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When: This Weekend- September 10th
Where;Timona Park Simon street Feilding.
Entries have closed online but late entries for the recreational events (not the Joe Allen Classic), will be taken on the day up to 30 minutes before the rides start. The club would love to see as many cyclist support this great annual event as possible.
For more details head to Feilding Festival of Cycling Website or the Bike Manawatu Facebook page.
1) Joe Allen Memorial Classic: Start 8.30am Feilding to Apiti return (17 and over licensed riders only)
2) The 90k recreational Ride: Start 9.30am Feilding to Rangawahia return
3) The 50k recreational Ride: Start 10.30am Feilding to Kimbolton return
4) The 20k fun ride all ages( Free). Start 10am Feilding-Colyton loop.
As always this annual event is a great event to start your spring cycling off after your winter base training. Ride Organiser Austin Smith and his team do a great job and the courses are awesome for scenery and to give you a test of where you are at this time of year over a short or longer distance. All ages and abilities can ride this event which makes it a great outing for all cycling people. Get your cycling buddies together and be sure to enter the Feilding Festival of cycling. Checkout the Facebook page and be sure to say yes and participate in this excellent event.
Palmfeilds Motors October 15th Recreational Ride
Check out upcoming Bike Manawatu Events Calendar
Spring is the start of many club events for cyclists. If you own a bike and want to experience something new and different and get fitter, be sure to check out the clubs ride calendar online and try something different.
The club and event organisers would love to see you give different events a go this year. Cyclists can do anything and many masters riders tried different club events last year which resulted in their feedback being positive and are the same cyclist keen to return this year. How fantastic is that.
Check out your cycling interests:
Kairanga Time Trial Series- From Horizons yard on Kairanga-Bunnythorpe Road on Wednesdays from 6pm. This flat 12Km weekly time trail points series has been a huge success with approximately 50+ riders biking out to the course and registered from 5.45pm. A great way to exercise before dinner.
Feilding Track Riding- Hire a track bike from the club for a modest amount of money and have fun racing different events on a balmy night at the Johnston Park cycling track in Feilding under the watchful eye of legend Ian Gray and his team. Fun. Join the 'Bike Manawatu Track Cycling' Facebook group to keep updated with this throughout the season.
Manfeild Criterium- On Tuesday's from 6pm for the Month of November the popular Criteruim series is on again. Safe off road fun graded riding for all ages. Last year people loved it and the improvement in their cycling was huge. Pencil this one in, it's contagious.
Weekend Festival of Cycling- Saturday January 27th and 28th 2018
Gravel and Tar Classic- 27th of January- This is an incredible coup by Bike Manawatu and event founder Steve Stannard to bring elite International Racing Teams to Palmerston North to race a physically and technically very difficult road and gravel 125km race. The Elite riders love this tough and very different event and our scenic region. Having them in Palmy is the start of something special for the region.
Gravel and Tar Gran Fondo- Saturday 27 January- This event has been designed for all recreational riders of all ages and abilities to give people a taste of something different and to feel part of the regions weekends Festival of Cycling. The Gran Fondo will offer two distances in 2018
1) The 70km Gravel and Tar course;
2) The 30km course.
There is something for everyone be they young, mature, male or female. Give it a go and support our Weekend Festival of cycling which will grow in our region.
Manawatu Mountain Bike Club Entertaining supporting Weekend Festival of Cycling-
Bike Manawatu and our good friends the Manawatu Mountain Bike club are considering supporting the Manawatu Festival of Cycling Weekend with possibly running the Kahuterawa Challenge mountain bike ride on Sunday the 28th of January. Wouldn't that be mouthwatering for all cyclist riding The Gran Fondo in the Saturday and the Kahuterawa Challenge on the Sunday. We will keep you informed with the progress of this.
Manawatu Schools-
NZ National Schools Road Championships -September 30th to October 2nd bringing the best of New Zealand's schools riders to our region to compete for their school.
