Ramblers juniors spreading themselves far and wide.

This weekend will see many of Ramblers juniors racing in National and International competitions. First of this Friday afternoon(2.23pm local time) will be Ashleigh Neave (Open Women/JU19), in a 15.5km TT at Canberra’s Kowalski Tour.

Regan Gough(JB15), Liam Johnson(JB13) and Ashleigh Neave will start with a Road Race in Canberra on Saturday morning and in the afternoon they will all race a Criterium at the Stromlo Mountain Park.

The same day a Lindisfarne team of James Lochhead, Ben Ross, William Green and Ben Pedersen, are lining up in the North Island Secondary School team time trial competition. A 16km out and back race at Gordonton just north of Hamilton. This event is growing out to be one of NZ biggest cycling events with 46 team in their Junior grade alone.

On Sunday the Trans-Tasman battle will resume as Regan Gough(JB15), Liam Johnson(JB13) will have to contest a Road Race and a TT. A 71.8km hilly Road race should be in Ashleigh Neave’s favor, as she has shown before in 2008, finishing second overall in the JU17. Follow these guys on: http://canberratour.actcyclingevents.com.au

Ngaruawhia is hosting the NISS Road Race on Sunday and will see more Ramblers Juniors on the start-line. Phoebe Treseder(Iona College) U15G,
William Green, Ben Ross and Ben Pedersen(Lindisfarne College) U15B, James Lochhead(Lindisfarne College) U16B, Logan Bean(CHB College) U17B and Megan Watson(Hastings Girls High) U20G.

This spectacle is a must see event for everyone, as many North Island schools rock up with their purpose built trailers/tents and uniforms to show case their cycling talents. The number of starters in the Road Races, JU15B x 78 and JU17 x 83, short races (nothing over 27km) and narrow roads make for exciting contests.

No internet link available at the moment but we’ll try to keep you posted over the weekend.

We like to wish these Rambler ambassadors all the best in their quest for glory.

This weeks Lotto Ticket Winner

Congrats to Mark Coombe winning this weeks Super Lucky Dip Lotto Ticket with bonus number 25

Winners of Ashleighs Raffle

Congratulations to Jazz and Co the winners of

$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

Thanks to all of those who bought Tickets

Coming Saturdays Italian Pursuit

This is a team event. Each team consists of 6 riders – one from each grade. The team ride together but the lowest grade rider must be on the front. The lowest grade rider pulls out at the completion of their lap.

Therefore: the F grade rider leads the first lap and must not be passed by any teammates, this rider pulls out at the completion of 1 lap and the E grade rider takes the front. This pattern continues until the A grade rider does the last lap alone and the time is taken when this rider crosses the line.

Each team has a rider from each grade (except G grade which will have a separate race)

Teams are started 30 secs apart.

Individual Time Trial (NO drafting) rules apply – that is, teams must not draft off each other or cooperate in any way.

No time trial equipment to be used.

Teams will be selected by the race committee and available on the Ramblers website on Friday.

If insufficient riders enter from any grade (or too many) teams will be rated by ability.

Please enter by emailing Ken cycle@clear.net.nz with your name and current grade. Entries close 6pm Thursday evening.

This Saturday Race Details…

Venue: Bridge Pa School
Race Circuit: Kemblefield Winery and return
Registration: from 1pm (pay your $3 and be registered before 1:45)
Race briefing: 1:50pm
Race Starter: Gavin Scoble

Marketing Survey

Yesterday the first survey was circulated by email to financial members of Ramblers Cycling Club. Financial members without email will be posted survey forms. The survey is your first opportunity to have your say in Ramblers identity (including logo, club uniform, website and even eNews!).
Please note the deadline for your feedback is 9 July 2010.

As a bonus the committee is offering a free (new!) club jersey as the prize in a draw for those who reply to this and future surveys about rebranding the club. You have the option to include your name with your response, and for each named reply you send in, you will receive one entry in the draw. SPARC
If you have any questions in the meantime please contact:
Gavin Scoble
Su Daniel

The National Bike Shed of NZ Sneak Preview

The National Bike Shed of New Zealand has been displaying a number of interesting and unusual bikes from their own and other private collections. This "Sneak Preview Show" is at the Hastings Community Arts Centre, and finishes this Saturday. Remember to pop along this week or you will have to wait until October for the official opening of The National Bike Shed of New Zealand in Napier.
See last week’s eNews for more details or contact Adrian Thornton on 878 9336 or 027 3522 630 or adrian@theflyingwheel.com

Volunteer Awareness Week from 20 – 26 June.

