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Bike Manawatu Uniform Shop
Please click on this link to view and order your Bike Manawatu uniform from our supplier Champion System NZ Link is Bike Manawatu – Champion System NZ store (csnzstore.myshopify.com) Members can order your kit at any time from the store. Champion System process your...
Special Deal for All Bike Manawatu Cyclists at the Rusty Radiator in Halcombe
Special Deal for All Bike Manawatu Cyclists at the Rusty Radiator in Halcombe My team and I would like to offer you and your members a special deal, with a nice day out at a great place for a coffee and a bite to eat. We are a unique cafe located in Halcombe...
Results from last week’s poll
Survey – Gravel Rides
Commissaire Course 2023 – Register now
CNZ Regional Commissaires Course Sat 29 July 2023 Registration: https://forms.gle/bqkrcTmeow5hHXtP8 Please use the link above to register or scan the QR code below. Time: 08:30 - 18:00 approx Cost: $50 - Please pay into account: Bike Manawatu - 01 0745 0284925 00 ANZ...
John Lithgow’s Funeral
On Tuesday 6 June 2023, as the result of an accident. Aged 75 years. Dearly loved husband and best friend of Liz. Much loved father and father-in-law of Daniel and Elena (Italy), Andrew (Brisbane), and Kate and David Wilson (South Carolina). Beloved Koro of Ada, Indi,...
John Lithgow
John was my friend, coffee drinking companion, walking companion, occasional cycling companion, but most of all he was just a good person. We met through cycling at the Manawatu Masters and then Bike Manawatu Sunday rides. We lived close by each other so we would...
John Lithgow – RIP
It is very hard to write a Dear John letter, especially for someone you have known for so long and have nothing but admiration for. John was certainly a family man, myself and I am sure all club members would like to go out to Liz, Daniel, Kate, and Andrew with our...
RIP John Lithgow
John Lithgow 21.10.1947 6.6.2023 Such a tragic end to his life & a shock to everyone involved in the Palmy Cycling clubs/groups. No matter how/why this accident occurred it is a grim reminder that we all (road users, cycle, car, truck whatever must somehow :Share...
Changes to the Sunday Ride Route Planning
As you probably know, BikeManawatu organises a bunch ride every Sunday. Recently the Sunday ride organisers agreed to trial a new way to choose the routes. Up till now, Mike Keenan and Ken Young maintained a list of paired rides, using routes from the list of rides on...
Sunday Rides Meeting Wednesday 15th June 2022
Recently the Sunday recreational ride organisers and some of the board got together to discuss issues and improvements to the Sunday rides. Minutes below Commenced: 5:33 pm Present: Michael Craine, Keryn Paekau, Tim Lloyd, Michelle Turner, Andrew Ward, Mike Keenan,...
2022 Trusthouse Teams Series
After another hugely successful time for local riders in the 2021 series, we at Bike Manawatu are in the process of putting together our teams for this years Trusthouse Teams Series. This series has 4 categories/grades and is run over 5 races from September to...
Up & Coming Events for week ending 17th June 2022
Up & Coming Events for week ending 17th June 2022 Please note Bike Manawatu requires all riders wishing to attend any of our road races or attend our track season to pre register accordingly – No late entries on the day will be accepted 2022 Memberships &...
2022 Trusthouse Teams Series
2022 Trusthouse Teams Series After another hugely successful time for local riders in the 2021 series, we at Bike Manawatu are in the process of putting together our teams for this years Trusthouse Teams Series. This series has 4 categories/grades and is run over 5...
Up & Coming Events for week ending 27th May 2022
Up & Coming Events for week ending 27th May 2022 Please note Bike Manawatu requires all riders wishing to attend any of our road races or attend our track season to pre register accordingly – No late entries on the day will be accepted 2022 Memberships &...
Notice of 2022 Bike Manawatu Annual General Meeting
Greetings Members & Supporters Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of Bike Manawatu Inc will be held as follows: Date: Friday 10th June 2022 Time: 6.00pm Venue: Marist Sports Club, 19 Pascal Street, Palmerston North We will host our Road...
Up & Coming Events for week ending 20th May 2022
Up & Coming Events for week ending 20th May 2022 Please note Bike Manawatu requires all riders wishing to attend any of our road races or attend our track season to pre register accordingly – No late entries on the day will be accepted 2022 Memberships &...
2022 AGM & Prizegiving
Greetings Members & Supporters On behalf of the Bike Manawatu board we wish to invite you all to our Annual General Meeting & Road & Track Prizegiving. Details are as follows: Date: Friday 10th June 2022 Time: 6.00pm Venue: Marist Sports Club, 19...
Up & Coming Events for week ending 13th May 2022
Up & Coming Events for week ending 13th May 2022 Please note Bike Manawatu requires all riders wishing to attend any of our road races or attend our track season to pre register accordingly – No late entries on the day will be accepted 2022 Memberships &...
Manfeild 6 Hour Cycle Challenge 2022 Cancelled
On behalf of Bike Manawatu and our Manfeild 6 Hour organising committee we regret to inform you that we have made the sad decision to cancel this years event. With low registrations to date and the uncertainty of IF they will pick up, the risk has unfortunately...
April 2022 Update
The Great It’s been a pretty full on start to the year. Sliding out from the shadows of covid restrictions we were able to run a very successful mid week twilight road race series. This tied in with an ITT series and Woolworths handicap race which was a cracker. All...
The Ramblers Hawkes Bay Tour 2022
Hawkes Bay Tour 2022 On behalf of our friends over at Ramblers Cycling Club please find below information about their up and coming tour. Saturday 4th - Sunday 5th June 2022 at Ohiti Rd (self-contained campers are welcome) Saturday 4 June 2022 Stage 1 9am - 58 km road...
