The Hub - EMC2 Bikes Cycle Tour 2010

Hi all riders, Entries are now OPEN for 2010 The Hub - EMC2 Bikes Cycle Tour.
Entry forms are now available on the Ramblers website. Please download the entry form and post with entry fee. All riders are encouraged to get their entries in early to avoid the late entry fee. Good luck with the training and enjoy Christmas!

WCNI Track Champs Jan 22-24 2010 Wanganui

Hi Ramblers
We would like to extend an open invitation for Ramblers & ECNI to join us for the WCNI Track Champs Friday 22nd, Saturday 23rd, Sunday 24th January 2010 at the Wanganui Velodrome start time on Friday will be 6.00pm. More information on entries and program later.
Kind regards
Noeline Elden, Secretary, WCNI Cycling Centre

London rider wanting local company for rides????

Hi there,
I am on old Hawkes Bay boy, now living over in London. I am back in the bay for a couple of weeks in early January. I am bringing my training bike and have mapped out some exciting rides.
I would have loved to come on one of your Sunday rides, but am not around on any Sunday when we are over. However, I am hoping to find some people who may want to ride with me on other days.
I am intermediate(?) cyclist, riding between 80-100kms on most rides and averaging between 27/30kph (London whether and laziness dependant). Can you put me in touch with anyone?
Thanks in advance,

Hayden Judd
haydenjudd@mac.com
www.haydenandhayley.com

2010 Licences

The new 2010 licence forms are available to be downloaded from Ramblers Website. If you are competing at the Nationals in January you will need to get the forms completed and posted to Vicki at BikeHB, PO Box 7204, Taradale 4141 - before Friday 11th Dec. If after this date there is no guarantee it will be ready before then. Thanks.

Tour of Southland Blog from Dan's Team

To follow whats happening on Tour of Southland from Dan Warren's Placemakers team check out this link http://blackpeloton.blogspot.com

09 RaboPlus Club Nat photos....

2009 RaboPlus Club Nationals in Upper Moutere, photos at www.cyclingphotos.co.nz
Also try http://picasaweb.google.com/RamblersPics/

Medals elude Ramblers Day Three Road Races

A difficult day for Ramblers, with a strong team of 5 riders in the under 17 boys hopes were high for more medal glory. Alex McCrory-Bowick from Counties Manakau rode a strong race breaking away from the bunch with a lap to go with Dion Smith and Nick Sutton to take the medals in that order. Duncan McKenzie rode bravely early in the race for the team to shut down early attacks and destroyed his own chances for a medal. Tim Lutter, Lance Welch and Sam Clark all rode well working for the team and stayed with the bunch until getting shelled at the top of the hill in the last lap. Fraser Gough (team leader)was unable to respond to Alex's attack and had to settle for the bunch sprint taking an unconfirmed 4th.




In the Senior mens combined with the under 23's Jeremy Yates looked strong and comfortable early in the race. There was an early break of 4 riders who whittled down to 1 (Jack Bower from PNP Wellington). The pack kept him in range and several riders including Hayden Godfrey, James Williamson, Robin Reid got across to Jack with a recovering from a cold, Jeremy unable to respond. The race was easily one by Haden Godfrey, Jack Bower 2nd and Robin Reid taking the bronze. U23 winner Louis Crosby stayed with the small leading group leaving the others to fight it out in a bunch sprint.Dillon Stewart the only other Ramblers rider had a strong ride for over half of the race and finished with several others several minutes of the pace.

With the Nationals date changed to May next year in Hawkes Bay many Ramblers must have opted not to make the journey south for this meeting and has resulted in the Medal count being down on the previous two Nationals. This should be rectified next year on the planned Crownthorpe circuit which should make for exciting racing.

Thanks to the Star and Garter Cycling Club for a well run Road Race event with great traffic management on a sometimes busy road. A picturesque and challenging but fair course in the Upper Moutere, with the weather generally being good lead to an enjoyable 4 days of racing.

Check out the photos of day two here Here

Day 2 Nationals Road Races

Kerry Harford brings home the gold for the 2nd year in a row for the Vet 3 men, one of the strongest categories for Ramblers but with a depleted contingent showing at Nationals. Kerry's form backing up his gold medal from last year was outstanding having to do a lot of work to keep the peleton under control.

Check out this great photo from Danielle Harford of Kerry on the finish line



The senior women's grade was won by Gabrielle Vermunt after being away for most of the 128km circuit with Karen Fulton. Gabrielle attacked on the last hill 14km out to ride home solo. Su Daniels sacrificed herself early in the race to try and help Serena Sheridan and Kerri-Anne Torckler keep the leaders gap manageable. Bridget Robertshawe also helped but her lack of recent road races took it's toll on the 4th lap after chasing back on, on the 3rd. Kerri-Anne and Serena failed to motivate a strong contingent to bring back the leading two and both had run out of legs for the bunch sprint for 3rd.

Jeremy Stephens and Sean Joyce had great rides to finish top 20 in a very strong bunch in the u19 men taken out by Patrick Bevin continuing his great form including winning the Tour of the Bay. Jeremy has continued to improve and will be one to watch in the future. Sean riding after his altercation with a car in the Tour of the Bay rode bravely and may still have a wrist injury to contend with.

Neil Evans and Rob Taylor both had a crack in the Vet 2 Mens with Neil finishing around 20th but several minutes off the lead in a race that never let up on a short circuit that grinds the power out of your legs.

Day 1 Road Races Nationals 2009

The early rain cleared to leave a dry road for the early event the under 15 boys who completed two laps of the undulating Upper Moutere Circuit. With 3 riders in the grade ramblers were hopeful for a medal and Regan Gough complied getting a bronze in a big bunch sprint with most of the starters in the finish. Tobias Robertshawe and James Lochhead both had good rides assisting where possible.

The under 17 girls had a very good race and the pace was high throughout. Megan Watson had equipment trouble and was disappointed to be out of the race early. Favourite Sophie Williamson attacked on the tricky descent and was undone by some fresh cattle effluent unkinldly spilt by a truck on a tight corner. She and 1 other rider also bought down remounted but were unable to get back to the bunch who kept the pressure on. The 3 laps took there toll on a few riders and a depleted bunch sprint was won by Brittany Thompson from Te Awamutu.

Sue Tunnicliff complemented her Silver from the TT with a well won Gold in the Vet 5 Womans event. The 64km track whittled the field consisiting of Vet 4,5,6 woman down to a bunch of 5. Sue was careful to ensure that Denese Keenan who won the TT yesterday was unable to get past on the line.

Bruce Galloway, Ian Fraser and Wally Woods were a force in the Vet 5 mens event. This race had lots of drama with several punctures and mechanicals. Wally worked hard early and paid the price on the 4th lap of 5 on the 16km road circuit having already ridden back to the bunch on the 4th. Ian Fraser and Bruce kept the pressure on along with Pat Johnstone, Gary Overend and managed to get the field reduced to 8 out of the 20 starters. Ian had a good sprint after being caught out the front leading into the final straight and pipped Bruce to take the Bronze.




Tomorrow Kerry Harford and Steve Watson compete in the vet 4 mens.
Kerri-Anne Torkler, Bridget Robertshawe, Serena Sheridan and Su Daniel in the open woman. Neil Evans and Rob Taylor in the Vet 2 Mens. Sarah Watson in the Under 19 woman.
Sean Joyce, Jeremy Stevens and Simon Pepper under 19 Mens

Ramblers bring home gold from Nationals Time Trial at Nelson

The sun come out an managed to shine on a depleted Ramblers time trial contingent in the Upper Moutere west of Nelson. Fraser Gough continued his outstanding form to take the Gold in a class field in the under 17 boys event with Peter Bulling 2nd and the first year Hayden McCormick taking the Bronze. Duncan McKenzie coming back from injury finished a creditable 6th in one of the largest fields of the day. Lance Welch, Tim Lutter and Sam Clarke all rides finishing mid field.

The flying Bruce Galloway had his wings slightly clipped by Garry Overend to take the Silver in the Vet 5 category Wally Woods had a tough day and finished out of the money.