Novice Tour of Manawatu- December 9th-10th. A proud forty four year old multi-stage Manawatu Tour highlighting some of New Zealand's best rising stars racing for individual and club honours.
Members to Promote Rider Safety at all Time
As responsible cyclists we must all constantly remind ourselves to promote rider safety and road code etiquette when riding at all times. Our sport shares the roads with vehicles of all sizes and drivers of all capabilities. Our daily ride groups are the flagship of our sport and are responsible for promoting road codes and standards to keep everyone safe.
All rider groups are encouraged to identify ride leaders amongst yourselves and where possible have identified a safe course to ride. Letting people know where you are heading is also advised and how long you might be. Often road works can disrupt rides and checking out council reports or talking to other fellow riders is a good idea before you set your course.
The fact that most of us learnt to ride a bike as children and then put the bike down when we got our first car at around 15-17 years old means most people have not ridden a bike for years before we decide to join Bike Manawatu and start riding a bike again for health and fitness. To help these people is all of our responsibility.
Ride Leaders:
Cycling NZ with support from Sport Manawatu and Sport Whanganui is running a free Ride Leader Programme in Palmerston North and Whanganui in October.
If you love cycling like we do, and you are passionate about your community, why not become a ride leader and share your experience with others?
We would like you to be part of a network of passionate people who are keen to share their knowledge and passion of biking with others by becoming cycling ambassadors and cycling group leaders on or off the road.
Whether you are a person who rides for fitness, recreation, commuting or who enjoys exploring our region’s network of wonderful cycle paths, we are keen to have you part of this programme to help others to get cycling.
We have attached a poster for more information, if you are interested in the programme.
Here is the latest ride leader video promoting the programme:
Valued Sponsors of Bike Manawatu
Fiona O'Connor and her team of motivated therapists are well known and respected business for being right up with the latest treatment techniques which our cycling community need from time to time. If you need attention to your body Churchyard Physiotherapy is a great sponsor and hope you call them first. They would love to see you!
Grant McCaskie and his Capture Signs team provide a wide range of quality services to help market your business or event plus so much more. Capture Signs would appreciate your business whether it be big or small. Call them anytime.
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- Written by John van Lienen
When: September 10th
Where:Timona Park Simon street Feilding.
Online entries are open and registrations close 11pm Thursday 7th of September.
More information can be found at www.feildingfestivalofcycling.co.nz and on the Bike Manawatu Facebook page.
1)Joe Allen Memorial Classic: Start 8.30am Feilding to Apiti return(17 and over licensed riders only)
2) The 90k recreational Ride: Start 9.30am Feilding to Rangawahia return
3) The 50k recreational Ride: Start 10.30am Feilding to Kimbolton return
4) The 20k fun ride all ages (Free): Start 10am Feilding-Colyton loop.
As always this annual event is a great event to start your spring cycling off after your winter base training. Ride Organiser Austin Smith and his team do a great job and the courses are awesome for scenery and to give you a test of where you are at this time of year over a short or longer distance. All ages and abilities can ride this event which makes it a great outing for all cycling people. Get your cycling buddies together and be sure to enter the Feilding Festival of cycling. Checkout Bike Manawatu Facebook or feildingfestivalofcycling.co.nz and be sure to say yes and register online for this great event.
Emily Shearman and Libby Arbuckle at Junior Worlds in Italy
Club members Emily Shearman and Libby Arbuckle have been representing New Zealand at the Junior World Track Champs in Italy. Both young ladies performed incredibly well which you can checkout on the Cycling New Zealand website. Emily was part of the incredible NZ pursuit team who were outstanding in there effort to take Silver in the 4000m Team Pursuit, and Libby celebrated coming 6th in the world for the 5km scratch race.
In the following days, more impressive efforts from the girls saw Libby come home in 7th in the new single-day format omnium consisting of 4 events, whilst Emily teamed up with Nicole Shields from Clyde in the 80 lap Madison to take a solid 5th!
Two proud local girls on the world stage.
