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Commissaire Course 2023 – Register now

by | Jun 24, 2023

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

by | Jun 14, 2023

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

by | Jun 10, 2023

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

by | Jun 10, 2023

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

by | Jun 10, 2023

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...

Getting back racing

by | Jun 10, 2023

Before anything else, the Bike Manawatu community acknowledge the passing of John Lithgow earlier this week. Colin Anderson, Garry Buys and Chris James were kind enough to jot down a few words about John with his family’s blessing which Vaughan has published. He will...

AGRN and AGM

by | Apr 22, 2023

Last weekend Bike Manawatu was well represented at the Age Group Road Nationals with 7 riders making the journey to Timaru. 3 of those riders stood on the podium during the weekend with Colin Anderson, Glenn Kirk and Filip Martin taking 3rd, 3rd and 2nd respectively...

AGRN and more.

by | Apr 14, 2023

Good luck to our riders Colin Anderson, Tomo, Toshi, Glenn Kirk, Chris Hansen, Benjamin Murphy, Filip Martin who have ventured to Timaru for the Age Group Road Nationals this weekend. All very capable of stepping onto the podium on their day. Results can be found on...

Up & Coming Events for week ending  18th March 2022

by | Mar 18, 2022

Up & Coming Events for week ending  18th March 2022 Please note all of our Bike Manawatu races / gatherings are My Vaccine Passport Compliant As at 4 February masks are REQUIRED for all those who are attending events or gatherings. This includes riders, workers,...

Up & Coming Events for week ending 11th March 2022

by | Mar 11, 2022

Up & Coming Events for week ending  11th March 2022Please note all of our Bike Manawatu races / gatherings are My Vaccine Passport CompliantAs at 4 February masks are REQUIRED for all those who are attending events or gatherings. This includes riders,...

Manfeild 6 Hour 2022

by | Mar 4, 2022

Manfeild 6 Hour Cycle Challenge 2022 Its time to start thinking strategies and teams OR will you give it a go solo? It’s a simple formula… Ride as many complete laps of the Manfeild racing circuit as you can in 6 hours. Do it solo or get in a team and take turns out...

Up & Coming Events for week ending 4th March 2022

by | Mar 1, 2022

Up & Coming Events for week ending  4th March 2022Please note all of our Bike Manawatu races / gatherings are My Vaccine Passport CompliantAs at 4 February masks are REQUIRED for all those who are attending events or gatherings. This includes riders, workers,...

Bike Manawatu 30 Minute Challenge 2022

by | Feb 28, 2022

Bike Manawatu 30 Minute Challenge 2022 Saturday 5th March 2022  - 9:00am - 12:45pm Registrations will close 6pm Thursday 3rd March 2022 Click here to register Saturday 19th March 2022 - 9:00am - 12:45pm Registrations will close 6pm Thursday 17th March 2022 Click here...

Palmfeild’s Series and what next

by | Feb 25, 2022

Palmfeild’s Series and what next What a better way to start the year than the quick fire Palmfeild’s road race series. November 2021 was very frustrating with rain and high winds , as is reasonably normal with late spring/ early summer. Many thanks to Rob Ryan for...

SAVE THE DATE: Bike Manawatu Open Track Carnival13.03.2022

by | Feb 23, 2022

SAVE THE DATE: Bike Manawatu Open Track Carnival Seeing as the weather wasn't in our favour in December 2021 lets try again! Bike Manawatu Open Track Club Carnival Sunday 13th March 2022 Johnston Park, Feilding Registration from 11:00 am Track open for warm up from...

Up & Coming Events for week ending 25th February 2022

by | Feb 23, 2022

Up & Coming Events for week ending  25th February 2022 Please note all of our Bike Manawatu races / gatherings are My Vaccine Passport Compliant As at 4 February masks are REQUIRED for all those who are attending events or gatherings. This includes riders,...

Up & Coming Events for week ending 18th February 2022

by | Feb 15, 2022

Up & Coming Events for week ending  18th February 2022 Please note all of our Bike Manawatu races / gatherings are My Vaccine Passport Compliant As at 4 February masks are REQUIRED for all those who are attending events or gatherings. This includes riders,...

Up & Coming Events for week ending 11th February 2022

by | Feb 10, 2022

Up & Coming Events for week ending  11th February 2022 Please note all of our Bike Manawatu races / gatherings are My Vaccine Passport CompliantAs at 4 February masks are REQUIRED for all those who are attending events or gatherings. This includes riders,...

Great turn out for race 1 01.02.22

by | Feb 4, 2022

There was great turnout to Race one of the Palmfeilds series on Tuesday 1st with over 50 riders. A competitive A grade led away for 6 laps with the main swell of B grade starting shortly afterwards. Couple of glitches with the Timing gear which put a spanner in the...

Up & Coming Events for week ending 4th February 2022

by | Feb 3, 2022

Up & Coming Events for week ending  4th February 2022 Please note all of our Bike Manawatu races / gatherings are My Vaccine Passport CompliantAs at 4 February masks are REQUIRED for all those who are attending events or gatherings. This includes riders,...

Up & Coming Events for week ending 28th January 2022

by | Jan 27, 2022

Up & Coming Events for week ending  28th January 2022Please note all of our Bike Manawatu races / gatherings are My Vaccine Passport Compliant As at 4 February masks are REQUIRED for all those who are attending events or gatherings. This includes riders,...

Welcome to the BikeManawatu new year

by | Jan 21, 2022

Welcome to a new year of Racing and Challenges on and off the Bike. Last year we finished off on a high with Trust House series success for our local teams. Already in January we’ve had a solid start to our track season with many Masters joining the juniors at the...

Up & Coming Events for week ending 21st January 2022

by | Jan 19, 2022

Up & Coming Events for week ending  21st January 2022 Bike Manawatu Delta Level 2 Road & Track Guidelines Bike Manawatu Recreational Rides Delta Level 2 Guidelines Sport NZ How Sport and Recreation will operate under the CPF Sport NZ play active recreation and...

Notice to all trackies……. 2021-2022

by | Dec 13, 2021

Notice to all trackies……. Whether you’re a current trackie, a past trackie or even a junior rider that doesn’t yet know they’re a trackie – here is some info for the 2022 season. · Vantage Cambridge 3 Day Event 17th – 19th Dec 2021. Cambridge...

Up & Coming Events for week ending 10th December 2021

by | Dec 9, 2021

Up & Coming Events for week ending  10th December 2021Bike Manawatu Delta Level 2 Road & Track GuidelinesBike Manawatu Recreational Rides Delta Level 2 GuidelinesSport NZ How Sport and Recreation will operate under the CPFSport NZ play active recreation...

Short Ride BM 30c 45km flat Cafe

by | Aug 4, 2011 |

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...