Click for Fraser Gough on Podium

Sue Tunnicliff also had medal success taking Silver in the Masters 5 Woman with the gold going to an outstanding ride by Denese Keenan.
Sue Tunnicliffe grabs the Silver
The under 15 boys was well competed by Regan Gough, Tobias Robertshawe and James Lochhead with timing technical glitches keeping us waiting for the results.

Kerri-Anne Torkler, Serena Sheridan and Bridget Robertshawe were pipped and missed out on the medals in the open womans. Megan Watson finished mid field in a strong under 17 girls with a great ride by Sophie Williamson a first year U17 taking the gold for Wakatipu Club.

Bruce Galloway giving it a caning

Nelson Nationals Provisional Start Times 2009

For those who want a start list after scratchings changed order in book.

Note these are unofficial and riders should ensure they get to the race with time to confim.

Here

Tour of the Bay Confirmation Information

Only 1 week to go folks -

Check entry confirmation details Here

Ramblers Photos

The Ramblers photo albums have moved and are now been hosted by Google's Picasa Web Site.

This gives us 1GB (for non techno-phobes - heaps) of free space and will allow for better management and ease of upload for Ramblers Members.

For Ramblers Members who have photos to contribute contact me via info@ramblers.co.nz and I can arrange for a temporary Login to the Picasa web site. You will need to download the client (A great little photo editor) Here to allow for ease of upload and album management.

- the best way to view each album is to click on the album and then the slide show tab at the top left of page View Album Here or navigate from Photo's link on Ramblers Web site Here

Sunday 1st November

The Tour de Manawatu 2009 is fast approaching. A new 80 km option has been added this year to the normal 20,45 and 116 km options. Once again the Tour is a perfect lead up for Taupo three weeks afterwards.

We would love to see a really big turnout this year.

www.tourdemanawatu.org.nz

Criterium Results and Commentary

Check out these two links for articles and results from the recent Nationals Criterium held in Hastings

http://www.infonews.co.nz/news.cfm?l=1&t=0&id=42641

http://www.roadcycling.co.nz/RaceTalk/te-awamutu-duo-win-national-criterium-titles.html

Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge

It has been suggested that it might be helpful for club members doing the Taupo Challenge to know beforehand what group others have entered for. This is so club members may like to hook up with and ride with people they know and who are aiming for a similar time, or get some gauge of a group they might enter for based on what others are aiming for.

If you want to be added to a members list please email Gavin Scoble at gs08@xtra.co.nz with your name and group and I'll collate a list which will be periodically updated on the Blog.

Criterium/Taupo Napier Photos

Hi

Check out the photos from the past weekend.
Podium Photos from Taupo Napier, Arc Deco Celebrity Ride, and Criterium Racing and Podium

Here

Auckland to Wellington Cycle Challenge Feb 2010

Hi All,

The 2nd Auckland to Wellington Cycle Challenge will be held in February 2010.
The Cycle Challenge is "OPEN" to anyone and has a real attraction to the masters age group type of competitor.

ELITE RACE: I am keen to include an Elite Race section. However this will only happen if enough ELITE RIDERS enter.
I would appreciate it if any ELITE RIDERS could contact me to indicate if they are interested in riding.
That way i can make all the necessary arrangement to include the "ELITE RACE"

All information is on the web site. www.dynamoevents.co.nz
Any questions just contact me at stephen@dynamoevents.co.nz
Thanks for your support.

Cheers
Stephen Cox
Race Director

Pre World Masters Track Event Wanganui

Check out Details HERE

Tour of Wairarapa Sunday 15th November

The Tour of the Wairarapa cycle race is open for registrations.

The race takes place on Sunday 15th November, with the 115km ride starting at 9am. The 50km race starts at 9:30am with the 10km family fun ride immediately afterward at 9:35am.
Racing again from Lakeview School on Te Ore Ore Road, Masterton, the course is the same as last year – taking participants through Alfredton, Eketahuna and back to the finish at Lakeview School.
Entries can be placed online at www.tourofthewairarapa.com and $5 from every entry is donated to Cancer Society Wairarapa.
Entry Fee: $55.00 for 115km and 50km races, $10 for family ride (max $20 per family).
Entry includes meal and a race pack (no meal included in family ride entry) and the 50km and 115km races are timed electronically.
For more information, call Anna Cardno on 06 378 8040, or email: annac@cancersoc.org.nz

Tour of the Bay Sunday 18th October

Please note that some of the Spring Series race programs have the wrong date. Tour of the Bay is Sunday 18th October 2009. Any one interested in helping please email: info@ramblers.co.nz. Thanks!

Tour of the Bay

Dont forget to enter for the Tour of the Bay.
Entries are open online at www.tourofthebay.co.nz
Check out the new Tour of the Bay jerseys! Only $85.00 each if you order before 20th Sept!

11 Oct 09 On Yer Bike Avanti Plus Tour of Waikanae

On Yer Bike Avanti Plus Tour of Waikanae is being held on the 11th October 2009 and the website is now open for entries - www.tourofwaikanae.co.nz

It's a 25km circuit that riders can complete 1,2,3 or 4 times. Any questions contact Bob Pratt at kapiticyclechallenge@gmail.com

Auckland 1000 30th August

If you are planning to ride the Hudson Galvin Martin Auckland 1000 a week on Sunday (30 August), remember to get your entry in by Monday (24th).
Entry forms can be found at http://www.bikenz.org.nz/article.aspx?ID=4564&Mode=1

Check Out Photos from 2 Day Club Event

Thanks to T Taufale for these photos of the Club's recent two day event centered at Puketapu

Click Here

2009 PowerNet Tour of Southland 2-7 Nov

2009 PowerNet Tour of Southland which will be raced from the 2nd – 7th November 2009

Entry forms and further information is available on the Tour website www.tourofsouthland.com If further entry forms are required to be posted, please contact Bruce Ross on 03 217 3215.

Raboplus NZ Criterium Champs 27th Sept 2009

BikeNZ in association with Ramblers Cycling Club present the
RABOPLUS NZ CRITERIUM CHAMPS
SUNDAY 27th SEPTEMBER 2009
The event will be run over the following course in Hastings
Lyndon St, Hastings St, Eastbourne Russell St South, Karamu South & Warren St Hastings
Categories and Starting Order:
MASTERS 45+ (30 Minutes)
MASTERS 35 - 45 (40 Minutes)
OPEN WOMEN (45 minutes) - National Champion Title
YOUNG KIDS PROMO (MAYOR/SPORTS CELEBRITY 20-30 Minutes)
OPEN MENS (60 Minutes) - National Champion Title
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I wish to enter the RaboPlus NZ Criterium Championships
My entry fee is attached.
$25 ALL Grades (by 22nd Sept) -$10 LATE FEE (after 22nd Sept).
Entry to this event is open to BikeNZ Road & Track National licence holders.
MAKE CHEQUES PAYABLE TO:
Hawkes Bay Velo, and return with entry to:
P O BOX 7204 Taradale
NAME: ________________________________________
ADDRESS: ________________________________________
PHONE: _________________Licence/Card #___________
(Circle one) Open Women Open Men
Masters Men 45+ Masters Men 35-45
Conditions of entry: 1. Entries will not be accepted unless accompanied by entry fee.
2. Riders enter the event at their own risk and under BikeNZ Road & Track rules.
Signed Date

Kerry has some success in Tahiti (Final Report)

Kerry Harford Tahiti report 3

A strong ride in The Tour De L'Amitie stage 7, a 16.6km time trial, from Kerry Harford saw the Bike NZ rider taking top honours in the masters grade for the day. His team mate Richard Walsh's second place in the TT was enough to reclaim the blue leaders' jersey.

 This left the diminished masters team to defend the leaders jersey in the eight and last stage, a 59km criterium along the seafront in down-town Papeete.

