Roadforce Tour – Tour de France 2009
Our Roadforce Tour takes in the excitement of the final two weeks of the Tour de France. We’ll follow the race from the Loire Valley, through the Alps to Paris. We cycle rustic and rural back roads and the famous Tour de France climbs of Provence and the Alps. Experience a life-changing ride every day. There is a choice of 2 or 3 rides each day, and the option not to ride at all. Rides are planned to be scenic and sometimes challenging. They are suitable for relaxed casual riders and keen racers. Our specialist staff support each ride – they live for cycling and have years of experience leading trips and following ‘Le Tour’. They make sure this holiday experience is unforgettable.
Cost: From NZD$7950 per person twin share ex Paris
Tour date: 12-27th July 2009
Accommodation: 3-4 star hotels (as close as possible to the race route).
Meals: All breakfasts, 9 evening meals
Transport: Luxury coach and custom built bike trailer.
Included: 2-3 rides each day to suit all abilities. 3 experienced guides. In 2009, we are also including the Montreux Jazz Festival.
Contact: Karl Woolcott at Adventure Travel Ph: 0800 494 7180 Email: karlw@tourdefrance.co.nz Website: www.tourdefrance.co.nz
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Regional Park Update
Grandstand underway shortly
Construction of a 2500 seat grandstand at the Regional Sports Park is due to commence in March.
“The Grandstand and associated carparks, which have a 12 month build time, will complete stage one of the Park,” says Lawrence Yule, Chair of the Regional Sports Parks Trust. “However I know the region’s cyclists will be mainly interested in stage three which includes a central complex and indoor velodrome. We’re making final changes to the velodrome design and expect to have the master plan finalised in the next few weeks,” he says.
Stage three, including the velodrome, is expected to be completed towards the end of 2011 but is dependent on funding. Much of the funding for stage one – the athletics track and grandstand – has come from the money realised through the sale of Nelson Park. Subsequent funding is coming from central and local government, charitable organisations and the corporate sector.
“Hawke’s Bay has the potential to lead New Zealand in the development of the Park. This especially applies to the velodrome which will be the only indoor venue in the North Island. But just as important are the Park’s ‘social capital’ objectives. The venue will be used by all ages and cultures,” he says.
“But it’s important to remember that projects of this scale don’t just happen. They rely on ongoing public support. So if you haven’t already done so I urge you to join the Sports Park supporters’ club at www.sportsparksupporter@gmail.com ,” says Mr Yule.
Construction of a 2500 seat grandstand at the Regional Sports Park is due to commence in March.
“The Grandstand and associated carparks, which have a 12 month build time, will complete stage one of the Park,” says Lawrence Yule, Chair of the Regional Sports Parks Trust. “However I know the region’s cyclists will be mainly interested in stage three which includes a central complex and indoor velodrome. We’re making final changes to the velodrome design and expect to have the master plan finalised in the next few weeks,” he says.
Stage three, including the velodrome, is expected to be completed towards the end of 2011 but is dependent on funding. Much of the funding for stage one – the athletics track and grandstand – has come from the money realised through the sale of Nelson Park. Subsequent funding is coming from central and local government, charitable organisations and the corporate sector.
“Hawke’s Bay has the potential to lead New Zealand in the development of the Park. This especially applies to the velodrome which will be the only indoor venue in the North Island. But just as important are the Park’s ‘social capital’ objectives. The venue will be used by all ages and cultures,” he says.
“But it’s important to remember that projects of this scale don’t just happen. They rely on ongoing public support. So if you haven’t already done so I urge you to join the Sports Park supporters’ club at www.sportsparksupporter@gmail.com ,” says Mr Yule.
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Coaching Series - Short Courses
Summer Series
Enhancing Coaches Series
Short Courses
EIT in partnership with Sport Hawke‟s Bay offer this series of presentations and workshops for both coaches and athletes. From „grass roots‟ coaches to elite athletes, the series
has something for everyone!
This series is run over five (5) consecutive weeks on Wednesday evenings.
Week One – 25th February Season Planning
Where: C Block (C215 EIT Campus) Education on effective season planning methods,
Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm understanding the importance of season planning
Lecturer: Deanne Parkes, BSpEx
Deanne currently works with various elite athletes in in the Hawke‟s Bay region as a Physical Conditioner
Week Two – 4th March Pre-season Preparation and Conditioning
Where: Lady Pettigrew Theatre Education on the latest effective pre-season and Pettigrew.Green Arena conditioning training methods for coaching athletes.
Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm Understanding the importance of pre-season training
Lecturer: Marcus Agnew, MHSC, BSR and building a pre-season training programme. How
to train athletes more effectively and efficiently.
Marcus is a lecturer on the Recreation and Sport programme, for Degree, Diploma, and Certificate students.
He has a Masters in Health Science from the Auckland University of Technology, completing his thesis on
“Game Analysis in Rugby Union” with the NZRU.
Week One – 11th March Fitness Testing
Where: Lady Pettigrew Theatre Education of the latest fitness testing methods and
Pettigrew.Green Arena understanding them. How to select an appropriate
Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm fitness test to assess specific fitness components.
Lecturer: Dr Carl Paton, PhD
Carl gained his initial degree in Sport Science from Manchester Metropolitan University (UK) and has since completed both Masters and Doctoral degrees specialising in endurance exercise physiology.
Week One – 18th March Recovery and Recovery Massage (3 hours)
Where: Hawkes Nest Education for optimising recovery including the role of
Pettigrew.Green Arena of massage. Basic massage techniques for recovery
Time: 6:00pm – 9:00pm will be demonstrated and practiced.
Lecturer: Jill Morgan, Dip.PE, Dip.Tchg, Dip.MT, ND
Jill has studied in a variety of disciplines including naturopathy and massage. She has had an involvement in top level hockey for more than 20 years and her new passion of golf has taken her to inter-provincial representation.
Week One – 25th March Speed, Agility and Quickness (3 hours)
Where: Taradale High School Gym Education on effective training methods
Murphy Road, Taradale for coaching speed, agility and quickness.
Time: 6:00pm – 9:00pm Understanding the importance of training speed,
Agility and quickness, and building a
Lecturer: Deanne Parkes, BSpEx programme.
Deanne currently works with various elite athletes in the Hawkes Bay region as a Physical Conditioner.
She is also the head trainer for the Central Districts Cricket Team.
Cost is $10 per course, due on the night.
Please register your interest with Lorraine Guillemot,
Health, Recreation and Sport Section Administration,
lorraine@eit.ac.nz, 06 974 8000 ext 5420
OR
Tim Motu, Sport Hawkes Bay, tim.m@sporthb.net.nz,
06 845 9336 ext 762
Enhancing Coaches Series
Short Courses
EIT in partnership with Sport Hawke‟s Bay offer this series of presentations and workshops for both coaches and athletes. From „grass roots‟ coaches to elite athletes, the series
has something for everyone!
This series is run over five (5) consecutive weeks on Wednesday evenings.
Week One – 25th February Season Planning
Where: C Block (C215 EIT Campus) Education on effective season planning methods,
Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm understanding the importance of season planning
Lecturer: Deanne Parkes, BSpEx
Deanne currently works with various elite athletes in in the Hawke‟s Bay region as a Physical Conditioner
Week Two – 4th March Pre-season Preparation and Conditioning
Where: Lady Pettigrew Theatre Education on the latest effective pre-season and Pettigrew.Green Arena conditioning training methods for coaching athletes.
Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm Understanding the importance of pre-season training
Lecturer: Marcus Agnew, MHSC, BSR and building a pre-season training programme. How
to train athletes more effectively and efficiently.
Marcus is a lecturer on the Recreation and Sport programme, for Degree, Diploma, and Certificate students.
He has a Masters in Health Science from the Auckland University of Technology, completing his thesis on
“Game Analysis in Rugby Union” with the NZRU.
Week One – 11th March Fitness Testing
Where: Lady Pettigrew Theatre Education of the latest fitness testing methods and
Pettigrew.Green Arena understanding them. How to select an appropriate
Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm fitness test to assess specific fitness components.
Lecturer: Dr Carl Paton, PhD
Carl gained his initial degree in Sport Science from Manchester Metropolitan University (UK) and has since completed both Masters and Doctoral degrees specialising in endurance exercise physiology.
Week One – 18th March Recovery and Recovery Massage (3 hours)
Where: Hawkes Nest Education for optimising recovery including the role of
Pettigrew.Green Arena of massage. Basic massage techniques for recovery
Time: 6:00pm – 9:00pm will be demonstrated and practiced.
Lecturer: Jill Morgan, Dip.PE, Dip.Tchg, Dip.MT, ND
Jill has studied in a variety of disciplines including naturopathy and massage. She has had an involvement in top level hockey for more than 20 years and her new passion of golf has taken her to inter-provincial representation.
Week One – 25th March Speed, Agility and Quickness (3 hours)
Where: Taradale High School Gym Education on effective training methods
Murphy Road, Taradale for coaching speed, agility and quickness.