Palmfeilds Motors October 15th Recreational Ride
Bike Manawatu Sunday Draw Won by Austin Smith
Regular Bike Manawatu Sunday riders will register a smile when they see how happy long standing club member Austin Smith was when winning the Bike Barn lucky draw to the value of $450 a few weeks back. Austin told me last week he had only spent $360 so far on Bike Barn product and was as happy as. Another nice benefit of being a Bike Manawatu member for only $45 per year.
Sam Gardner competing in NZ Cyclocross Nationals
Sam has been mixing it up competing around the country in the NZ Cyclocross Nationals and is now up in China competing as we write this newsletter. Thats commitment to a club member who has represented England on a mountain bike and races and coaches here in the Manawatu.
Wednesday Cyclists Group
There are many groups that head off for rides on a regular weekly basis and one such group is the Wednesday Cyclist Group which has been in action for many years. This is a group with history, lots of characters and every Wednesday morning leave from opposite the BP service station on Fitzherbert Ave at 6.30am for a 90km ride with a coffee stop in Feilding. The pace is perfect for all ages.
Members to Promote Rider Safety at all Time
Sadly this week a cyclist died on the streets of our city. No words can describe this kind of tragedy and we pass our condolences onto the grieving family.
As responsible cyclists we must all constantly remind ourselves to promote rider safety and road code etiquette when riding at all times. Our sport shares the roads with vehicles of all sizes and drivers of all capabilities. Our daily ride groups are the flagship of our sport and are responsible for promoting road codes and standards to keep everyone safe.
All rider groups are encouraged to identify ride leaders amongst yourselves and where possible have identified a safe course to ride. Letting people know where you are heading is also advised and how long you might be. Often road works can disrupt rides and checking out council reports or talking to other fellow riders is a good idea before you set your course.
The fact that most of us learnt to ride a bike as children and then put the bike down when we got our first car at around 15-17 years old means most people have not ridden a bike for years before we decide to join Bike Manawatu and start riding a bike again for health and fitness. To help these people is all of our responsibility.
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- Written by John van Lienen
When: This Sunday 20th August
Where: Ashhurst Rugby Clubrooms (Lincoln street)
Time: Registration 8am
Entries close: Closed
Campbell Stewart promotes the event by video on Manawatuschoolcycling Facebook page.
If you have not experienced watching schools racing at its best then this Sunday will open your eyes to the talent our Manawatu has. A full on day of age group racing from the young year 7 and 8 kids (intermediate schools) through to year 13 ( last year at High school) all racing will be fierce. The events include 1) Age group Road Races 2) Age group Time Trials 3) Age Group Points racing.
Ashhurst will be a buzz and our event organisers and volunteers busy. To Mike Craine and schools committee, volunteers, riders, parents and supporter have a great day.
A note to all masters members. We recommend Ashhurst for all recreational rides should be out of bounds for safety reasons.
Upcoming Feilding Festival of Cycling
When: September 10th
Where:Feilding
Events: 1) Joe Allen Classic 2) The 90k recreational Ride 3) The 50k recreational Ride 4) The 20k ride. No excuses- All recreational riders of all abilities have been catered for.
As always this annual event is a great event to start your spring cycling off after your winter base training. Ride Organiser Austin Smith and his team do a great job and the courses are awesome for scenery and to give you a test of where you are at this time of year over a short or longer distance. All ages and abilities can ride this event which makes it a great outing for all cycling people. Get your cycling buddies together and be sure to enter the Feilding Festival of Cycling. www.feildingfestivalofcycling.co.nz.
Members to Promote Rider Safety at all Time
As responsible cyclists we must all constantly remind ourselves to promote rider safety and road code etiquette when riding at all times. Our sport shares the roads with vehicles of all sizes and drivers of all capabilities. Our daily ride groups are the flagship of our sport and are responsible for promoting road codes and standards to keep everyone safe.
All rider groups are encouraged to identify ride leaders amongst yourselves and where possible have identified a safe course to ride. Letting people know where you are heading is also advised and how long you might be. Often road works can disrupt rides and checking out council reports or talking to other fellow riders is a good idea before you set your course.
