Monday, March 29, 2010
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Tour de L'Amitie - Tahiti - Interested?
BikeNZ has received a preliminary invitation to send a team of five riders to the 2010 Tour de l’Amitie in Tahiti
The 2010 tour will be longer than previous years and will visit more islands. The team will comprise of one U23 rider, one masters rider (over 40 years old), and three other riders with no age requirement.
Full details of the invitation are to be confirmed, but the event will be self funded.
Any rider or manager who would like to be considered for selection should contact sarah@bikenz.org.nz by Friday April 16.
The 2010 tour will be longer than previous years and will visit more islands. The team will comprise of one U23 rider, one masters rider (over 40 years old), and three other riders with no age requirement.
Full details of the invitation are to be confirmed, but the event will be self funded.
Any rider or manager who would like to be considered for selection should contact sarah@bikenz.org.nz by Friday April 16.
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Monday, March 22, 2010
Development Camp Juniors Taranaki June 2010
Development camp opportunities (Tour of Taranaki is NOT for U15 riders)
Expressions of interest are sought from U17, U19, Boys and Girls and U23 Women who wish to be considered to attend the Queens Birthday camp to be held in Taranaki and participate in PowerCo Tour of Taranaki.
The camp runs from Friday evening 4th June to Monday 7th of June.
The camp is primarily for the squads that will travel to Canberra to participate in the Junior and Women’s tour in early July. The riders for these squads will be automatically selected. These squads will be announced shortly after the conclusion of the National Road champs in May.
The coaching will be lead by the experienced team of BikeNZ development coaches: U19 Men Ken Bewley , U19 Women Lynn Murphy, U17 Boys Robbie Risdon, U17 Girls Katri Lake, U23 Women to be confirmed, and Jono Hailstone.
The opportunity also exists for coaches who wish to be considered to assist with the teams during the Taranaki tour.
The tour is a demanding 5 stage, 3 day tour that has proven an ideal environment for the development squads to learn tour racing in a team environment. Please note that the invited riders will be expected to work as part of a team rather than individual riding.
The camp is based at St Mary’s Boarding school in Stratford, this is central for all the racing. The school provides excellent accommodation and 3 meals a day for total cost $200.00 per rider.
Travel to and from Stratford is the riders responsibility.
If interested in being considered for this camp, please send a brief outline of your racing experience, notable results and your future cycling objectives. Be sure to include your contact details, age, and your cycling club.
Applications are to be sent to David Osten - dosten@xtra.co.nz and cc’d to sarahvb@bikenz.org.nz by 23rd April
Please note that invitations will only be issued to selected riders at the discretion of the selectors and coaches. The selection criteria will be based on results, potential and the ability to work in a team environment. Depending on the main squad selections, it is possible no invitations will be issued for any extra participants from any or all grades. As this is by invitation no correspondence with unsuccessful applications will be entered into with once the invitations are issued.
The usual selection criteria will apply for the development squads.
Expressions of interest are sought from U17, U19, Boys and Girls and U23 Women who wish to be considered to attend the Queens Birthday camp to be held in Taranaki and participate in PowerCo Tour of Taranaki.
The camp runs from Friday evening 4th June to Monday 7th of June.
The camp is primarily for the squads that will travel to Canberra to participate in the Junior and Women’s tour in early July. The riders for these squads will be automatically selected. These squads will be announced shortly after the conclusion of the National Road champs in May.
The coaching will be lead by the experienced team of BikeNZ development coaches: U19 Men Ken Bewley , U19 Women Lynn Murphy, U17 Boys Robbie Risdon, U17 Girls Katri Lake, U23 Women to be confirmed, and Jono Hailstone.
The opportunity also exists for coaches who wish to be considered to assist with the teams during the Taranaki tour.
The tour is a demanding 5 stage, 3 day tour that has proven an ideal environment for the development squads to learn tour racing in a team environment. Please note that the invited riders will be expected to work as part of a team rather than individual riding.
The camp is based at St Mary’s Boarding school in Stratford, this is central for all the racing. The school provides excellent accommodation and 3 meals a day for total cost $200.00 per rider.
Travel to and from Stratford is the riders responsibility.
