by Bike Manawatu | Oct 5, 2020 | Track Cycling
When: Saturday 10th October
Where: Feilding Velodrome, Johnston Park
Time: 10am – Midday
*Free Track Bikes Provided for our Have a Go Days*
A Have a go day specifically designed for girls and women wanting to have a go
This was a great event last year. Wonder Woman of all ages, bring a picnic morning tea / lunch and have a go on the track!
Club track bikes will be available for those keen to try a fixie.
Track Cycling is
- Fun
- Competitive
- Safe
- Social
- For all ages
- & we have Bikes available to hire
We provide for novices to world champions!
Come along and find out more about Track Cycling.
Track Is a good mix of competitive and fun racing in a very social, off road environment. We encourage any new riders to come along to our ‘have a go day’
If you really want to improve your cycling fitness and skills why not give track cycling a go at the Feilding Velodrome.
We run a great variety of races for all ages and abilities and fun events in a very supportive environment.
Please bring your helmet, pedals and cycling shoes. If you don’t have cycling shoes and pedals just bring your helmet and sports shoes, as we will also have bikes with pedals on them for you to ride.
Track is raced on the following years licence E.g. 2021
Juniors Grade is based on your age as at the 31st December 2021
Under 13 = 12 or younger at 31 December 2021
Under 15 = 14 or younger at 31 December 2021
Under 17 = 16 or younger at 31 December 2021
Under 19 = 18 or younger at 31 December 2021
Would You like to win more road races?
The track is one of the best places to develop that power sprint by riding a fixed gear track bike!
We especially encourage new riders by taking part in a development program, as you ride in grades of your ability and many races are handicapped
- We have Track bikes for hire at an affordable cost
- Qualified coaches will set your position up correctly
- Orientation days for new riders
Stay out of the traffic and ride on the safety of a track
Equipment Required: Track bike is necessary
Entry Fees: $30 for the whole season – October 2020 – April 2021
Membership & Licensing: Riders planning to race on the track require at least a BikeManawatu Membership (additional to fees)
Adults $45
Juniors (U19) $25
Family of 3 of more living at the same address $80
*If you wish to be able to formally race at any level (not including “fun” rides) then you should register as a Bike Manawatu member through the Cycling NZ Membership portal
This does incur an additional West Coast North Island Centre fee plus CNZ fee – please see more here however this also comes with the added bonus of Personal Liability insurance cover via Cycling New Zealand.
New riders who are racing with us for their first season must attend one of the three orientation days
Sunday 11th October 2020 – 2:00pm -4:00pm
Saturday 17th October 2020 – 2:00pm -4:00pm
Sunday 18th October 2020 – 2:00pm -4:00pm
Bike Manawatu has Track Bikes available for hire:
Bike Hire = $80.00
Bike Bond = $60.00 (refundable at the end of season T’s & C’s apply)
If you are interested in hiring a Track Bike this season we have set days available where we will size / fit you to an appropriate bike
Tuesday 29th September 2020 Track – Bike Hire & Fit Day 2-4pm Feilding Velodrome
Thursday 1st October 2020 Track – Bike Hire & Fit Day 2-4pm Feilding Velodrome
Saturday 3rd October 2020 Track – Bike Hire & Fit Day 2-4pm Feilding Velodrome
Thursday 8th October 2020 Track – Bike Hire & Fit Day 2-4pm Feilding Velodrome
Please book a time and day with Ian Gray and his helpful team
Ring or Text Ian Gray 021 120 5751 for a booking.
Each Bike Hire & Fit takes approx. 45 Minutes
TRACK CYCLING – WORDS OF WISDOM
Track racing on a “fixy” is exciting cycling in its own right, and is also a great spectator sport.
What are the real benefits of riding track?
How does track racing benefit road cycling?
We can guarantee that track racing greatly improves a riders’ confidence, their ability to make rapid decisions, improve bike handling skills, and pedalling technique. It also dramatically improves a riders sprinting ability.
All these skills learnt on the track produce huge improvements in road cycling, especially criteriums raced on short road circuits.
A special tip on the benefits of riding a “fixy”:
If you set up a track bike or an old road frame with a single gear (on a low gear – 70” to 72”) for training on the road, this is excellent training. (Remember to put single brake on the bike) It is a far better investment than spending mega dollars on light weight road accessories / special light weight wheels to improve your road cycling.
Did you know that Bike Manawatu riders have won Olympic Track Medals?
· Jesse Sergent Beijing 2012,
· Simon van Velthooven London 2016
· Campbell Stewart World Champion Track, Omnium 2019
BikeManawatu Facebook Page
BikeManawatu Track Cycling Group Page
Website: www.bikemanawatu.co.nz
by Bike Manawatu | Sep 25, 2020 | Track Cycling
Track Cycling Development Pathway for New Riders -2013. Updated 2019
Bike Manawatu endeavours to take all practical and reasonable steps to ensure the safety of riders and other in the vicinity of Johnston Park Velodrome while participating in any Bike Manawatu organised events.