The fact that most of us learnt to ride a bike as children and then put the bike down when we got our first car at around 15-17 years old means most people have not ridden a bike for years before we decide to join Bike Manawatu and start riding a bike again for health and fitness.To help these people is all of our responsibility.
Supporting our Clubs Valued Sponsors
Morgans Property Advisors
Paul van Velthooven and his family have long been with our cycling club and was a former chairman of Bike Manawatu. Simon his son we all know and admire for his great success as a Olympic Medalist on the bike more recently an Americas Cup winner on the water.Morgans Property advisors are one of the most established valuation firms in the region and value Residential, Commercial and Rural property and have an outstanding reputation. If you need a professional valuation service we hope you support Paul and his team at Morgans Property Advisors.
Property Brokers
Managing director and founder of Property Brokers Tim Mordaunt and his all service real estate brand is the largest independent real estate agency in New Zealand outside of Auckland with branches all over the country. Head office for Property Brokers is in Palmerston North where it all began in 1986 and the company take pride in being a loyal community sponsor for many organisations and events in the regions. Property Brokers commercial agent Ian Steele is a keen cyclist and along with the entire Property Brokers team would welcome the opportunity to do business with you. Another valued Sponsor for our club to acknowledge and thank.
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Check out overall results on Manawatu Schools Cycling Facebook
Year 7/8
Girls;1st Holly McInnes 2nd Georgia Simpson 3rd Bella-Rose Lloyd
Boys;1st Mathew Jamieson 2nd Tyler Mumby 3rd Adam Wilson
Under 15
Girls; 1st Rosie Obrien 2nd Tori Bendall 3rd Neriah Kaihe-Woolston
Boys: 1st Adam Francis 2nd Ben Irvine 3rd Dra's Caldwell
Under 17
Girls: 1st Lee Boon 2nd Georgina Bryant 3rd Marcayla Winterburn
Boys: 1st Micheal Richmond 2nd Angus Claasen 3rd Aiden Jones
Under 20
Girls;1st Connie Obrien 2nd Megan Gardner 3rd Samara Fenn.
On behalf of Bike Manawatu, congratulations to all those riders who competed in this years Manawatu Schools Championships and well done on your massive performances. A tough but amazing event. The above results are outstanding and is why our region produces some of New Zealands best talent. Also a huge success and thank you to the race organisers, their team and volunteers. A remarkable effort.
Upcoming Feilding Festival of Cycling
When: September 10th
Where: Feilding
Entries are open for the; 1) Joe Allen Classic 2) The 90k recreational Ride 3) The 50k recreational Ride 4) The 20k ride which is Free. No excuses- All recreational riders of all abilities have been catered for,
As always this annual event is a great event to start your spring cycling off after your winter base training. Ride Organiser Austin Smith and his team do a great job and the courses are awesome for scenery and to give you a test of where you are at this time of year over a short or longer distance. All ages and abilities can ride this event which makes it a great outing for all cycling people. Get your cycling buddies together and be sure to enter the Feilding Festival of cycling. Checkout www.feildingfestivalofcycling.co.nz for more info and be sure to say yes and register online for this great ride event.
www.feildingfestivalofcycling.co.nz
Emily Shearman and Libby Arbuckle at Junior Worlds in Italy
Be sure to follow club members Emily Shearman and Libby Arbuckle currently representing New Zealand at the Junior World Track Champs in Italy. An amazing experience for the girls and their parents seen in the photo with other Kiwi supporters.
Palmfeilds Motors October 15th Recreational Ride
Members to Promote Rider Safety at all Time
As responsible cyclists we must all constantly remind ourselves to promote rider safety and road code etiquette when riding at all times. Our sport shares the roads with vehicles of all sizes and drivers of all capabilities. Our daily ride groups are the flagship of our sport and are responsible for promoting road codes and standards to keep everyone safe.
