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A large contingent of Bike Manawatu members made up one of WCNI’s largest track teams to contest the 2013 Age Grade Track Nationals in Invercargill last week.
The team consisted of a mixture of new and experienced track cyclists who all exceeded personal goals during the week and again we managed to see our juniors succeed on the back of a sound school cycling program, extensive club track events and the tremendous coaching and support given by Mike McRedmond, Ian Gray and numerous other people who volunteered their time to mentor our young riders.
Bike Manawatu can now add the following national champions to their already proud history of high performing track cyclists:
Read more: Bike Manawatu Track Cyclists Dominate 2013 Age Grade Track Nationals
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Members of the New Zealand Army Cycling Team (incl Bike Manawatu riders Steve Challies and Aaron Williamson) will contest the 2013 Tour of New Zealand (TONZ) against the Royal New Zealand Air Force over the period 20 – 27 April 2013.
The chosen charity for all NZDF riders is the New Zealand Fallen Heroes Trust. The Trust was established by a group of people in the community with strong ties to the New Zealand Defence Force who saw a role for direct, practical support to the families of those men and women who were injured or killed whilst serving their country.
Donations to the New Zealand Fallen Heroes Trust can be made by clicking on the below link and then clicking on the ‘donate’ button on the Team’s page:
http://www.tourofnewzealand.co.nz/rb.php?team=120
Share this link with all of your friends on Facebook and get behind the Tour!
The Team thanks you in advance for your contribution.
For further information please contact: Aaron Williamson on 021 848 570
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The Raetihi Gutbuster (March 31 Easter Sunday) is a fun way to experience the scenery and history of the Raetihi - Pipiriki road that lies between the Tongariro and Whanganui National Parks. Starting outside the Waimarino Museum in Raetihi, it's an out and back course with options to suit most. The 18k has been completed by a six year old, even though it has a sharp 2km climb before the turnaround. The 50km was hotly contested by local riders and out of towners, even though it's a 'fun ride'. The road is sealed all the way. Pipiriki is 89 metres above sea level, Raetihi is 575m, so the second half is mostly uphill and gives the Gutbuster it’s name.
In 2013 we've added a 25km 'downhill' ride which means people can enjoy the road but get a bus back to Raetihi without having to ride the 25km uphill section.
Great Spot Prizes include Mt Ruapehu Season Passes, and Jet boat trips to the Bridge to Nowhere. The start and finish area at the Museum has a market day atmosphere with cake stalls, bbqs and coffee vendors.
For more info and entry forms contact Lucy Conway 06 385 3123, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., or check out www.rideruapehu.com
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Congratulations to Bike Manawatu members who competed in the iron man at Taupo on Saturday.
Special mention to Chris Sanson who finished 9th overall and to Vaughan Hunt who competed in the 50 – 54 age group.
Chris’s times were Swim: 54:08 Bike: 4:58:27 Run: 3:08:59 Overall: 9:07:01
Vaughans times were Swim: 1:05:35 Bike: 6:15:28 Run: 5:38:07 Overall: 13:14:42
Sue McMaster also completed Ironman last weekend, winning her age group for the third time in row, and broke the bike record for that age group, and has been selected to race at World Championships in Kona.
Swim 1hr.02.45 Bike 5hr 39.18 Run 4hr 33.17 Overall time 11hr 23.31