Volunteers make a huge contribution to sport in Hawke’s Bay in many different ways. As coaches, referees, administrators, transporters, event assistants… they allow sport to happen! Now it’s time to say THANKS
This week is an opportunity for you to recognise and acknowledge the volunteers who ensure our Saturday racing happens. That’s mum who takes you to the race and waits patiently (for hours) for you to finish; dad who cleans your bike when you are too tired; the marshals in the kitchen who keep the hot water coming; the committee who stock the trailer with chocky biscuits as well as run the races; all those who contribute to our magazine, our eNews and our race reports; the marshals who stand on the corners just for you in the rain; your brother who helped you changed that flat tyre; your partner who understands that on Saturday nights it is always their turn to sort dinner … make sure you say thanks… and not just this week, keep saying thanks for the rest of the year.

Velodrome Update

The news is that the Government has allocated a fund that will go towards a velodrome in the North Island. The next stage for Hawkes Bay’s bid to secure a velodrome is to continue gathering public support to strengthen the case to be put to the Government/SPARC (who decide where in the North Island the velodrome will go).
Over this time we are asking Rambler's Members to become ambassadors for the track and sell the benefits to of having a track in our area, to the public. This of course would include all those local businesses that would get a financial return (for example, motels, petrol stations, fast food outlets and even real-estate agents with people shifting house to be near the track). As well as cycling, the track will also have space available in the centre for ball sports. This is going to be our one and only chance to get a covered velodrome in Hawke's Bay.
If you have questions, please contact Rob Oliver the.hub@airnet.net.nz It has been a lifetime dream of Rob’s to have a track in the Bay. He has seen our club and this area in general produced some of New Zealand's finest riders both on the track and the road and believes the benefits of having a covered velodrome here will be immediate and far-reaching. It is the opportunity of a lifetime for Hawke's Bay and we really need everyone to PLEASE get in behind this project.

If you want to virtual fly over the Hawkes Bay Sports Park access ;
YouTube watch flyover

Standout Juniors

As you all know, two of our juniors have been selected to represent our country. U19 Fraser Gough was initially selected for the Tour d’ Abitibi in Canada, but has since been reselected to race in the prestigious World Track Championships in Motichiarri, Italy. In his grade, Fraser is the only North Islander going to the World Tracks.
U19 Ashleigh Neave has been selected to race at the Canberra Tour and then goes on (with coach Ivar Hopman) to Europe for the Junior World Championships where she will be the sole Kiwi racing.
A reminder that there are several initiatives to help support these juniors.

21 June Committee Meeting: Points of interest

Chairs of club sub-committees have been confirmed. If you have any questions, feedback or issues you want to raise regarding the different areas of club activities please contact these people:

Racing: Hilary Green
Communications & Marketing: Gavin Scoble
Finance: Mark Coombe
Membership: Rob Oliver
Policy: Gavin Scoble

The Tour of the Bay Club Inc annual meeting was held before the committee meeting. Appointed to roles with this event and now effectively making up another sub-committee are:
Chair: Ken MacKenzie Vice-chair: Tony Hartley
Treasurer: Mark Coombe Committee: Dean Clifford & Hilary Green

Reminder: Ramblers general meeting tonight

As a follow up to the AGM, another General Meeting was requested and is being held tonight. This meeting is for members only.
Venue: Hastings RSA
Date: Thursday 24th June 2010
Time: 7.30pm

Get in Quick for last Lotto Bonus Numbers

Be a part of Ashleigh's Story --

Only Numbers 6, 7, 20, 25, 32, 34, 35 left to sell - game starts this Saturday

$10.00 buys you 5 weeks draw of the lotto bonus number.

The winning Number each week will win a super lucky dip lotto ticket ($15.00).

At 40 numbers * $10.00 less $75.00 in lotto tickets can raise $325.00 towards Ashleigh's world cup campaign.

Ramblers members email me at stevew@portofnapier.co.nz to pledge with your preferred number. I will email you back with number and details on how to pay.

Junior World Champs Site

Ashleighs Facebook Page

Get your workmates on board !!

Cheers Steve

Saturday Club Race: 19 June 2010 Venue Change !!!

RACE VENUE CHANGE
Due to a function taking place at Puketapu School, Ramblers racing will be based from the Puketapu Domain (Dartmoor Road) this Saturday. Because of this, the circuit will be raced anti-clockwise and the finish will be on Dartmoor Road.
Please do not go the school or park cars there. There is ample parking at the domain.
The only facilities at the Domain are toilets.
Please bring plenty to drink with you as the water supply is not reliable (there will still be biscuits in the trailer for those who need a sugar fix).

