Elite & U23 Road National Champs–Entries Close 27th Jan 2020

by Bike Manawatu | Jan 19, 2020 | Notices

Entries Close 27th January 2020 for the premium event on the Cycling New Zealand  Road Cycling calendar – the 2020 Vantage Elite & U23 Road National Championships to be held in Cambridge from the 14 – 16  February 2020.

Click here for the entry details.

There are a number of other events happening in Cambridge as part of the Ride Festival so we highly recommend you book your accommodation now (and encourage your supporters to do the same!).

• 14 – 16 February, Cambridge
• Entries close 27^th January 2020. There are no late entries (and no excuses!)
• Check out www.eliteroadnationals.nz for all the details
• Book your accommodation now!
• Check out https://ridenz.bike/ for the full events calendar

Bike Manawatu Uniform Orders for 2020–Shop Open

by Bike Manawatu | Jan 16, 2020 | Notices

Bike Manawatu Uniform Orders for 2020

With Age Group Road Nationals coming up, now is the time to get organised and make sure you have your kit in time.
Please note that we only have very limited stock of our Tineli gear in the office and as of 2020 we will be introducing Champion System kit which will be on a order only basis, meaning we will not be keeping them in stock.
Please plan wisely to ensure you have your order in for any up and coming events & avoid disappointment.

Click this link to view the online store. https://custom.champ-sys.com/teamstore/?BikeManawatu

The shop will ONLY be open until the 16th February 2020 – We will not be able to re-open before AGRN, sorry ***Sorry there has been an updated close off date due to time frames with production***
Estimate date of delivery is 31 March 2020 – All orders will be shipped to Keryn @ the Sport Manawatu office and pick up and can be organised from there
 

Here is some helpful information provided by Champion System for when you go on to place your order

Size Guide
You will find all of our sizing guides, for both apparel and accessories, here. Our sizing guides point to a very form fit, so if you’re between sizes, we recommend sizing up.

Product Details
Product details can be found on the product pages at www.champ-sys.co.nz. It is helpful to send team members to the website so they can review specific product features.

Placing Your Order
Please order from a desktop or laptop computer. These are custom orders with many important details that are better viewed on a large screen.

Order Instructions

• Click Store Link
• Click the thumbnail image of product you want. For example, a jersey.
  • Select the style of product you would like. Images shown in this window are not your design, but show what’s available to purchase in your design.
  • Enter your product preferences, sizes and quantities. Your associated design for this product will show in this window.
• Click Checkout
  • Log in or Sign Up
  • At checkout you will be forwarded to a PayPal landing page, as they are our payment processor. From there, you can pay with either a credit/debit card, or your PayPal account.
  • Double check your order details for accuracy. Since everything is custom, there are no returns.

Champion Systems offers 3 collections

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Rivercity Wheelrace 2020 – Sat 22nd Feb

by Bike Manawatu | Jan 15, 2020 | Notices

Rivercity Wheelrace 2020 – Sat 22nd Feb

Note that the schedule is subject to change dependent on entries.

Palmfeild Motors Mini Series – February 2020

by Bike Manawatu | Jan 15, 2020 | Notices

Palmfeild Motors Mini Series – February 2020

3 Race Twilight Series – A great introduction to road racing. 

Graded Road Races A-E Grade – There is a grade for everyone. Come along and see what the fuss is all about.

Thanks to Rob and Palmfeild Motors. 
If you attend all 3 races – Palmfeild Motors will pay your entry fee for the last race (Race 3), BUT only if you attend the first 2. 
Palmfeilds will also kindly put on a BBQ & light refreshments at the end of Race 2 – Akers Road

(You must pre register online, Payment will be cash on the day at Sign On)
$5 Members $10 Non Members
Members =  Bike Manawatu Social  Members & CNZ Licences

Tuesday 11th February 2020 – A1 Loops – Sign on from 5.15pm – First riders off at 6pm – Click Here for Course Map – Click Here to Register

Tuesday 18th February 2020 – Akers Road  – Sign on from 5.15pm – First riders off at 6pm – Click Here for Course Map – Click Here to Register

Tuesday 25th February 2020 – A1 Loops – Sign on from 5.15pm – First riders off at 6pm – Click Here for Course Map – Click Here to Register

Register for the Series HERE

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The Slicks and Stones is fast approaching!

by Bike Manawatu | Jan 10, 2020 | Notices

The Slicks and Stones is fast approaching!