If interested in being considered for this camp, please send a brief outline of your racing experience, notable results and your future cycling objectives. Be sure to include your contact details, age, and your cycling club.
Applications are to be sent to David Osten - dosten@xtra.co.nz and cc’d to sarahvb@bikenz.org.nz by 23rd April
Please note that invitations will only be issued to selected riders at the discretion of the selectors and coaches. The selection criteria will be based on results, potential and the ability to work in a team environment. Depending on the main squad selections, it is possible no invitations will be issued for any extra participants from any or all grades. As this is by invitation no correspondence with unsuccessful applications will be entered into with once the invitations are issued.
The usual selection criteria will apply for the development squads.
Invitation to U23 Women Riders
For the Canberra Tour in July 2010
As part of the increasing commitment by BikeNZ Road and Track (BRT) to provide a development path for riders, it is planned to include an Under23 Women’s team in the squad that goes to the Canberra Tour in early July. This fits with the Cycling Australia move to improve women’s racing and include teams racing in the Canberra tour.
The team will travel with the development squads to Canberra. Accommodation has been arranged at the AIS, which provides excellent accommodation and meals. All transport will be coordinated through BikeNZ to ensure best value.
This trip is self funded and is currently expected to cost approx $2,600. Cost savings are being investigated
As part of the development of these teams we would also expect the riders to take part in the Queens Birthday tour of Taranaki. This tour has been used by the development squads as a pre Canberra camp, during which team riding is developed in a challenging event with excellent racing. Accommodation is arranged for the squad at St Mary’s boarding school which provides quality accommodation and meals at a very affordable price. The cost for the accommodation in Stratford is $200 for the 3 night’s bed and all meals.
A coach will be appointed shortly who will coordinate the team and work to develop a strong team racing structure, the desire to race as part of a team is a basic requirement for selection to the team.
BRT invites U23 women who are interested in being part of the team to race in Canberra and ride the Tour of Taranaki to submit their names for consideration. To be considered, please send a brief outline of your racing experience, notable results and your future cycling objectives. Be sure to include your contact details, age, and your cycling club.
Applications should to be sent to David Osten dosten@xtra.co.nz and cc’d so Sarah van Boheemen sarahvb@bikenz.org.nz by April 23rd.
Please note that invitations will only be issued to selected riders at the discretion of the selectors and coaches. The selection criteria will be around results, potential and the ability to work in a team environment. As this is by invitation no correspondence with unsuccessful applicants will be entered into once the invitations are issued.
As part of the increasing commitment by BikeNZ Road and Track (BRT) to provide a development path for riders, it is planned to include an Under23 Women’s team in the squad that goes to the Canberra Tour in early July. This fits with the Cycling Australia move to improve women’s racing and include teams racing in the Canberra tour.
The team will travel with the development squads to Canberra. Accommodation has been arranged at the AIS, which provides excellent accommodation and meals. All transport will be coordinated through BikeNZ to ensure best value.
This trip is self funded and is currently expected to cost approx $2,600. Cost savings are being investigated
As part of the development of these teams we would also expect the riders to take part in the Queens Birthday tour of Taranaki. This tour has been used by the development squads as a pre Canberra camp, during which team riding is developed in a challenging event with excellent racing. Accommodation is arranged for the squad at St Mary’s boarding school which provides quality accommodation and meals at a very affordable price. The cost for the accommodation in Stratford is $200 for the 3 night’s bed and all meals.
A coach will be appointed shortly who will coordinate the team and work to develop a strong team racing structure, the desire to race as part of a team is a basic requirement for selection to the team.
BRT invites U23 women who are interested in being part of the team to race in Canberra and ride the Tour of Taranaki to submit their names for consideration. To be considered, please send a brief outline of your racing experience, notable results and your future cycling objectives. Be sure to include your contact details, age, and your cycling club.
Applications should to be sent to David Osten dosten@xtra.co.nz and cc’d so Sarah van Boheemen sarahvb@bikenz.org.nz by April 23rd.
Please note that invitations will only be issued to selected riders at the discretion of the selectors and coaches. The selection criteria will be around results, potential and the ability to work in a team environment. As this is by invitation no correspondence with unsuccessful applicants will be entered into once the invitations are issued.
