Winter Race programme has now been posted and can be downloaded here:
http://www.ramblers.co.nz/files/RaceProgramme.pdf
Monday, May 31, 2010
Friday, May 28, 2010
Hastings Sunday Group Ride Change
Looks like the sad weather is going to persist into Sunday which would make the Otane Coffee run a bit desperate. Suggest a change of ride leaving Hastings heading for Clive to meet up with Napier riders - then on to Tuki Tuki, top of Maraetotara returning for a social coffee in Havelock. Bring along a couple of spare dollars to be in a lotto ticket raffle, the winner selected by next weeks lotto bonus number - funds to Ashleigh's junior worlds campaign. Will try to run a few of these with some at a later date for Fraser.
ASHLEIGH FUNDRAISING
| Road to Gold HELP ASHLEIGH TO THE JUNIOR ROAD CYCLING WORLD CHAMPS - ITALY (NZ’s Only U19 Woman to Qualify)$ 5 RAFFLE Limit 200 tickets WIN $100 Petrol Vouchers Trailer Load of Firewood - Delivered 2 x Driving Lessons with AA Instructor 2 Nights Pet Boarding at Pet2Us Kennels & Cattery Family Pass to Reading Cinema, Napier. TOTAL PRIZE VALUE $550 |  |
Winning ticket to be drawn on Saturday 26th June at Ramblers Cycling Club Race Tickets Available at Club Racing next two Saturdays
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Fraser Gough Upgraded
Fraser who was non travelling reserve to the World Track Championships in Montichiari Italy has now been upgraded to join the team to compete in July.
Friday, May 21, 2010
Saturday Racing: 22 May 2010
Venue: Bridge Pa School
Course: Valley/Raukawa Circuit
Registration: from 1pm (pay your $3 and be registered before 1:45)
Race briefing: 1:50pm
Race Starter: Ken MacKenzie
Course: Valley/Raukawa Circuit
Registration: from 1pm (pay your $3 and be registered before 1:45)
Race briefing: 1:50pm
Race Starter: Ken MacKenzie
Standout Juniors
The committee was delighted to learn that two of our juniors have been selected to represent our country.
Ashleigh Neave will race at the Canberra Tour and then travel on to Europe with coach Ivar Hopman to prepare for the Junior World Champs where she will be the sole Kiwi racing. Awesome news Ashleigh!
We are also delighted that Fraser Gough has been selected to race in the Canberra Tour.
Once we receive applications the club will almost certainly support both riders with a grant under our rider assistance policy but we will also look at how we might support the fundraising necessary efforts, particularly for Ashleigh.
If any club member has any ideas please speak to a committee member.
Ashleigh Neave will race at the Canberra Tour and then travel on to Europe with coach Ivar Hopman to prepare for the Junior World Champs where she will be the sole Kiwi racing. Awesome news Ashleigh!
We are also delighted that Fraser Gough has been selected to race in the Canberra Tour.
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If any club member has any ideas please speak to a committee member.
A Note from Jeremy Yates
Well its been six weeks since I swapped kiwi roads for the Belgian low lands. This is my second experience as I have lived and raced here as an under 23 rider for two and half years up until 2004. Not a lot has changed in the highly competitive racing scene, it is still tough as nails and there is no forgiveness for anyone not meeting the required fitness level.
My first few races were big, with fields full of professional riders, some of whom I raced with five years ago and even a few friendly ex-team mates. Pleasantries aside and down to business, I was schooled pretty hard on what I’ve been missing out on. One of the old friends I was reacquainted with was the gutter. I spent a lot of my first race, GP Pino Cerami, getting to know it again as our race was blown into an orderly single file by the typical early season weather.
I have had a few issues in getting set up here, but our racing schedule is only once a week so I have had necessary time to work on re-building the racing machine I used to be. The weather is working on itself too, yesterday was 8’C and rain but is getting better and better each week!
Tomorrow I hope to hear if I have made the team for Tour of Belgium - (2.HC) our new teams biggest start of the year. I am getting faster with every race, and on Saturday won the bunch sprint of the GP Houthalen after working for 80km trying to bring the break back. We were only 10sec off catching eventual winner and ex-pro Stijn Ennekens.
We have a few good one day races in the next six weeks, so hopefully I can show my stuff there and work on getting noticed by one of the big teams. Its an inspiring part of the world to be racing in, with the Giro on telly and heaps of motivation to pull a result.
My first few races were big, with fields full of professional riders, some of whom I raced with five years ago and even a few friendly ex-team mates. Pleasantries aside and down to business, I was schooled pretty hard on what I’ve been missing out on. One of the old friends I was reacquainted with was the gutter. I spent a lot of my first race, GP Pino Cerami, getting to know it again as our race was blown into an orderly single file by the typical early season weather.
I have had a few issues in getting set up here, but our racing schedule is only once a week so I have had necessary time to work on re-building the racing machine I used to be. The weather is working on itself too, yesterday was 8’C and rain but is getting better and better each week!
Tomorrow I hope to hear if I have made the team for Tour of Belgium - (2.HC) our new teams biggest start of the year. I am getting faster with every race, and on Saturday won the bunch sprint of the GP Houthalen after working for 80km trying to bring the break back. We were only 10sec off catching eventual winner and ex-pro Stijn Ennekens.
We have a few good one day races in the next six weeks, so hopefully I can show my stuff there and work on getting noticed by one of the big teams. Its an inspiring part of the world to be racing in, with the Giro on telly and heaps of motivation to pull a result.
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 Ramblers club members. From beginners through to advanced roadies be prepared for a challenging session with surprises, themes and special guests through out the year. Your instructors will be Carl “Go to you Blow” Paton and Dylan “Area 51” Stewart.
Details:
• Classes run from Wed 19th May to Wed 22nd September
• 6-7pm at Pettigrew Green Arena
• Use our spin bikes or bring your own bike with wind trainer (Bring your pedals and shoes)
• $4 per class to be paid on the night
• Bookings are ESSENTIAL as we only have 16 Spin bikes and room for 4-5 indoor trainers.
. VERY IMPORTANT Please let Dylan know if you are bringing your own bike and trainer.
To book contact Dylan Stewart at Pettigrew Green Arena on 845 9263 or dstewart@pgarena.co.nz
Details:
• Classes run from Wed 19th May to Wed 22nd September
• 6-7pm at Pettigrew Green Arena
• Use our spin bikes or bring your own bike with wind trainer (Bring your pedals and shoes)
• $4 per class to be paid on the night
• Bookings are ESSENTIAL as we only have 16 Spin bikes and room for 4-5 indoor trainers.
. VERY IMPORTANT Please let Dylan know if you are bringing your own bike and trainer.
To book contact Dylan Stewart at Pettigrew Green Arena on 845 9263 or dstewart@pgarena.co.nz
Friday, May 7, 2010
Club Nationals 2010 Road Race
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