- Details
- Written by Tim Lloyd
Bike Manawatu is excited to announce the racing calendar for the rest of 2018 and beyond.
All the dates are on the website and the Road course maps will come up as they are passed through our Traffic Management process. All information will be updated as we get closer
The overall view is, with the exception of the first race at Akers road, that we will have the events Saturday Afternoon starting at 3.00 or even later.
This allows everyone to get there weekend activities done, household chores etc, come and race and finish in time to have the evening free. It also allows Sunday Morning rides not to be compromised.
We are trying to encourage the social element after the races, so let’s head to an establishment for a debrief…
There will be overall points with prizes at the end of the series, not necessarily for the fastest rider, but everyone will be in the running
Our courses start of Flat…the first 3 are….dead flat. We will cater for all grades, ages and genders.
As we go on through the calendar they will become more challenging for those building up to Taupo and other iconic events.
The ITT series this year is in October with a rain date first week December.
The Manfeild Criterium Series is again every Tuesday in November with the third Crit having a Fixie/track bike race..
Ian Gray and his Committee start the track season with have a go days, bike fits and orientation…
There will be events held for Road bikes…no gear changing allowed..at the start of the season, once again details will be updated on the website.
So there’s plenty for everyone coming up.
If you want to have a go, you’ll feel welcome.
Ride Safe, Ride Hard
- Details
- Written by Bike Manawatu
Bike Manawatu Trust House Team.
We are getting close with formalising a Bike Manawatu Trust House Series Masters 2 (45-55) team.
What I would describe as a Competitive Bunch have put their names forward for this grade but to give us some options we need more when some riders are unavailable.
Give Tim a Txt or call him on 027 496 4411.
There is also an opportunity for other teams , with the support of Bike Manawatu, to enter the Masters one and three grades.
Check out the Website at www.cyclingseriesnz.co.nz Ask around, ring around, contact Tim and BM will help to assist you get a team together.
Entries close 12th August
- Details
- Written by Bike Manawatu
When: The Last Friday of the Month
Where: Lonestar on the Square
Time: from 5.30pm
Celebrate the end of the month with a couple of drinks and some nibbles at Lone Star on the last Friday of the month from 5.30pm. Bring the whole family along and have a great catch up with the rest of the Manawatu cycling community!
- Friday 27th July 2018
- Friday 31st August 2018
- Friday 28th September 2018
- Friday 26th October 2018
- Friday 30th November 2018
- Details
- Written by Vaughan Hunt
It all comes down to 60 minutes
It's a moment for you all to grab your cowbells, stock up on fries and Roosters beer and/ or ginger beer, and get along to EIT to scream you lungs out, for this weekend the Cyclocross National Championships descends on the Hawkes Bay. Don't miss out on being part of our own little piece of history, plus you can still ride the fun events before the hitters get underway. So, enter online right now, it's the same $10 cash only you always pay for the Bay Ford Cyclocross series. Not sure if you can make it, enter anyway, and if you can't come along no stress you only pay on the day.
Race Weekend Schedule
Saturday 21st July:
12-5pm: The course is open for training.
Sunday 22nd July:
8:00am: Registration from 8:00am till 8:50am.
9:00am: Balance bikes parent and child fun ride. Event fee, free.
9:10am: Whittakers Chocolates kids 7 years and under. (Five minutes). Event fee, gold coin donation.
9:20am: Supervision Sports Future Stars Kids 10 and under. (Ten minutes). Event fee, gold coin donation.
9:35am: CX30 all comers event (30 minutes) Event fee, $15 ($10 for Hawkes Bay Series competitors)
10:15am: Masters men 2+ and all masters women (30 minutes) Event fee, $45.
11:15am: Women Elite, Junior men and Junior women (45 minutes) Event fee, $45.
12:30pm: Men Elite and Masters men 1 (60 minutes) Event fee, $45.
Roosters Brewery prize giving at the conclusion of the events.
Get down and dirty this weekend
The team at CXHB
- Details
- Written by Bike Manawatu
Bike Manawatu Track Dates for the 2018-19 Season
Saturday 6th October – Bike Fit
Saturday 7th October – Have a go day (Road Bikes)
Monday 22nd October – Bike Fit & Track Racing
Sunday 28th October – Road & Track Bikes Racing
Sunday 11th November – Track Racing
Sunday 25th November – Track Racing
Sunday 2nd December – Bike Manawatu Track Carnival
Sunday 9th December – Track Racing
Sunday 16th December – Track Racing
Please see our Bike Manawatu Ride Calendar for all events, rides and races