Levin Track Carnival Debrief – 24.11.2019
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.
Good Afternoon All,
Our riders really tuned things up today whilst competing at the annual WCNI Levin Track Carnival. They all rode with passion, heart, fearlessness, & pride. So wonderful watching our novice riders right through to our elites really giving it heaps today. Especially impressed with their attitude towards officials, judges & organisers, very commendable indeed. As the saying goes “Do the Mahi, Get the Treats” well, we were all treated today. Thank you to mum’s, dads, & supporters for being there, you are all so very much appreciated.
Kind regards
Karena Kaihe-Woolston
“EXCITING NEWS”
Today’s meeting was made even more special, when local speedster & record breaker, Angus Claasen ticked off another track record by beating Jordan Castles U19M 500M Held Start Record of 35.90, setting a new record of 35.43. Such commitment, dedication & focus is incredible to experience. Congratulations Angus, on an awesome ride today mate, we are all so very proud of you
Photo Credit: Karena Kaihe-Woolston of Re Cycle Photography https://www.facebook.com/papaioea/
