West Coast North Island Communique #1 2021 Track Nats

by Bike Manawatu | Oct 29, 2020 | Notices

 West Coast North Island Communique #1 2021 Track Nats               

Notice to all trackies…….

Whether you’re a current trackie, a past trackie or even a junior rider that doesn’t yet know they’re a trackie – here is some info for the 2020/2021 National Championship season.

·         Elite and Under 19 Madison and Omnium 27^th – 29^th Nov 2020 Cambridge

·         Elite and Under 19 Track Nationals 24^th – 27^th Feb 2021 Invercargill.

·         Age Group and Master’s Track Nationals 10^th – 13^th Mar 2021 Cambridge.

To be entered in the NZ Track Nationals you must be a member of a Cycling Club that has an affiliation with the West Coast North Island Cycling Centre and meet some qualifying criteria.  You will be riding for the WCNI centre. Selectors for our centre are

·         Grant Wilson      Taranaki               grantw@taranakieng.co.nz        

·         Mike Simpson    Manawatu          mikesimpson30@gmail.com

·         Nick Spark           Horowhenua     (Convenor)nickspark@xtra.co.nz

Selectors will be present at most Club and Centre events to observe riders but more importantly, be available to answer questions, and generally assist with the process. The table below displays the qualifying times for each event and describes the limitations we have in numbers attending etc. This may seem a little confusing right now, but it will become clear as the season progresses. I have listed below bullets points of some important facts/requests.

·         It would be helpful if each Club could appoint a single person to be their point of contact for communications etc. (Advise the selectors).

·         Club reps should be someone who can actively encourage participation in track riding and selection for Nationals.

·         All riders must register their interest as a Nationals contender with the convenor of selectors.

·         All track carnivals and training should be done on your gearing for your 2021 grade. Even if an event is run in 2020, we are targeting selection for 2021 but be sure to study the fine print of events run outside WCNI.

·         Selectors will be present at all Club carnivals and WCNI track champs, so it is important that you, as riders, attend these events to get noticed.

·         Qualifying time from outside events can be submitting but please let the selectors know where and when you achieved such times. Selectors can only use correctly recorded times from 3 stop watches and which have been signed off by a commissaire or published at events using electronic timing equipment.

It is a little frustrating for all of us that qualifying times are based on riding indoors, so riders are encouraged to attend events at the Cambridge Avantidrome. Waikato, Bay of Plenty, Auckland Centre Champs (held 11^th – 13th December 2020) is a good opportunity to hit your times and get some good racing.

Please be reminded that the selectors are motivated to get as many riders as possible to Nationals not chop riders or make it difficult to achieve selection. Any queries, please ask.

Selection Criteria/ Qualification Times

Listed below are the maximum number of riders the Centre can enter per event, together with Time Qualification standards where appropriate.

Selections for the Scratch and Points Race across the Age Groups are not limited but riders will need to demonstrate at the Centre championships that they are at a level of ability to be competitive at the National Championships.

Other contested events eg; Keirin, where there are limited spots available will be selected by rider placing at the Centre Track Championships, with the top riders gaining entry sequentially up to the permitted number of places.

Qualifying times that are recorded outside of the Centre Championships should be posted within the previous six months and signed off by a Cycling New Zealand official, eg; Commissaire Timed Events – All riders who match the Time Qualification (TQ’s) are permitted entry if selected by their Centre (no limit). If the number of TQ’s exceed the noted number, then no Non-TQ’s are permitted. If the number of TQ’s are less than the noted number, then the remaining places can be filled by non-TQ’s.

Qualifying Criteria 2020

Important Events to attend.

Please see attached WCNI Events calendar.

Finally, let’s all look forward to a great season of track riding and clubs will be canvassed for their rider’s names and details in due course.

Kind regards,

Nick Spark

Convenor of Selectors

027 485 3632

Please click here to view the latest WCNI 2020 – 2021 Events Calendar

Bike Manawatu Track Cycling Carnival 2020

by Bike Manawatu | Oct 20, 2020 | Notices

Bike Manawatu Track Cycling Carnival 2020

Please Click Here to Register Online

Bike Manawatu Track Carnival

Sunday 22nd November 2020
Registration 11:00am – 12:00pm
Races Start at 12.00pm – 4:00pm
Location Johnston Park, Feilding
$10 Entry Fee, Payable Online or by Cash on the day
Bike Manawatu ANZ 01-0745-0284925-00 please use your name, race number & race name as reference

Sausage Sizzle and Drinks Available (Cash only)

Please do not forget your Fabric Bib number you have been issued – If you have not received your number yet we will have it ready for you at registration.

We thank all of our Bike Manawatu sponsors for helping support us put these events on.

