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.
One Day Ahead
The documentary follows 8 Kiwi blokes as they take on the adventure of a lifetime, by riding the entire 2018 Tour de France course one day ahead of the pros, while also raising awareness and funds for the Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand
While the documentary has a background of cycling, the movie appeals to a wider audience capturing a microcosm of life in 23 days showing the highs and lows as the team bonds together to strive to achieve the goal of riding the entire Tour de France.
Its a must view, and supporting an amazing charity
While the documentary is about cycling, it will also appeal to the non-cyclist with the stunning scenery of France along with the human interest story where 8 strangers bond to become a team to take on the biggest ride of their lives along with the highs and lows of achieving this.
As part of the adventure the team also focused on raising awareness for the Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand and in doing so have raised over $85,000.
The documentary itself is approximately 55 minutes long and will finish with a Q&A session with Mike Conza who was one of the eight riders
Get your mates together and book your tickets now for a great night out.
TICKETS – Adults $15, 16 years & under $10
On Thursday 9 May 2019 at 7:30pm
LOCATION
The Globe
312 Main Street, Palmerston North, 4410