 With Kerry's 45km/hr power surges at the front of the peleton, leaving not much space for counter attacks, the Bike NZ masters team managed to secure the coveted blue jersey.>

Kerry Harford Tahiti Report 2

Ramblers intrepid traveler Kerry Harford is in seventh place on the Masters GC after five of the eight stages in Tahiti's Tour De L'Amitie. The rough road surface on the tropical islands took its toll on the peletons' material and Kerry suffered punctures in two stages.

The BikeNZ Masters team had to run Stage 5-2, a 30km Team Time Trial, without Canterbury's powerhouse Lester Settle, subsequently losing the Blue masters jersey of leading team mate Richard Walsh to local Serge Taruoura.

With two more road stages, one ITT and a criterium left, the team has it's work cut out trying to reclaim the top spot. In this event the Seniors, Under 23 and Masters all race together, with the Chilean National Team stringing up a raft of victories and overall placings.

Wanganui Grand Prix Sept 5th

Wanganui Grand Prix on September 5th and Criterium on the 6th .
Please note that the TREK BICYCLE A Grade race will carry a $1000 first prize..... entry forms are now available on our website www.cyclingwanganui.org.nz as well as course maps.
Both the Grand Prix and the Criterium will this year run a D Grade section which is designed for new and not so fast riders to be able to compete at their own level with people of a similar ability
Further information contact Eric Kemp ph 06 3484832
cell 0274461006
email kempe@clear.net.nz

Kerry Harford at Tour De L’ Amitie 2009, Tahiti

One of our most prolific national medal winners, Kerry Harford, is currently racing in Tahiti as part of BikeNZ‘s Masters Team. The 2009 Tour de l’Amitie is a nine day tour based on Tahiti’s two main islands, Papeete and Moorea.
Last Friday the NZ Masters squad made their present felt by scoring first and second place in the 4.2km prologue in the city of Punaauia. With Lester Settle taking the leaders jersey by 1.2 seconds from his team mate Kerry Harford and finishing sixth and eight on overall GC.



On Saturday the first stage was a 110km out and back road race from Punaauia along Papeete’s west coast. A three rider break away managed to gap the peleton by 1.20 minutes, with all the masters finishing with the bunch. No big movements on top of the GC leader-board with Kerry sitting pretty 1.2seconds behind Lester Settle and 15 seconds ahead of no.3.

WCNI OPEN CRITERIUM 9 Aug 09

WCNI OPEN CRITERIUM
MANFIELD RACING CIRCUIT FEILDING
SUNDAY 9 AUGUST 2009
Hosted by Feilding Cycling Club

Come and enjoy racing on the fast Manfield Circuit. Events and approx Start Times

OPEN SCHOOLS PROMOTION EVENTS 12.00 noon
3 events year 8 and under, Year 9 and 10, Year 11 and over

WCNI OPEN CRITERIUM EVENTS
U15 Boys 12.40pm
U15 Girls 12.55pm
U17 Girls 1.10pm
U17 Boys 1.35pm
Medal Ceremony
Masters Men 2.15pm
U19Women/SeniorWomen/Masters Women 2.40pm
U19 Men/Senior Men 3.20pm
Medal Ceremony at conclusion of last event

Criteriums are open to riders from other Centres with appropriate licenses.

Championship Medal to overall winner all grades, plus WCNI Medals. Information: St Johns in attendance. Coffee cart and food caravan also in attendance.

Entry to Manfield is by Main Entrance South Street Feilding.

Entries to:WCNI Secretary N Elden
44C Pahiatua Street Palmerston North 4410
By Wednesday 5th August 2009
Late Entries $10.00 extra
Inquiries to
Ian Gray 06 357 7953 021 120 5751
Glenys Taylor 021 260 5536

Tour of the Bay Accomodations deals!

Welcome competitors to the 2009 Tour of the Bay. The 2009 entry form is now on the website and online entries are being taken. Enjoy that winter training!
Tour of the Bay Accommodation deals:

The Angus Inn
Phone: 0800 109 595
Email: angushotelhb@xtra.co.nz
Address: 507 Railway Road, Hastings
Angus Hotel has hosted the Tour of the Bay for many years and is located next door to the Hasting Race Course where Tour of the Bay is held. Rooms are easily accessible and include Tea/Coffee making facilities, fridge, double & single bed, bathroom and T.V. Tour of the Bay Bed and Breakfast Package: 1 pax $100 per room per night, 2 pax $110 per room per night, includes either Cooked or Continental Breakfast. Guests please quote “Tour of the Bay” when booking. We offer large secure off street parking, fully licensed Restaurant and Bar. Should you wish to store you bike in your room please bring a sheet or town to put under your bike. Located in Hastings.


The Tennyson
Email: res@tennyson.co.nz
Phone: 0800 502 122
www.tennyson.co.nz
At the Tennyson we are happy to offer participants and supporters of the Tour of the Bay our standard rooms at $99.00 per room per night including Continental Breakfast (Standard being a twin queen) The cost is for a maximum of TWO people any additional people will be charged at $30.00 per person per night. Located in Napier

The Whitehouse Homestay B&B
Email: doug@thewhitehousebandb.co.nz
Phone: 06 8770522
www.thewhitehousebandb.co.nz
The White House Homestay B & B Tour of the Bay offer; is based on a two night stay and consists of a $50 discount per room. Our offer includes a full continental and cooked breakfast. Located in Havelock North

Fountain Court
Email: accommodation@fountaincourt.co.nz
Phone: 06 835 7357
www.fountaincourt.co.nz
Studios: from $99per night, sleeps 2; One Bedroom Unit: from $125.00 per night, sleeps up to 5; Two Bedroom Unit: from $145.00 per night, sleeps up to 6; Two Bedroom Apartment: from $165.00 per night, sleeps up to 6; Features: Outdoor swimming pool, kids games room, wireless internet, ample parking, 5 minutes walk to city centre, one street back from Marine Parade. Located in Napier

National Distance Time Trial Championships

Saturday 5th September 2009
WBOP Cycling Centre
Te Aroha Future Centre - Boundry Road

Entries Close 29th August 2009

All enquiries should go to Bev May: auntyduck@xtra.co.nz

Race Contact Details:
Morrinsville Wheelers Cycling Club
C/- Bev May
42 Snell Street, Morrinsville
Phone: 07 889 6979
Fax: 07 889 4579
www.morrinsvillewheelers.org.nz

Kaimai Cycles Invitation Race

Saturday 12th September 2009

Race Contact Details:
Morrinsville Wheelers Cycling Club
C/- Bev May
42 Snell Street, Morrinsville
Phone: 07 889 6979
Fax: 07 889 4579

More info:

www.morrinsvillewheelers.org.nz

Tour of the Bay Accomodation deals

Welcome competitors to the 2009 Tour of the Bay. The 2009 entry form is now on the website and online entries are being taken. Enjoy that winter training!
Tour of the Bay Accommodation deals:

The Angus Inn
Phone: 0800 109 595
Email: angushotelhb@xtra.co.nz
Address: 507 Railway Road, Hastings
Angus Hotel has hosted the Tour of the Bay for many years and is located next door to the Hasting Race Course where Tour of the Bay is held. Rooms are easily accessible and include Tea/Coffee making facilities, fridge, double & single bed, bathroom and T.V. Tour of the Bay Bed and Breakfast Package: 1 pax $100 per room per night, 2 pax $110 per room per night, includes either Cooked or Continental Breakfast. Guests please quote “Tour of the Bay” when booking. We offer large secure off street parking, fully licensed Restaurant and Bar. Should you wish to store you bike in your room please bring a sheet or town to put under your bike. Located in Hastings.


