Pedal Pushers Anzac Ride
Garry mentioned to me that there is an organised ride on Anzac day morning. 7:30am at Pedal Pushers on Ferguson St for around 100km
This weekend is the Country Road….
The Country Road Manawatu Cycle Classic is an amazing experience, displaying all of the Manawatu’s scenic delights, from stunning views of river valleys clothed in vibrant rural farmland, through to native bush hugging the foothills of the majestic Ruahine Ranges.
There has been a very high level of collaboration between key stakeholders with tremendous support of local councils who sped up completing road works so it’s safer for cyclists, including sweeping corners and intersection along the route.
The event is called a classic to signify 160km or what used to be called “Century Races of 100 miles in the “olden days”…
The organisers recognise various levels of ability and provide 40km options for people to “have a go” knowing that next year they might do 80km or even the entire course. As at Thursday there are 183 registrants which may indicate around another 80+ will register in next 2 days as people check the weather forecast and decide to overcome their “umming and ahhing”.
The route is an easy ride with a relatively relaxed climb to Kimbolton before entering the grunt (and scenically stunning) phase from Kimbolton to Ashhurst before rolling home to finish at Memorial Park.
Grab a partner or two and enter 160km solo, or two person 80km, or 4 person 40km. You won’t regret it.
Register online at https://endurancecui.active.com/event-reg/select-race?e=5400354&int=29-110-1
Ohakune training camp
Steve Stannard and Denise Brown are organizing another Ohakune training camp starting morning of 16th of Dec in Palmy and concluding the morning of the 21st Dec at Ohakune.
There are a few of spots left on the camp. So, if you are a rider capable of riding 100km or so over hilly terrain at a steady pace, and you want to get some good pre-Christmas training in, give Steve a call.
The cost will be $50 per day; that includes food and accommodation. Steve’s cell ph is 021809597.
Garry Buys’s bike’s been stolen
Can you help Gary find his bike? It was stolen today (Sat 31-Aug) from Barista Cafe. It means a lot to him! It’s the only red Dura-Ace Vincolo in town.
Gary’s phone number is 0212363070, or call him at work 3567987
Bike features:
Red Vincolo
Dura-Ace 7800 kit
Tour de France Stage 20 at Focal Point Cinema
Limited seating is available, so please RSVP before noon on Saturday
RSVP with the number attending to webmaster@bikemanawatu.co.nz
We have negotiated the same deal as last year at Focal Point Cinema for Stage 20
We provide the DVD and you agree to buy breakfast & Coffee…and they provide the venue.
Sunday 21st July
Focal Point Cinema – Feilding
8:30am – 10:30 (approx)
Virtual Bike Race – Le Tour
You still have time to put in a virtual race team…
Virtual Bike Race is the ultimate in Fantasy Cycling Websites. Pick your dream team from your favourite riders in the ProTour and challenge your friends and family. Take on the role as Directeur Sportif (Sporting Manager), making transfers throughout the race, but keeping within the team budget.