All rider groups are encouraged to identify ride leaders amongst yourselves and where possible have identified a safe course to ride. Letting people know where you are heading is also advised and how long you might be.Often road works can disrupt rides and checking out council reports or talking to other fellow riders is a good idea before you set your course.
The fact that most of us learnt to ride a bike as children and then put the bike down when we got our first car at around 15-17 years old means most people have not ridden a bike for years before we decide to join Bike Manawatu and start riding a bike again for health and fitness. To help these people is all of our responsibility.
Happy Hour this Friday
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- Written by John van Lienen
When; Sunday 20th August
Where; Ashhurst Rugby Clubrooms ( Lincoln street)
Time: Registration 8am
Entries close; 13 August.
Campbell Stewart promotes the event by video on Manawatuschoolcycling Facebook
Upcoming Feilding Festival of Cycling
When: September 10th
Where; Feilding:
As always, this annual event is a great event to start your spring cycling off after your winter base training. Ride Organiser Austin Smith and his team do a great job and the course is awesome for scenery and to give you a test of where you are at this time of year over a short or longer distance. All ages and abilities can ride this event which makes it a great outing for all cycling people. Get your cycling buddies together and be sure to enter the Feilding Festival of cycling. Online entries will be open soon at www.feildingfestivalofcycling.co.nz and be sure to say yes and register for this great ride event or call into Central Bike Studio on Walding street Palmerston North to register.
Schools Criterium-Linton Army Camp
For those wanting to witness the excitement of Criterium racing this Sunday at the Linton army camp our Bike Manawatu schools are putting on graded races A-E and laps are 1.5km
A Grade 20 minutes plus 2 laps
B Grade 20 minutes plus 2 laps
C Grade 15 minutes plus 2 laps
D Grade 10 minutes plus 2 laps
E Grade 10 minutes plus 2 laps
Note: Entering the camp will require need photo ID for security purposes.
Mike Keenan our Bike Manawatu Sunday Rides Coordinator
The club would like to acknowledge the great work Mike Keenan and his team do for all members who have participated in our Sunday recreational rides over many years.This weekly ride has been always been enjoyed by young and mature, new and experienced riders who get the chance to meet and chat while riding and afterwards over coffee.Along with Vaughan Hunt who manages and promotes weekly a variety of Sunday ride courses in this weekly newsletter our members are certainly well catered for.Thank you to all for your participation all weather all year round.
Members to Promote Rider Safety at all Time
As responsible cyclists, we must all constantly remind ourselves to promote rider safety and road code etiquette when riding at all times. Our sport shares the roads with vehicles of all sizes and drivers of all capabilities. Our daily ride groups are the flagship of our sport and are responsible for promoting road codes and standards to keep everyone safe.
All rider groups are encouraged to identify ride leaders amongst yourselves and where possible have identified a safe course to ride. Letting people know where you are heading is also advised and how long you might be. Often road works can disrupt rides and checking out council reports or talking to other fellow riders is a good idea before you set your course.
The fact that most of us learnt to ride a bike as children and then put the bike down when we got our first car at around 15-17 years old means most people have not ridden a bike for years before we decide to join Bike Manawatu and start riding a bike again for health and fitness.To help these people is all of our responsibility.
Supporting our Clubs Valued Sponsors
The AvantiPlus Bike Shop
AvantiPlus Bike Shop has long been a great supporter of our club and events. Big events like "Gravel and Tar" over the last two years where international teams have raced here in the Manawatu is one example of how supportive Avanti has been. Now under new ownership we encourage members to utilise our valued sponsor when considering a cycling purchase. Call the team at AvantiPlus.
Ashhurst Engineering
Dave and Jill Hoskins exploded onto the schools cycling scene a few years ago as an enthusiast parents with kids involved in the sport. That enthusiasm has brought the club a valued sponsor across many events which the club appreciates. Dave and Jill are also actively involved as volunteer parents week after week in the busy schools cycling program enjoying being part of our schools cycling success. For anything engineering give Dave and Jill a call.