Indicative Logo Design Presentation

Member response to the recent logo questionnaire was appreciated but less than ideal in helping the committee decide between the logo concepts. Around 25% of members responded. The communications sub-committee and designers feel strongly that Logo A is the best option to take the club forward. One important aspect we have become aware was that there was no opportunity to meet members face to face and explain the relative strengths of the logo concepts.

It has also been commented on that it is asking a lot of people to expect them to visualise how a logo might be used without giving an example.

Su Daniel from No9 Marketing and Design will present two indicative jersey concepts incorporating logos A and C before the race at Bridge Pa on 2 October.
Note: These are not the final jersey designs but do indicate where the jersey designs will head depending on which logo design is adopted.

Please come early to the race as racing will start only when voting has been completed. Su Daniel will present concepts at 1.40pm followed by voting at 1.45pm. Race briefing will be just prior to the presentation and you will have time to warm up before the race starts.

If you are not at Bridge Pa on 2 October you will be able to access the designs on line at www.ramblers.co.nz\files\concepts.pdf from Monday 4 October. Voting closes on Friday 8 October. When you have viewed them you can cast your vote by emailing rcc.feedback@xtra.co.nz

Saturday Race 2nd October 2010: Please note early registration and voting opportunity

Venue: Bridge Pa School
Race Circuit: Valley-Raukawa
Registration: from 1pm (pay your $3 and be registered before 1:45) Race briefing: 1:35pm Presentation on Club Logo Proposal: 1:40pm
Voting: 1:45pm
Race start time: from 2pm
Race Starter: Don Kennedy
Race Day Emergency Phone: 0274266895

National Points Series: Taupo-Napier Classic: 25th September

To all of our dedicated club members whose hard work made the Taupo-Napier Classic Race possible, a sincere thank you.

17th October: Caltex Tour of the Bay.

Register online www.tourofthebay.co.nz or pick up an entry form from most bike shops and Caltex stations.
If you are not riding this year and can assist on Saturday (registration) or Sunday (for example; at the venue or marshalling or driving) please contact Ken MacKenzie cycle@clear.net.nz

Training Buddy for the Caltex Tour of the Bay

Mark Garner (F grade) would appreciate company each Sunday to ride the 110km Tour of the Bay course.
If you are interested, please talk to Mark at this Saturday’s race, or email him MGarner0@xtra.co.nz

Tuesday Night Training Rides

With the long-awaited resumption of daylight savings the weekly training ride from the bus shelter near the Taradale clock tower resumed at 5.15pm earlier this evening. If you would like to join in, you are more than welcome to do so from Tuesday 5 October, 5:15pm at the Taradale Clock Tower. Any keen souls are welcome on a thrash around Apley and Seafield Roads and a team time trial back from Bay View to the city.

Mountain Bike Workshops in November

For those of you who travel to the dark and muddy side of cycling from time to
time: Jacquie Phelan (flaming ecotist, bicycle racer, slow food chef, journalist, co-founder of NORBA and founder of WOMBATS) is coming to NZ for the first time to the World Single Speed Champs in Rotorua and BikeHB is delighted to announce that she will be coming to Hawkes Bay (November 6-7) to present some of her unique workshops.
1. Honest-to-Goddess Beginners Finesse for Women ($65)
2. One Less scar: phobia workshop ($45)
3. Fat Tyre History From The Source ($20)
4. Couples Therapy for Bikers($60)
5. Mother Daughter Tea Party with a Bicycle ($40)
6. In Pursuit of Podiums ($20)
All enquiries/applications/payments to attend these workshops can be posted to or dropped of to Vicki at BikeHB. Postal Address: Bike HB, PO Box 7537, Taradale, Napier 4141 or in person to SportHB, Pettigrew Green Arena, Taradale.

Ramblers Shine again at National Secondary Schools

Nationals Secondary Schools is run over three days with a TTT run in Levin, Road Race in Feilding and Points Race at Mansfield. This event attracts a lot of entrants from around the country with some age groups attracting fields of 90 and some schools entering 6 teams.
Result of the weekend was Sam Thorpe - Loversuch (Hillcrest High School) winning the year 7/8 points race.

Lindisfarne College (James Lochhead, William Green, Ben Ross, Ben Peterson) competed in the U16 Boys TTT coming 12th out of 41 teams and improving their ranking.

