Churchyard Physiotherapy la Femme fun ride results
Despite the current ‘cost of living challenges’ facing all community events, Bike Manawatu is 100% committed to ensuring the 51st year of the Novice Tour – once again provides a safe, fun, competitive cycle racing event.
We will adopt a high-quality assured approach in implementing the Local Roading Authority’s/Cycling New Zealand’s ‘Safe Traffic Management System’ (STMS) standards which ensure best practices and rider and spectator safety.
If the level of community funding secured is not sufficient to contract in external road management service providers with the ability to stop/go traffic, the Novice Tour will proceed on a ‘local club racing’ model, whereby our team of trained/experienced road marshals will, where necessary, pause racing in order to give way to traffic and ensure rider safety.
Although funding external road management services with the ability to stop/go traffic is ideal, if this is not feasible – we are confident that the event’s ‘Safe Traffic Management System’ (STMS) will provide a competitive, fair, enjoyable and importantly safe racing environment.
Irrespective of which model of traffic management/racing is finalised, as with all CNZ/Bike Manawatu events, normal road rules will apply and a full rider briefing confirming the event rules will be provided to all riders prior to the start of each race.
What a perfect day for a fun ride. 
All the ladies that participated had a great time and thoroughly enjoyed the brunch at Memorial Park after they crossed the finish line and prizegiving was held.
Tables and chairs quickly filled as the croissants, muffins, yoghurt and fruit were enjoyed in the relaxed surroundings.
Winner of the 20km race received a yellow la femme jersey, bottle of wine and flowers – Yunene Bishop
Runner up received flowers, wine and a box of chocolates – Rachel Ingham
Winner of the 50km race received a yellow jersey, bottle of wine and flowers- Jessica Hamilton
Runner up received flowers, wine and a box of chocolates – Emma Clark
The following major spot prizes were drawn ( If I have the wrong name next to the wrong prize please let me know)
Churchyard Physiotherapy – Musculoskeletal voucher – Rochelle Izatt
Early Bird Prize for registering early went to Mandy Williams
Pedal Pushers prize – $200 voucher – Megan Greenwood
Fitherbert Regency Motor Lodge prize – 2 nights accommodation for 2 with breakfast – Loretta Blakemore
City Fitness – 3 month gym membership –
City Fitness – 1 month gym membership – Debbie Garratt
What a perfect day for a fun ride. 
