
Novice Tour 2018
Sun Sep 16
Novice Tour 2018
BikeManawatu Sunday Recreational Ride
Wed Sep 19
Wednesday Recreational Ride
Novice Tour 2018 is just around the corner, Entries close Monday 10th September.
Please click here for all information
In preparation for this years Feilding Festival of Cycling Event, could we please have all trophies returned to the club
C/- Sport Manawatu – 47 Queen Street, Palmerston North
Size 55 cm Mens
Gears: Shimano Ultegra 10 speed X 2 = 20 speed total
Pedals: Shimano SPD 520
Wheels: Shimano R 500
Tyres: Continental 700 X 23C
Accessories: Pump, bottle rack + bottle, front & rear lights, spare tube
Selling since replaced by a full carbon model
Price: $550 ono
Contact: 3297 858 or rabruce@inspire.net.nz
The new website is live.
We will sort out any wrinkles and bring up additional content over the next few weeks.
If you see any problems or think something important is missing, please drop me a note. webmaster@bikemanawatu.co.nz