All Ramblers riders worked well in the Road races with top 5 results from Regan Gough (Bronze), Sam Thorpe - Loversuch 4th ,Corban Mason Smith 5th

In age group order:
Year 7 - 8 Girls Amanda Jamieson (Waipukurau School) 16th from 59
Year 7 - 8 Girls Kristen Findlay (Waipukurau School) 57th from 59
Year 7 - 8 Boys Sam Thorpe - Loversuch (Hillcrest High School) 4th from 64
Year 7 - 8 Boys Liam Johnson (Argyll East) 38th from 64
Year 7 - 8 Boys Noah Mason Smith (Central Hawkes Bay College) 41st from 64
Year 7 - 8 Boys Andrew Napthen (Argyll East) 42nd from 64
U14 Boys Corban Mason Smith (Central Hawkes Bay College) 5th from 19
U15 Girls Phoebe Treseder (Iona College) 19th = from 48
U15 Boys Regan Gough (Central Hawkes Bay College) 3rd from 71
U15 Boys Ben Ross (Lindisfarne College) 7th from 71
U15 Boys William Green (Lindisfarne College) 11th from 71
U15 Boys Tobia Robertshawe (Christs College) 17th from 71
U15 Boys Ben Petersen (Lindisfarne College) 55th from 71
U16 Girls Holly ATKINS (Hastings Girls' High School) 38th from 46
U16 Boys James Lochhead (Lindisfarne College) 20th from 68
U16 Boys Mike Garrity (Havelock North High School) 21st from 68
U17 Boys Lance Welch (Napier Boys High School) 17th from 42
U20 Girls Megan Watson (Hastings Girls High School) 7th from 36
U20 Girls Hannah Van Kampen (Taikura Rudolf Steiner Napier) 18th from 36
U20 Boys Simon Pepper (Central Hawkes Bay College) 65th from 66

In the Points Races Top 5 results Sam Thorpe - Loversuch 1st, Regan Gough 3rd, Phoebe Treseder 4th, Megan Watson 4th.
William Green and Hannah Van Kampen both outstanding support riders in their age groups.

Year 7 - 8 Girls Amanda Jamieson (Waipukurau School) 23rd from 51
Year 7 - 8 Girls Kristen Findlay (Waipukurau School) 49th from 51
Year 7 - 8 Boys Sam Thorpe - Loversuch (Hillcrest High School) 1st from 56 (8Pts)
U15 Girls Phoebe Treseder (Iona College) 4th from 49 (3Pts)
U15 Boys Regan Gough (Central Hawkes Bay College) 3rd from 69 (5Pts)
U15 Boys William Green (Lindisfarne College) 12th from 69
U15 Boys Tobia Robertshawe (Christs College) 31st from 69
U15 Boys Ben Petersen (Lindisfarne College) 49th from 69 (Mechanical)
U15 Boys Ben Ross (Lindisfarne College) DNF (Crash)
U16 Girls Holly ATKINS (Hastings Girls' High School) 36th from 46
U16 Boys James Lochhead (Lindisfarne College) (results unavailable)
U16 Boys Mike Garrity (Havelock North High School)(results unavailable)
U17 Boys Lance Welch (Napier Boys High School) 27th from 50
U17 Boys Logan Bean (Central Hawkes Bay College) 31st from 50
U20 Girls Megan Watson (Hastings Girls High School) 4th from 38 (5Pts 3rd =)
U20 Girls Hannah Van Kampen (Taikura Rudolf Steiner Napier) 32 from 38
U20 Boys Simon Pepper (Central Hawkes Bay College) 70 from 71

Thanks to all of the supporters especially Coach Ivar and Ashley for helping get everyone to their starts on time.

Please let me know if I have missed any -
Full results Here

Taupo Napier Results

BikeNz Commentary Here

A and B Grade Results Here

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Information Evening Tour de France 2011

When: Thursday, 14 October, 6:30pm
Where: The Library at Mission Estate
198 Church Road, Napier

Information Evening
Tour de France 2011
Join Karl Woolcott from Adventure Travel to see his 2010 Tour de
France photos and find out the nuts and bolts on how you can
follow the 2011 Tour de France on a bike. Adventure Travel have
successfully led Tour de France trips for the past 10 years. They
offer trips for the weekend warrior right through to A grade cyclists
as well as non-riders. They also have a 21 seat vehicle for your own
group which comes with a professional driver and cycling guide.
The Tour de France is an amazing experience and one that every
cyclist must do. Join Adventure Travel in 2011 and be part of
celebrating 100 years of the Tour in the mighty French Alps.

