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- Written by Dianne Elgar
Hi
I went out on the Sunday Masters ride this week and took an inexperienced rider. When I looked round there were no other newer riders and was a bit worried I had put her in a situation that was too hard and cause her to fail.
We went on the short ride led by Steve in a group of about 10.
The ride was well paced and all riders were looked after. They waited on the hills and even changed parts of the ride so it was flatter.
The person had a fabulous experience and gained confidence with group riding. She was helped with techniques and advice as to which gear to use.
She will return and that is what we want to happen.
Thank you to the group.
Dianne
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- Written by Glenys Taylor
With the cycling season kicking into gear, one event you may want to think about riding at the end of the season is the BikeNZ Club Road Nationals.
This event is targeted towards club riders, giving them the opportunity to compete in age group categories in the individual Time Trial and/or Road Race.
The 2014 event will be held in Cambridge starting on 1 May 2014. If you are thinking of riding this event, you can register for updates at the following link
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- Written by Glenys Taylor
With it being our 50th anniversary this year we thought it was a good excuse to celebrate this special occasion with as many people as possible who have contributed to our great club's success through the years.
So to anyone who has been a rider, official, volunteer, sponsor, spouse, spectator or supporter of our club, you are invited to join with us over the weekend of the 15th to 17th November to celebrate in style.
PROGRAMME ORDER FOR THE WEEKEND EVENTS
Friday 15th November: Sarah Ulmer Lounge, SIT Zerofees Velodrome. Drinks and nibbles combined with era photos, and the official opening of our cycling heritage. A few other surprises on the night. Tickets $15 per person (book through online registration below)
Saturday 16th November:UCI Festival of Speed International Track Cycling Event - Day 1, Sessions midday and 6pm (tickets will be available through Stadium Southland soon)
Sunday 17th November: UCI Festival of Speed International Track Cycling Event - Day 2, Midday session only.
50th Celebration dinnerto follow at the Ascot Park Hotel, 6:30pm, 3 course buffet meal, $50.00 per person (book through online registration below)
For those that are extra keen, why not stay on to enjoy the Oceania Track Championships which start on 19 November and run to 22 November. 10.30am and 6.30pm sessions daily. Tickets available through Stadium Southland soon.
To register visit here: http://www.cyclingsouth.org.nz/index.php?pageLoad=456
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- Written by Glenys Taylor
A small but determined field of riders gathered in Ashhurst for the 2013 running of the Essex Cup.
As always the first mention will be to the people that helped on the day - THANKS to Lyn and Kevin Daly for marshalling at Highland Home corner, Kerry, John and Lyall for being tail wagon.
With a lot of riders away at Southland for the Yunca tour it was anybodies guess how the grades were going to work out and who would be first over the line. The weather over winter has been pretty kind and today was no exception. Only a very slight breeze from no particular direction.
With the handicapping skills of Steve Stannard the first small D grade bunch consisting of Tamara Ross and Thomas Stannard was set off. The arrangement on the line was that Thomas would wait for Tamara at the top of the hills and she would be able to pull him along on the flats. Unfortunately all good plans don’t unfold as first envisaged. When Tamara and Thomas hit the gravel section, which was a bit worse than normal due to a slip that had recently been cleared, Tamara punctured and that put her race plans in the bin completely. Luckily for Tamara, Kerry and John Walker along with passenger Lyall were the tail vehicle and were able to pick her up.
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PNCC has (for some reason) installed bollards in the cycle lane when you are leaving PN travelling from Main St on to Napier Rd. These have already caused one cyclist to fall and suffer minor injuries.
Take care on Napier Road
Bollards have been erected on both sides of Napier Rd along the outside edge of the cycle lane as you approach the edge of the city (opposite the Pot Shop). We had an accident there with a bunch ride heading out of town on Tuesday; the line of bollards follows the narrower, altered cycle lane and are not easily visible to a bunch. Bollards are also a hazard heading back into town as parked cars can obstruct visibility.
I have just been notified that there will be some action to put in signs warning of a change to the road layout, plus some bollards will be removed to make it easier to enter and leave the “bollard lane”.
I think that this will happen fairly quickly as they are aware that there are an extra 2,500 cyclists in town this weekend.
If you or anyone has any suggestions as to how this could work better, then let me know and I will pass them on. The ultimate plan is to put the “bollard lane” all the way along Main St towards town and shift the car parks to the outside of the cycle lane eg between the moving traffic and the bike lane. Everyone will definitely need to use their bells if this happens.
Bike Manawatu still has bells available for all members so if you haven’t received a bell and you want one call in to Sport Manawatu and I will give one to you.