Event Reports

Details: Written by Oiroa Kaihau; Created: 05 July 2011

Luuk What was a first for PNBHS cycling, the team captain Luuk van Wagtendonk walked away with the Schools Cycling Trophy at the end of the two day event. “I would have to classify this as our most successful champs thus far”, said Howard Pinder. Out of 15 possible medals on offer PNBHS collected five of them. To have medallist in most of the grades is a significant achievement and testament to the hard work put in by all the Manawatu based riders he added. Some might see this as a sign that the balance of power has shifted south from the strangle hold that Auckland schools have traditionally had on the event over recent years but those in the know suggest this is only just the precursor of better things to come from Manawatu riders.

Details: Written by Glenys Taylor; Created: 09 November 2010

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Details: Written by Glenys Taylor; Created: 06 June 2011

COME TO SUNNY NELSON FOR A WEEKEND OF CYCLING AT LABOUR WEEKEND
· 21 October Criterium
· 22 October 20km Time Trial
· 23 October Road Race – Varying Distances Depending on Age Group
If your coming earlier and making a holiday of it – family members may be interested
joining the
Social Ride on 19 October for all types of bikes – ride includes a picnic lunch
See our website for further details, maps and links

www.tasmanwheelers.co.nz

Details: Written by Oiroa Kaihau; Created: 20 June 2011

The inaugural Manawatu Schools Cycling Competition held in Ashhurst on 19 June was declared a complete success by the chief event coordinator, Matthijs van Wagtendonk. The purpose of the event was a combined initiative between Bike Manawatu and Sport Manawatu that sought to expose more school children to cycling and the response was overwhelming, he said. Over 100 experienced and novice riders from the regions schools participated in a 3km hill climb up Saddle Road, then took on a 10km individual time trial down Pohangina Valley Road. A challenging points race around the streets of Ashhurst concluded the event. With riders coming from as far as Wanganui, Ohau, and Kumeroa/Hopelans the competition has a bright future. We are looking to establish this as a premier event in the lower North Island schools cycling calendar, continued Matthijs with a glint in his eye.