• The nuts and bolts of the Tour de France (July 2011)
• Giro & Nove Colli with Italian Immersions (May 2011)
• Tuscany with Italian Immersions (May 2011)
• Melbourne to Adelaide (Easter 2011)
• Tour Downunder with Bikestyle Tours (Jan 2011)
Details Here

Taupo Napier

Jeremy Yates showing good form on his return from Belgium won the Taupo Napier race run on Saturday. Jeremy was minutes ahead of 2nd place u19 rider Josh Atkins, who was a minute or so in front of Michael Torckler 3rd. Fraser Gough had a good ride coming in 4th seconds ahead of the bunch. Blair Heney showed no mercy twinning the B grade event after a solo effort breaking away on the last hill prime. Kerry Harford won the bunch sprint for second. Thanks to all of the organisers, helpers, Bikenz and NZ Police for contributing to what was another well run event. Look for full results later in week

Resumption of Taradale Tuesday night rides

With the long-awaited resumption of daylight savings the weekly training ride from the bus shelter near the Taradale clock tower will resume at 5.15pm Tuesday 28th September.  Any keen souls are welcome on a thrash around Apley and Seafield Roads and a team time trial back from Bay View to the city.

Latest Taupo Napier Info

Updated Taupo Napier Infomation
HERE
Start list now available
HERE
Or browse to
HERE
For all information

Saturday Race 18th September 2010

Venue: Puketapu School
Race Circuit: Apley Road Circuit (clockwise)
Registration: from 1pm (pay your $3 and be registered before 1:45) Race briefing: 1:50pm Race start time: from 2pm Race Starter: Mark Coombe Race Day Emergency Phone: 0274266895

National Points Series: Taupo-Napier Classic: 25th September

A reminder that there is no club race on Saturday 25th September as the club hosts the Taupo-Napier Classic.
Volunteers assisting with this event will be contacted over the next few days.
Thank you for your time and support, it is needed and appreciated.
This event is coordinated this year by Ken MacKenzie cycle@clear.net.nz

Upcoming Events Around The country

6th October: Yunca Junior Tour of Southland More than 30 Australian riders have confirmed, this event should be bigger and better than ever. Entries for this International Junior Carnival by Friday the 17th September. No late entries. For all information on the tour and entries go to cyclingsouth.org.nz/index.php?pageLoad=128.

17th October: Caltex Tour of the Bay.
Register online www.tourofthebay.co.nz or pick up an entry form from most bike shops and Caltex stations.

23rd October: Hamilton Criterium.
First across the line is the winner, special prizes for sprints. Elite Race – full bike NZ licence required. Open event - open to anyone of suitable ability.
Each race 60 minutes, limit 100 riders per race. For more information go to www.dynamoevents.co.nz

23rd October: Gwaloop
New Zealands longest one day cycle chalenge, Gisborne
For information: www.gwaloop.co.nz/welcome-to/

24th October: Rangitikei River Loop Cycle.
100km/43km/17km. Contact Barry Lamp ngatahi@xtra.co.nz For more details go to www.huntervillebikeride.co.nz

24th October: Raboplus BikeNZ Team Time Trial National Championships.
Hamilton. BikeNZ Club Team Event (male or female teams, U17, Open or Masters).
Recreational Team Event male or female teams, riders of any age). For more information go to www.dynamoevents.co.nz

25th October: The Charity Bike Ride.
A fundraiser for the Hamilton Rescue Helicopter. 100km or 75km options. Cash prizes, spot prizes, entry by donation. For more information go to www.dynamoevents.co.nz

21st November: Hampton Downs Cycling Festival.
A new event, how many laps can you do? Road and mountain bike events on the 2.8km motor race circuit. Events start at 9am and go until 7pm. Entries close 7th November, no on-the-day entries. For more information go to www.dynamoevents.co.nz

13-19 February: Third Annual Lion Foundation Wellington to Auckland Cycle Challenge.
A seven day bike ride consisting of 13 stages from Wellington to Auckland, open to riders of all abilities and ages. For more information go to wellingtontoauckland.co.nz/

Mountain Bike Workshops in November

For those of you who travel to the dark and muddy side of cycling from time to
time: Jacquie Phelan is coming to NZ for the first time to the World Single Speed Champs in Rotorua and BikeHB is delighted to announce that she is coming to HB in November to present some of her unique workshops. more details to come.
All enquiries/applications/payments to attend workshops can be posted to or dropped of to Vicki at BikeHB. Postal Address: Bike HB, PO Box 7537, Taradale, Napier 4141 or in person to SportHB, Pettigrew Green Arena, Taradale.

