by Bike Manawatu | Aug 19, 2022 | Notices
Novice Tour 2022
Junior Tour – Under 13 – Under 19 Boys & Girls
2 Days – 3 Stages
29th – 30th October 2022
Halcombe
https://bikemanawatu.co.nz/novice-tour/
Click here to register
Volunteers Needed
We are actively seeking more volunteers to help us with Marshalling, 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 – Volunteers are the heart of our community
A tour like this doesnt happen without the help of many amazing volunteers.
If you are available to come down and help, would love to hear from you
by Bike Manawatu | Aug 19, 2022 | Notices
Volunteers are a critical part of our club being able to run events.
Keeping those volunteers safe whilst keeping the athletes safe is also vital to all events.
To help us offer safe events for everyone involved our lovely friends over at the Manawatu Triathlon Club have invited us to attend a 1/2 day training session on Event Traffic Management that they have secured.
If you would like to attend please respond as “GOING” to the Facebook event.
Given the changes to traffic management by Waka Kotahi we need trained volunteers to run events.
No trained volunteers = no events
Date: 21 September
Timing: 8.30am – 1pm
Venue: TBA
• Principles of TTM
• TTM Responsibilities
• TTM Planning & Documentation
• TTM Equipment
• TTM Road Closures / Stop & Go
by Michelle Turner | Jul 25, 2022 | Notices
Kapiti turned on another stunning day for us for race 2 of their Winter Series, and we had a great turnout from Bike Manawatu – it’s great to get some racing in the legs, and support another clubs event.
We had 2 riders in A grade with Philipp Vranek in 5th place and Andrew Hill making a successful move from B Grade to A Grade, in 8th place.
B Grade again had the biggest field from Bike Manawatu with 8 riders, and it was great to speak with the Kapiti officials who not only thanked us for supporting their series, made the comment that there was a sea of green jerseys.
The drama in B Grade started well before the race, Johan Oelofse discovered that he had forgotten his cycling shoes – we decided to approach the Kapiti Marshalls on the off chance that a local member would have a spare pair they could loan him, and Phil Cocker drove to his home in Paraparaumu to get a pair of shoes so that Johan could race. While there is some healthy rivalry between the 2 clubs when we are out there racing, this goes to show what a good bunch we all are, supporting each other – thanks Phil, we really appreciate it.
Johan went on to take the win in B Grade, with Zac Hintz a close 2nd and Darren Murdie in 7th place. While the points haven’t been updated yet, it sounds like there is a 3 way tie for the leaders jersey, and as Johan won race 2, he goes in to race 3 wearing the leaders jersey
In C Grade, Wayne Fage added to a solid performance in Race 1 by finishing with the bunch in 8th place.
We also had junior riders in D Grade.
Congratulations to everyone that raced yesterday.
We now take a break next weekend, and racing resumes on 6 August.
Click here to view results from Kapiti’s website
Photo credit c/- Kapiti Cycling Club Facebook Page 
by Bike Manawatu | Jul 12, 2022 | Notices
Bike Manawatu Uniform Orders are now open!
Now is the time to make sure your Bike Manawatu uniform is ready for this seasons Trust House cycling series.
Orders will close on Monday 25th July 2022 with an estimated delivery date of Friday 26th August 2022 (This will be a group delivery which will be shipped to Sport Manawatu, then we will organise collection from there)
https://custom.champ-sys.com/teamstore/?bikemanawatu
by Bike Manawatu | Jun 30, 2022 | Notices
There is going to be a fundraising event held for Georgia Simpson to represent New Zealand at the Junior World Track Cycling Championships 23-28th of August in Israel. This is a self-funded trip.
Please see the attached poster for information and how to purchase tickets for a great night out and help another of our young cyclist achieve her dreams.
There is also the opportunity for businesses to sponsor a table if they are interested.
by Bike Manawatu | Jun 30, 2022 | Notices
Recreational Riders – Safety
While it’s okay to challenge yourself, our recreational rides are social and are designed to keep our bunches together and not dropping riders, all while doing so safely and having fun before a nice social stop at the local coffee shop.
The key is communication.
Be seen – use front and rear lights at night, in low light and in poor visibility such as fog or rain.
Be aware – watch and listen for approaching vehicles, pedestrians, potholes, animals, car doors opening and other potential hazards.
Be predictable with all actions – Avoid sudden braking and changes of direction. Try to maintain a steady straight line. Keep to the left and signal your intentions clearly and early. Remember that there are riders following closely behind
Be safe – ride to the conditions and follow the road rules. Cycle no more than two abreast and ride single file where visibility is an issue or traffic is busy. Keep at least one metre away from parked cars and use cycle lanes where they exist.
Be patient – slow down near parked or queuing vehicles. Pass slowly and only when safe. On narrow windy roads, pull over where practical to allow vehicles to pass.
Be prepared – wear an approved helmet and check your bike regularly.
Respect the road rules – Neutralise the bunches when you approach the 50km sign into town.
Be an awesome cyclist – Be Safe – Have Fun.
