by Bike Manawatu | Nov 15, 2022 | Notices
Manawatu riders had another great day out in Sunday’s race in the North Island Trusthouse Series.
Yesterdays race was the ‘queen stage’ with a hilltop finish.
Race organisers made the decision to remove two riders from CAT2, meaning WCNI’s Sam Wade got the honour of wearing the leaders jersey as he was the next best placed rider in that category.
Philipp Vranek from WCNI was off the front with the eventual race winner and unfortunately he punctured at the 80km mark leaving him out of contention for a podium spot.
We got to see the CAT2 riders on the final climb, and there were 2 riders off the front, and still a relatively large bunch at the halfway mark of the climb. WCNI had a strong presence in the top 15 with Josh Mulcahy 2nd place, Sam Wade 5th, Charlie Studd 7th, Wiremu Kaihau 8th, Cliff Hughes and Jaro Olearnik 13th and 14th. Sam Wade retained the leaders jersey for this category and the team finished 2nd in the team points and retain their lead.
In CAT3, the Bike Manawatu JT coaching team had a great day out. The plan was to have 2 guys in the day’s break but they ended up with 3, which was a bonus. Carl Dickason and James Buchanan broke away at the 45km mark and 4 other guys soon rode over to them. Chris Harris wanted to be part of the action so he jumped to join the front group. The front group worked well together and the chase was disorganised. This meant the had a 1:40 lead starting the climb. Chris waited patiently to take the win. James and Carl both finished in 6th and 7th place with Andy Richardson in 10 place. Awesome team effort today with each one of the members playing a part. Chris is now sitting in 2nd place overall, the team also earned maximum team points
The CAT4 race stayed together for the first part of the race, with riders gradually being dropped after the turn at the 30km mark. A few small attempts to make breaks were made, but none of them stuck, and the remaining riders in the bunch stayed as a group until the bottom of the climb. Kapiti again took the line honours with all 3 podium spots and maximum team points, Blair Christian, Patrick Johnstone and Logan Mulcahy from Palmfeild Motors Bike Manawatu were 4th, 6th and 7th respectively and Toshi from Storage Manawatu in 10th place.
The Palmfeild Motors Bike Manawatu team finished 2nd in the team points and Storage Manawatu 3rd, this holds the Palmfeilds team in 2nd place and Pedal Project in 3rd place in the team points.
Full results are available here https://cyclingseriesnz.co.nz/information/results
A big well done to everyone that raced yesterday, and thank you to all of our supporters – it’s great to see so much support for the Manawatu riders.
We have 2 races left in the series, the first is this Sunday, 20 November which is the rescheduled Race 2, and the last is on Sunday 4 December.
Photo Credit: Kirsty Kaihau
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by Bike Manawatu | Nov 8, 2022 | Notices, Uniforms
Bike Manawatu Uniform Orders
Now is the time to make sure your Bike Manawatu uniform is ready for all of the up and coming National events both Road & Track.
We have sought clarification from Cycling New Zealand and the guidance we got from RTX for all road and track events is:
Riders will represent their clubs at all National Road Champs and Track Champs. The exception, as always, is the Crit Champs, which is individual entry
Riders must wear their approved Club Colours – skinsuit/jerseys and shorts. Shorts may display sponsors that are detailed on the rider’s racing licence. Riders may ride in their Centre Colours if they wish, provided they have clearance from their club to do so.
We have looked delivery dates and we would be pushing it to have a delivery on the 15th December for the Cambridge 3 day.
Our next best option is.
Order Deadline Closing 18th December 2022 with a delivery of 12th January 2023 This will ensure uniforms are here in time for Crit Champs and Elite Roads
https://csnzstore.myshopify.com/collections/bike-manawatu
After this we will try our best to set up shops with the following deadlines – However IF you can forward forecast your order early to avoid disappointment this is always recommended
Order Deadline Closing 20th January 2023 with a delivery of 16th February 2023 This will ensure uniforms are here in time for Track Nationals
Order Deadline Closing February 2023 with a delivery of Mid March 2023 This will ensure uniforms are here in time for Age Group Road Nationals
(This will be a group delivery which will be shipped to Sport Manawatu, then we will organise collection from there – You may chose direct shipping if you wish, however an additional fee will be charged for this service)
by Bike Manawatu | Nov 7, 2022 | Notices
Students Riding For Hope – Gumboot Friday – I AM HOPE 2022
After such success last year a small group of Manawatu students once again set their sights high and headed back to Johnston Park on Friday 4th November and rode for 12hours from 7am to7pm to raise money for a great charity – I AM HOPE.