The Tennyson
Email: res@tennyson.co.nz
Phone: 0800 502 122
www.tennyson.co.nz
At the Tennyson we are happy to offer participants and supporters of the Tour of the Bay our standard rooms at $99.00 per room per night including Continental Breakfast (Standard being a twin queen) The cost is for a maximum of TWO people any additional people will be charged at $30.00 per person per night. Located in Napier

The Whitehouse Homestay B&B
Email: doug@thewhitehousebandb.co.nz
Phone: 06 8770522
www.thewhitehousebandb.co.nz
The White House Homestay B & B Tour of the Bay offer; is based on a two night stay and consists of a $50 discount per room. Our offer includes a full continental and cooked breakfast. Located in Havelock North

Fountain Court
Email: accommodation@fountaincourt.co.nz
Phone: 06 835 7357
www.fountaincourt.co.nz
Studios: from $99per night, sleeps 2; One Bedroom Unit: from $125.00 per night, sleeps up to 5; Two Bedroom Unit: from $145.00 per night, sleeps up to 6; Two Bedroom Apartment: from $165.00 per night, sleeps up to 6; Features: Outdoor swimming pool, kids games room, wireless internet, ample parking, 5 minutes walk to city centre, one street back from Marine Parade. Located in Napier

Old rollers wanted

Hi Guys,
I’m on the hunt for a set of those old rollers that were used to run roller derby’s on. They are basically 2 sets of rollers and a big clock/dial with a hand on it for each rider. You race each other around the clock.
I would be very grateful if you could you please flick this email around to those that you think might know where some a lying (under an old grandstand or buried in someone’s shed).
Kind regards, Hamish

h. 04 971 0624
Hamish Norton
BAppIS, BSc(SptExSc) (pending)
Exercise Physiologist and Track Cycling Coach
hamishnorton.blogspot.com
PropelLife
Taking You Further
m. 021 701 876

Wind Trainer Sessions - Westshore - Napier

Triathlete and HBMSC club member Anthony Ham has a winter wind trainer session going on Tuesday nights...

For those finding it difficult to get out there and cycle in the winter nights, why not come an join us at Westshore School Hall on Tuesday evenings.

Set-up is from 5:40pm for 6:00pm start.
Bring your bike, wind trainer, towel and sense of humour (or imagination).

There is a small charge to cover costs.

For further details Anthony can be e-mailed at: aham@clear.net.nz

Feilding Festival of Cycling August 2009

Hi all,
Please check our website out:


www.feildingfestivalofcycling.co.nz


Many thanks, any questions, please let me know,

Matthijs and Janneke van Wagtendonk

98 Taonui road

RD 5 Feilding 4775

0064 6 3239703

veewees@xtra.co.nz

WCNI OPEN CRITERIUM Sunday Aug 9th

WCNI OPEN CRITERIUM
MANFIELD RACING CIRCUIT FEILDING
SUNDAY 9 AUGUST 2009
Hosted by Feilding Cycling Club


Come and enjoy racing on the fast Manfield Circuit

Events and approx Start Times

OPEN SCHOOLS PROMOTION EVENTS 12.00 noon
3 events year 8 and under, Year 9 and 10, Year 11 and over


WCNI OPEN CRITERIUM EVENTS
U15 Boys 12.40pm
U15 Girls 12.55pm
U17 Girls 1.10pm
U17 Boys 1.35pm
Medal Ceremony
Masters Men 2.15pm
U19Women/SeniorWomen/Masters Women 2.40pm
U19 Men/Senior Men 3.20pm
Medal Ceremony at conclusion of last event



Criteriums are open to riders from other Centres with appropriate licenses.

Championship Medal to overall winner all grades, plus WCNI Medals

Information: St Johns in attendance. Coffee cart and food caravan also in attendance.

Entry to Manfield is by Main Entrance South Street Feilding.


Entries to (If you require an entry form please request one from: info@bikehb.co.nz)
WCNI Secretary N Elden
44C Pahiatua Street Palmerston North 4410
By Wednesday 5th August 2009
Late Entries $10.00 extra


Inquiries to
Ian Gray 06 357 7953 021 120 5751
Glenys Taylor 021 260 5536

Taupo Napier / NZ Criterium Champs

Time to brave this winter, take motivation from the TDF and start getting ready for the Taupo Napier Race September 26th with the NZ Criterium Champs the following day in Hastings.

Taupo Napier Details


NZ Criterium Champs details

Visitor to the Bay

I am coming across to New Zealand in October/November 2009 and would like to meet up with a club member who will be able to show me some good climbing rides. I am a very fit 63 year old and will be staying with my son in Greenmeadows, Napier. If anyone is able to help - please email me on bodie.1@tiscali.co.uk.
Kind regards, Terry Donnelly.

2010 Lion Foundation Cycle Challenge

The date for the Lion Foundation Cycle Challenge for 2010 is

Sunday 14th February to Saturday 20th February 2010.

It will start in Lower Hutt & Finish in Pukekohe.
Early event details are on the clubs web site. www.wakaroc.co.nz

NOTE: There will be an "Elite" section in the event if there are enough elite riders wanting to do it.

5 Mates, 5 Bikes, One Vision

Hi,

Grant Nicoll checking in from Fernie, BC. If you want to spread the word about
what one of your clubmates is up to right now, please have a look at this 'roadtrip' weblink:

http://greatdividetrail2009.blogspot.com


Cheers,
Grant Nicoll

Le Tour de France Breakfast!

Come join us to watch on the BIG SCREEN a High Mountain stage, from Andorra though the Pyrenees, into Saint Girons in the south of France.

This 176.5km stage is part two of the Pyrenees triptych, with three ascents to offer the climbers a chance to stand out. Bring a mate and come watch this stage with 2x Cat 1 climbs that will undoubtedly produce some surprises! With a coffee and pastry it’s just like you were there!

Stage 8 Saturday 11th July Andorra to Saint Girons

Where: ‘Café’ Pettigrew Green Arena, upstairs in the Lady Pettigrew Theatre
Date: Sunday July 12th from 7am - 9 am (Followed by Club ride, so bring your bike!)
Cost: $20.00 per ticket (Includes Croissant, pastry and coffee!)

Limited numbers so get in quick!
Contact: Dylan Stewart Pettigrew Green Arena 8459263 or
Vicki Butterworth Bike Hawke’s Bay 8459333 or info@bikehb.co.nz

A fundraiser to support the Ramblers Junior Coaching Program, your support is appreciated!

Focus Health Yoga Classes

Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga is a dynamic form of yoga that is ideal for active, fit, and healthy individuals. The main benefits of Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga are:

- stilling of the mind
- increased stamina
- increased flexibility of the body
- increased core strength
- increased ability to focus and to achieve set goals
- increased immunity and a better health

There are two new beginner classes starting in the week of July 20th.

06.45-07.45: a ‘men only’ class before work. Day of the week to be decided by the new students.

11.45-12.45: lunch break yoga (all welcome). Day of the week to be decided by the new students..

All our classes are held at Focus Health Physio, 87a Te Mata Road, Havelock North.
Alternatively you can contact us via email ayodo@paradise.net.nz

Link for Naki Tour Weekend Photos

http://picasaweb.google.com/ggomezfell?feat=email

Day 2 - Stages 3 and 4 at the Naki

Well even the locals started whinging today so you can assume that it's cold (**!!!?? Cold). Tough conditions rain, flurries of snow, strong winds and the thermometer not getting over six degrees. A couple of saddles on the forgotten world highway (and there's quite a few who would prefer to forget it today) proved to be decisive in the morning stage with most of the grades in tatters. The afternoon stage meant to be easy saw more carnage with the winds affecting most of the bunches.
Aaron Strong leads the A grade from Patrick Bevan (2 Seconds) with Ramblers Andrew Barlow (5th @ 31 secs) Dan Warren (10th @ 1 minute) and Jeremy Yates (11th @ 1:37) handy for tomorrows 90km tough stage. It wasn't Dylan Stewarts day and he is now 32nd.
Sean Joyce continues to have a strong ride in the B Grade and is 2nd at 3 seconds from Daniel Smith. Jeremy Stevens got involved today and has now moved to sixth at 1:20 and also scoring KOM points.
Fraser Gough played a big part in destroying the U17 boys and was unfortunate to throw a chain with 7km's to go after a big breakaway with Alex Frame he is now second on GC at 2:07,Lance Welch showed heaps of spirit and sits on 14th in the decimated field.
Sam Haslett 19th and Su Daniel 40th are the only Ramblers surviving C grade.
Laura Harris found the morning a challenge but hung on in the afternoon slipping back to 19th GC in the D Grade.

