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- Written by Matthijs van Wagtendonk
Once a year the cycling code showcases the sport of cycling to the Palmerston north Marist sport fraternity. It is done by bringing an “erg” to the clubrooms. The idea behind it is to challenge the visitors at the clubhouse. Preferably with representatives from the Marist codes to see who can beat who on the erg. All of this with a dash of Tour de France atmosphere. This year we could use the new Lemond erg from John Stewart with the power meter sponsored by the Pedal Pushers. A great machine and the meter tell you all about your performance. On erg night though only max watt is what counts. The men of the night was Kyle a 15 year old playing rugby for the presidents. He produced a 898 watts. The junior girls was topped by Natasha a presidents rugby supporter.
Junior boys went to 11 year old Tyler a junior rugby player. The senior men winner was Alex Denholm producing 757 watts. On behalf of the life members of the club Paul O’Brien took the stand. On his first effort the meter was not recording so he had to give it a second shot. Paul was very pleased to see that his effort outperformed the colts representative effort.
All in all a nice evening at the Clubrooms. Thanks to Glenys for the nice nibbles, John for the use of the erg and Pedal Pushers for the use of the power meter. For next year we will try to pick an evening with more codes playing at home so we can get some more competition in.
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- Written by Glenys Taylor
Bike Manawatu School Cycling Results - 22.07.12 - RR -Akers Rd
(Grades: A = 5 laps B = 4 laps D = 2 laps)
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- Written by Glenys Taylor
The WCNI individual time trial was held at Kairanga on the course that is normally used for the Wednesday night club time trials.
There were 3 distances depending on the age group of the riders.
Medals were awarded according to the WCNI medal allocation and were presented by Jeremy Cottam, president of WCNI.
Thanks to all those that helped on the day to make it such a success.
Special thanks to Barry Gilliland who completed the traffic management plan and was STMS on the day.
Tim Whitehouse, Chief commisaire for the day reminded riders that at Nationals they will be fined if not wearing the correct clothing.
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- Written by Steve Stannard
Since Elizabeth was selected to participate in the U17 training camp at race at the Queens Birthday weekend Taranaki tour, I thought I’d make the trip up with her and have a crack at a race I’d only done once before, some 7 years ago. At the same time, John Stewart was taking Kate and Campbell up and he was telling me how much fun he had riding last year (and winning D grade). John had demolished the opposition in 2011, and I know that he’d been doing some secret training to try and repeat the performance. He had the Stratford locals scared anyhow, so they banned him from D, making him ride C with the Open women and a bunch of hardened Vet racers.
A bunch of us oldies stayed with the U17 and U19 NZ road squads at the Catholic Girls School at Stratford. It was a great way to do a tour; meals provided, a warm bed, a drying room, and even under-floor heating. Beats the Stratford Motor camp!
Read more: Notes from the Queens Birthday PowerCo Taranaki Tour