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- Written by Glenys Taylor
Are you looking for a new sporting challenge this Summer? Something different, something exhilarating, even a bit scary? Track cycling may be the sport you are looking for.
On Saturday, 22 September 2012 BikeManawatu is holding a “Have-A-Go- Day”. This will give potential rider’s the opportunity to try a track bike on the Johnson Park Velodrome in Feilding, ( The home track of Olympians Simon van Velthooven and Jesse Sergent ) commencing at 1pm.
Should you find that your ‘Have-A-Go-Day’ taste of Track cycling is not enough you are welcome to join us for a season of Track Cycling. The club has Track bikes available for hire. The club will provide training and ongoing support through their buddy programme to help you get started and get the maximum enjoyment out of your first season.
Bike Manawatu encourages and caters for riders of all ages and has a strong Master’s presence. The Johnston Park track has produced present day Champions and London Olympic medallist’s Simon van Velthooven and Jesse Sergent and strives to produce future Champions. To encourage future Olympians, Track stalwart Ian Gray has kindly donated two track bikes, one each for the most promising first season female and male Under 17 rider’s.
Ian is recognised by both Simon and Jesse as being instrumental in their Track Cycling careers as Ian re-established Track cycling at Johnston Park in 2004 after it had fallen into recess.
BikeManawatu extends an open and public invitation to all to enjoy this fast paced sport that displays skill, speed, endeavour and competitive racing. See why the Japanese spend millions a day on Kerin racing. So if you are a first timer wanting to see what all the fuss is about or a Trackie from way back who would like to relive glories of days gone past come along as a rider or spectator, and enjoy the ride.
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Taupo to Napier is one of our most challenging races. It is not a 'fun ride' and is suited to A & B Grade riders.
2012 Taupo-Napier will take place on 22 September.
*PRIZE MONEY* KOM, Sprint, Overall
3 Grades
- Elite
- Veteran
- Women
Entry is limited, so enter below now to avoid disappointment.
Any enquiries should be directed to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Introduction
As in past years, we are fortunate in having the support and help of generous sponsors and many volunteers. As experienced road cyclists, all the competitors will be only too aware of the need to cause as little delay and inconvenience to other road users as possible. This race is held for most part on a State Highway and it is imperative that we all obey the road rules and be courteous road users. The future of this event depends upon all of our performances in these matters. The NZ Police will be on hand to monitor the race, but are not there to give us special privileges.
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Looking at the weather outside today you wouldn’t think it was spring and think that summer is just around the corner. But it is, so it is time to start thinking about the upcoming track season. After inspiring performances at the 2012 London Olympics by both Jesse and Simon, how could anyone not want to have a go on a track bike. After all they started their illustrious careers of track cycling on the Johnston Park velodrome in Feilding.
So some dates have been set and the enquiries for hiring a bike are flowing in already.
The dates are set out below. More dates will be available on the calendar for track happenings soon.
If you want to “have a go” come along to the Have a Go Day.
If you want to hire a bike you MUST make an appointment. There are limited times available. There are limited bikes available.
To make an appointment send an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . Please state in the email the size bike you think you require, your age, and the preferred time and date for your appointment and we will try and put you in that spot. As you can see there are plenty of spots to choose from but don’t come without first making an appointment.
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All Bike Manawatu members should have received a link earlier in the week to a Coaching Survey.
Even if you have no interest in any coaching support we would really appreciate if you completed the survey so we know this. It will take approximately 3 minutes.
Rider development is an important priority for BikeManawatu and we aim to provide the best coaching support possible to our members.
If you are a member and didn’t receive the survey email or have yet to respond, we value everyone’s feedback, and would especially like some more responses from member’s in the 15-29 year range! Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for a link to the survey.
And a big thank you to everyone who has responded so far, we are gathering some valuable information.
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Hello Manawatu Cyclists
Are you entering the Feilding Festival of Cycling events?
- This is a reminder that the late entry applies after Friday
- Pass the word around and encourage a friend to enter
- Why not get your friends/ family/workmates involved and do one of the fun rides together
Read more: Just days to go till the Feilding Festival of Cycling