The time trial series starts very soon. Owning a time trial bike is not a necessity but wanting to see if you can improve your time over a 12km course will be helpful.
Come out to Kairanga School on Kairanga-Bunnythorpe Road on starting Wednesday 12 Oct.
I noted the other day that it is highly likely that the Manawatu Gorge will remain closed for at least another 6-8 weeks, worse case it could be even longer.
The ramifications of this are already understood by Bike Manawatu but the closure will continue to present a dilemma for those who like to use the Saddle Road and the Pahiatua Track as training routes.
We have advised for the safety of riders, and will continue to advise, riders to select alternative hill climbing routes until the Gorge is re-opened.
A ride out to Highland Home and Valley Road are probably a suitable alternative, if not the Apiti Loop.
Many of you will be aware that with the Manawatu Gorge being closed, traffic is being redirected over the Saddle Rd and Pahiatua Track Rd.
These two routes are also used extensively by local cyclists (club and non club members) for training purposes. Given the restrictive nature of the routes, there has been some concern expressed by members of the public regarding the safety of cyclists.
The BikeManawatu Bone Collector Ride…
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