Big shout out to Serena making world champs team

Two Ramblers members involved with Jeremy Vennell in the reserves for the mens team

The ITT starts on the 29th September with road racing on the 1st October at Geelong, Australia

Full teams here

Strong Showing by Ramblers at Wanganui GP

On Saturday the 4th of September a group of Ramblers members travelled down to Wanganui for the Wanganui GP. After an early morning wake up of 4:30am we got on the road to arrive in Wanganui just over an hour before the U17 start. When we arrived in Wanganui we were met by a sunny but cold and windy weather.
The course was the Nationals course for 2011 and it consisted of a 22km lap, much of which was either up or down. U17 completed 2 of the 22km laps which included 3 climbs all of which about the same length but different gradients.
The start of the race wasn’t unusual for U17 where it starts off fast. Everything stayed together until the second climb of the first lap (about 15km into it) where a break of 2 got up the road and with everyone except the 3 Ramblers riders Lance Welch, Mike Garrity and James Lochhead dropping. So it was left to us 3 to chase the break which had the race favourite in it. After a hard 15-16km chasing we caught them only to find Jacob (race favourite) smiling at us… We rotated until the start of the same hill they got away on the previous lap, and this again proved to be the challenging one. Jacob lifted the pace and Mike and Lance were able to hold on except James couldn’t quite keep contact after the work he’d done in the chase. Everything stayed together until the last climb 4km from the end where Jacob showed his dominance and got away. The sprint came and Mike Garrity had it in him to take 2nd from Vladimir 3rd and Lance 4th. James finished 5th, 45secs behind.
Other ramblers riders competing were Kerry Harford in B grade. Kerry had an awesome race and soloed the last 15km only to be caught 200m from the line by the fast peleton, but still managing to hold on for 5th!
And Fraser Gough rode in the large A grade field. Fraser looked comfortable in the A grade bunch except pulled out on the last lap.

(Thanks James - ed)

National Team Time Trials Info

Latest Communiques for the National Team Time Trial event to be held in Hamilton on Labour weekend -

Bike NZ

TeamsTimeTrial Event Information Sheet1.pdf

Communique1 Teams Time Trial.pdf

Saturday Race 4th September 2010

Venue: Pukehamoamoa School
Race Circuit: Ohiti Road Circuit
Registration: from 1pm (pay your $3 and be registered before 1:45) Race briefing: 1:50pm Race start time: from 2pm Race Starter: Roy van Panhuys
Race Day Emergency Phone: 0274266895

Taupo-Napier Classic: 25th September

This event is hosted by Ramblers in conjunction with Taupo Cycling and is being coordinated this year by Ken MacKenzie. Volunteers received with gratitude.
Please contact Ken if you can assist cycle@clear.net.nz

Club Race Grading

You may have noticed in the new race programme that the G Grade race distances have been increased to match F Grade. This is because in the last series G grade had very few riders, while E and F had some large fields.

Accordingly for the Spring series, the committee have decided that G Grade will become a full racing grade and some riders will be re-graded amongst these three grades.

This is not intended to be a reflection on anyone’s abilities, but simply a way of keeping rider numbers even throughout these grades, and hopefully keeping racing safe.

Velodrome Bid Launched: Excerpts from Media Release (Monday 30 August 2010)

The region formally launched its bid to be the home of the North Island’s only indoor cycling velodrome today. The Unison Velodrome will be sited at the regional Sports Park. Several regions have expressed interest and SPARC is managing the process to determine which region is best suited to provide the facility. Only one region will receive government funding.

“Today we are officially lodging our expression of interest,” says Sports Park Trust Chair Lawrence Yule. “The decision making process is lengthy and won’t be concluded until April 2011,” he says.

The region is home to New Zealand’s second and fourth largest road cycling clubs (Ramblers and CHB cycling) and Hawke’s Bay Mountain Biking is easily the largest in New Zealand. The region’s bid has received strong endorsement from its local authorities including $2.5million from the Hawke’s Bay Regional Council.
Regional Council Chair Alan Dick said his Council’s contribution was a good investment. “The velodrome will attract people from all over the North Island and is a major asset for Hawke’s Bay,” he says. Hastings District Council, which is the Sports Park’s main funder, is contributing $1.79m to the velodrome. It is anticipated the velodrome will have a $15m plus price tag.
Approximately two thirds of this funding is coming from non-ratepayer sources including central government and funds raised by the Sports Park Trust.

For more information contact: Lawrence Yule Ph: 0272 496206

Upcoming events

11th September: 14km Teams Time Trial, for clubs and schools. 1pm at Koputaroa Hall, Levin. $5 entry. Contact Angela De Jager 06 368 6873 or Brian Gilbert 021
485 459.

25th September: Taupo-Napier Classic. Entry forms and details available at www.ramblers.co.nz Contact Ken MacKenzie cycle@clear.net.nz

17th October: Caltex Tour of the Bay. Register online www.tourofthebay.co.nz or pick up an entry form from most bike shops and Caltex stations.
If you are not riding this year and can assist on Saturday (registration) or Sunday (for example; at the venue or marshalling or driving) please contact Ken MacKenzie cycle@clear.net.nz

24th October: Rangitikei River Loop Cycle. 100km/43km/17km. Contact Barry Lamp ngatahi@xtra.co.nz For more details go to www.huntervillebikeride.co.nz