Time: 6:00pm – 9:00pm Understanding the importance of training speed,
Agility and quickness, and building a
Lecturer: Deanne Parkes, BSpEx programme.
Deanne currently works with various elite athletes in the Hawkes Bay region as a Physical Conditioner.
She is also the head trainer for the Central Districts Cricket Team.
Cost is $10 per course, due on the night.
Please register your interest with Lorraine Guillemot,
Health, Recreation and Sport Section Administration,
lorraine@eit.ac.nz, 06 974 8000 ext 5420
OR
Tim Motu, Sport Hawkes Bay, tim.m@sporthb.net.nz,
06 845 9336 ext 762
Monday, February 16, 2009
Go By Bike Day Wednesday 18th Feb
See poster below for details - and be in for a free bikewise breakfast!!
Friday, February 13, 2009
Big weekend for Ramblers at Taupo Track
Despite last weekend’s heat wave in Hawkes Bay, it rained medals for the Ramblers Cycling Club riders competing in the Wanganui Masters Games and the Waikato/ Bay of Plenty Track Champs in Taupo.
The down pour started on Friday with Duncan McFadyen(70-75) and Bruce Galloway(50-55) both claiming top spots in their age grade 24km time-trials at the 2009 Masters Games. Seventy-five year old McFadyen, from Havelock North, blitzed the field as he took his time-trial title by more than two minutes from Ellis Goodyear from Wellington. This Ramblers’ stalwart has shown again that there is still a lot of racing left in him.
Galloway had to get a monkey off his back, as he crashed earlier in the week in the three day tour time-trial. This day nothing stood between the Napier master and his destiny, as he claimed gold in the race of truths.
The Masters Road Race was run on the Saturday from Brunswick on an undulating circuit. Again both the Ramblers’ masters had it their own way, McFadyen leaving his field behind to ride away solo to his second gold of the Games. For Galloway his second gold came after a hard fought battle with Wanganui local Pat Johnstone. Both riders took it to the line with Galloway claiming victory by the smallest of margins.
The overall comment about this magnificent event from McFadyen was that the Games atmosphere was like no other, with athletes from dozens of different codes mingling at the Village as the organizers put on daily entertainment that went on till late evening.
At Waitangi weekend the Waikato/Bay of Plenty Open Track champs were held at Taupo’s Velodrome in Arthur Dellany Sports Park. The competition was hot for the 13 riders representing the Ramblers Cycling Club, but the clouds burst with a total of 31 medals won.
The Central Hawkes Bay Town of Waipukurau has sprouted more potential track stars besides Olympian Westley Gough. During this three day long event, Sam Clarke and Regan Gough both from CHB, showed their wares on the bitumen oval.
Clarke kicked off the weekend with gold in the 500mtr time-trial ahead of Fraser Gough and a second place in the 200mtr sprint seeding round just ahead of Taradale’s Tim Lutter.
Regan Gough and Kerry Harford both dominated their age grade fields, winning all their events outright.
In the Under 17 Boys 5km Scratch race the Bay boys put on a great display of teamwork. From the gun they put up a barrage of attacks, shielding their escaped mates from persecution. During this offensive of epic proportion Duncan MacKenzie’s 2km dash for freedom made it all the way to the finish. As the Dartmoor son revelled in his glory he was quick to acknowledge all the work done by his club mates at the front-line.
With this ever growing team of cyclists, the long-term future of track cycling in Hawkes Bay looks to be in good hands. In the short-term, with the National Track Champs in Invercargill only three weeks away, time will tell if last weekend’s form is enough at national level.
The down pour started on Friday with Duncan McFadyen(70-75) and Bruce Galloway(50-55) both claiming top spots in their age grade 24km time-trials at the 2009 Masters Games. Seventy-five year old McFadyen, from Havelock North, blitzed the field as he took his time-trial title by more than two minutes from Ellis Goodyear from Wellington. This Ramblers’ stalwart has shown again that there is still a lot of racing left in him.
Galloway had to get a monkey off his back, as he crashed earlier in the week in the three day tour time-trial. This day nothing stood between the Napier master and his destiny, as he claimed gold in the race of truths.
The Masters Road Race was run on the Saturday from Brunswick on an undulating circuit. Again both the Ramblers’ masters had it their own way, McFadyen leaving his field behind to ride away solo to his second gold of the Games. For Galloway his second gold came after a hard fought battle with Wanganui local Pat Johnstone. Both riders took it to the line with Galloway claiming victory by the smallest of margins.
