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Bike Manawatu appreciate each and every volunteer who help/ed us out throughout the last year.
We took note of each and every volunteer at all of our races and events and to show our appreciation for we put all your names into a big draw which was drawn using random number generator live at Prize giving on Saturday.
The lucky winners took away a voucher for dinner at Nero restaurant palmerston north.
A big congratulations to Paul Cooper and Stephanie Craw
“Volunteers do not necessarily have the time; they just have the heart.”
~Elizabeth Andrew
Thank you to each and every one of our amazing volunteers.
We couldnt do it without you.
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Have you ever thought of cycling a Multi lap or any of the other events at TAUPO
Plus assist in raising funds for HeartKids NZ. Here,s your chance to do both.
At this 2019 Taupo Cycle Challenge I need to complete TWO laps to be the first by some 30+ laps to reach my 100th lap completion. That’s an average of 3+ laps each year for the past 32 consecutive years !.
A team named Hughes Joinery cycle4heartkids
is being formed to allow new & more experienced riders to join together & ride the ENDURO or any of the other event choices. Already 3 of the 1995 originals have shown more than a passing interest in joining in for some portion of the Challenge weekend.
The Enduro plan is to cycle the 1st lap in 6 1/2 hours, then head off to your motel or Caltex (checkpoint) for a clothing etc break, to be all ready to depart from Caltex by 8.30 for lap two, to be again ridden at a controlled pace. We shall all meet up in Kaimanawa street by the Taupo Fire Station near the end of our 2nd lap, where Team members whether they be Fast Enduro, Solo, 1/2,1/4 lake, Mtn/bike, electric or any other section who have completed their own event, removed transponder can cycle back out at approx 2.45—3pm so we can all don our Team T shirts & cycle into the finish, where Heartkids will have a snack/chat area available.
TEAM Entry, a donation fee of $50.00 to https://cycleforheartkidstaupo19.everydayhero.com/nz/HelpColinreach16000kms
Clearly noting on the message section, TEAM Hughes Joinery entry, plus event category chosen, & size required for Team T shirt.
Or email size to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or message 02102206227.
A bulk order & printing of T shirts will commence after July 31st, when early entry discount ceases. When I see your entry fee paid on EDH page I shall then by return email or DM f/book send you the discount code, which is valid until November 27th.
If you wish to also fundraise directly for HeartKids advise Gillian at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or phone 022 087 8966 & after your page & initial Team member donation of $50.00 is all set up you will receive a 20% discount code again valid till November 27th. Advise Colin as above your required T shirt size.
Additional Team Hughes Joinery benefits are Below
Team support leap frog vehicle for all of the ENDURO lap ONE.
Customised Enduro over-cap for 2019.
Team issue Sponsor printed T shirt.
A closed FB site will be set up after 31st July for Team members invitation to join/share thoughts/advice/suggestions.
My wish is for everyone to ENJOY the day & for some, the early am start !.
10% Team entry discount code (valid till November 27th) or
20% if you fundraise as earlier mentioned
PLUS
View the Cycle Challenge Team web for exciting Team bonus.
30 riders in Team Hughes Joinery - ONE free entry to 2020 event—PLUS an additional one free entry for every multiple of ten riders for the 2020 event.
Know that your $50.00 Team entry fee IS going to a very worthwhile charity that assists the 12 babies born weekly in NZ with a heart defect.
ULTIMO have produced a sponsor printed Custom cycle kit at a very competitive price.. Details on this & other will be outlined on a TEAM closed FB group (or email if not a FB member) where questions/forum can be responded to by members.
Looking forward to your interest & joining together in this 100th lap of Taupo (attempt), already some $5500 has been pledged for Heartkids NZ—lets join together & really build it up. Cheers Colin (wal)
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Need a comfy place to stay or some pre & post event dining, Distinction Coachman Hotel Palmerston North has got you covered.
Get in touch and make your reservation
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Up & Coming Events for week ending 10 May 2019
Sat 11th May
A friendly reminder this weekend we have our Bike Manawatu Road & Track Prize Giving & AGM We look forward to seeing you all there.
Sun 12th May
Wanganui WCNI Interclub RR 
BikeManawatu Sunday Recreational Ride
Wed 15th May
Wednesday Recreational Ride
Sat 18th May
Marist Sports Club Mid Year Social
Sun 19th May
Manfeild 6 Hour Cycle Challenge – Entries are open and online
Wed 22nd May
Wednesday Recreational Ride
Sun 26th May
BikeManawatu Sunday Recreational Ride
Wed 29th May
Wednesday Recreational Ride
Sat 1st June
Taranaki Tour
Sun 2nd June
Taranaki Tour
BikeManawatu Sunday Recreational Ride
Mon 3rd June
Taranaki Tour
Queens Birthday
Wed 5th June
Wednesday Recreational Ride
Sun 5th June
WCNI Interclub - Levin- 09/06/19 (ITT & Crit)
BikeManawatu Sunday Recreational Ride
We also have other club key dates
Sat 29 June – WCNI Interclub Road Race hosted by Bike Manawatu – Halcombe Circuit 
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Congratulations to all our Bike Manawatu members who travelled down to Timaru to compete in the Cycling New Zealand Age Group Road Nationals last weekend.
Please find below our club results
Tyler Mumby – U15 Boys – 15km Time Trial – 8th – 00:27:18
Tyler Mumby – U15 Boys Road Race – 8th – 01:23:13
Rosie O’Brien – U17 Girls 15km Time Trial – 15th 00:27:15
Rosie O’Brien – U17 Girls Road Race – 7th – 02:02:13
Fergus Lloyd – U17 Boys –15km Time Trial – 20th – 00:24:03
Fergus Lloyd – U17 Boys Road Race - 24th – 01:52:25
Jack Carson – U17 Boys Road Race – 30th – 02:03:09
Ewan Cousins – U17 Boys Road Race – DNF
Ethan Craine – U19 Boys - 24 km Time Trial – 26th – 00:35.13
Michael Richmond – U19 - 24 km Boys Time Trial – 37th – 00:36.51
Jack Pronk – U19 Boys - 24 km Time Trial – 19th – 00:34.32
Ethan Craine – U19 Boys Road Race – DNF
Michael Richmond – U19 Boys – Road Race- 6th – 02:36:50
Jack Pronk – U19 Boys Time Trial – 15th – 02:36:52
Ellen Twiss – Senior Women – 24 km Time Trial – 9th – 00:41:04
Glenn Kirk – M3 – 24 km Time Trial – 4th – 00:34.52
Tim Lloyd – M4 – 24 km Time Trial – 12th - 00:39.14
Nigel Doyle – M5 – Time Trial – 10th – 00:37.53
Glenn Kirk – M3 – Road Race – 5th – 02:20:25
Mike Craine – M3 – Road Race – 22nd – 02:42:02
Tim Lloyd – M4 – Road Race – 24th – 02:40:08
Congratulations to all riders who took part!
Full Results can be found on the Cycling New Zealand website here or below
2019 Results - Para Cycling Road Races.pdf