by Vaughan Hunt | Nov 23, 2011 | Archive(Notices)
Good luck
to everyone riding Taupo this weekend… especially Colin (Wal) Andersen who pushed off on Wednesday for a mere 8 laps!
If your aren’t riding, but you know someone riding, live video streaming from around the course and searchable results will be available on the day at www.cyclechallenge.com
Massey Marquee
All financial members of Bike Manawatu are invited to the Massey marquee for some after race chit chat and to catch up with your fellow Manawatu riders.
Weather Forecast
Weather conditions for the ride are… in a word… Windy! Bike Manawatu flags will be flying.
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by Vaughan Hunt | Nov 17, 2011 | Archive(Notices)
According to an email I received, online entries for Taupo close this Saturday…
“Hurry, online entries close this Saturday, 19th November. Enter here”
by Vaughan Hunt | Nov 10, 2011 | Archive(Notices)
Whanganui Club Track Open Day at the Cooks Garden Velodrome is plotted for Sunday 13 Nov. Gates open at 11am and entry is free.
Based upon the numbers turning up to Fielding this presents a fantastic opportunity to get a real taste of track racing and the view for spectators is outstanding. If you want to know what it’s like to ride on a 200m wooden velodrome including negotiating the steep banking then this is the ideal time.
The club is planning to run a series of rides to cater for those who turn up. This event is weather dependent and while the weather forecast (as at Thursday 10 Nov) is for showers you just never know.
The Whanganui Club web (http://cyclingwanganui.org.nz/ ) updates the weather situation so you can make an informed decision before making the journey.
by Glenys Taylor | Nov 7, 2011 | Archive(Notices)
Johnston Park Feilding
Tuesday 8th of November 2011
Warm up 5.45am
Racing commences 6.10pm
1. Scratch Races
a) U19 Women, Senior Women, Masters Women 3 Laps
b) U15 Boys 2 Laps
c) U15 Girls 2 Laps
d) U17 Boys 3 Laps
e) U17 Girls 3 Laps
f) U19 Men, Senior Men 4 Laps
g) Masters Men 3 Laps
2. One lap scratch races
Same order as above, maximum numbers for U15 and U17 events is 4 riders per race.
3. Long handicap races
a) U15/U17 Girls 4 Laps
b) U15/U17 Boys 5 Laps
c) U19 Women/ Women 6 Laps
d) U19 Men, Men, Masters Men 8 Laps
Programme may be changed depending on the number of entries to events.
Make sure to obtain your registration number by paying $10 for the pre Christmas season if you have not already done so.
by Glenys Taylor | Oct 12, 2011 | Archive(Notices)
Just a reminder for any one that is interested in having a go on a track bike or even having a go on the track, if you haven’t had a look at the club calendar the important dates are listed here.
Sunday 16th October from 11.30am Track working bee
Saturday 22nd, Monday 24th, Sunday 30th October Bike rental and fitting days – If you want to hire a track bike for the season we do have new ones arriving and they are available for rent for a very reasonable price. You need to make an appointment by emailing secretary@bikemanawatu.co.nz Please not that all appointments have already been taken for Monday 24th and Sunday 30th.
Sunday 23rd October Have a go day – Starting at 1.30pmEver wanted to ride a track bike on a track then come and have a go. We have plenty of bikes available and there will be a size available for you to have a go on. You may enjoy it so much that you may want to come to some of our weekly events. Bring your helmet and shoes (and pedals if you have cleats)
Monday 31st October First night for road bikes on track Warm up from 5.45pm. Racing starts at 6pm sharp. Different grades dependant on age and ability. Different races each week from handicap races, time trials, duathlons.
Tuesday 1st November Orientation night for track bikes Especially important that all first time track riders attend this night so that rules and events can be explained.Warm up from 5.45 pm Racing starts at 6.15pm
You are allowed to ride on 3 nights before you have to become a member. For non-members there is an entry fee of $5 per night.
by Vaughan Hunt | Oct 6, 2011 | Archive(Notices)
The coaching and Managers Working Group has posted to the Bike Manawatu web a survey that seeks to determine the exact needs of members from a coaching perspective.
We would appreciate if you would take a moment to complete the survey. Click here to take survey
The working Group can then use the data to determine priorities and how we might develop our technical capacity to deliver quality coaching to riders.