The Met Service forecast for fine weather tomorrow will be much anticipated by the field much reduced in numbers after todays damage.

Full Results >> Here <<

Ramblers Mixed Bag in Mixed Weather in the 1st Day Naki

The locals reckon that if you can see the mountain it's going to rain and if you can't it already is and they managed to prove both points admirably today. Anyone used to the tropics of Hawkes Bay was in for a difficult day at 9 degrees and raining for the 78km road race.
The morning TT was held in fine very cool conditions with outstanding ride Sean Joyce 2nd B Grade would have placed him 10th in the A Grade (All U19 NZ Squad asked to ride B Grade) In under 17 boys Fraser Gough 5th and the ride of the day Laura Harris 3rd D Grade.


The day rapidly deteriorated with the rain setting in just before the stage 2 road race. Sean Joyce again showed his form winning the B Grade bunch kick. Mayhem in the finishes with 1 finish of 105 riders after the A grade caught the C Grade and the leading group of U17 boys. Fraser had to bridge a 1:40 gap to get to this group and this was decisive as the A graders came from a different road and the other U17 chasers missed out. Fraser is 4th on GC 58 secs from Alex McCory Bowick (Auckland)who has been having a great season.



A grade Jeremy Yates, Dan Warren, Dylan Stewart and Andrew Barlow all had good rides and finished in the bunch.
B Grade Jeremy Stephens and Serena Sheridan rode well to finish with the main bunch.
C Grade Su Daniel finished well in the bunch and is only 2 mins off lead.
D Laura Harris finished with bunch and is in 2nd on GC
U17 Boys Fraser Gough 4th GC, Lance Welch had a strong ride got stranded 10kms out
U17 Girls Megan Watson had a tough day dropped early but managed to hold on to D grade and finished down about 12 minutes.

Full Results here
Megan Watson thinking that she should stick to cross country

Logan Bean managing a wry smile while having a tough day in Waipukurau type weather.


Su Daniel revelling in the cold with Ashleigh Neave not having quite so much fun at the back.

Dylan Stewart taking some sprint points in Kaponga Town


Heres hoping we can stop winging about the weather over the next two difficult days with all grades exceeding 100km over 2 stages tomorrow and a leg sapping 90km on Monday.

Thanks to Andrew Barlow's partner Gabby (the new offical ramblers tour photographer) for the shots
Watch this space !!

Winter Fun Ride Series 2009

"Winter Fun Ride Series" 2009. Sunday August 9th 16th & 23rd

Entry form is now available on the club web site.
Will be out in the bike shops next week.
"Special prizes this year for U19 & U17 competitors.

The BEST entry deal is to ride all 3 Events.
New course for "Ride 3" Now at Matamata.

Hope to see you in August.

Cheers
Stephen, Nathan & the Waka Roc Team

www.wakaroc.co.nz.

Junior Coaching: 2009

“It doesn’t get easier; you just get faster.” Greg Lemond, 3x Tour de France winner

In 2009, Ramblers Juniors have been involved in numerous competitive events: WCNI Centre Track Champs, Wanganui; Open Waikato/Bay of Plenty Centre Track Champs, Taupo; RaboPlus NZ Track Cycling Champs, Invercargill; CHB Junior Tour, Waipukurau; TeA Junior Tour, Te Awamutu; and the CRI Junior Tour, Rotorua. A full report is available on the “Blog” on the Ramblers website with the success and medals well-documented. A less tangible outcome of participation in these events has been the camaraderie, sportsmanship, support and friendships that have evolved and strengthened during the tours, and also the Junior Camps we have held (the most recent Junior Camp was in Rotorua between TeA and CRI).

Juniors involved to date in coaching by our Cycling Development Officer, Ivar Hopman, have not focused solely on outcomes, but also on the process. Just as important as riding a bike well is developing a good attitude to bike-buddies, team-mates, marshals and your support crew. We recognise our juniors are still growing and developing, and the junior coaching plans also take this into account.

What do we expect of juniors in the programme? A good sense of humour and a sense of self-belief – confidence and performance are closely linked. Juniors must be committed to the programme, our CDO can provide a plan and guidance, but ultimately it is up to each individual to dedicate themselves it. Juniors need to be consistent in their training, nutrition, attitude and rest – all vital aspects of improvement in cycling. And lastly, we want our juniors to be enjoying cycling – we only do things well, if we love what we are doing.

One of the purposes of the camps we have held (our first was held last Summer at Waimarama) is to foster friendships and enjoyment while still getting a bit of cycling in. We aim to have 3 camps a year – all based within school holidays. This Spring’s will be based at Pukeora and will help juniors with preparation for the NZ Club Champs. We would also like to acknowledge Peter and Elaine Gavin’s generosity in the financial assistance they are providing towards the junior coaching programme.

So what can you expect for your child?
A training plan in line with their goals
An events calendar
Three-week training schedules
Monthly tests
At away events (such as Club Nationals and junior tours), the CDO will usually to be there to guide, support and mentor the juniors.

Three levels of junior coaching will be available at different monthly costs. If you would like to enrol your child in our coaching programme, or are just interested in finding out more, please contact Helen MacKenzie or Ivar Hopman.

ECNI Results

Thanks to Howie, Ivar and the crew for another challenging event in somewhat less than spectacular conditions.

Sorry about the photos folks, low light has blurred most beyond recognition - borrowed Megan's camera and the best of a bad bunch of photos was of guess who !!!!

>>> Download Results Here <<<

U17 and U15 Girls Gold Medals - Megan Watson and Holly Atkins



U15 Boys - James Fulford, Regan Gough, Willam Green

East Coast Centre Champs 23/24 May – raced in age groups.

Note Seniors/U23/U19 Early Start

Road races 23rd May – Bridge Pa School – 1pm start for long race, 2 pm for all others.

Seniors / U23 / U19 – 97 Km (3 laps), Vet 1,2 & 3 men/ all women /U17m- 65km (2 laps), U15b & g /U17g - 33km (1 lap)

Time Trials 24th May – Puketapu School – distances to be advised for age groups – 10k – 40k. 10 am start.

Centre champions will be overall titles again – to qualify for a title you must race in both events.

All financial members can enter.

**Anybody holding trophies from last year please bring them to Ramblers this Saturday (and please make sure they are clean and shiny).

Ramblers Junior Report Summer 2009

Check out the great summer that the Juniors have had in Ivar's Summer report

Click Here to download pdf

Expressions of Interest Masters Riders

BikeNZ have been invited to send two teams to the "16th Friendship Tour 2008" (Tour de L'amitie") in Tahiti from Friday, July 31st to Saturday, August 08th, 2009 included. One team will be 4 U23 or Development athletes and the other 4 masters athletes. Masters in Tahiti are over 40 years old.
"The terms of our invitation are :
-Travel costs of riders from AKL/PPT/AKL to athletes' account
-Internal travels, accommodation and meals from riders' arrival (2 or 3 days before the beginning of the tour) to rider's departure (2 or 3 days after the end of the Tour) would be on our account."
This will be a self-funded project with all costs of travel to and from Tahiti and team uniform for the riders and manager being to the selected riders costs. You will also need an international licence and appropriate insurance.
Interested riders should contact bryan@bikenz.org.nz asap.

Update from Westley Gough in Belgium

Hi everyone,

Hope all is well in your part of the world. I thought it would be a good time to send out a report on what I've been up to in Europe so far this season since I've been here for nearly a month, just to keep everyone up to date and to give an insight into whats happening with the NZ team thats based in here Belgium.

My first goal for the season was the NZ Track Championships, it was a fairly successful week for me as i managed 2nd in the Individual Pursuit and also we rode the first ever sub 4min team pursuit done in New Zealand. After the New Zealand Championships, i left New Zealand on the 17th of March and headed to Warsaw in Poland to ride the team pursuit for New Zealand at the World Championships. We had an interesting final prep for Worlds this year as we only landed in Warsaw 7 days before competition started, the main focus for the first few days was to get over the jet lag and get familiar at the new track. The Championships got off to a great start with Ali shanks winning the World Title in the Individual Pursuit. Day three was race day for us and in the qualifying we rode a solid time of 4.01. We were hoping for slightly faster than this and the 4.01 was only good enough for 4th fastest. That night we raced the Brits for the bronze medal and won, going slightly quicker than the morning ride. We were a little dissapointed not to make the final, but it was still good to win the bronze. Actually it was the first time NZ has ever won a medal in the team pursuit at a World Championships.

