BikeManawatu Club News
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Bike Manawatu First Aid, Commissaire, Traffic Management Survey
As we get closer to kick start our spring Road & Track season, we would like to gather some helpful information to ensure we are well equipped for a great season. Cycling is a great sport, but it takes many amazing volunteers & skills to ensure races can be...
Bike Manawatu riders support daffodil day fundraiser
4 Manawatu riders traveled to New Plymouth to take part in a charity ride around Mount Taranaki on Daffodil Day to raise funds for the Cancer Society. Wayne Fage, Rob Ryan, Brady Kennett and Mike Dunne endured over 185kms of rain and cold weather to complete the...
Spring – Summer Racing Plans 2022
Bike Manawatu would like to let our riders know that we have our draft calendar in progress and are in the process of having our Spring / Summer traffic management plans approved. Our racing schedule will hopefully look a little like this: Tuesday 27th September - A1...
Sunday recreational ride route survey results
Recently we change the planning of the Sunday Recreational Rides so that the ride coordinators chose the courses on the day. We promised to get your feedback on that change. Here are the results: In the survey responses, it was clear that ride routes published ahead...
Novice Tour 2022
Novice Tour 2022 Junior Tour - Under 13 - Under 19 Boys & Girls 2 Days - 3 Stages 29th - 30th October 2022 Halcombe https://bikemanawatu.co.nz/novice-tour/ Click here to register Volunteers Needed We are actively seeking more volunteers to help us with...
Event Traffic Management Workshop
Volunteers are a critical part of our club being able to run events. Keeping those volunteers safe whilst keeping the athletes safe is also vital to all events. To help us offer safe events for everyone involved our lovely friends over at the Manawatu Triathlon Club...
A short survey about Sunday recreational rides
Hi All Last chance to give us feedback on the way we plan our Sunday ride routes. Please complete this short survey
Great turn out from Bike Manawatu for Race 2 of the Kapiti Winter Series
Kapiti turned on another stunning day for us for race 2 of their Winter Series, and we had a great turnout from Bike Manawatu - it’s great to get some racing in the legs, and support another clubs event. We had 2 riders in A grade with Philipp Vranek in 5th place and...
Bike Manawatu Uniform Orders are now open! Orders close 25th July 2022
Bike Manawatu Uniform Orders are now open! Now is the time to make sure your Bike Manawatu uniform is ready for this seasons Trust House cycling series. Orders will close on Monday 25th July 2022 with an estimated delivery date of Friday 26th August 2022 (This will be...
First Trusthouse Series Race for 2021
First Trusthouse Series Race for 2021 Sunday was the first race in the North Island Trusthouse Teams Race Series for 2021. The race took place in Alfredton over a 34 km lap – Category 1 and 2 rode 3 laps of the circuit, while Category 3 and 4 rode 2 laps of the...
Play, Active Recreation and Sport at Alert Level 2
At Alert Level 2, you can do your usual sport and recreation activities if you can do them safely. But if you are sick, stay home. There is also now a legal requirement to keep a record of those who attend certain facilities such as indoor public facilities through...
Strava Industrial Automation NZ Challenge
This Strava Challenge features a Hill Climb and Time Trial. Ride the following two Strava Segments below anytime from Thursday, 9th September to Sunday, 10th October 2021 and use Strava to record your time. TIME TRIAL Ashhurst 13kms TT (details below if you don’t have...
Active recreation and sport at Alert Level 3
Here’s the details on cycling at level 3 from SportNZ Cycling is classed as “Active Recreation” No gathering for active recreation with people outside your bubble. You can travel for active recreation within your region. Maintain physical distancing (2 metres) with...
Covid-19 August 2021
18/08/2021 COVID-19 Update New Zealand is currently at Alert Level 4. In line with government recommendations, no organised rides or events are permitted under Level 4 restrictions. Those wishing to train during this time must do so in accordance with Level 4...