20% of young youth in New Zealand suffer from some form of mental health issues such as depression and anxiety, and one in five Kiwis will experience depression by the age of 18. Gumboot Friday gives the ability for young kiwis to access free and fast access to professional counselling.
These students are an inspiration and as a club we are very proud of them.
Well done kids!
#gumbootfriday
#IAMHOPE
To make a donation please follow this link https://forms.gle/7f4DUTH5FMnKWGYDA
by Bike Manawatu | Nov 3, 2022 | Notices
Up & Coming Events for week ending 4th November 2022
Sunday 6th November
Forest Hill Road Hill Climb
Bike Manawatu Track Racing 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Tuesday 8th November
Manfeild Points Race 1/2
Wednesday 09th November
Bike Manawtau Track Training 6:00pm – 7:30pm
Sunday 13th November
Trust House Teams Series 4
Bike Manawatu Track Racing 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Tuesday 15th November
Manfeild Points Race 2/2
Wednesday 16th November
Bike Manawtau Track Training 6:00pm – 7:30pm
Sunday 20th November
Bike Manawatu Track Racing 1:00pm – 4:00pm [in Levin]
Trust House Teams Series 3
Tuesday 22nd November
Essex Cup – Colyton / Hiwinui
Wednesday 23rd November
Bike Manawtau Track Training 6:00pm – 7:30pm
Saturday 26th November
Taupo Cycle Challenge
Sunday 27th November
Bike Manawatu Track Racing 1:00pm – 4:00pm [in Levin]
Tuesday 29th November
A1 Loops
Wednesday 30th November
Bike Manawtau Track Training 6:00pm – 7:30pm
Sunday 4th December
Trust House Teams Series 5
Wellington Track Levin joint carnival TBC
Tuesday 6th December
Akers Road Race – Linton
Wednesday 7th December
Bike Manawtau Track Training 6:00pm – 7:30pm
Sunday 11th December
Bike Manawatu Track Racing 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Wednesday 14th December
Bike Manawtau Track Training 6:00pm – 7:30pm
Saturday 17th December
Bike Manawatu Track Racing Christmas Meeting 1:00pm – 4:00pm
by Bike Manawatu | Oct 24, 2022 | Notices
Sunday was Race 3 of the North Island Trusthouse Series. This was undoubtedly the toughest course that we will be riding this series. The race departed from Martinborough and headed towards Tora before turning back at approx 35 kms, and before returning to Martinborough, there were 2 Gravel sections to complete. The course was just under 80kms and as well as the 4kms of gravel, it had 1100 metres of climbing, including two very long climbs.
I can only speak for the CAT4 race, but I imagine that the other races would have played out similarly – the race broke up very early on, and even further on the tough Whiterock Road hill. On the return leg, it was clear that some riders were more comfortable on the gravel sections than others.
In CAT2 Sam Wade riding for WCNI was 5th, Sam Parry riding as an individual was close behind in 6th (Same time, but as Sam Wade crossed the line first he was awarded 5th), and Wiremu Kaihau also from WCNI was 8th. WCNI came second In the teams points. In CAT3 Chris Harris from Bike Manawatu JT coaching finished in 7th place, with the team coming 3rd in the team points.
In CAT4, Patrick Johnstone from the Palmfeild Motots Bike Manawatu team came 3rd, Dan MacKay and Toshi Yamauchi from Storage Manawatu were 5th and 8th, and Darcy Forrester from the Palmfeilds team rounded out the top 10 with 10th place.
