Entries Open – 2020 Vantage Age Group Road National Championships

by Bike Manawatu | Feb 26, 2020 | Notices

Entries Open – 2020 Vantage Age Group Road National Championships

Together with the host club, Cycling CHB, we invite you and your club members to join us in sunny Waipukurau for the 2020 Vantage Age Group Road National Championships!

Entries are now open and courses are online for the champs that are being held 17 – 19 April 2020.

Entries are now open with early entry fees available till 9 March.

Check out www.roadnationals.nz to enter and for more details.

Click Here for all information

1001 Ride Mountains to Sea to Windmills Ride – 22-23 February 2020

by Bike Manawatu | Feb 25, 2020 | Notices

1001 Ride Mountains to Sea to Windmills Ride – 22-23 February 2020

Ask anyone planning a sports event or an outdoor wedding – and they will all tell you that you can plan for almost anything – except the weather. 

A week out from our Ohakune road trip and the forecasts weren’t looking that flash – but we were hoping that with 6-7 days to go, things could improve.

On Friday night the heavens opened in Palmerston North and it was still raining when we met at memorial park to load the bikes in to the Bike Barn van, and the bodies in to the bus to head to Ohakune.  Enroute the weather cleared and we were hopeful of a dry ride. 

We departed our accommodation for a loop around Raetihi and back, where some decided to go back to the accommodation and save their legs for day 2, while 14 or so hardy souls braved the elements and completed the climb through some roadworks up to Turoa ski field – striking some rain on the descent .

After cleaning ourselves up, we had drinks and nibbles at our accommodation before heading to the Powderkeg for dinner and maybe one or two more drinks

We had hoped the rain would pass overnight, but we woke to light rain.  We headed off to Raetihi which was mostly dry, then struck some rain on the road to Pipiriki, before turning on to the River Road.  The rain started to clear along this stretch of road and even though it remained overcast, we were all taken with the stunning views.  We stopped in at Jerusalem and a few other photo spots and the closer we got to Whanganui the more dry road we noticed,  both groups reunited briefly in Whanganui at the lunch stop. 

We then left Whanganui via Durie Hill and Fordell, where we first noticed the blue sky, and headwind.

We soldered on through to Turakina, Marton, Feilding and back home – while we all agreed it was a tough day, it’s one that we all really enjoyed – whether it was for the distance, the views, to ride in some new roads or to just enjoy the organised ride, and group riding experience – a huge thanks to Rob Ryan for organising this event

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Linton Camp Crit – Monday 16th March 2020

by Bike Manawatu | Feb 24, 2020 | Notices

Linton Camp Crit – Monday 16th March 2020

Bike Manawatu & NZ Army Combined event – Crit Race
When: Monday 16th March 2020
Sign on from 5.15pm
Race Start 6:00pm

*Please ensure you have sufficient ID when going into the camp

Traffic management will be in place, but this is to warn other road uses that we are there. There is no stop go provided at any junction – the roads are open and riders must obey NZ road rules at ALL times. Please be courteous to other road users

Please pre register online here: https://www.webscorer.com/register?raceid=211553

• Points Race for A – D Grades.
• A/B Grade 30min + 1 lap w/ 3+last lap being sprint primes
• C/D Grade 20 min + 1 lap w/ 2+last lap being sprint primes.
• Anticipated average speeds (for BM riders to self-grade): A: >42 kph / B: 37-42 kph / C: 33-37 kph / D: <33 kph

Info: Please ensure you bring sufficient ID when coming into the camp.
Parking will be by the Linton Camp Pool / SNCO Carpark
LRSC have requested photos to be limited to Race activity ONLY

After the Crit, Army will be having their prize giving at the Elliot VC sports bar (next to the gym). They have extended the offer to all BM riders/supporters to join them for a lemonade afterwards if they’d like. Showers will be available in the gym from those who would like.

Security/Safety Information

A few things you need to be aware of:

• Whilst on NZDF Property you and your vehicle are subject to search and may be detained by duty military personnel pending NZ Police involvement.
• Adult participants will be required to show photo ID to enter Camp (No ID – No entry).
• Vehicles must have a current registration and warrant of fitness (Non Compliance – No Entry).
• The maximum speed limit in camp is 30Kph.
• Pedestrians have absolute right of way.
• At any time you may hear explosions or gunfire – this will be due to controlled military training within the confines of Linton Camp.
• At any time there may be a high amount of military heavy vehicles moving around Linton Camp.
• Park only in designated areas – NOT on sports fields or any grassed area.
• Ensure you become aware of hazard awareness and safety evacuation plans of any facility associated with your visit.
• Alcohol is only to be consumed within designated bars.
• There are many areas that are out of bounds to non NZDF personnel. Ensure you remain within your designated venue/area and travel along the appropriate access routes.
• In accordance with Linton Camp Standing orders, section 6, paragraph 13, ’the use of camera equipment of any type is banned from use within the camp …. Authority is to be obtained from HQ LRSC before any photographs may be taken’. Failure to do so may see removal and/or banning of offenders from Linton Camp.
• There are regular check points and security checks conducted on outgoing traffic at the Main Gate, this may involve a breath test and / or vehicle search.
• If you have any concerns the 24hr Duty Complex is situated on Fosters Road at the main entrance to camp.