Friday, March 19, 2010
Can you help Leo?
My wife and I are planning a trip to New Zealand in January and February 2011 and will be staying for a month somewhere around Napier (I am looking for a house to rent if you have any info on that subject). I am bringing my road bike and am interested in riding in the area. Can you provide road maps for good rides, and can i join in some of your group rides. Thanks.
Leo McCuaig Please email Leo on Leo : leo.mccuaig@gmail.com
Leo McCuaig Please email Leo on Leo : leo.mccuaig@gmail.com
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Ramblers Vets have success at 40km TT
Ramblers riders enjoyed success at the Wellington Veterans Cycling Club-hosted national vets 40km time trial at the weekend.
All three visitors from HB were competing in the Masters 5 section. Bruce Galloway won gold in a quick time of 58m25s. Gavin Scoble, competing in his first 40km TT, won bronze in 1:00:27, 13 seconds down on second placed Barry Gilliland of Palmerston North. Wally Woods was fifth in 1:03:43. Bruce's time was only bettered by three M1s and an M2 rider.
Conditions on Sunday's out and back course starting in Masterton were near ideal with a warm, sunny day and a light northwesterly breeze. The scenic course is undulating with a couple of sharper pinches. A false flat for about 4km up to the turn past Gladstone proved demanding for most, although it did give an all-too-short opportunity for a high speed exit from the turn. Brent Backhouse posted the fastest time overall with a 56 flat, meaning Andrew Townsend’s course record of 54 flat still stands.
All three visitors from HB were competing in the Masters 5 section. Bruce Galloway won gold in a quick time of 58m25s. Gavin Scoble, competing in his first 40km TT, won bronze in 1:00:27, 13 seconds down on second placed Barry Gilliland of Palmerston North. Wally Woods was fifth in 1:03:43. Bruce's time was only bettered by three M1s and an M2 rider.
Conditions on Sunday's out and back course starting in Masterton were near ideal with a warm, sunny day and a light northwesterly breeze. The scenic course is undulating with a couple of sharper pinches. A false flat for about 4km up to the turn past Gladstone proved demanding for most, although it did give an all-too-short opportunity for a high speed exit from the turn. Brent Backhouse posted the fastest time overall with a 56 flat, meaning Andrew Townsend’s course record of 54 flat still stands.
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Monday, March 8, 2010
Day 3 Track Nationals D-Day for Kerry Harford
It was D day for Kerry Harford as he wasn’t only chasing the 3km Pursuit Gold medal but he also wanted to break the 3.37min National record. In the morning during qualifying the track environment was not ideal, due to the low air and track temperature. Harford easily qualified fastest scoring 3.40min, two seconds ahead of his nearest rival Peter Jenkins from the West Coast North Island centre.
In the evening all systems were go in the run off for the Gold medal, this piece of precious metal was in no danger of going west. But again the National record proved to be elusive, the time of 3.38min was not enough to break it. Still this medal will find a good place in Harford’s trophy cabinet, next to last year’s Silver one.
The 750mtr Derby was on the menu for the Under 15 Boys, with Regan Gough devouring the competition in the qualifying heat and in the semi. The final became a midnight snack, as it was run at 10.20pm that night. Strong riding and good positioning, both trade-marks of the young Gough, helped him to secure a Silver behind Michael Culling.
Ivar Hopman
In the evening all systems were go in the run off for the Gold medal, this piece of precious metal was in no danger of going west. But again the National record proved to be elusive, the time of 3.38min was not enough to break it. Still this medal will find a good place in Harford’s trophy cabinet, next to last year’s Silver one.
The 750mtr Derby was on the menu for the Under 15 Boys, with Regan Gough devouring the competition in the qualifying heat and in the semi. The final became a midnight snack, as it was run at 10.20pm that night. Strong riding and good positioning, both trade-marks of the young Gough, helped him to secure a Silver behind Michael Culling.
Ivar Hopman
Day 2 Track Nationals Silver for Regan Gough
Within a blink of an eye Kerry Harford lost his winning position in the Masters Men Points Race and only with his daft skills avoiding a disaster, as his back tyre exploded. Because all this happened with less than a kilometre to go the rules prevented Harford from re-entering the race, all the hard work vanished as he scored a “Did Not Finish”.