In the overall points standings, WCNI are a dominant presence taking 5 of the top 10 spots. Same Wade is 3rd, with Jack Padega, Wiremu Kaihau and Jeremy Rowe in 5th, 6th and 7th, and Josh Mulcahy in 9th place. WCNI are also tied for first place in the team points.
In CAT3 Chris Harris is in 4th place and Zac Hintz in 9th place. Unfortunately Bike Manawatu JT Coaching is outside of the top 3 places in the teams points.
In CAT4 Patrick Johnstone from Palmfeild Motors Bike Manawatu is 3rd equal and Darcy Forrester from the Palmfeilds team is in 6th place. Dan MacKay and Toshi Yamauchi from Storage Manawatu are in 8th and 9th place. In the teams points, the Palmfeild Motors team is second equal.
The next race is Sunday 13 November, and is shaping up to be another exciting series with some friendly rivalry going on within the categories – but that’s what teams racing is all about.
Michelle
by Bike Manawatu | Oct 14, 2022 | Notices
Up & Coming Events for week ending 14th October 2022
Please note Bike Manawatu requires all riders wishing to attend any of our road races or attend our track season to pre register accordingly – No late entries on the day will be accepted
Novice Tour Volunteers Needed
Bike Manawatu are hosting our annual Novice Tour of Manawatu junior tour on the weekend of the 29th & 30th October. We are actively seeking more volunteers to help us with Marshaling, King/Queen of the Mountains Judging, Sprint Judging, Lead Drivers, Commissaire Drivers & SAG Drivers. If you are available to help out we would love to hear from you. Please click here to fill in the form or email secretary@bikemanawatu.co.nz Thank you
Saturday 15th October
Bike Manawatu Track Cycling – Bike Hire & Fittings -Please organise your time with one of our friendly track team – Bike Manawatu Track Cycling Facebook page
Sunday 16th October
Bike Manawatu Track Cycling – Bike Hire & Fittings 1:00pm – 2:00pm + Track Orientation Day – 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Tuesday 18th October
A1 Loops Road Race
Saturday 22nd October
Bike Manawatu Track Cycling – Bike Hire & Fittings 1:00pm – 2:00pm + Track Orientation Day – 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Wellington Track Spring Classic Carnival
Sunday 23rd October
Trust House Teams Series 3
Monday 24th October
Bike Manawatu Track Cycling Opening Track Meeting – 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Novice Tour registrations close at 10pm tonight
Tuesday 25th October
Kairanga ITT
Saturday 29th & Sunday 30th October
Wednesday 02nd November
Bike Manawtau Track Training 6:00pm – 7:30pm
Sunday 6th November
Forest Hill Road Hill Climb
Bike Manawatu Track Racing 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Tuesday 8th November
Manfeild Points Race 1/2
Wednesday 09th November
Bike Manawtau Track Training 6:00pm – 7:30pm
Sunday 13th November
Trust House Teams Series 4
Bike Manawatu Track Racing 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Tuesday 15th November
Manfeild Points Race 2/2
Wednesday 16th November
Bike Manawtau Track Training 6:00pm – 7:30pm
Sunday 20th November
Bike Manawatu Track Racing 1:00pm – 4:00pm [in Levin]
Trust House Teams Series 3
Tuesday 22nd November
Essex Cup – Colyton / Hiwinui
Wednesday 23rd November
Bike Manawtau Track Training 6:00pm – 7:30pm
Saturday 26th November
Taupo Cycle Challenge
Sunday 27th November
Bike Manawatu Track Racing 1:00pm – 4:00pm [in Levin]
Tuesday 29th November
A1 Loops
Wednesday 30th November
Bike Manawtau Track Training 6:00pm – 7:30pm
Sunday 4th December
Trust House Teams Series 5
Wellington Track Levin joint carnival TBC
Tuesday 6th December
Akers Road Race – Linton
Wednesday 7th December
Bike Manawtau Track Training 6:00pm – 7:30pm
Sunday 11th December
Bike Manawatu Track Racing 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Wednesday 14th December
Bike Manawtau Track Training 6:00pm – 7:30pm
Saturday 17th December
Bike Manawatu Track Racing Christmas Meeting 1:00pm – 4:00pm