Carnival Waiver
The person whom signs the registration form, acknowledges that……

– I am aware of the dangers of track cycling/ racing and compete in the event at my own risk.
– I have read and understood any written race instructions and acknowledge that all instructions, whether written or verbal, are clear and unambiguous. Take careful note of the pre-race briefing given to you by the starter.
– The organisers have done their best to make the event as safe as they can.
– I must obey all the track rules.
– The decision of the Commissaire is final and discussions will not be entered into.
– If I am involved in an accident, I will not seek to blame or make a claim against the organisers, nor will I assist anyone else in making such a claim.
– If I have any concerns with the race organisation, I will raise them with the organiser first. I will not raise them with any other person, recognising that I will only jeopardise the continuation of the event.

Bike Manawatu Track 2020-2021 Season Newsletter #1

by Bike Manawatu | Oct 20, 2020 | Notices

                              Welcome Back.

We’re back! Firstly we must say a huge congratulations to all of our club members as there have been so many fantastic personal achievements during the off season. Whether this has been achieving a personal best at the local time trial, competing in regional road cycling, triathlons, mountain biking, national track events or even just surviving the Covid -19 lockdown with your family. We just wanted to say we are proud of all of you!                                                                      

As we look towards the opening day of the 2020-2021 Bike Manawatu track season, we have a lot of information and positive changes to share with you. Firstly, we warmly welcome all the new members that have been produced from our ‘Have a go’ days. We have been very impressed with the level of skill from all new riders who attended our orientation days. We pay special thanks Ian Gray for working so hard over the past few weeks completing the hired bike fits.

We wish to thank those of you who responded to our online survey and as we look toward this season, your comments and feedback have been listened to by the committee and we have some exciting changes and events in the planning.

This weekend is our official opening day for the track season along with the 2019-2020 prize giving which we are very excited about.

Please take note of the updated calendar which will take us through until Christmas.

OPENING DAY AND PRIZE GIVING

This Saturday is our opening track meet for the 2020/21 season. This will be used as a grading day and should run from  1pm-3pm.  This will be followed by the 2019-2020 prize giving at 3.15pm in the Feilding Yellows Club rooms (next to the Feilding velodrome). It will be great to celebrate last year’s successes as this was previously postponed due to Covid-19.

Please bring a small plate to share for prize giving afternoon tea, drinks will be provided.

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Up & Coming Events for week ending 23rd October 2020

by Bike Manawatu | Oct 19, 2020 | Notices

Up & Coming Events for week ending 23rd October 2020

Please keep an eye on our Facebook page and events registrations for updates on postponements and cancellations

Saturday 24th October 2020
Opening Day Track Meet & 2019/2020 Season Prize Giving  1pm – 5pm Feilding Velodrome *Note change of date*

Sunday 25th October 2020
CNP Round the Mountain
BikeManawatu Sunday Recreational Ride

Monday 26th October 2020
Novice Tour Registrations Close

Wednesday 28th October
Kairanga ITT – Register Here
Wednesday Recreational Ride

Thursday 29th October
Track Meeting  6-8pm Feilding Velodrome

Friday 30th October
Novice Tour Registrations

Saturday 31st October
Novice Tour 2020 Click Here to register
Sunday 1st November
Novice Tour 2020 – Click Here to register

Thank you to all of our Bike Manawatu Sponsors, Grant Funders and Volunteers – We appreciate you all
Together Everyone Achieves More

Calling all volunteers…

We have our Novice Tour of Manawatu event is back on the calendar and as you may have seen we are super proud to be part of the National Road Series.

In preparation for this event we are looking for some amazing volunteers to help us run another successful event
If you are available and interested in helping us out, please fill in this form.
Saturday 31st October & Sunday 1st November 2020
Volunteers are the heart of our community, we appreciate you all. Thank You

Other Dates Coming Up:

Tuesday 3^rd November
Manfeild Points Race

Wednesday 4^th November
Wednesday Recreational Ride

Sunday 8^th November
Trust House 3
BikeManawatu Sunday Recreational Ride
BM Track Meeting

Tuesday 10^th November
Manfeild Points Race

Wednesday 11^th November
Wednesday Recreational Ride

Thursday 12^th November
BM Track Meeting

Saturday 14^th November
BM Track Meeting

Sunday 15^th November
BikeManawatu Sunday Recreational Ride
Wellington – Sprint Ace #1 series 2020-21

Tuesday 17^th November
Manfeild Points Race

Wednesday 18^th November
Wednesday Recreational Ride

Saturday 21^st November
Gentle Annie Ride

Sunday 22^nd November
Dynamo Race 3 – Ngaruawahia
BikeManawatu Sunday Recreational Ride
Bike Manawatu Track Carnival
Tour of Wairarapa

Tuesday 24^th November
Manfeild Points Race

Wednesday 25^th November
Wednesday Recreational Ride

Sunday 29^th November
Trust House 4
BikeManawatu Sunday Recreational Ride
BM Track Meeting

Updated Track Programme for 2020

by Bike Manawatu | Oct 14, 2020 | Notices

Updated Track Programme for 2020

Please take note of a couple of changes 
Our opening track meeting will now be held on Saturday 24th October 2020

If you are interested in joining track please ensure you have filled in our online registration form here