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New Kiwi TV Series on TV One in February!
Starting in a few weeks, National Radio host and self-confessed bike addict Simon Morton, rolls out on a nationwide quest to find out why NZ would be up a creek without the bike. In a light-hearted and entertaining tour of the country, Simon starts in North Otago where he hunts down our very first photo of the ‘iron horse’, carried on by obsessive Kiwi characters, mad inventions, Kiwi world records, all the way upcountry to Auckland. During this primetime TV series Simon discovers how much we Kiwis owe to the humble bicycle.
With trademark good humour, and the curiosity of an amateur enthusiast, Simon’s seven week tour takes the audience on the handlebars, uncovering hidden histories and new inventions behind the classic machine, and how it represents the Kiwi spirit of freedom, humour and adventure. The real stars of the series are the NZ countryside and the people we take Along For The Ride. Watch out for it on TV One in February!
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Wed night TTs start again next Wed at Kairanga. Meet at the Horizons Compound on Kairanga-Bunnythorpe Rd just west side of the Rongotea Rd intersection at 6 pm.
First riders away at 6:30 pm or earlier if possible. Entry fee $3 for members or $5 for non-members.
If you are able to help on the day, please contact Steve Stannard on 021809597 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
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The following message is from Steve Chapman, race manager for the 2014 Rice Mountain Classic on Sunday 14 December.
The premier one day race in the Wellington region is nearly upon us.
The Rice Mountain Classic is a race that riders both anticipate and dread. Once again we've selected a course that justifies the 'classic' tag which will challenge riders at all levels. A and B grades will cover 110km (>2K vertical metres). Women, C and D grades will cover 65km (>1K vertical metres).
For full details see http://www.pnp.org.nz/events/rice-mountain-classic/
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Bike Manawatu is holding the annual Novice Tour over Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th December 2014.
The organisers are desperate for help with some of the events and have asked for recreational cyclists and any other volunteers. Your help would be required on Saturday morning for about 1-1/2 hours at Ashhurst and on Sunday afternoon for about 2 hours also at Ashhurst.
If you can help please ring Kim Anderson, mobile phone 027 297 2009, for more information. Your assistance will be much appreciated.
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Steve Stannard is again organising a training camp at Ohakune in mid Dec.
Once again the camp will start in Palmerston North on the 17th, riding up to the mountain over two days.
The camp will finish on the 21st at Ohakune.
The cost will be $50 per day, which will cover basic meals and accommodation.
Riders will have to provide their own snack and training food, all cycling spares, and appropriate clothing.
The distances covered will range from 90 to 120 km per day, moderate pace on hilly to mountainous terrain, so a fairly solid level of fitness is required.
Please email Steve if you would like to come along at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or give him a call in the evenings on 3555009.