Manfeild Criterium Series 2018

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.

Manfeild Criterium Series

Back for another exciting year we will be hosting our Manfeild Criterium Series every Tuesday night in November – Lock in the dates, we’d love to see you there and join in the fun.
(Tuesday 6th, 13th, 20th & 27th November 2018)
Doors will open at 5.30pm
First Race begins at 6.00pm

Members $5 p/night OR $15 for the series
Non Members $10 p/night OR $35 for the series
Everyone is welcome

Click here for all info

Thank you very much to those who have already offered to help during this series, from First Aid to Prime & Finish Line Judges, we really appreciate it.
We are however still looking for a few more Prime & Finish Line Judges (Ideally 2-3 from each grade so that judges can rotate and cover each other while racing.)
If you plan to attend our Crit Series and are able to lend a hand in these positions, We’d love to hear from you
“Volunteering is not just about making time, Its about making a difference” — Anos