Communique No. 2–2019

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.

Communique No. 2

Selectors have confirmed some successful candidates for the Track Nationals 7 – 10 March and need to observe others one more time to complete the WCNI Team.
We are needing to complete the entry form by Sunday evening so with that in mind, we urge all riders to attend the River City Wheel Race Event in Wanganui this Saturday so we can get a final look at you.
Could ALL riders hoping to compete at Nationals please provide either Nick Spark (nickspark@xtra.co.nz 027 4853632) Dave Hoskin (dave@aec1989.co.nz 027 450 5282) or Kim Andersen (Kim.andersen@spark.co.nz 027 297 2009) with the following:

Name:

Age Grade:

Club:

CNZ License Number:

Parents Name and phone number:

Email address:

Events you want to ride:

I know some of you will feel this is doubling up, but there are some riders we are yet to hear from and we need the above confirmed via email to ensure there is no misunderstanding on anyone’s part.

We assume you all have your travel and accommodation sorted.

We will advise successful athletes of an information evening we are planning for next week where all questions can be answered, skin suits organized etc.
Look forward to hearing from you soon. Please circulate this notice to all your cycling buddies as failure to respond my mean you will miss out on selection.
See you all on Saturday.

Regards, the selectors.

Also a shout out for helpers as we have upwards of 26 riders and just 3-4 helpers for the event. Normally we require 1 handler per 5 riders plus a coach and manager and assistant manager so upwards of 8 helpers. Helpers must have current race or handlers licence but we wont be able to send all the riders without the appropriate level of support. If you think you can help please contact one of the names above