by Bike Manawatu | Jan 4, 2019 | Notices
Please find the results for last nights track meeting. Really excited to add an Omnium, Miss & Out, as well as Team Sprints to the race schedule. Thank you to all who “Showed Up & Showed Out” Again excellent racing, witnessing some phenomenal development in all our riders as we head into the Business End of the season. Sincerest thanks & praise to our volunteers & “Track Angels” There’s more excitement to come within the following weeks. I believe Mr Ian Gray has some huge incentives planned, best that everyone stays tuned ,you certainly wouldn’t want to miss out. Kindest regards Karena Kaihe-Woolston
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by Bike Manawatu | Dec 19, 2018 | Notices
WCNI Elite Road Nationals Team Manager Required.
WCNI have a contingent of riders heading to Elite Road Nationals early next month (January 2019)
On behalf of WCNI we are currently seeking a Team Manager to help our contingent out.
If you are available and able to help out, please let us know.
Thank you
by Bike Manawatu | Dec 19, 2018 | Notices
Calling all Recreational Cyclists!
I am making contact on behalf of a group of horse riders based in Ashhurst.
We are trying to get better riding access in and around Ashhurst township and beyond, and we thought it could be useful to contact local cyclists so that we could add weight to the request for a recreational pathway beside the proposed SH3 over the hill to Woodville.
As horse riders we have sent in our submissions to NZTA regarding the pathway. It appears that numbers carry weight with NZTA. If, in your dealings with them, you wish to include us as another interest-group who would be keen to use such a pathway, then please do so.
Another request directed at NZTA is to provide an alternative to the rail overbridge into Ashhurst for non-vehicular traffic. Currently, walkers, riders and cyclists all share the narrow pavements at either side of the bridge, which can be inconvenient and unsafe. Extending Pembroke Street across the rail cutting to the Ashhurst Domain seems an obvious choice to site a new bridge for non-motorised traffic. As there will be no Ashhurst bypass and the new State Highway is at least 6-7 years away, we would like to see a safe alternative created in the near future. If you have an Ashhurst representative, we would be happy to have a chat and see how we might help each other.
There is also a Message group entitled Ashhurst Recreational Riding Corridor, set up by Arthur Yeo for local horse riders, if anyone is interested to look.
Thank you!
Sam McIver
by Bike Manawatu | Dec 19, 2018 | Notices
Merry Christmas from Bike Manawatu
On behalf of Bike Manawatu we would like to wish you a safe and happy Christmas to you and your whanau.
We’d also like to take the opportunity to thank each and every one of our amazing volunteers & sponsors over the past 12 months, we really treasure your support to our club.
May your holidays be filled with happiness and good cheer!
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

by Bike Manawatu | Dec 19, 2018 | Notices

Proposed 24 Hour Track Record Attempt Feilding Velodrome
Mr Peter Eade who lives in Hollywood, California, wishes to set a 24 hour record distance in the 76 years plus category, under the auspices of “UMCA” The Ultra Marathon Cycle Association of America.
He proposes to make this attempt on Easter Saturday, 20th April, 2019.
Peter is looking for assistants to help as officials for his record attempt. If you can give any time for an hour, upwards, this would be totally appreciated. Please reply to this post if you are available
Peter is originally from the Manawatu & in 1955-1957, he raced both road & track for the Palmerston North Amateur Road Cycling Club (See picture)

This picture is of novice riders lining up to start the ¼ Mile race at Memorial Park Velodrome in Palmerston North. Peter Eade is pictured 2nd from right being held by “Chum” Bloomfield. The Rider 3rd from right is being held by Alf Ganderton, who in 1959 won the New Zealand 100 Mile Amateur Road Race title in Auckland.
Today, Alf still lives in Main Street, opposite Countdown. Alf is also the uncle of our very own super Talented Megan Blatchford
Please click here for link to the poster