I took a week off the bike after the Track World Championships, and during that time managed a small road trip around Europe. Along with a team mate, i checked out the cities of Berlin, Prague, Lindau and Lausanne, a good way to relax before i got back into the training.


Here in Belgium this is officially the Belgium Testing/Training/Race phase. Its a young team of 7 track riders and we are using this phase to do some testing and lots of racing and training. Personally i'm using this phase as training for my main goal later in the season, the U23 time trial at the World Championships in Switzerland on the 23rd of September. This is a nice change of focus for me and i'm looking forward to the challenge. I'm into my 5th week of training here and I've raced 7 times so far. The races have been Belgium "Kermesses" they are around 120km long and its very hard, fast and rough racing. They can have between 100 to sometimes over 250 riders and are ofter raced on very short tight circuits. They test your bike handling skills as the are raced at an average speed of around 45km/h. I'm getting my road legs back and starting to feel better and better and i'm aiming to get some results in these types of race's before i leave on the 1st of July.

Two weeks ago we spent a day in the Lab at the Leuven university doing Lactate and performance tests, I've attached a photo of me in the lab doing to test. We use tests like this to establish training zones and to get an idea on what needs tweaking or changing in your training programme.




I had a minor setback when i had a crash in a Kermesse in Beveren last week, i was mixing it up with in the bunch sprint which i don't usually do, there was a crash in front of me and i hit the deck at around 60km/h and landed hard on my hip, still clipped into my bike. I was fine, but i think really lucky didn't do anything serious as it was one of the bigger crashes I've had. I've a attached a photo of whats happens to a helmet in a crash like this! (Photo wasn't attached ed)

We start a big tour in three days time, its called the Tryptique Ardennais which is a tough three day tour, so for me its going to be an easy few days to lead into it. You can check out the NZ teams updates on http://www.ridestrong.org.nz/RS/blogs/bikenz_belgian_race_phase_2009/default.aspx-- there are usually updates after each race so check it out!

Westley Gough

Waikato BOP Open Road Cycling Half Distance Champs

WAIKATO BAY OF PLENTY OPEN
ROAD CYCLING HALF DISTANCE CHAMPIONSHIPS
PUKETURUA HALL – OLD TAUPO ROAD - SATURDAY 23RD MAY 2009
10.30 AM SHARP
Managers Meeting 9.45am
Elite /Under 23 Start by Hall on Old Taupo Road 10.30am 92km $10 entry
3x Old Taupo Road/Waotu Rd circuit
Finish before Hall on Old Taupo Road Rd
Under 19 Men Start by Hall on Old Taupo Road 10.35am 68km $10 entry
2x Old Taupo Road/Waotu Rd circuit
Finish before Hall on Old Taupo Road Rd
Masters Men 1,2 Start by Hall on Old Taupo Road 10.40am 68km $10 entry
2x Old Taupo Road/Waotu Rd circuit
Finish before Hall on Old Taupo Road Rd
Under 17 Boys & Girls Start by Hall on Old Taupo Road 10.45am 38km $5 entry
1x Old Taupo Road/ Waotu Rd circuit
– Separate races if numbers justify
Finish before Hall on Old Taupo Road Rd
_____________________________________________________________________
Under 15 Boys & Girls Start behind Hall on Huihuitaha Road 10.30am 22km $5 entry
1x Huihuitaha Road/ Lake Arapuni Road. Finish where you start
Under 13 Boys & Girls Start behind Hall on Huihuitaha Road 10.40am 9.5 km $5 entry
Out & back to top Huihuitaha Road. Finish where you start
Paracycling Start behind Hall on Huihuitaha Road 10.45am 9.5 km $10 entry
Out & back to top Huihuitaha Road. Finish where you start
Masters,3,4 Start behind Hall on Huihuitaha Road 11.00am 66k $10 entry
3x Huihuitaha Road/Lake Arapuni Road/Huihuitaha Rd. Finish where you start
Masters 5,6,7 & Women & Under 19 Women
Start behind Hall on Huihuitaha Road 11.05am 44km $10 entry
– Women separate if numbers justify
2x Huihuitaha Road/Arapuni Road / Huihuitaha Road. Finish where you start
Entries To Graeme Bell P.O.Box 107 Tokoroa
Enquiries to gabell@xtra.co.nz
Entries close Monday May 18th at 5pm complete with cheque
Event times may be subject to minor changes & groups may be combined if numbers justify
Waikato BoP riders – centre or national licence. All others – national licence
This is a centre event - All riders please bring a plate for afternoon tea
THIS EVENT IS RUN BY THE CENTRE AND WILL NEED OFFICIALS AND MARSHALLS FROM
ALL PARTICIPATING CLUBS

Hastings Sunday Ride

Hi Folks -

Sorry new timetable not up yet - will get on web this week

Tommorow Sunday 3rd May
Short Ride - Rawkawa, Torrins Return Via Valley (60km)
Long Ride - Rawkawa, Torrins, Te onepu, Te Aute Trust, Middle (100km)

If the weather is real rubbish may bring long ride back via SH2

Winter Cup on Wheels

 

 

Winter Cup on Wheels Carnival

June 5^th and 6^th 2009

 

Come and take on the NZ junior world champs team as they prepare to take on the world.

 

GREAT PRIZE MONEY

    

Racing for Open Div 1, 2, 3, Women and Junior U15/U17

Racing starts at 7pm, warm-up from 6pm.

 

Madison Kieran and other cool racing culminating with the winter cup on wheels!!

 

Entry form on following page

 

 

 

 

Winter Cup on Wheels Carnival

Entry Form

    Friday 5^th & Saturday 6^th June 2009 7.00pm – 10.00pm

Warm Up 6pm – 7pm

    Venue:    ILT Velodrome, Invercargill

 

Entry Fee:    Open - $10, Under 17 - $5 per session,

Payable to Cycling Southland registration area on the night.

Email entries to entries@cyclingsouth.org.nz or

Post to Cycling Southland P O Box 939 Invercargill.

ENTRIES CLOSE Wednesday 27^th May 2009

NO Late Entries!!

NAME	CATEGORY	CLUB	LICENCE

 

I _____________________ (name), hereby confirm that I wish to compete at the ILT Winter Cup Carnival on 5^th and 6^th June 2009.

DATE	Grade

Cycling Southland looks forward to hosting you here at the ILT Velodrome on the above date. Enquiries to 03 2173215

Cycling CHB Duathlon 9th May

Robbie has asked if you can forward notification to all club members inviting them to compete in the Club Duathlon Championships to be held on the 9th May starting & finishing from Johnson's Electrical Waipukurau.

 
 

The racing is to start @ 1.00pm and we would expect people to start registering at 12.00pm

 
 

The categories are

 
 

Open Men

Open Women

Vet Men (Over 40)

Vet Women (Over 40)

Junior Men (Under 18)

Junior Women (Under 18)

 
 

We will also accommodate teams

 
 

There will be a short and long course championship.

 
 

Short:     2.5km run, 9km Cycle, 2.5km run

Long:     5km run, 27km Cycle, 5km run

 
 

The event is open to all Cycling CHB members, and is also open to Ramblers & HBMSC members as well as the public. However, only Cycling CHB members are eligible for the club champs.

 
 

It has been advertised through the HBMSC monthly newsletter that there is a cost to register for the event. This is NOT correct, there will be no fee for Cycling CHB, Ramblers & HBMSC members. There will though be a fee of $10.00 for people who are not a member of any of these three clubs if they want to compete.