The overall comment about this magnificent event from McFadyen was that the Games atmosphere was like no other, with athletes from dozens of different codes mingling at the Village as the organizers put on daily entertainment that went on till late evening.
At Waitangi weekend the Waikato/Bay of Plenty Open Track champs were held at Taupo’s Velodrome in Arthur Dellany Sports Park. The competition was hot for the 13 riders representing the Ramblers Cycling Club, but the clouds burst with a total of 31 medals won.
The Central Hawkes Bay Town of Waipukurau has sprouted more potential track stars besides Olympian Westley Gough. During this three day long event, Sam Clarke and Regan Gough both from CHB, showed their wares on the bitumen oval.
Clarke kicked off the weekend with gold in the 500mtr time-trial ahead of Fraser Gough and a second place in the 200mtr sprint seeding round just ahead of Taradale’s Tim Lutter.
Regan Gough and Kerry Harford both dominated their age grade fields, winning all their events outright.
In the Under 17 Boys 5km Scratch race the Bay boys put on a great display of teamwork. From the gun they put up a barrage of attacks, shielding their escaped mates from persecution. During this offensive of epic proportion Duncan MacKenzie’s 2km dash for freedom made it all the way to the finish. As the Dartmoor son revelled in his glory he was quick to acknowledge all the work done by his club mates at the front-line.
With this ever growing team of cyclists, the long-term future of track cycling in Hawkes Bay looks to be in good hands. In the short-term, with the National Track Champs in Invercargill only three weeks away, time will tell if last weekend’s form is enough at national level.
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
National Vets TT 2009 Wellington 7th March
SATURDAY 7 MARCH 2009
START TIME: 11 AM JOHNSTONE STREET
REGISTRATION: 10 – 10.45 AM
TE KURA KAUPAPA MAORI O WAIRARAPA
JOHNSTONE STREET
COURSE: OUT AND BACK TURNING 4KM PAST GLADSTONE SHOP
AFTERNOON TEA AND MEDAL PRESENTATION WILL BE HELD AT TE KURA KAUPAPA MAORI O WAIRARAPA, AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE EVENT.
NOTE: THE AGE GROUPS ARE AS FOLLOWS: 35-39 40-44 45-49 50-54 etc
You will be competing under the UCI age group rules. This means that you compete in the age group depending on your age this year – e. g. if you are 50 already, or if you turn 50 this year you will ride in the 50-54 age group.
For Information: Phone Mike Elliott (027) 245 4818
CLUB WEBSITE www.wvcc.org.nz
ENTRY FEE: $10 with entry by 5 March 2009
Absolutely no late entries will be accepted
Please complete entry form below and return with cheque to
WELLINGTON VETERAN’S CYCLING CLUB
2 Rawene Street
Waikanae
Wellington
5036
ENTRY FORM
Name___________________________________
Address_________________________________
________________________________________
Phone___________________________________
E-mail___________________________________
FEMALE / MALE
(circle one)
I certify that I am in good physical health
and agree that I am participating at my
own risk and will abide by the
organiser’s rules.
Signed _____________________ Date ________
Please circle your age group: A 35-39 B 40-44 C 45-49 D 50-54 E55-59 F 60-64 G 65-69 H 70-74 I 75+
START TIME: 11 AM JOHNSTONE STREET
REGISTRATION: 10 – 10.45 AM
TE KURA KAUPAPA MAORI O WAIRARAPA
JOHNSTONE STREET
COURSE: OUT AND BACK TURNING 4KM PAST GLADSTONE SHOP
AFTERNOON TEA AND MEDAL PRESENTATION WILL BE HELD AT TE KURA KAUPAPA MAORI O WAIRARAPA, AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE EVENT.
NOTE: THE AGE GROUPS ARE AS FOLLOWS: 35-39 40-44 45-49 50-54 etc
You will be competing under the UCI age group rules. This means that you compete in the age group depending on your age this year – e. g. if you are 50 already, or if you turn 50 this year you will ride in the 50-54 age group.
For Information: Phone Mike Elliott (027) 245 4818
CLUB WEBSITE www.wvcc.org.nz
ENTRY FEE: $10 with entry by 5 March 2009
Absolutely no late entries will be accepted
Please complete entry form below and return with cheque to
WELLINGTON VETERAN’S CYCLING CLUB
2 Rawene Street
Waikanae
Wellington
5036
ENTRY FORM
Name___________________________________
Address_________________________________
________________________________________
Phone___________________________________
E-mail___________________________________
FEMALE / MALE
(circle one)
I certify that I am in good physical health
and agree that I am participating at my
own risk and will abide by the
organiser’s rules.