Reminder: Ramblers general meeting next week

As a follow up to the AGM, another General Meeting was requested. This meeting is for members only.
Venue: Hastings RSA
Date: Thursday 24th June 2010
Time: 7.30pm

Be a Part of Ashleigh's Story

Steve Watson is running a 5 week draw to assist Ashleigh in her representative trip overseas. The cost is $10 per number and the winning number each week will win a super lucky dip lotto ticket ($15.00).
If 40 members participate at $10.00 (less lotto tickets costs) we would have raised $325.00 towards Ashleigh's campaign.
You can email Steve at stevew@portofnapier.co.nz to pledge with your preferred number.
If Steve gets more than 40 takers, he will run concurrent draws and will post to the blog when the game is on with supporter’s names and number, so get your workmates on board too!!
If this is successful, Steve will repeat the ‘game’ for Fraser. Get in quick to get numbers to start next week (Saturday 26th June Draw) .

Tour de France Breakfast: Fundraiser for Juniors

This breakfast is in support of our juniors, Fraser Gough and Ashleigh Neave, selected to represent New Zealand overseas.
Please contact Vicki at BikeHB for full details and to book: info@bikehb.co.nz
What: Stage 12 on the BIG screen
Venue: Lady Pettigrew Theatre, upstairs in the PG Arena, Taradale
Breakfast: Coffee, croissants, pastries
Date: Sunday 18th July 2010
Time: 7-9am (followed by a Sunday ride, so bring your bike)

The National Bike Shed of New Zealand's "Sneak Preview Show"

Where: Hastings Community Arts Centre, 106 Russell St South, Hastings
Opening hours: Monday to Friday 9.30am to 4pm and Saturday 10am to 2pm.
When: From Monday June 14 to Saturday June 26
The National Bike Shed of New Zealand will be displaying a number of interesting and unusual bikes from their own and other private collections. This "Sneak Preview Show" is part of the build up to the official opening of The National Bike Shed of New Zealand to be held in Napier this October.

Geoffrey Clark, an Auckland businessman and philanthropist, who has spent a life time collecting bikes from around the world, is the driving force behind this exciting new attraction. Geoffrey, who has recently returned to Hawkes Bay, has commissioned a soon to be completed, purpose-built site that will be the home for New Zealand's most extensive collection of bikes which will cover the full history of biking in New Zealand. Bikes from around the world will also be displayed. The National Bike Shed of New Zealand will perfectly complement the other many exciting bike related developments happening in the Hawkes Bay, especially the new indoor Velodrome that Hawkes Bay is currently in a strong position to win.

The Sneak Preview Show includes the world's first production mountain bike, a Dutch cargo bike used to transport children around and a locally produced Morrison Raleigh Twenty. Also on display is a Cyclaid cyclemotor, originally purchased in Hastings in 1952 together with a gent’s double top bar 28 inch wheel Pashley and a step through 26 inch wheel Pashley. Both Pashley cycles were handmade in Stratford-upon-Avon. New Zealand road racing cycles are well represented with a display of early cycles together with a good range of cycle memorabilia and historic cycling shirts. One of the highlights is a 1950s Olympic Track bike.

The Bike Shed’s manager, Adrian Thornton, a cycle historian and enthusiast, is looking forward to hearing the public feedback on the displays. Adrian is particularly interested in finding more information and display material relating to the Morrison Bike Factory that was operating in Hastings during the 1970s and 1980s. Adrian is also very interested in any bike related photos or memorabilia from family collections or albums that people are able to lend or donate to The National Bike Shed for display.

For more information, please contact Adrian Thornton on 878 9336 or 027 3522 630 or adrian@theflyingwheel.com

Be a part of Ashleigh and Frasers Stories

See fund raising events below - Still need more takers on Lotto Bonus draw - looking to start Saturday 19th June.

Saturday Club Race: 12 June 2010

Venue: Arohanui Centre, Havelock North
Race Circuit: Mutiny Road Circuit
Registration: from 1pm (pay your $3 and be registered before 1:45)
Race briefing: 1:50pm
Race Starter: Roy van Panhuys
Grade Mentor Riders this week: Bret Harte & Nigel Hulena

Please park your cars off the race course, preferably on Mt Erin Road.

Commuting Still in This Weather? You're a LEGEND!

