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MSC – Linton Akers Road Race

Manawatu Schools Cycling Event

Linton – Akers Road Race
Registration 8.15am – Please meet at Linton Country School (77 Akers Road, Manawatu, Wanganui 4474)
Race briefing 8.40am – all riders must attend
Start Time / First Grade off at 9:00am

***Please Pre Register, Its much easier to delete or DNS you from our start list if something comes up and you cant make it than to add you in while everyone is trying to register – If you are unable to make it please let your schools coordinator or cycling coach know – alternatively please post on the Manawatu Schools Cycling Facebook group****

Entry Fee: All MSC riders race registration fees are part of your term registration fee which is collected from your school at the time of registration.
If the race is combined allowing club riders to race too the adults will pay per race $5 for Bike Manawatu members $10 non members

***REGISTRATION LINK***


The Akers Road Course is a 7.35km circuit
A Grade  6 laps – 44.10 km
B Grade 5 laps – 36.75 km
C Grade 4 laps – 29.40 km
D Grade 3 laps- 22.05 km
E Grade 3 laps- 22.05 km

junior a 2 laps- 14.7 km
Junior b
2 laps- 14.7km

(All Course notes are below)
*Distances are subject to be changed at the race directors discretion


ARRIVAL

  • All parking is to be well off the road, Parking will be available outside Linton Country School– please respect the Linton residence and their nature strips I.e please don’t park on the soggy verge, or across driveways
  • A toilet may be available within the School Grounds

REGISTRATION

  • Please take care at the cross roads while crossing to registration
  • Registration will be located outside Linton Country School (77 Akers Road, Manawatu, Wanganui 4474)
  • Ensure you give yourself plenty of time to register, pin your number, grab your transponder* and go to the start area awaiting the race managers briefing. (Please note Time Trials will more than likely be manual timed, therefore transponders will not be required)
  • *It is your responsibility to ensure your transponder is on correctly if it is not it may not read on our system, therefore you may not receive a finish time.
  • Numbers are to be placed on the left hand side, rear quarter of your race top.
  • If you have been issued a MSC race number please remember to bring this to all events.
  • Please remember to continue to practise social distancing IF covid levels require us to do so
  • Let early riders register ahead of later starters if covid levels require us to do so

RIDER BRIEFING

  • The course is 7.35km flat loop course
  • The race is neutral from the start line till you are safely over the railway tracks. Race will start from the Akers Road / Linton Station Road Junction.
  • The finish line is approx 10m before Akers Road (Near the Bike Manawatu Timing Van OR in the instance the timing van is not being used this will be identified by the with cones / flags)
  • Do not cross the centre line unless safe to do so.
  • We are on quite narrow roads when often there is no white line. Stay left
  • Riders should not exceed 2 abreast
  • Beware of tankers and agricultural machinery
  • Be courteous to other road users
  • We RECOMMEND the use of a rear light at all times.
  • Roads are open and all normal road rules apply
  • Marshals are provided for direction only
  • Riders must give way at all junctions as required.
  • It is your responsibility to be at the start line on time.

Course Notes Below
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Linton Country School – 77 Akers Road
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Starting outside Linton Country School – This is neutral until for 0.63km until you get over the railway lines
The race starts at 0.00 at the corner of Akers Road & Linton Station Road – Ride Straight on Akers Road
0.93km Turn left onto Te Puna Road
3.1km Turn left onto Lochmoigh Road
4.16km Turn Left onto Linton Drain Road
5.71km Turn Right onto Craws Road
6.44km Turn Left onto Linton Station Road
7.35km Completes the circuit
Number of Laps depend on grades *See Grades /Laps above– Finish Line will be on Linton Station Road near Akers Road at the timing van
Race direction is anti clockwise

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MSC – Colyton Hiwinui

Manawatu Schools Cycling Event

Colyton Hiwinui Road Race
Registration 8.15am – Please meet at the Colyton School – 421 Colyton Road
Race briefing 8.40am – all riders must attend
Race briefing for Junior A/B 8:40AM
Race Briefing for Seniors 9:10AM
Start Time / First Grade off at 9:00am

***Please Pre Register, Its much easier to delete or DNS you from our start list if something comes up and you cant make it than to add you in while everyone is trying to register – If you are unable to make it please let your schools coordinator or cycling coach know – alternatively please post on the Manawatu Schools Cycling Facebook group****

Entry Fee: All MSC riders race registration fees are part of your term registration fee which is collected from your school at the time of registration.
If the race is combined allowing club riders to race too the adults will pay per race $5 for Bike Manawatu members $10 non members