Signed _____________________ Date ________
Please circle your age group: A 35-39 B 40-44 C 45-49 D 50-54 E55-59 F 60-64 G 65-69 H 70-74 I 75+
Monday, February 9, 2009
WCNI Champs
WCNI TRACK CHAMPIONSHIPS 2ND DAY
JOHNSON PARK FEILDING
15th FEBRUARY MIDDAY START
Johnson Park (Rugby Grounds) on the S.E. corner of Feilding off Drake Street)
Managers meeting 11.15am
Registrations from 11.00am
Depending on entries some events may be combined and distances of points races may be decreased where marked with?
EVENTS
Senior Men
15000m Scratch Race
Points Race 30km?
U19 Men
8000m Scratch Race
Points Race 20km?
Open Women/U19 Women
Points Race 20km
8000m Scratch Race
U17 Boys
500m Scratch Race
10km Points Race
U17 Girls
500m Scratch Race
8km Points Race
U15 Boys
800m Derby
8km points
2000m Scratch Race
U15 Girls
1500m Scratch Race
5km Points Race
2 laps Derby
U13 Boys/Girls
800m Derby
Masters Men
500m Scratch Race
4000m Scratch Race
Some Carnival events may be run depending on time.
Team Sprint teams for Nationals will have an event.
Entry Fees with cheque from clubs made payable to "Feilding Cycling Club." Please have your cheque with you on day.
Entry Fees for WCNI Track Champs are:
Over 17 $5.00 each event
Under 17 $4.00 each event
Entries close with Secretary WCNI Noeline Elden 8.00pm Wednesday night 11th February 2009
Contact either Noeline by email or Ian Gray 06 357 7953 021 120 5751
Ian Gray
Feilding Cycling Club
5 February 2009
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
2009 RaboPlus Track National Championships
RABOPLUS TRACK NATIONALS- Entry form is due Friday 13th February. Please forward your entries to Ivar Hopman, Ramblers Cycling Club, PO Box 7204, Napier 4141 or email: ivarh@xtra.co.nz
Invercargill March 2nd-7th
Invercargill March 2nd-7th
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Triple Crown Spectacular Feb 19/20 2009
COMING TO WANGANUI FOR THE
'TRIPLE CROWN SPECTACULAR'
TRACK PROMOTION 19 & 20 FEBRUARY
N.Z MADISON CHAMPS
N.Z OMNIUM CHAMPS
INTERNATIONAL NIGHT OF THE STARS
See New Zealand's Olympic Medallists in action
against Australian World Champions
Enjoy a casual 2 hour coffee ride in the beautiful valleys of Wanganui
on Friday morning 20th February at 8.00am
leaving from Cycle Sport N.Z Ltd
(opposite Velodrome entrance, 51 Wilson Street)
Led by Dayle Cheatley - Bike N.Z Coaching Development Manager
Catherine Cheatley - Road & Track Olympian
Have a complimentary coffee afterwards at Oggies Café
(next to Cycle Sport) courtesy of Trek Bicycle N.Z
'TRIPLE CROWN SPECTACULAR'
TRACK PROMOTION 19 & 20 FEBRUARY
N.Z MADISON CHAMPS
N.Z OMNIUM CHAMPS
INTERNATIONAL NIGHT OF THE STARS
See New Zealand's Olympic Medallists in action
against Australian World Champions
Enjoy a casual 2 hour coffee ride in the beautiful valleys of Wanganui
on Friday morning 20th February at 8.00am
leaving from Cycle Sport N.Z Ltd
(opposite Velodrome entrance, 51 Wilson Street)
Led by Dayle Cheatley - Bike N.Z Coaching Development Manager
Catherine Cheatley - Road & Track Olympian
Have a complimentary coffee afterwards at Oggies Café
(next to Cycle Sport) courtesy of Trek Bicycle N.Z
Wanganui Velodrome - Start time change
Hi Ramblers,
Racing at the Wanganui Velodrome is starting at 2pm on Sundays from now on, for riders interested in attending.
Regards
Noeline Elden
WCNI Secretary
Racing at the Wanganui Velodrome is starting at 2pm on Sundays from now on, for riders interested in attending.
Regards
Noeline Elden
WCNI Secretary
The Perry Foundation - Rev Cycle Festival Feb 21st 09
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Enter the Perry Foundation REV Cycle Festival today at
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