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But you have to let them know where the problem is. The problem could be glass on the road to a pot hole in a cycle lane. Currently there are 2 methods of notifying them of a problem. Firstly there is the 0800 number. 0800 itdyup. And now PNCC have a free app called FIXiT. 
FIXiT App
Use the FIXiT Smart phone app to report issues or damage to Palmerston North City Council.
The free App allows you to take a photo, tag the location on a map and leave a description of the problem. The request is then logged with Council's Contact Centre and the appropriate staff notified of the issue. Once logged in the system the person who sent the request will receive an acknowledgement.
FIXiT PNCC is available via the Apple App Store (iPhone) and Google's Play Store (Android).
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Pahiatua has always been a popular course and with a great turnout of riders the grades were able to have good number in each of them. The handicapper had his work cut out for him but the overall result showed just what a good job he did.
A special thanks to Kevin Laskey for organising the volunteers for the day as well as the facilities and checking the course. Thanks to all of the volunteers including my little helpers at registration and Alison Kinghorn for recording the results.
The D grade riders were first to go, followed 8 minutes back by C grade and a further 10 minutes to B grade. B+, A and A+ all left within 3 mins of each other.
Read more: Results–Pahiatua graded handicap Saturday 26th July
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Sealed Handicap at Halcombe–Adults outnumber school kids
The first of the Handicap series got underway with a Sealed handicap at Halcombe using the Stanway, Tokorangi circuit. This is a 20km loop with all riders in the handicap series required to do 2 laps. There was a shorter option of one lap for those who wanted a shorter distance.
Weather at this time of the year can always play a role in who turns up to do a race, but it was pleasing to see a good turn out including a growing number of adult riders. In fact the adult riders outnumbered the school kids for the first time in a long time.
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With the tables set, the doors opened and the crowd started flowing in. A total of 14 tables filled the Marist Clubrooms with team names ranging from “The Never Weres” - a take on the “has beens” to “Who’s Paying” and “Triathletes Can ride Bikes” the night was set to be a fun event.
The quiz master for the night, William Taylor, stated the obvious rules and housekeeping matters including where the bar was located and that drinks to him would be taken as bribes.
The first round was the photo round and with an obvious advantage the Palmy Pack took a strong lead with a perfect score.
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Fellow club members,
For the meantime my Bike Manawatu journey must come to an end.
I have developed a slow leak and the peloton is moving too quick to stay on.
I hate being dropped but tomorrow is another day.
On advice at many levels, my energy needs to be conserved as I confront and beat my next challenge.
So it is with a heavy heart that I resign from the Board.
It is a heavy heart because there are still so many good things ahead for Bike Manawatu.
And the Board has been and will be integral in setting the strategies for our members going forward.
We are the most progressive club in the country and that will continue, of that I am convinced.
All the best for the future.
Regards
Paul van Velthooven