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Written by John Arbuckle

Created: 16 November 2012

The annual awards will be held on 1 December 2012, this will coincide with the Clubs hill climb event based in Ashhurst.
2012 has been the most successful on record for our school cyclists and more recently seen a number of our students rewarded with selection to Bike NZ age grade development squads.
The awards and afternoon tea will commence at 2.45pm in the Ashhurst School Hall following the hill climb event at 1.30pm. Registration from 1pm in the hall.
All students please bring a plate for afternoon tea.

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Written by Glenys Taylor

Created: 16 November 2012

I am sure that we in the Manawatu have a few such athletes equally inspired as Burnie. Please read this story.

Three weeks ago Te Awamutu Cycling Club ran their first track race night of the season and a young kid Burnie came down to race. I asked him if he had ridden the track before and he said “no, just watched it on TV at the Olympics”. He was set up on a bike and started in the ‘newbies’ races. Two race night’s later Burnie is riding B grade and winning races. He has an awesome sprint and never gives up.

It turns out that Burnie drew Simon Van Velthooven out as his athlete at school to follow during the Olympics. And Rhino’s performance in London and the way he conducted himself inspired Burnie to take up cycling and put his rugby aside to emulate Simon at the Olympics. Now that’s what it’s all about!

Since this date Burnie has sold all of his playstation games on trade me so that he can buy a metre of the new velodrome at Cambridge.

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Written by Glenys Taylor

Created: 16 November 2012

Emails will be sent to club members on the evening of Sunday the 18^th November inviting them to click a personalised link to renew at www.bikenz.org.nz.  The personallised link activates their current information that has been moved into the new site, and greatly simplifies renewal into a 5 step process.

When they visit the site, they will see their suggested new membership, and current Club based on their 2012 licence.

Members can also join using paper forms, which can be sent to BikeNZ as usual. There will be no administration charge until the club portals are active and training has taken place.

Common Questions

Below are two tables which provide an overview to the two most common questions we have been asked.

Read more: Membership portal to open

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Written by Glenys Taylor

Created: 14 November 2012

For all of those planning on going to Club road nationals in 2013 I have been advised that accomodation is starting to get booked.

For anyone that wants to stay as a group can you please let me know ASAP so a group booking can be made.

Distinction Nugget Point Hotel | Arthurs Point

$99 per night (minimum 3 night stay) or $130 per night includes breakfast for 2( minimum 3 night stay)

$150 B&B for 1 or 2 night stays

All staying guests get free use of Spa suite( sauna, hot tub, steam room and pool)

The first 10 bookings will get free river view upgrades. PH: 03 4410288

Arrowtown House Boutique Hotel

Small luxury hotel in Arrowtown. 2-minute walk to restaurants & cafes. Perhaps too luxurious for competitiors...........but supporters would enjoy! www.arrowtownhouse.com. Enquire about special rates. PH: 03 4416008

Arrowfield Apartments

Options:

3 Bedroom Apartment (up to 6 ppl) – 2 x superking plus a twin share OR 3 x twin share: $395.00 per night per apartment (min 3 nights)

2 Bedroom Apartment (up to 4 ppl) – 2 x super king or 1 x super king plus a twin share:  $325.00 per night per apartment (min 3 nights)

The apartments offer full kitchen facilities. Open plan with the dining and lounge areas, it includes a gas fire & a full laundry inside your own internal access garage. Guests also have full access to a tennis court (racquets & balls supplied), indoor heated swimming pool and gym. 10-minute walk to restaurants & cafes