Newly-appointed Bike Manawatu chairman Paul van Velthooven says the merger of the three major clubs in the region will enable them to grow the sport. For the whole story go to Manawatu Standard

Riding the Tour de Manawatu?

From Benji Hall at BikeNZ…


RideStrong Ranking Series

Become a Ranked Recreational Rider, and be in to win a Tour de France Experience!

The 116km Tour de Manawatu Cycle Challenge is part of the 2010/11 RaboDirect RideStrong Ranking Series. Just like a golf handicap, this is a nationwide series and ranking specifically for recreational riders.

Manawatu coach Michael McRedmond can still boast on an achievement no other New Zealander can match. For the whole story go to manawatu standard

Sergent finally puts on the brakes

No-one begrudged Jesse Sergent a quiet ale yesterday after nine months of non-stop cycling. For the whole story go to manawatu standard

Commonwealth Games bronze medallist Simon van Velthooven has an eye to the 2012 London Olympics. For the whole story manawatu standard