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- Written by Tim Lloyd
We’ve come a long way.
It’s been a whirl wind last 6 weeks since the restart of our racing calendar for 2020. Starting with individual events to comply with Covid-19, opening up to road races with restricted numbers to where we are now.
From numbers in the 40’s to 60’s to 90’s and now this weekend over 100 entries, the board is extremely humbled with the interest that has been created with the rejuvenated racing in our region.
Bike Manawatu acknowledges the support of all our sponsors and volunteers. The Admin behind the scenes is huge and is appreciated.
Just when we had a false sense of security that the country had kicked Covid into touch we have had new cases come in from overseas and the score card is not so great anymore.
The reasons for bringing this up again is to enforce what MOH and other authorities have said. If you are feeling unwell, please stay at home. With our riding and racing we ask to think of others with hygiene procedures.
Akers Road circuit is our 5th venue in as many events. Multi lap, flat track racing encourages participation and teaches good bunch riding ethics. We are grateful for the assistance of Linton Country school for the use of their grounds and bathroom facilities.
Linton Country School have given permission for Parking behind school, but please drive between the poles directly in front of you from the main gate, keeping on concrete. Please do not drive on the fields as they are too boggy. We have been advised it is possible for a big four wheel drive and horse float to get through - you just need to drive with care.
Please also be aware that there is a lot of parking down on the school side of the Railway lines, by the start finish. Please be careful of the trains, take nothing for granted.
Linton Country School is a small school with a small role. We are going to have a donation box at the registration / timing tag pick up that we will pass onto the principal, please consider our rural community when we are using their facilities.
We are using country roads and must follow NZ traffic rules. There are marshals for direction and they will stop cyclists at intersections when required. An over riding request is “think about how we are seen” by other road users.
We have big groups racing now, and from parking to sign in to racing …there is visually a lot going on. Please keep off the roads at the start area by the school.
Please have a lot of communication in the peloton regarding other traffic or hazards on the road.
We will be splitting B grade into 2 lots. The first lot will go 30 seconds after A grade leaves and this group will be a group that is expected to hit it hard for the entire 5 laps, no sitting in. The second lot will leave 30 seconds later.
The same could happen for C grade. This is as much to do with safety as it is to do with riders having an enjoyable event. Any queries please contact Tim after hours 0274964411
Look forward to seeing you on Sunday, the shortest day with our biggest turn out in years
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- Written by Colin Anderson (Wal)
Help Colin Anderson along with Team Hughes Joinery support a great cause
Taupo 2020 - Early bird prices only lasts for the first 1000 registrations!
Please consider joining the new group section this year and join Team Hughes Joinery & receive 10% discount off your entry fee.
PLUS by being part of the group, we could win group incentive prizes, last year we qualified for 6 free entries for this years event.
This year, Taupo has created an easy group entry & I require just a mere $5.00 minimum donation for our local charity HEARTKIDS MANAWATU
To be able to use the 10% discount building on the enthusiastic & continuing financial support from Cliff & Katina Hughes as named Group sponsors..
The Givealittle page with all information will be completed soon, along with the 10% discount code - all in time for the early bird registrations which open 9am on the 1st of July.
2019 Prize Results
Pictured below is myself with Austin Smith drawing the SIX free entrants for this years event.
Plus a couple of the winners Phil Devlin & Yann le Moigne (with the bigger smiles) along with some team members Carol Webb & Martin Davenport.
Other winners were Malcolm Bradley,Eky Bussel, Anna Quinn, Janet Chilton – Congratulations 
We are looking forward to your continued support for this local charity/cause --
Palmerston North & area's regularly have 100 - 130 riders attending Taupo in one of the many event choices.
Feel great, saving a few $$$ plus supporting local.
Next year we will be supporting the Arohanui Hospice - unless Taupo changes the rules!
Thanks Colin Anderson
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Team Hughes Joinery Ride, Sunday 14th June–Memorial Park
Join the Hughes Joinery team for a training ride leading up to Taupo 2020.
What: Sunday Ride with Team Hughes Joinery and the Sunday Rides Group
When: Sunday 14th June 2020
Where: Starting at Memorial Park – Sunday ride routes will be published in the weekly newsletter
Time: 8.00
With Taupo 2020 entries opening up soon, I thought I better get last years winners all done quickly.
So SIX free entries will be drawn before we head off for our ride.
It would be great to have as many riders as possible in your Team Hughes Joinery kit for a couple of quick snaps.
Apologies to the Feilding riders, with late notification ex Covid-19, you all will have to cycle over.
All of the approximately 80 eligible riders will be in the draw with about $1000 of FREE entries.
Look out 2020, a lower key local fundraiser via Team Hughes Joinery is coming up
High Viz reflective clothing, and light recommended please.
Thanks Colin Anderson
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Up & Coming Events for week ending 19th June 2020
Sunday 21st June
BikeManawatu Sunday Recreational Ride
Akers Road Race – 9am
Wednesday 24th June
Wednesday Recreational Ride
Sunday 28th June
BikeManawatu Sunday Recreational Ride
Rain Date – Tentative A1 Loops (Will only go ahead if Akers Road on 21/06/20 is rained off)
Wednesday 1st July
Wednesday Recreational Ride
Saturday 4th July
WCNI & BM ITT Champs –1pm
Sunday 5th July
BikeManawatu Sunday Recreational Ride
WCNI Age Grade Road Race Champs – Halcombe - 11am
Wednesday 8th July
Wednesday Recreational Ride
Sunday 12th July
BikeManawatu Sunday Recreational Ride
Wednesday 15th July
Wednesday Recreational Ride
Friday 17th July
Vantage Age Group Road National Championships
Saturday 18th July
Vantage Age Group Road National Championships
Sunday 19th July
BikeManawatu Sunday Recreational Ride
Vantage Age Group Road National Championships
Wednesday 22nd July
Wednesday Recreational Ride
Other Important Dates
Monday 3rd August
Bike Manawatu Annual General Meeting
Thank you to all of our Bike Manawatu Sponsors, Grant Funders and Volunteers – We appreciate you all
Together Everyone Achieves More
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Vantage Age Group Road National Championships
17 - 19 July Waipukurau
Following the announcement from the government on Monday, this means the 2020 Vantage Age Group Road National Championship on 17 - 19 July in Waipukurau can go ahead.