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- Written by Glenys Taylor
Despite the threat of inclement weather, a strong number of riders turned up for the Jocelyn Goodwin Memorial ride that was held on 21 June. It was estimated that over 100 riders turned up to ride the 30km course. The unexpected media coverage by the Manawatu Standard provided the ride with some additional profile and as a result the capability of riders was diverse going from elite professional (Jesse Sergent) at one end of the spectrum to your average cycling enthusiast at the other.
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It would appear that the boys are as happy as pigs rolling in cool mud on a hot sunny day – and yes, the days are warm and sunny.
Pat and Garry survived their trip from New Zealand to France, via Brisbane, Dubai and Geneva, and are now ready to risk life and limb – and lungs, on the country roads and hills of France.
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Now is your chance. The first cyclo cross event was held last year and was great fun even for those just watching. This year BM is holding a series of 3 cyclo cross events sponsored by Crank it.
The first is on this Saturday with registration from 1pm at Waterloo park.
Cyclocross is normally a winter event and it is best completed on a bike that is a cross between a mountain bike and a road bike as the course normally contains gravel, tarmac, dirt tracks, grass and other obstacles including mud if any can be found.
So book this in on your calendar and come out for a go or just as a spectator.
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Yesterday saw an exciting day of bicycle racing in and around Ashhurst at the Manawatu Schools Cycling Championship, with 85 students from fifteen schools racing across eight grades. 
Competition in the Intermediate (Y7/8) grade was so hot that the prestigious Van Wagtendonk Trophy for the school with the most overall points had to be decided on a countback of participants. The eventual winner was Palmerston North Intermediate Normal over Koputoroa with Huntley in third place.
The Intermediate girls overall individual winner was Koputoroa’s Henrietta Christie with PNINS rider Zoe Croton second and Danielle Porteous also from Koputoroa third. PNINS riders dominated the boys event, Max Taylor taking it out from Adam Francis and Fergus Washington Smith.
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To be held at Marist Clubrooms on Friday 25th July. Doors open at 7pm at which time the bar will be open with quiz under way at 7.30pm
Tables of 6 people maximum. Ticket for a table of 6 is $105 .
Light refreshments will be provided.
Prizes for each round of questions including general knowledge, current affairs, films/music/TV, NZ and history, photos from around the world and possibly a Tui round.
So get a group of friends together. All proceeds from the night go to the junior development fund.
Tickets available by contacting Joanne Stewart, Robert Stannard, Glenys Taylor, Rebecca Allan or Jordan Castle.