Make sure you have your flashy lights, wet weather and fluro gear on, all the local bike shops have a great range at the moment. Its helps to be seen if you want to keep safe. At the recently held Gen I Hawkes Bay Sports Awards Glen Yule again mentioned that he would like to have a coffee with his fellow Hastings Commuters so, just for Glen......... celebrate the darkest week (and the fact that from the 20th of June the days will start getting longer!!!!!! Yahooo). Catch up with all those other hardy cycle commuters that make the world a better place.
Where: Warrens Bakery, 123 Russell Street, North Hastings
When: 7am Wednesday 16th June
For those of you wanting to keep in contact other ways you can join RideStrong, a online cycle community and its free! Here you can post blogs and join discussions. Try joining the group about On-Road Advocacy www.ridestrong.org.nz.
Click on Groups, Advocacy and On-Road Advocacy and have you say.

2010 RaboPlus National Secondary School Road Cycling Championships

Online entries for the 2010 RaboPlus National Secondary School Road Cycling Championships are open now and all the information needed is available at: www.bikenz.org.nz/schoolroadnats
Please note entries close 27 August and no late entries will be accepted. Schools will receive information about the event from NZ Secondary Schools Sports Council and the contacts that have subscribed to NZ Schools Cycling Association (NZSCA) will also get the information. In the interest of getting more people to compete in this event I thought it would be worth letting the clubs know so that they can make sure all their school age cyclists are entered. I imagine that a number of the schools don’t have a person who will coordinate pupils to enter. If this is the case it would be great if someone at the clubs takes responsibility for getting the school to subscribe to the NZSCA, returning the terms and conditions form and organising attendance at the event.

Le Tour de France Breakfast Fundraiser ~ Ashleigh Neave & Fraser Gough: NZ Reps in Canberra & Canada

Come join us to watch on the BIG SCREEN a Mountain stage, Stage 12: Bourg-de-Péage to Mende. This 210.5km hilly stage culminates with challenging uphill run into Mende Airfield Bring a mate and come watch this stage that will undoubtedly produce a few surprises! With a coffee and pastry it’s just like you were there!
Where: ‘Café’ Pettigrew Green Arena, upstairs in the Lady Pettigrew Theatre
Date: Sunday July 18th 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 / info@bikehb.co.nz
Your support is appreciated!

Ramblers General Meeting: 24th June

As a follow up to the AGM, another General Meeting was requested. This will be at the same venue as the AGM earlier in the year.
Venue: Hastings RSA
Date: Thursday 24th June 2010
Time: 7.30pm

Lotto Bonus Number Draw

Congrats to Coach Ivar winning this weeks Super Lucky Dip Lotto Ticket (It wasn't a setup I promise) with bonus number 34

Be a part of Ashleigh's Story --

I wish to run another draw for Ashley but need to scale it up a little to try and get funding in time.

I am proposing a 5 week draw for $10.00 per number.
The winning Number each week will will a super lucky dip lotto ticket ($15.00).

At 40 numbers * $10.00 less $75.00 in lotto tickets can raise $325.00 towards Ashleigh's world cup campaign.

Ramblers members email me at stevew@portofnapier.co.nz to pledge with your preferred number.

If I get more than 40 takers I will run concurrent draws - will blog when game is on with supporters names and number.

Get your workmates on board !!

Cheers Steve

Saturday Club Race: 5 June 2010

Venue: Haumoana School
Race Circuit: Tukituki Valley
Registration: from 1pm (pay your $3 and be registered before 1:45)
Race briefing: 1:50pm
Race Starter: Wally Woods
Grade Mentor Riders this week: Winston Briggs and Richard Brough

Winter Race Programme

This is available online and thanks to Dave who has also emailed this out to members. Some features this winter season:
We have a new event, an Italian Pursuit on 3rd July. More details on this in a later eNews.
The annual Dudley Hawkes Memorial Handicap is ridden this year on July 17th.
Our “Wish It Was France” club graded tour has returned this year – the Saturday after Le Tour de France. This features DOUBLE series points.

Ramblers Cycling Specific Conditioning Spin Classes

Due to popular demand with the Wednesday night spin classes, from the 9th of June Carl and Dylan have decided to increase the size of the class… with Dylan’s super powers, a wall can be removed to double the size of the room. There are only 15 spin bikes but if you bring your own trainer and bike, the class size can be expanded out to 35 people.
Classes run from Wed 19th May to Wed 22nd September, 6-7pm at Pettigrew Green Arena. Please NOTE: There will be no class on the 11th of August.
$4 per class to be paid on the night. Bookings are ESSENTIAL. Please let Dylan know if you are bringing your own bike and trainer. dstewart@pgarena.co.nz