***REGISTRATION LINK***


The Colyton / Hiwinui circuit (anti-clockwise) is a 18.37 km loop.
junior a 1 lap- 18.37 km – Starting 9:00AM 
Junior b
1 lap- 18.37km – Starting – 9:02AM
A Grade – 3 Laps – 55.11 km – Starting 9:15AM
B Grade – 3 Laps – 55.11 km – Starting 9:15AM
C Grade – 2 Laps – 36.74 km – Starting 9:20AM

(All Course notes are below)
*Distances are subject to be changed at the race directors discretion


ARRIVAL

  • All parking is to be well off the road – please respect the Linton residence and their nature strips I.e please don’t park on the soggy verge, or across driveways
  • A toilet MAY be available at Colyton School if arranged prior

REGISTRATION

  • Please take care at the cross roads while crossing to registration
  • Registration will be located outside Colyton School **More info to come**
  • Ensure you give yourself plenty of time to register, pin your number, grab your transponder* and go to the start area awaiting the race managers briefing. (Please note Time Trials will more than likely be manual timed, therefore transponders will not be required)
  • *It is your responsibility to ensure your transponder is on correctly if it is not it may not read on our system, therefore you may not receive a finish time.
  • Numbers are to be placed on the left hand side, rear quarter of your race top.
  • If you have been issued a MSC race number please remember to bring this to all events.
  • Please remember to continue to practise social distancing IF covid levels require us to do so
  • Let early riders register ahead of later starters if covid levels require us to do so

RIDER BRIEFING

  • The course is 18.37km course
  • The race is neutral from the start line till you are safely over the railway tracks. Race will start from the Akers Road / Linton Station Road Junction.
  • The finish line is approx located outside Colyton School  (Near the Bike Manawatu Timing Van OR in the instance the timing van is not being used this will be identified by the with cones / flags)
  • Do not cross the centre line unless safe to do so.
  • We are on quite narrow roads when often there is no white line. Stay left
  • Riders should not exceed 2 abreast
  • Beware of tankers and agricultural machinery
  • Be courteous to other road users
  • We RECOMMEND the use of a rear light at all times.
  • Roads are open and all normal road rules apply
  • Marshals are provided for direction only
  • Riders must give way at all junctions as required.
  • It is your responsibility to be at the start line on time.

Course Notes Below

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Starting and Finishing outside Colyton School – 421 Colyton Road
0.13 km Turn Left onto Taonui Road
1.89km Turn Left onto Reids Line East
4.45km on Reids Line East – Beware of 1 way Bridge
9.54km Turn Left onto Watershed Road (Hiwinui School)
11.36km Turn Left onto Colyton Road
16.83km  On Colyton Road – Beware of 1 Way Bridge
18.37km Finish – For Laps Continue on

Lap2
18.46km Turn Left onto Taonui Road
20.27km Turn Left onto Reids Line East
22.83km on Reids Line East – Beware of 1 way Bridge
27.9 km Turn Left onto Watershed Road (Hiwinui School)
29.8km  Turn Left onto Colyton Road
35.2km  On Colyton Road – Beware of 1 Way Bridge
36.8 km Finish – For Laps Continue on

Lap 3
36.9km Turn Left onto Taonui Road
38.7km Turn Left onto Reids Line East
41.2km on Reids Line East – Beware of 1 way Bridge
46.3 km Turn Left onto Watershed Road (Hiwinui School)
48.2 km  Turn Left onto Colyton Road
53.6 km  On Colyton Road – Beware of 1 Way Bridge
55.2 km Finish – For Laps Continue on

Lap 4
55.3km Turn Left onto Taonui Road
57.1km Turn Left onto Reids Line East
59.6 km on Reids Line East – Beware of 1 way Bridge
64.7 km Turn Left onto Watershed Road (Hiwinui School)
66.5 km  Turn Left onto Colyton Road
72 km  On Colyton Road – Beware of 1 Way Bridge
73.5 km Finish

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MSC – Kairanga

Manawatu Schools Cycling Event

Kairanga Individual Time Trial OR Team Time Trial
Registration 8.15am – Please meet at the Kairanga School 1099 Kairanga Bunnythorpe Road for registration – Course start area will be opposite the Horizons Yard –  1117 Kairanga Bunnythorpe Road (Horizons Yard)
Race briefing 8.40am – all riders must attend
Start Time / First Grade off at 9:00am

***Please Pre Register, Its much easier to delete or DNS you from our start list if something comes up and you cant make it than to add you in while everyone is trying to register – If you are unable to make it please let your schools coordinator or cycling coach know – alternatively please post on the Manawatu Schools Cycling Facebook group****

Entry Fee: All MSC riders race registration fees are part of your term registration fee which is collected from your school at the time of registration.
If the race is combined allowing club riders to race too the adults will pay per race $5 for Bike Manawatu members $10 non members

