I have just asked BikeNZ when it would be convenient to run a Commissaires course shortly in Palmerston North.
So can those members that are interested in attending this course please get intouch with me (Noeline Elden) or with Stephen Stannard from Bike Manawatu.
More details will come out shortly when we hear back from BikeNZ
Palmerston North City Council have just released their Draft Street Design Manual for public consultation. This manual will provide a design framework for engineers upgrading all of the city roads into the future.
There is an emphasis on “shared space” and providing safe facilities for cyclist and pedestrians. PNCC have asked for responses to their draft. Bike Manawatu will be submitting a response.
If you would like to have some input, you can see a copy of the draft on the PNCC website at the following link http://www.pncc.govt.nz/yourcouncil/councilactivities/councilinitiatives/street-designs-initiative/.
Feel free to submit your own response, or email any thoughts or comments that you have to katherine.stannard@pncc.govt.nz for inclusion in the Bike Manawatu submission.
Submissions close on 5th July.
There is a public presentation about the Manual and chance for questions at 5:15pm on Monday 24th June at the City Library Sound & Vision space.
This is an excellent opportunity to have your say on making Palmerston North a cycle friendly city – don’t waste it!”
To celebrate passing the shortest day of 2013 Bike Manawatu invites members and non-members to a fun ride in the Tararua Region on Sunday 23 June 2013.
The ride will start at 9AM from the Black Stump Cafe, Main Street (ANZ corner), Pahiatua (this start point is a change to that advertised at Memorial Park last Sunday 9 June), please assemble by 8.50 – 8.55 AM for notices and to enable sorting bunches .
There are to be 2 distances: 1 @ 90 km (30-32km ave) and 1 @ 60km (26-28km avg).
On completion we will have a social chat, food, coffee, etc.
Car pooling is suggested or for the enduro types leave opp BP Fitzherbert Ave PN 7AM, cycle over the Pahiatua Track and return.
Updated poster with list of auction items.
As BikeManawatu has no club road race this weekend (due to other events happening around the country), the CyclingWanganui people welcome as to come and race with them.
Last week, six BikeManawatu went over and raced.
This week the race starts at DurieHillSchool.
A & B Grades Top of Reids and then Warrengate.
C –Top of Reids and back.
Entry for non CyclingWanganui members is $12.
Full details on website http://cyclingwanganui.org.nz/