Bike Manawatu will endeavour to ensure as much as possible within their control, that there is a safe environment for all persons including facilities and equipment. Bike Manawatu will take steps to ensure the rider is aware of hazards and controls, and safe practices to participate in the events.
Bike Manawatu will not be liable for repercussions of any events, activities of situations not organised by Bike Manawatu.
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Activity
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Skill
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Completed. Dated and Signed by Assessor
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Level
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Receive booklet. Register
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Read and sign indemnity
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Comprehension
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Level
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2
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Hazards
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Read, ask, sign
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Understanding risks and controls involved with track cycling
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Level
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Attend
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Track Orientation training
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Understand rules, Guidelines and conduct (Especially for group riding and racing) and able to demonstrate safe and controlled bike handling.
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Level
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4
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Participate
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Track Racing
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Displays knowledge and understanding of track conduct. Ride safely and confidently with other riders.
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Riders warming up behind motorbike pacer Ian Gray 2018
1. Indemnity and acknowledgement
In consideration to being permitted to participate in any cycling events at Johnston Park Velodrome for any Bike Manawatu organised event the Rider understands and agrees to abode by the terms and conditions set out in this document.
Bike Manawatu: any Board Member of Bike Manawatu or employee or person endorsed by the Board, including any volunteer acting in an official capacity as representing Bike Manawatu.
1. Rider hereby releases, waives and discharges Bike Manawatu, from any liability and claims for loss, and agrees and covenants not to sue for, any claim, liability, or demand of any kind or on account of personal injury, temporary or permanent disability, death, property damage, or other damages, wheather caused by the negligence of Bike Manawatu or otherwise, resulting from or in any way associated with the Rider using Johnston Park Velodrome and any cycling equipment and participating in any organised cycling activities.
2. Rider further hereby voluntarily assumes all risks of personal injury, including temporary or permanent disability or death, property damage, economic losses, and/or other damages to Rider and their equipment.
3. Rider hereby grants Bike Manawatu, the irrevocable and unrestricted right and permission to use , reuse, publish and re-publish photographic portraits or pictures of Rider or in which Rider included, in whole or in part, or composite
Rider also consents to the use of any printed matter in conjunction therewith.
If the Rider us under 18 years of age parental consent is required.
4. Rider acknowledges there are Specific hazards associated with riding on the Velodrome and agrees to follow any rules, controls and guidelines provided by Bike Manawatu.
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Parents Name if under 18 years old
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Parents Signature
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Bike Manawatu Representative
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2. Hazards and Controls
The Rider is informed of the following hazards and controls involved with Track Cycling
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Hazard
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Type of harm or danger
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Control
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Fixed wheel bicycles
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Loss of control
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Riders should have “practiced” riding their bikes for several hours before competing or riding in groups
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Wet Surface
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Slippery, especially painted lines
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Do not ride
Wait till dry.
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Slow Riders
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Being hit by faster riders approaching from rear
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Hold your line. Do not waver or move across track. Move to above Blue line when it is clear and safe to do so.
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Fast Riders
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Colliding with slower riders
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Fast riders approaching slower riders must go around the rider in safe fashion
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Inexperienced Riders
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Collision with other riders
Crashing by self
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Riders should “practice” riding the Velodrome for several hours before racing.
Riders should have attended Track Orientation Training sessions prior to racing.
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Weaving and wavering riders
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Collision with other riders
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Dangerous riding behaviour will not be tolerated. Rider will be warned and requested to exit the track.
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Deliberate dangerous riding
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Crashes to other riders
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Dangerous riding behaviour will not be tolerated. Rider will be requested to exit the track.
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Loose fitting
Shoes / Cleats / Pedals
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Feet loosing contact with bike. If cleats fail rider will exit track immediately
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Ride up above Blue line immediately or exit track onto grass.
Riders equipment must be inspected by competent person before continuing.
Equipment must be safe for use or rider not permitted to continue.
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Regularly following too closely or half wheeling
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Touching / Clipping wheels and crashing
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Until the rider(s) have acquired adequate experience and skills, they should be warned and discouraged from riding in such manner
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People on track
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Collision with person
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Non riders must not cross the track or be on the track once an event has started.
Access to the track ONLY by access gate.
Gate must be closed when racing is on.
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Walking down steps
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Mis-step and fall
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Be aware of steps
Take the ramp walkway
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Jumping the fence
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Incomplete manoeuvre
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Use the gate
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Too many riders on track
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Crashing
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Slow riders (or lapped out) must ride above the blue line.
Race director shall limit numbers on track in accordance with UCI rules.
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Crashing
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Injury to rider
Damage to bike
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Riders should have undertaken a familiarisation and orientation training course before competing.