 
 

The event co-ordinators are Mike Mayo Ph 06 8585409  mushyandchunky@yahoo.co.nz & Robbie Hislop 027 2732888 rjh@eec.co.nz . People can contact them direct for any queries.

 
 

 

Win a $5000 Skins Apparel Team Sponsorship

Time Trial Results from Rotorua Junior Tour

All age groups raced a 9.4 km out and back course with a hill similar to Raukawa at the finish.

U19 Men
Winner Micheal Vink 12.06 at 46.87km/h
Sean Joyce 13.09 at 42.89 (4th on GC)
Rory MacKenzie 13.10 at 42.84 (5th on GC)
Jeremy Stephens 13.3 at 41.78 (25th on GC)
Simon Pepper 16.09 at 34.92 (47th on GC)

U19 Woman
Winner Courtney Lowe 13.59 at 40.33
Ashleigh Neave 14.29 at 38.94 (4th on GC)
Ella Sadler-Andrews 15.04 at 37.43 (6th on GC)

U17 Men Winner Alex McCory-Bowick 12.53 at 43.78
Fraser Gough 13.03 at 43.22 (5th on GC)
Tim Lutter 14.12 at 39.72 (24th on GC)
Sam Clarke 14.22 at 39.26 (25th on GC)
Logan Bean 14.58 at 37.68 (34th on GC)
Lance Welch 15.11 at 37.15 (37th on GC)

U15 Men Winner Regan Gough 15.04 at 37.43
William Green 16.07 at 34.99 (6th on GC)
James Fulford 16.13 at 34.78 (7th on GC)
James Lochhead 16.17 at 34.64 (8th on GC)
Tobias Robertshawe 16.28 at 34.25 (9th on GC)

Look out for Final results arfter Criterium and Road Races Tomorrow!!!

Ivar's Army of Juniors Strike Again in Rotorua

Another big day for the Ramblers Juniors at the CRI Tinelli Tour the second nationals selection event.

The morning started with road races over two circuits on quiet roads in rolling country south west of Rotorua.

Under 15 boys
A 20km road race with Wills and Regan finishing in the top five after Boris Clarke (TA) broke away and had 20 secs at 1 point finishing 15 Seconds ahead. The rest were comfortable in the bunch. (James Fulford, Regan Gough, William Green, Tobias Robershawe and Clean Shaven "Slick" James Lochhead)

Under 17 Boys

Alex McCory-Bowick brock away from the gun, got out to 30 secs with 1 other rider. He held this lead for most of the 60 km winning by five seconds with Fraser Gough 4th. Sam Clarke, Lance Welch and Tim Lutter finished in the bunch with Logan Bean chasing hard but unable to get back. Duncan MacKenzie had a tough day after last weekend pulling out after injuring his knee.

Under 19 Girls

Ella Stadler-Andrews (ex Rambler currently riding in England) showed her sprint prowess taking this race with Ashely Neave well placed 4th. The under 19 girls where racing with Open Woman making this finish more impressive The bunch was split early in the race. Sarah Watson started after having a bad night with a stomach bug but pulled out at 20km.

Under 19 Boys

Sean Joyce had a great day taking out this race after Tom Findlay, Taylor Gunman and Patrick Bevan palyed team tag with the peleton. Rory Mac Kenzie took advantage of a lull in the race to break away 3/4 of the way around on the 3rd Lap. Sean and 6 others got across to Rory and this small break finished about a minute ahead of the main bunch. Rory finished 6th.

Jeremy Stephens finished 12th in with the main bunch. Simon Pepper finished off the back after and altercation with a stone.

TT Results Shortly

Time Trial Results from TA Youth Tour

Look out folks the juniors are coming fast



Name Distance Time AvSpeed

Ashleigh Neave 15.2 22.38 40.29 Winner u19
Sarah Watson 15.2 27.50 33.77

Sophia Williamson 15.2 23.42 38.48 Winner u17
Megan Watson 15.2 26.24 34.55

Chester Aaron 9 14.15 37.89 Winner u15
Regan Gough 9 15.05 35.80
James Fulford 9 15.17 35.33
William Green 9 15.49 34.14
Tobias Robertshawe 9 16.13 33.30
James Lochhead 9 16.21 33.03

Scott Creighton 15.2 20.47 43.88 Winner u17
Duncan MacKenzie 15.2 20.57 43.53
Fraser Gough 15.2 21.02 43.36
Sam Clarke 15.2 22.50 41.44
Tim Lutter 15.2 23.02 39.59
Lance Welch 15.2 23.43 38.45
Micheal Vink 22.6 29.15 46.36 Winner u19
Sean Joyce 22.6 31.24 43.18
Rory MacKenzie 22.6 31.57 42.44

Ramblers make podium at TA

Another big day at Te Awamutu with some exciting results

Full results at http://www.tasportscycling.co.nz/index.php?option=com_content&view=section&id=5&Itemid=57

TT of the day goes to Ashleigh Neave winning the under 19 woman's TT and getting third on GC also fast enough to take third in the senior woman's TT behind Rachel Mercer and Sonia Waddell, Ashleighs 22:38 over the 15.2 km course eclipsed pre race favorite Maddy Brunton by 9 seconds.

Sean Joyce and Rory MacKenzie had strong rides in the U19 TT but were unable to make the top 10 taken out by National Champion Micheal Vink riding the 22.6 km hilly course in 29:15. Sean finished 12th and Rory 20th in the TT field of 58 starters. Sean had a strong weekend and was 7th in GC 1:33 down after 233km. 17 riders finished within 3 minutes.

Duncan MacKenzie proved that he is a future force riding 20:57 on the 15.2km course to take 3rd in the U17 TT only 10 seconds behind winner Scott Creighton. The ride was good enough to secure 5th on GC, Fraser Gough finished 5th in the TT, 7th on GC, 3rd KOM and Sprint points helped by a solo break on Saturday. Tim Lutter 24th and Sam Clarke 25th along with other Ramblers Logan Bean and Lance Welch would have gained a lot of experience in the field of 57 finishers.

Megan Watson felt the effects of the previous races in the U17 girls finishing mid field in the TT but a creditable 12th on GC.

Regan Gough finished best of all the Ramblers/CHB securing 2nd GC in his first year U15. He rode a great TT getting third in 15:05 over the 9 km. The Te Awamutu crowd will be thankful that Regan is the last contender in this generation of cousins. James Fulford 12 secs slower than Regan finished 11 in the TT to improve his GC. A strong future for the Ramblers club with Willam Green 11th, Tobias Robertshaw 12th, James Fulford 16th and James Lochhead 18th on GC out of 34 finishers.

Recognition must go to Ivar Hopman for keeping this crew of characters in good spirits and physically ready for this event and I look forward to the results from the Rotorua Tour next weekend where many of these riders are either in camp with Ivar or selection camp. Hope the team enjoys the Fish and Chips after the weekend, they earned them.

GC Changes after a demanding day at TA

The organisers and selectors were keen to challenge the riders today with longer stages than have been raced in previous years. The course more demanding than Apley Circuit.
U19 Men 4 laps totaling 111km took its toll on many of the riders. Rory Mac Kenzie was impressive getting across a good break to Taylor Gunman and Tom Findlay, the field chased them down and all three paid for their effort after they could not stay with the lead bunch on the last lap. Sean Joyce rode a smart race and finished sixth keeping his GC hopes alive for the TT tomorrow. Jeremy Stevens had a mechanical and could not chase back on.

Ashleigh Neave rode a strong race but failed also to hold on to the lead bunch on the final lap (3).
Two other U19's managed to stay with the small front group of open contenders. Rachel Mercer managed to get away with a team mate and increased her already substantial lead. Ashleigh will hold third in the U19 GC but has made it difficult to improve her place in the TT tomorrow due to the time lost.

The U17 boys rode three laps and the 70 strong field was blown to pieces. Fraser Gough was 5th and Duncan MacKenzie finished with the lead bunch, Duncan and Fraser are both in the top ten on GC and the TT tomorrow promises to be an exciting finale to this strong contest. Tim Lutter finished in the 2nd bunch with Sam Clark close behind. Logan and Lance were futher back.