Up & Coming Events for week ending 20th August 2021
Up & Coming Events for week ending 20th August 2021 Sunday 22nd August MSC Champs - Road Race Halcombe - Postponed due to covid Sunday 29th August MSC Champs - Manfeild Points Race BikeManawatu Sunday Recreational Ride Saturday 4 September Skoda Northern Tour...
Bike Manawatu–Kapiti Winter Series
Bike Manawatu had a strong presence at the Kapiti Cycling Cub’s Tineli Winter Series. We had up to 12 riders take part in various races within the series, with a core group of Chris Harris in A Grade, Mike Dunne, Rob Ryan and Darren Murdie in B Grade and ...
Up & Coming Events for week ending 13th August 2021
Up & Coming Events for week ending 13th August 2021 Sunday 15th August MSC & BM - ITT Kairanga BikeManawatu Sunday Recreational Ride Sunday 22nd August MSC Champs - Road Race Halcombe BikeManawatu Sunday Recreational Ride Sunday 29th August MSC Champs -...
‘Dad, I went deep’: Campbell Stewart’s late charge for a silver medal
Kiwi track cyclist Campbell Stewart left everything on the track as he chased down a silver medal in the late stages of the omnium at the Tokyo Olympics. The Palmerston North rider won silver in the omnium at the Tokyo Games on Thursday night, perfectly timing his run...
Up & Coming Events for week ending 6th August 2021
Up & Coming Events for week ending 6th August 2021 Saturday 7th August Kapiti Cycling Club Winter Series #4 Sunday 8th August MSC & BM- Road Race Colyton - Out & Back BikeManawatu Sunday Recreational Ride Sunday 15th August MSC & BM - ITT Kairanga...
Trust House North Island Team Series.
Trust House North Island Team Series After a successful 2020 in the Trust House North Island Team Series, Bike Manawatu is again going to have 3 teams in this series, a team each in category 2, 3 and 4. We feel it is important to support local racing for existing...
Bike Manawatu Total Sheetmetals Cat 2 Team.
Off the back of yesterday’s announcement, Bike Manawatu is excited to bring you the exciting news that Total Sheetmetals is sponsoring our Cat 2 team. Most of you will recognise company owners Damien and Kylie Mulcahy as they regularly support our races and events by...
Bike Manawatu Palmfeild Motors Cat 4 Team
Bike Manawatu is delighted to announce that as a part of their ongoing support, Palmfeild Motors are sponsoring the team entry fee for the Bike Manawatu Category 4 team participating in the Trusthouse North Island Series. The team will now be called Bike...
Up & Coming Events for week ending 30th July 2021
Up & Coming Events for week ending 30th July 2021 Saturday 31st July Kapiti Cycling Club Winter Series #3, Te Horo Sunday 1st August MSC - Bone Collector BikeManawatu Sunday Recreational Ride Saturday 7th August Kapiti Cycling Club Winter Series #4 Sunday 8th...
Up & Coming Events for week ending 23rd July 2021
Up & Coming Events for week ending 23rd July 2021 Saturday 24th July Kapiti Cycling Club Winter Series #2, Te Horo Sunday 25th July BikeManawatu Sunday Recreational Ride Saturday 31st July Kapiti Cycling Club Winter Series #3, Te Horo Sunday 1st August MSC - Bone...
Ride Calendar
Are you trying to find out what events are coming up? Not sure where to look? Let us show you our Ride Calendar: We understand that our members are always looking for the next event, locally, regionally and nationally, and thats why we try our best to include them all...
Up & Coming Events for week ending 16th July 2021
Up & Coming Events for week ending 16th July 2021 Friday 16th JulyNational Track Series #2, Cambridge Saturday 17th JulyNational Track Series #2, CambridgeKapiti Cycling Club Winter Series #1, Te Horo Sunday 18th JulyNational Track Series #2, CambridgeBikeManawatu...