Open Interclub Road Race 15.05.2022
OPEN Interclub Road Race You may have seen that we have recently had to make the tough decision to cancel our Manfeild 6 Hour Cycle Challenge. We had this date all lined up for a great endurance event and although we have had to cancel we still want to be able to put...
AGRN 2022
Congratulations to everyone who attended Age Group Road Nationals in Hokitika this year. A massive thank you to Cheryl Murphy who put her hand up to manage our team and to Jo Coxon for great photos and updates along with each and everyone of our supporters who made...
Up & Coming Events for week ending 27 April 2022
Up & Coming Events for week ending 27 April 2022 Please note Bike Manawatu requires all riders wishing to attend any of our road races or attend our track season to pre register accordingly – No late entries on the day will be accepted 2022 Memberships &...
Save The Date – Bike Manawatu AGM & Prizegiving – Friday 10th June 2022
SAVE THE DATE 2022 Bike Manawatu AGM - NEW DATE Date: Friday 10th June 2022 Time: 6.00pm Venue: Marist Sports Club, 19 Pascal Street, Palmerston North Due to being an extremely busy time of year, our Bike Manawatu board have decided to move our AGM to Friday 19th June...
Up & Coming Events for week ending 22 April 2022
Up & Coming Events for week ending 22 April 2022 Please note Bike Manawatu requires all riders wishing to attend any of our road races or attend our track season to pre register accordingly – No late entries on the day will be accepted 2022 Memberships &...
Up & Coming Events for week ending 08 April 2022
Up & Coming Events for week ending 08 April 2022 Changes to the traffic light System from 11:59pm 25 March & 4 April 2022 Bike Manawatu Covid Road & Track Guidelines Bike Manawatu Recreational Rides Covid Guidelines Sport NZ How Sport and Recreation will...
Up & Coming Events for week ending 01 April 2022
Up & Coming Events for week ending 01 April 2022 Changes to the traffic light System from 11:59pm 25 March & 4 April 2022 Bike Manawatu Covid Road & Track Guidelines Bike Manawatu Recreational Rides Covid Guidelines Sport NZ How Sport and Recreation will...
BM05 – Ashhurst Valley Rd
Route Map Ride description BM05 – Ashhurst Valley Rd Distance: 57km Description: Ashhurst Valley Rd Napier Rd, Ashhurst, Pohangina Rd, Valley Rd, Colyton, Left to Watershed Rd Hiwinui, Bunnythorpe Rd Kelvin Grove Rd, Tremain Ave
BM04 – Ashhurst Hiwinui
Route Map Ride description Distance: 35km Description: Ashhurst Hiwinui Napier Rd, Ashhurst, Oxford St, Watershed Rd, Hiwinui, Bunnythorpe Rd left into Kelvin D Grove Rd Tremain...
BM09A – Totara Reserve Return
Route Map Ride description BM09A – Totara Reserve Return Distance: 72km Description: Totara Reserve Return Napier Rd, Ashhurst, Raumai, Pohangina Valley Rd East, Turn back at Highland Home, Home via Ashhurst
BM09B – Pohangina Village Return
Route Map Ride description Distance: 53km Description: Pohangina Village Return Napier Rd, Ashhurst, Raumai, Turn back at Pohangina Village, Home via...
BM09C – Ashhurst, Oxford St, Bunnythorpe
Route Map Ride description Distance: 39km Description: Ashhurst, Oxford St, Bunnythorpe Napier Rd, Ashhurst, Oxford St, Watershed , Reids Line E, Dixons, Bunnythorpe, Tutaki, Kelvin Grove Rd,...
BM27A – Feilding Halcombe Colyton
Route Map Ride description BM27A – Feilding Halcombe Colyton Distance: 83km Description: Stoney Creek Rd, Feilding, Sandon Rd, Mt Biggs, Mt Biggs Rd, Halcombe Stanway, Makino Rd, Colyton Rd, Colyton, Taonui Rd, Campbell Rd, Bunnythorpe, Tutaki Rd, Home
BM27C – Bunnythorpe Reids Line
Route Map Ride description Distance: 45km Description: Stoney Creek Rd, KelvinGrove Rd, Ashurst-Bunnythorpe Rd, Nanstead Line, Reids line, Aorangi Rd, Campbell Rd, Bunnythorpe, Tutaki, Kelvingrove Rd,...
BM30C – Opiki Linton
Route Map Ride description BM30C – Opiki Linton Distance: 46km Description: Vogel St, Tremaine Ave, No1 Line, SH56, Opiki, Tane Road, Linton Drain Rd, SH57 to Esplanade Cafe
BM30B – Bunnythorpe Opiki Linton
Route Map Ride description BM30B – Bunnythorpe Opiki Linton Distance: 66km Description: Railway Rd, Kairanga Bunnythorpe, Roberts, Newbury line, across SH3, Rongotea Rd, Lockwood Rd, Hohere Rd, Main Drain , SH56, Right to Opiki , Tane Rd, Linton Drain Rd, SH 57, to...
BM30A – Feilding Awahuri Opiki Linton
Route Map Ride description BM30A – Feilding Awahuri Opiki Linton Distance: 75km Description: Napier Rd, Stoney Creek, Campbells Line to Feilding, South St, Kawakawa Rd, Awahuri, Green Road, Rongotea Rd, Lockwood Rd, Hohere Rd, SH56, Opiki, Tane Rd, Linton Drain Rd,...