U17 girl Megan Watson got away with 7 others on the first lap but a small gap on the hill sprint meant a hard chase up the next couple of hills. Unable to bridge she was caught by four others.
They were unable to reel in the strong bunch and along with the yellow jersey holder watched GC get away by valuable minutes. Megs finished 10th and continues to impress with her tenacity.

U15 Regan Gough continued his form from the recent CHB tour and finished fifth. The 1 lap of the circuit took its toll and the boys pace put them in sight of the U17 girls. Tobias Robertshawe came in eight with William Green, James Lochhead and James Fulford all futher back and slipping on GC.

The event finishes tomorrow with the TT surely a race of truth with the miles already on the legs over the last two days

Big Ramblers Team have good day at TeA (Te Awamutu Tour)

U19-Male-Sean Joyce competed well in the days 104km stage placing 6th
Jeremy Stevens and Rory MacKenzie also finished in the front bunch .
Female- Ashleigh Neave first year U19 finished in the open women/u19 bunch in the 88km stage won by Rachel Mercer after a strong 20km plus solo break .
Sarah Watson finished down in a strong field with the likes of Emma Crum and Sonia Waddell .

U17-Male- Duncan MacKenzie had a successful morning stage finishing 4th.
Fraser Gough and Sam Clarke finished in the front bunch with Tim Lutter, Logan Bean and Lance Welsh closely following in the 2nd bunch.
In the afternoon stage 2 North Habour riders got away 10km out and put about 15 seconds on the field. Fraser looked strong getting out to 25 secs in a solo burst in the first lap Duncan MacKenzie and Tim Lutter had good rides to finish in the main bunch. First year riders Logan Bean and Lance Welsh paid dearly for a small gap on the hill sprint quickly getting extended when out of the leading group.

U17 -Females
Megan Watson the only Rambler rider in this class field finished bunch time after the 23km morning stage and about 7th in the afternoons 55km stage when the bunch was blown to bits with about 20 out of 35 in the finish.

U15 - Mens
Ramblers had a good first 23km race with Regan Gough, William Green, James Fulford, James Lochhead, Tobias Robertshawe finishing in the front bunch.
In the afternoon a crash near the finish put Tobias on the ground but he got up to finish. Other Ramblers missed out on the sprint but should get bunch time.

The Weather alternated all day from hot to cool and windy with the odd spell of drizzle. Tomorrow has some long stages and the rolling hills will surely sap some legs so watch this space for further news.

Winter Spin Training

Ramblers Cycling Specific Conditioning Classes.

Well its lights on the bike time again and sometimes the odd rain coat. Not to fear, we have the ultimate training session available to Ramblersclub members.

From beginners through to advanced roadies be prepared for a challengingsession with surprises, themes and special guests through out the year.

Your instructors will be: Carl "Go to you Blow" Paton, Dylan "Area 51"Stewart and Dan "The Taradale Tornado" Warren.

Details: Classes run from Wed 15th April to Wed 23rd September(no class 19th August)

6-7pm at Pettigrew Green Arena

Use our spin bikes or bring your own bike with windtrainer

$2 per class to be paid on the night

Bookings are ESSENTIAL as we only have 20 placesavailable.

To book contact Dylan Stewart at Pettigrew Green Arena on 845 9263 or email: dstewart@pgarena.co.nz

2009 POWERCO CYCLE TOUR OF TARANAKI

Cycling New Plymouth Inc and Powerco Ltd present the
2009 POWERCO CYCLE TOUR OF TARANAKI
The Powerco Cycle Tour of Taranaki is a stage race held over Queens Birthday weekend,

30th May to 1st June 2009. Entry is open to all BikeNZ 2009 National and WCNI Centre licence holders. Racing consists of one individual time trial and four graded mass start road races, with four open grades and a novice category.
A maximum of 50 riders will be accepted into each grade on a first come, first served basis. Riders will be assigned to grades by the Cycling New Plymouth handicapper. Prize money will be paid for stage placings and general classification within each grade. Each grade will have a tour leader jersey, a sprint-points jersey, and a climbers points jersey. There will also be a leading womens jersey in some grades. U19 riders will contest A to D grades.

See www.cyclingnewplymouth.co.nz for further details and entry forms.

Great Weekend at Junior Tour CHB

It is fast becoming an adage that it's pretty hard to beat a Gough when you are in Waipukurau.

In great conditions in a very competitive event with some exciting finishes Fraser shone winning several stages and taking GC in the U17 event and Regan Gough also showed good form taking 2nd in the GC for the U15 boys. Ashleigh Neave in her first year U19 2nd on GC behind Maddy Brunton rattled a few cages and will be one to watch as the year progresses.

The fields were good with a lot of the top age group riders present, the hospitality and organisation was great and the CHB club along with Ramblers can pat themselves on the back for a well run first up event which promises a strong future.

Click below to check out plenty of other good results from the Hawkes bay based juniors http://www.ramblers.co.nz/files/CHBJuniorResults.pdf

Good fields for CHB Junior tour this weekend

Click Here for the most recent Start List for the CHB Junior tour starting Saturday.
Click Here for race times and venues. This will be a good weekend to see some of local juniors test themselves against some of the countries best. CHB Cycling in conjunction with Ramblers have done a great job to get this tour organised and timed to help riders peak for the Te Awamutu and Rotorua junior tours. Look for this tour to become another major on the junior calender

Hamilton 2 Whangamata Bike Ride April 18th 09

Hamilton 2 Whangamata Bike Ride
Sunday April 18th 2009 125km

Entries close 10th April.

The Elite Race has a $1000-00 (min entries required) 1st Prize and also good prize money for the Elite women (min entries required)

Complete entry form is on the club web site. www.wakaroc.co.nz

Cycle Holidays with Explore!

Cycling holidays give the most scope for independent exploring as you can follow any route you choose using detailed maps and regional note booklets.

Suggested routes usually use quiet country lanes and take you to places people generally find most interesting. Where possible you'll avoid hills and receive suggestions for detours and off-road exploring. Mountain bike tours are also an option.

Destinations include Ireland, Switzerland, France, Italy, Poland, Spain, Czech Republic & Germany, Croatia, Cuba, Turkey, Jordan, India, Thailand, Vietnam, China, South Africa and Morocco!

All levels of fitness are catered for, so if you are looking for a small-group holiday offering a unique adventure, spectacular scenery and great company, contact us for a brochure and a chat to discuss the perfect cycling holiday for you.

The team at Mondo Travel Riccarton.

Some of the tours available
Turkey’s Cappadocia
8 days from $1954.00 per person

Southern Oasis Cycling in Morocco
8 days from $2227.00 per person

Pedalling in Poland
8 days from $2522.00 per person

Loire Valley Cycling in France
8 days from $2458.00 per person

Cycle the Cape in South Africa
10 days from $3593.00 per person


On the Side
Cycling Tours Include:
Bike (type dependant on tour)
Accommodation based on twin share
Support vehicles on longer days
Tour Leader
Breakfast


Call: 03 341 0170 OR 0800 30 30 80

Email: riccarton@mondotravel.co.nz

Visit: 47 Mandeville St, Riccarton

Regional Sports Park

Fast track, record entries!

The East Coast North Island Athletic champs, which took place at the Regional Sports Park near Hastings last night, attracted record entries of over 500 athletes.
“I have been involved in this event for 23 years and last night was the most entries I can recall,” said Chair of Hastings Athletics, Allan Potts. “We had close to a thousand people including spectators, and cars were banked up for several hundred metres outside the main entry,” he said.
Meanwhile a Land Protection Society is attempting to have the $2 million track ripped up and placed elsewhere.
“Events like last night, and we have many of them during the season, demonstrate just how successful and popular the new track is. They also demonstrate the stupidity of attempts to have it bulldozed,” he says.

For more information contact Allan Potts 0273 701152

Caption: Hastings Boys High athletes Harry Waenga (left) and Ben Smith, both 14, are a blur as they bolt from the start of the boys 100metres at the East Coast North Island athletics champs.