Up & Coming Events for week ending 9th July 2021
Up & Coming Events for week ending 9th July 2021 Saturday 10th July North Island Secondary Schools Road Cycling Championships, Cambridge Sunday 11th July North Island Secondary Schools Road Cycling Championships, Cambridge BikeManawatu Sunday Recreational Ride...
Novice Tour 2021
Novice Tour 2021 Junior Tour - Under 13 - Under 19 Boys & Girls 2 Days - 3 Stages 30th - 31st October 2021 HQ: Ashhurst School https://bikemanawatu.co.nz/novice-tour/ Click here to register We are proud to once again be apart of the Cycling NZ Junior National Road...
Olympics @ Ryman Fundraising
Fundraising Opportunity for our club This is next week - Monday 5 - Friday 9th July 2021 Olympics @ Ryman Where: Julia Wallace Retirement Village - 28 Dogwood Way, MilsonMorning: 8am - noon Afternoon: 1pm - 6:15pm What: Cycling NZ have recently...
BM27B – Feilding, Sandon Rd, Mt Stewart, Bunnythorpe
Route Map Ride description BM27B – Feilding, Sandon Rd, Mt Stewart, Bunnythorpe Distance: 56km Description: Stoney Creek , Feilding , Sandon Rd, Mt Biggs, Mt Stewart, SH3 Stewart Rd, Kawakawa Rd, Bunnythorpe, Tutaki Rd
BM02B – Ashhurst, Feilding, Bunnythorpe
Route Map Ride description BM02B – Ashhurst, Feilding, Bunnythorpe Distance: 49km Description: Ashhurst, Oxford St, Colyton, Feilding Campbells Rd and home
BM28a Bunnythorpe, Colyton, Ashhurst
Route Map Ride description BM28a Bunnythorpe, Colyton, Ashhurst Distance: 47km Description: Easier route , Stoneycreek to Bunnythorpe, Taionui Road, Colyton then right to Ashhurst and home
BM28b Bunnythorpe, Valley Rd, Ashhurst
Route Map Ride description BM28b Bunnythorpe, Valley Rd, Ashhurst Distance: 60km Description: Stoneycreek to Bunnythorpe, Campbells, Taionui, Colyton,Valley Road then Ashhurst and home
BM28c Colyton-Pohangina-Ashhurst
Route Map Ride description BM28c Colyton-Pohangina-Ashhurst Distance: 71km Description: Stoney Creek to Bunnythorpe via the dips and the trig. Colyton Valley Road Pohangina Village, Ashhurst and home
Short Ride: bm 5C Ashhurst Bunnythorpe. 39km
Start from Palm Nth and head out on Napier Rd to Ashhurst, turn left in to Ashhurst and along Cambridge St, turn left on to Oxford St and head out of Ashhurst up the hill and turn left on to Watershed Rd. At Hiwinui turn right on to Reids Line East, then turn left on...
Medium ride 66kms or slightly longer 75km flat rides
Medium Ride BM30b Flat 66k Cafe ride Napier Road , Left on to Roberts line left on to Kelvin grove Road back around on to Roberts Line, Newbury line ,crossSH3 ,Right on to Rongotea rd, Left on to Lockwood Rd, Right on to Hoihere Rd, Left on to Main Drain ,Left on...
Short Ride BM 30c 45km flat Cafe
This is a short flat ride that heads out of Palmerston North on Main St turns left on to Vogel St, Left on to Tremaine Ave and continues right along till it becomes No1 Line, then when you are at the end it turns left - when you reach SH56 turn right and go to...
Flat 52km – Linton, Opiki, Rangioutu, Kairanga
MMCC 21A Linton, Opiki, Rangioutu, Kairanga. 52km http://www.mapmyride.com/ride/new-zealand/palmerston-north/953125560459856423 Tennant Dr -Linton station road , Linton Drain Road, Tane Road ,Opiki right SH56 . Alve Road , left then Right Main Drain Road ,R Hoihere Rd...