by KateS | Nov 2, 2015 | Track Cycling
With 54 riders signed to track, we have aleady broken a record for the club. But there are many more records to break. Feilding track records are the fastest and/or established time, in a timed event in your age group. The list of up to date records can be found under ‘Event Results & records’ on the BikeManawatu website.
Conditions to break a record…
-Must be at Johnston Park, Feilding.
-Rider must be in correct age category, as at 31st December.
–Three watches must successfully record the ride, with the middle watch being the official time.
-Gearing restrictions apply to U15 (6.00m) and U17 (7.00m).
When to break a record…
Most records are broken at the club track Championships (500m Time Trial, 200m flying, Individual Pursuit) during racing at the start of 2016. They can also be broken at track meets on Sunday afternoon when timed events are in the programme, these are often 1 lap time trials and flying laps. In this situation please notify the race manager if you want three watches on the time incase you are close to the record. Sometimes if the conditions are good Ian offers people to express interest in breaking a record and a few people test themselves against the clock. If you have your sights set on one that is not a championship event the best thing is to express your interest to Ian at track.
The next step is West Coast North Island records (often broken at WCNI Championships in Wanganui), then National and World Championship records.
We hope this helps! If you have any questions email Kate (k8.stewart@hotmail.com) or talk to Ian at track.
by KateS | Oct 30, 2015 | Track Cycling
Venue: Johnston Park Feilding
ROAD BIKES: Warm up 1:15pm, Racing 1:30-2:30pm
TRACK BIKES: Registration 2:40 -3pm, Warm up 2:30, First race 3pm sharp
EVENTS
- U15 WARM UP RACE (2 bunches) – 5 laps, race starts when whistle is sounded
- U17 WARM UP RACE – 5 laps, race on whistle
- Masters HANDICAP – 3 laps
- U19 Women/ women SCRATCH RACE – 4 laps
- Elite men SCRATCH RACE – 4 laps
- All Grades 1 LAP TIME TRIAL – start two at a time (slower & faster rider)
- U15 HANDICAP – 3 laps
- U17 HANDICAP – 4 laps
- Masters POINTS RACE – 6 laps, 2 sprints
- U19 Women/ Women POINTS RACE – 6 laps, 2 sprints
- Elite men MISS AND OUT
- U15 HANDICAP – 8 laps
- U17 HANDICAP – 10 laps
- Masters HANDICAP – 8 laps*
- Elite men HANDICAP – 14 laps*
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by KateS | Oct 30, 2015 | Track Cycling
The new track season received one of the most prestigious openings ever, when the riders, parents and supporters applauded, in recognizing the great achievement, when Michaela Drummond and Campbell Stewart rode a lap of honour in their World Championship Rainbow jerseys!
It was great to see the greatest number of track riders present in recent years (43 riders), with the biggest gains in the U15 and U17 grades.
Meg Thomas as new U15 rider from Kiwitea was selected as the McDonalds rider of the day by John Arbuckle, by winning the final U15 race (8 lap handicap). Even though she received a liberal handicap Meg stuck gamely to her task to stay clear throughout the race from the chasing riders behind her.
It was good to see a good number of masters riders turn up and Mike Craine impressed when he left the field to ride away and win the 7 lap points race.
Brent Zimmerman carried out safety checks on the U15 and U17 riders bikes; and found three loose stems and one loose seat which weren’t safe!
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by KateS | Oct 26, 2015 | Track Cycling
The 1st track cycling meet of the season was held on Sunday 25th October, and what a beautiful day it was! We had a great turn out of 43 riders, which is a record for us, with the size of the under 15 and 17 fields being very large and a strong masters group, which has really grown since last season.
It was a historic day at the track, as we had our two Junior World Track Champions Michaela Drummond and Campbell Stewart open the track in their Rainbow jerseys.
Riders of the week…
McDonalds Feilding and Taihape Road bikes rider of the week- NATASHA PINCKNEY
ASB and McDonalds Feilding and Taihape Track cycling rider of the week – ELLEN VAN LOOY
McDonalds Feilding and Taihape Track cycling rider of the week, and recieving a week being mentored by Michaela Drummond- MEG THOMAS
Thanks to our sponsors and volunteers for making track cycling happen.
We are racing again next week (1st Nov) at Johnston Park, Feilding.
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by KateS | Oct 20, 2015 | Track Cycling
CLICK HERE to view and/or download the WCNI track programme for the 2015/16 season.
Our BikeManawatu new year programme will work around these events.
by KateS | Oct 12, 2015 | Track Cycling
Information for the first track meeting this Sunday 18th October.
All held at Johnston park Feilding (out the back of the Feilding Yellow’s club rooms and around the rugby field).
Road bikes on track– Starts 1:30pm, arrive about 1pm for registration for season warm up.
Bring- Bike (Road, MTB, BMX etc.), helmet, sneakers or cycling shoes, comfortable riding attire including something warm, gloves if you have them and a gold coin.
At this first meeting we ask you to write down your contact details, sign the wavier form and donate a gold coin to go towards spot prizes at the end of the season.
Track racing – Starts 3:00pm, we suggest you arrive at least 30mins before for this first meet for registration and warm up.
Bring- Track bike (bike safety info here), helmet, cycling shoes with not worn cleats, gloves, cycling clothes including something warm, and cash for entry.
Cost- $15.00 cash for whole track season (or $10.00 before Christmas and $10.00 after), we encourage you to pay the $15.00 on the first track meet as it is cheaper for you and a lot easier for us.
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