The second day of the Track Championship still had a silver lining when the young Regan Gough firstly managed to easily advance to Under15 Boys Points Race Finals. In his qualifying heat Gough rode a smart race, accumulating points in all the sprints giving him the luxury to ease off in the last one.
With all the young guns in the final the sparks started to fly, with Reon Sheath temporarily hitting the deck in a close tussle for position. After a quick check-over he was able to resume the race and chase points again. Michael Culling, a Southland local, dominated most of the sprints, but was pushed all the way by Regan Gough.
Due to his high top end speed the East Coast North Island rider managed to out-fox the field on a few occasions to sneak away and gathered enough points to secure a solid Silver medal.
Ivar Hopman
The second day of the Track Championship still had a silver lining when the young Regan Gough firstly managed to easily advance to Under15 Boys Points Race Finals. In his qualifying heat Gough rode a smart race, accumulating points in all the sprints giving him the luxury to ease off in the last one.
With all the young guns in the final the sparks started to fly, with Reon Sheath temporarily hitting the deck in a close tussle for position. After a quick check-over he was able to resume the race and chase points again. Michael Culling, a Southland local, dominated most of the sprints, but was pushed all the way by Regan Gough.
Due to his high top end speed the East Coast North Island rider managed to out-fox the field on a few occasions to sneak away and gathered enough points to secure a solid Silver medal.
Ivar Hopman
Thursday, March 4, 2010
Day One NZ Track Nationals
With the first day behind us the ECNI medal tally at the NZ Track Nats is already looking healthy as Kerry Harford once again won the Masters Men 2 Scratch title. The tight bunch jostled for position during the whole race, as everybody marked Harford. Except a few attemps from some local riders it was peleton complete with two laps to go. In a strategical move that wouldn't put old Patton to shame, Harford was at the sharp end of the action when it counted and dominated the last lap like a true General.
It was deja vu for Regan Gough in the Under 15 Boys 500mtr TT, like last year he finished fourth again, just missing a medal by a mere 2/100th of a second. But he will be a strong contender for all his other mass start events.
Cousin Fraser Gough better his Personal Best in the Under 19 IP by more than 2 seconds, but this was not enough to qualify for a medal run off, as he finished fifth in qualifying.
As this meet goes on experience has shown that the track-less East Coasters will find their legs the more they ply the siberian larch oval. We'll keep you posted.
Ivar Hopman
Team Coach Ltd.
It was deja vu for Regan Gough in the Under 15 Boys 500mtr TT, like last year he finished fourth again, just missing a medal by a mere 2/100th of a second. But he will be a strong contender for all his other mass start events.
Cousin Fraser Gough better his Personal Best in the Under 19 IP by more than 2 seconds, but this was not enough to qualify for a medal run off, as he finished fifth in qualifying.
As this meet goes on experience has shown that the track-less East Coasters will find their legs the more they ply the siberian larch oval. We'll keep you posted.
Ivar Hopman
Team Coach Ltd.
Monday, March 1, 2010
Aussie Masters Track & Road Champs
Cycling Australia has issued an invitation to all New Zealand masters riders to compete in the 2010 Australian Masters Track and Road Championships. You will need to have an international licence in order to compete in these events.
Details of the event can be found here:
http://www.cycling.org.au/default.asp?MenuID=Membership/20013/0/,Masters/20162/7916
Please direct any queries to Rob Ingall – rob.ingall@cycling.org.au
It is a fantastic opportunity for a holiday, some good racing and your chance to show the Aussies what we are made of!
Sarah van Boheemen
Acting BikeNZ Road and Track Relationship Manager
Details of the event can be found here:
http://www.cycling.org.au/default.asp?MenuID=Membership/20013/0/,Masters/20162/7916
Please direct any queries to Rob Ingall – rob.ingall@cycling.org.au
It is a fantastic opportunity for a holiday, some good racing and your chance to show the Aussies what we are made of!
Sarah van Boheemen
Acting BikeNZ Road and Track Relationship Manager
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