by Vaughan Hunt | Feb 4, 2016 | Notices
It’s that time of the year again when we need to start thinking about the AGM. We will be holding this on the 5th of April at a venue to be announced soon. The idea of letting everyone know soon is that we will be making, according to our constitution, the annual accounts for 2015 available before the meeting. The longer lead-in allow enable those people who might be interested in becoming Board members to get a nomination in with plenty of time. There will be at least one, and maybe a couple, of Board positions available. If you are interested, please have a chat with any of the current Board members.
On the same occasion, as is usual practice for us, we have the track prize-giving evening. There are two reasons for this. Firstly it encourages members to turn up so that we have enough people to be quorate (make a binding decision via vote). Secondly, it ensure that those receiving prizes have plenty of people to celebrate their successes.
We will be sending out a request for those who attend to bring a plate of food in a future correspondence. Meanwhile, if you have any ideas, issues, or complaints about how the organisation is being run, don’t hesitate to talk to Christine or one of the Board members.
Thanks, Steve.
by Vaughan Hunt | Feb 4, 2016 | Notices
This is an invitation for Bike Manawatu riders, both male and female, to be part of the “Elite Flying Kilo” event in Rotorua on Feb 13th.
It is the headline event, to finish of the larger “Ride the Runway” community event held on the Rotorua Airport Runway
The Flying Kilo is basically a 1km scratch race, but in a straight line – the 20 best riders they can muster in a one-off 1km race down the tarmac. The riders will be brought up to speed by a lead vehicle, which will pull away at the flag, and 1km all out race is on. There will be separate Men’s and Womens events.
Video of last years event can be viewed herehere:
Prize money as follows (and equal payout for both mens and womens events:
1st $500
2nd $250
3rd $150
4th $75
5th $50.
There is no entry fee. And entry application is to Mark (Cabin) Leishman at cabinracing@gmail.com. If anyone is interested e-mail Cabin ASAP.
The Bike the Lake road race is on the following day also, so you can make a weekend of it.
Thanks,
Steve.
by Vaughan Hunt | Jan 28, 2016 | Notices
If you require Uniforms please contact me ASAP either by return mail or 0274422521
The order will be placed on Tuesday the 9th Feb
Prices of each item will depend on volume of order.
We will be ordering:
Aero Jerseys
Short Sleeved Jerseys
Long Sleeved Jerseys
Bib Shorts
Skin Suits – Long Sleeve
Skin Suits – Short Sleeve
For further info on styles go to www.tineli.co.nz
Please see basic measurement chart from Tineli.
Kind Regards
Christine Christie
Secretary/Administrator
Bike Manawatu
by Vaughan Hunt | Jan 19, 2016 | Notices

Results and photos from last weekend’s race are now available

by Vaughan Hunt | Jan 14, 2016 | Notices
Gravel and Tar Gran Fondo
The Gran Fondo is a shorter event with less gravel and more tar! Ideal for a challenging Sunday Ride.
We know that lots of Road Cyclists don’t usually ride “off seal”, but we also think that this is a great opportunity to try something a bit different.
We would love you to consider entering the Grand Fondo
Online entries for the Gravel and Tar now extended until 5 pm Friday evening. You can enter on Saturday by going down, in person, to AvantiPlus on Ferguson St before 5 pm, or on the day (Sunday), but only between 6:30 am and 7:30 am.
Want to watch the Elite Race
There will be some great opportunities for viewing the Elite Race
See below viewing times (give or take 10 min) and places for Classic race:
Start 10 am in Square.
Wool shed (7.5 km north of Ashhurst) at 10:35 am (first sprint).
Highland Home 11 am.
Pohangina village 11:15 am.
Corner of Valley Rd and ZigZag Rd (basically just over the top of the Valley Rd climb) at 11:30 am.
Corner of Spur Rd and Watershed Rd at 11:45 am
Corner of Ulysses and Watershed Rd at 11:50 am.
Corner of Colyton Rd and Watershed Rd at 11:55 am (second sprint).
Hiwinui School at 12 noon.
Ashhurst at 12:10 pm.
Start of River Path at 12:15 pm
End of Raukawa Rd at 12:25 pm
Finish at 12:40 pm