Saturday 25^th January 2020

If you’ve not already done so, we trust you’ve made a New Year’s resolution to enter the 2020 event!

We’re very excited about the way the Slicks and Stones is developing. It’s starting to become known as a ‘must do’ for both aspiring and ‘mature’ cyclists, and with Westpac coming onboard as our key sponsor for the next three years, we can see it growing from strength to strength. Alongside the Gravel and Tar UCI races which for 2020, have attracted over 20 teams of elite men’s and women’s cyclists from around the world, the Westpac Slicks and Stones too is poised to become another iconic New Zealand cycling event.

Just to give you a quick update, here are some of the things planned for the 24th and 25^th January:

· Gravel and Tar Men’s Classic (for elite international and NZ male cyclists)

· Gravel and Tar La Femme (for elite international and NZ female cyclists)

· Westpac Slicks and Stones (for keen amateur cyclists)

· Family Fun Ride (for families along the Manawatu Riverbank Pathway) – 10am to 12.30pm

· Memorial Park ‘Over the Line’ festival (live music, food stalls, children’s entertainment etc.) starting at 12 noon and continuing into the early evening,

and on Friday afternoon/evening of the 24^th January:

· a series of three Criteriums around the Railway Reserve in Palmerston North (two for young cyclists U115 & U19, and the third for elite women).

So, in addition to the Westpac Slicks and Stones, there’ll be plenty of activity happening in the Manawatu on the 24^th and 25^th Jan. Please encourage your fellow cyclists to enter the Slicks and Stones, and if you have supporters following, there’ll be easy to access vantage points along the parcours, plus there’s the ‘Over the Line’ festival at the finish at Memorial Park to enjoy.

Oh, and in addition to a number of worthwhile spot prizes for the Westpac Slicks and Stones. we are currently negotiating to have a quite substantial spot prize for one lucky entrant – more on this shortly. Keep up to date with all the news on Facebook.

PS: You can enter the Slicks and Stones here.

The Gravel and Tar Events are fast approaching – 11 days to go!
Saturday 25^th January 2020

We’re very excited about the events for the 24^th and 25^th January. The Gravel and Tar UCI races have attracted over 20 teams of elite men’s and women’s cyclists from around the world, and the Westpac Slicks and Stones for amateur cyclists is also poised to become another iconic New Zealand cycling event.

Just to give you a quick update, here are some of the things planned for the 24th and 25^th January:

• Gravel and Tar Men’s Classic (for elite international and NZ male cyclists) – starts at 12 noon in Feilding Town Square
• Gravel and Tar La Femme (for elite international and NZ female cyclists) – starts at 11am in Feilding Town Square
• Westpac Slicks and Stones (for keen amateur cyclists) – starts at 10am in Feilding Town Square (cyclists can still enter here)
• Family Fun Ride (for families along the Manawatu Riverbank Pathway) – 10am to 12.30pm – no entry fee, just join the path anywhere from Milton to arrive at Memorial Park by 12.30
• Memorial Park ‘Over the Line’ festival (live music, food stalls, children’s entertainment etc.) starting at 12 noon and continuing into the early evening (free secure bike parking)

and on Friday afternoon/evening of the 24^th January:

• a series of three Criteriums around the Railway Reserve, Palmerston North (two for young cyclists U15 & U19 starting at 2.45pm, and the third for elite women at 5pm).

There’ll be plenty of activity happening in the Manawatu on the 24^th and 25^th Jan. Come along and enjoy some of the entertainment and please get the word out to your friends.

We look forward to seeing many of you on the 24^th and 25 and do keep up to date with all the news on Facebook.

If you’d like more information, please email bob@gravelanstar.com or phone 027 565 1110.

Bob Selden

On behalf of the Greasy Chain Charitable Trust
PS. We’re still looking for a few volunteers to help out on the 25^th – if you can spare around three hours, please contact Katherine Stannard katherine.stannard@pncc.govt.nz