***REGISTRATION LINK***


First Team off 9:00AM
This is a 12km CourseTeams of up to 5 riders p/team
Teams will be let off in 30 second OR 1 minute intervals
A rollout check will be completed starting with the first team checked at 8:45AM
Roll Out
Under 20 – 7.0M
Under 16 – 6.61m
Year 7/8 – 6.61m


ARRIVAL

  • All parking is to be well off the road, Parking will be available outside Kairanga School– please respect the Kairanga residence and their nature strips I.e please don’t park on the soggy verge, or across driveways
  • A toilet may be available within the School Grounds

REGISTRATION

  • Please take care at the cross roads while crossing to registration
  • Registration will be located either at the Kairanga School / near the Horizons Yard
  • Ensure you give yourself plenty of time to register, pin your number, grab your transponder* and go to the start area awaiting the race managers briefing. (Please note Time Trials will more than likely be manual timed, therefore transponders will not be required)
  • *It is your responsibility to ensure your transponder is on correctly if it is not it may not read on our system, therefore you may not receive a finish time.
  • Numbers are to be placed on the left hand side, rear quarter of your race top.
  • If you have been issued a MSC race number please remember to bring this to all events.
  • Please remember to continue to practise social distancing IF covid levels require us to do so
  • Let early riders register ahead of later starters if covid levels require us to do so

RIDER BRIEFING

  • The course is 6km out and back
  • The turn will be marked by a cone in the road.
  • The finish line is approx 100m before the start line
  • Obey the priority on the 1 way bridge and be prepared to give way to oncoming traffic
  • Do not cross the centre line unless safe to do so.
  • We are on narrow quite roads when often there is no white line. Stay left
  • Riders should not exceed 2 abreast
  • Beware of tankers and agricultural machinery
  • Be courteous to other road users
  • We RECOMMEND the use of a rear light
  • Roads are open and all normal road rules apply
  • Marshals are provided for direction only
  • Riders must give way at all junctions as required.
  • This is an Individual Time Trial. If you are passed by another rider you must not draft that rider. It is the rider that has been passed to drop back from the other rider.

Course Notes Below


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0.00 Starting outside the Horizons Yard on 1117 Kairanga Bunnythorpe Road
3.52 km Kairanga Bunnythorpe Road turns into Lockwood Road *There is also a one way bridge here – Cyclists to Give Way and follow road rules at all times*
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6.1km – Turn Around Cone (marshal present) just after 892 Lockwood Road
8.5km Lockwood Road turns into Kairanga Bunnythorpe road *There is also a one way bridge here – Cyclists to follow road rules at all times*
12km  Finish on Kairanga Bunnythorpe Road at the Finish Line

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MSC – Rongotea TTT

Manawatu Schools Cycling Event

Rongotea Team Time Trial OR Individual Time Trial
Registration 8.15am – Please meet at the Rongotea Square / near the Rongotea Garage – 5 Douglas Square, Rongotea 4476
Race briefing 8.40am – all riders must attend
Start Time / First Grade off at 9:00am

***Please Pre Register, Its much easier to delete or DNS you from our start list if something comes up and you cant make it than to add you in while everyone is trying to register – If you are unable to make it please let your schools coordinator or cycling coach know – alternatively please post on the Manawatu Schools Cycling Facebook group****

Entry Fee: All MSC riders race registration fees are part of your term registration fee which is collected from your school at the time of registration.
If the race is combined allowing club riders to race too the adults will pay per race $5 for Bike Manawatu members $10 non members

***REGISTRATION LINK***


First Team off 9:00AM
Entries to be completed by your Schools.
This is a 16km Course
Teams of up to 5 riders p/team
Teams will be let off in 30 second OR 1 minute intervals
A rollout check will be completed starting with the first team checked at 8:45AM
Roll Out
Under 20 – 7.0M
Under 16 – 6.61m
Year 7/8 – 6.61m
If you do not have a team and would like to either make up a composite team or ride an ITT please make contact with INSERT COORDINATORS NAME HERE or email manawatuschoolscycling@gmail.com


ARRIVAL

  • All parking is to be well off the road, Parking will be available outside Linton Country School– please respect the Linton residence and their nature strips I.e please don’t park on the soggy verge, or across driveways
  • A toilet may be available within the School Grounds

REGISTRATION

  • Please take care at the cross roads while crossing to registration
  • Registration will be located either at the Rongotea Square / near the Rongotea Garage – 5 Douglas Square, Rongotea 4476
  • Ensure you give yourself plenty of time to register, pin your number, grab your transponder* and go to the start area awaiting the race managers briefing. (Please note Time Trials will more than likely be manual timed, therefore transponders will not be required)
  • *It is your responsibility to ensure your transponder is on correctly if it is not it may not read on our system, therefore you may not receive a finish time.
  • Numbers are to be placed on the left hand side, rear quarter of your race top.
  • If you have been issued a MSC race number please remember to bring this to all events.
  • Please remember to continue to practise social distancing IF covid levels require us to do so
  • Let early riders register ahead of later starters if covid levels require us to do so