Riders shall be suitable experience to ride in various grades.
Helmets shall meet NZS standards and be damage free.
Riders should have protective clothing worn underneath their cycling kit.
Gloves should be worn at all times.
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Loose items on track
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Loss of control
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Track should be swept clean before riding commences. Race Managers responsibility.
All grass, sticks, leaves, seeds etc shall be removed.
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People too close to track
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Obscured vision.
Being hit by rider
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Spectators and officials shall be at least 2m form inside track.
Spectators must remain behind fence on outside of track at all times.
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Blowout and other mechanical failure
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Crashing or causing others to crash
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Equipment must be regularly inspected for safe condition, and maintained in good order or replaced when required.
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Lack of information on track riding
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Inexperienced
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Ensure rider has participated in Track orientation training and received a copy of: Getting Started in Road and Track Cycling – A Beginners Guide”, and in particular note pages 4-10
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Excessive Wind
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Buffeting and direction changes
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Where there is excessive wind and there is a high risk of incident riders may choose to NOT participate in event.
Deep dish wheels ad full disks should not be ridden.
Race director may postpone or cancel event.
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If the Rider is unsure of any risks and has further questions, before signing the Rider should seek personal assistance from Bike Manawatu
Rider has read (and discussed any queries they may have) and understands the hazards and controls associated with Track Cycling Including those listed above, and agrees to participate at events in a safe and respectful manner at all times and in accordance with guidelines in the booklet, and as directed by event organisers.
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3. Track Orientation Training
The Rider shall undertake a session run by Bike Manawatu. All riders new to Track Cycling shall participate.
Competent or experienced riders may forgo the session at the discretion of the assessor or Bike Manawatu.
The Rider shall be informed, educated, trained and assessed as competent in the following activities carried out during the session
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Competent Y/N
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Assessor Signature
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Bike Setup
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Shoes / Cleats / Pedals
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Helmet
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Given Booklet
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Hazards & Controls.
Read, understood, questions
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Standing (held) starts
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Rolling starts and off the fence
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White Line
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Yellow Line
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Blue Line
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Head up looking ahead. No looking back
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Riding straight lines
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How to overtake and pass
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Last 250m plus next 100m after finish line
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Warm, down lap and
stopping/ dismounting
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Entry from entry gate only.
Exit from exit gate only
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Safe standing distance from the Track.
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Hire Bikes access use and return
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Campbell Stewart celebrates winning the World Championship at the Omnium at Poland February 2019
by Bike Manawatu | Sep 24, 2020 | Track Cycling
2020 – 2021 Track Season
Please Click Here to fill in our Track Season 2020 – 2021 Entry, Prices, and Payment + Waiver
1. Please fill out one form per rider.
2. Hit ‘Submit’ and we will send you an invoice accordingly
Please note that Bike Manawatu club membership and Cycling NZ licences must be bought separately from www.cyclingnewzealand.nz OR social members from https://www.enternowonline.com/4437
Track is raced on the following years licence E.g. 2021
Juniors Grade is based on your age as at the 31st December 2021
Under 13 = 12 or younger at 31 December 2021
Under 15 = 14 or younger at 31 December 2021
Under 17 = 16 or younger at 31 December 2021
Under 19 = 18 or younger at 31 December 2021
Click Here to Join Bike Manawatu as a social member
Click Here if you wish to purchase a Cycling NZ licence and choose “Become a Member”
A friendly reminder:
* You must be a Bike Manawatu member $25 Junior $45 Adult $80 Family (CNZ licences will also incur a centre and WCNI fee)
* Track season fees are $30
* Bike Hire fee is $80
* Bike Bond fee is $60
Indemnity and acknowledgement In consideration to being permitted to participate in any cycling events at Johnston Park Velodrome for any Bike Manawatu organised event the Rider understands and agrees to abode by the terms and conditions set out in this document.Bike Manawatu: any Board Member of Bike Manawatu or employee or person endorsed by the Board, including any volunteer acting in an official capacity as representing Bike Manawatu.
Membership
Bike Manawatu or membership of an affiliated Cycling New Zealand clubs membership is required if you attend Track Cycling.
You can become a social Member which will allow you to attend all Track & Road events at a members price OR If you wish to be able to formally race at any level (not including “fun” rides) then you should register as a Bike Manawatu member through the Cycling NZ Membership portal taking the “Ride Club” or “Ride Youth”, or “Race” options depending on your requirements:
Click this link to join as a social member https://www.enternowonline.com/4437
Click this link to join via Cycling New Zealand https://www.cyclingnewzealand.nz/ and click “become a member”
Please remember Track is raced on your 2021 Age – Therefore it is encouraged to purchase your 2021 membership from October 1 onwards – this will take you through to 31 December 2021 IF you purchase a 2021 Cycling NZ licence
Bike Hire
We look forward to a great Track Season
