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.
Did you know the track cycling season is just around the corner? Are you interested in the challenge of riding a bike with only just one gear and no brakes?
Well come along and give it a go at Johnston Park in Feilding. You might be surprised to find out how much fun it is and this is one cycling event that is very spectator friendly.
Here’s some dates that you should pencil in if you want to give track cycling a go and you can even hire a bike from the club. But be aware, bikes are limited – first in best dressed.
16 Oct 11 – Track working bee @ 11.30am
23 Oct 11 – Try a track bike from 1.30pm
24 Oct 11& 30 Oct – Hireage and fitting by appointment
31 Oct 11 – Road bikes on the track from 5.45pm
1 Nov 11 – Track racing orientation from 5.45pm
8 Nov 11 – Track racing
4 Dec 11 – Track Carnival @ Feilding
11 Dec 11 – Levin Carnival
05 Jan 12 – Wanganui Carnival
29 Jan 12 – WNCI age group champs
For those who wish to purchase their own bike, Pedal Pushers, Crank it and the Central Bicycle Studio can certainly help. If you know what you’re looking for Trade Me may have a selection. Track cycling at Feilding is weather dependent but check the Bike Manawatu web (Events calendar) for regular updates and we look forward to seeing you there. If you have questions or queries please direct them to Glenys Taylor at Bike Manawatu.