RIDER BRIEFING

  • The course is approx 8-8.5km out and back
  • The turn will be marked by a cone in the road.
  • The finish line is approx 100m before the start line on banks road near the 50km sign
  • Do not cross the centre line unless safe to do so.
  • We are on narrow quite roads when often there is no white line. Stay left
  • Riders should not exceed 2 abreast
  • Beware of tankers and agricultural machinery
  • Be courteous to other road users
  • We RECOMMEND the use of a rear light
  • Roads are open and all normal road rules apply
  • Marshals are provided for direction only
  • Riders must give way at all junctions as required.

Course Notes Below

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0.00km Start on Mersey Street near number 2
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0.02km Mersey Street turns into Banks Road
2.24km Left onto Kaimatarau Raod
2.42km Right onto Sanson Road
4.57km Left onto Main Drain Road
8.74kmTurn around cone on Main Drain Road (Near Puawai Road)
12.91km Turn Right onto Sanson Road
15.05km Turn Left onto Kaimatarau Road
15.25km Turn Right onto Banks Road
17.04 Finish at Banks Road (Just before the 50km sign)
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MSC – Bone Collector

MSC Bone Collector

Manawatu Schools Cycling Event

Bone Collector
Registration 8.15am – Please meet at the Triangle outside the Ashhurst Library
Race briefing 8.40am – all riders must attend
Start Time / First Grade off at 9:00am

How it works:
Teams will be made up with 3 riders – 1 x Senior, 1 x Intermediate, 1 x Junior rider. (Generally this is Year11/12/13, Year 9/10and Year 7/8.)
You may be put up or down a grade to make team numbers or capabilities even.
Senior riders start and ride the first lap and then collects an Intermediate rider. The two of them then collect their junior rider for the last lap.
This is a great opportunity for young and older riders to mix, meet and have some fun together.
Format for those that don’t know. Teams comprising a senior, intermediate & a junior rider will be randomly selected on Sunday morning.
Senior rider starts and rides a lap and picks up the intermediate rider and they complete 2nd lap together and pick up their junior rider completing lap 3 as a team. First team home gets bragging rights.
There is a short section of gravel but totally ridable – don’t bring your good race wheels and gear restrictions are not in play for this ride.
No numbers required but REAR lights are!!!!

***REGISTRATION LINK***


First Team off 9:00AM


ARRIVAL

  • All parking is to be well off the road, – please respect the Ashhurst residence and their nature strips I.e please don’t park on the soggy verge, or across driveways
  • There is a public toilet located at 11 Guildford Street, Ashhurst 4810 or at the Ashhurst Domain

REGISTRATION

  • Please take care at the cross roads while crossing to registration
  • Registration will be located near the Ashhurst Library
  • Ensure you give yourself plenty of time to register, pin your number, grab your transponder* and go to the start area awaiting the race managers briefing. (Please note Time Trials will more than likely be manual timed, therefore transponders will not be required)
  • *It is your responsibility to ensure your transponder is on correctly if it is not it may not read on our system, therefore you may not receive a finish time.
  • Numbers are to be placed on the left hand side, rear quarter of your race top.
  • If you have been issued a MSC race number please remember to bring this to all events.
  • Please remember to continue to practise social distancing IF covid levels require us to do so
  • Let early riders register ahead of later starters if covid levels require us to do so

RIDER BRIEFING

  • The course is approx 13.6km loop
  • Do not cross the centre line unless safe to do so.
  • We are on narrow quite roads when often there is no white line. Stay left
  • Riders should not exceed 2 abreast
  • Beware of tankers and agricultural machinery
  • Be courteous to other road users
  • We RECOMMEND the use of a rear light
  • Roads are open and all normal road rules apply
  • Marshals are provided for direction only
  • Riders must give way at all junctions as required.

Course Notes Below

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0.00 Starting and finishing on Bamford Street in the Triangle by the Ashhurst Library
0.03 Turn left onto Cambridge Ave
1.08 Cambridge Ave turns into Pohangina Road
3.06km Turn left onto Ulysses Road
4.77 One lane bridge located on Ulysses Road
5.26 Ulysses Road turns into Gravel
6.54km Gravel Ends – Turn left onto Watershed Road
8.44km Turn left onto Colyton Road
12.56km Colyton Road turns into Oxford Street
13.56km Turn left onto Bamford Street
13.6km On Bamford Street – Close loop