Race Circuit: Valley/Raukawa circuit
Distances: A-D 67km; E-G - 33km
Venue: Bridge Pa School
Registration: 1pm
Race start time: 2pm
Race Starter: Hamish Goodwin
Race Day Emergency Phone: 027 426 6895
Ramblin On
The next deadline for articles will be Sunday 28 August.
Please email articles, reports and anything else for the magazine through to Dave davemarett@paradise.net.nz
Taupo-Napier
Would you like to be part of this iconic race on 24th September?
We still need some drivers for lead cars and sag wagons, marshals on the road, and support crew at the finish area and venue (Puketapu School).
If you are interested and able, please contact Event Manager, Owen Cleverton owenandkim@xtra.co.nz
Te Awa Road Gravel Classic
Central Hawke's Bay Cycling has its own version of the 'Paris Roubaeux 16km of gravel.'
All you need is heavy tyres on your road bike as the gravel is mostly smooth. This is a Handicap race so entries close Wednesday 31st August 2010. There will be NO LATE ENTRIES. Entry Fee is $20.00 per rider
For entry forms or other enquiries, contact Ross Pepper; Colourplus Waipukurau, Ruataniwha Street, 06 8587 116, colourplus.wpk@xtra.co.nz
Max's Pix
Max Neumegen has invited Ramblers to look at his photos taken during the Tour de France 2011, including the finish, Julian Dean and the VIP area.
These are posted in the photo albums: Maxneumegen or copy and paste these links into your web browser:
http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150270400428409.332925.667878408
http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150270126378409.332829.667878408&type=1
Online Coaching Newsletter
SPARC's online coaching newsletter, NZ Coach, is now available.
Copy and paste the link into your web browser to view itto view it: http://www.coachmag.org.nz/
SportHB:Rider Profile
Paul 'Ironbolo' Tiati grew up in Camberely, Hastings. He developed Type 2 diabetes and also suffered a prolapsed disc three years ago. Instead of becoming "chained to a wheelchair", Paul decided to explore options for getting fit again... and so he started cycling. His two brothers often ride with him as 'support crew', and Paul now often competes in local duathalons and triathalons (where he got the nickname 'Ironbolo'). Paul borrows a bike from SportHB and is currently raising money to own his own hand-cycle.
SportHB supports cyclists with disabilities when possible and has managed to secure two handcycles along with another recumbent bike which are now available for all Hawke's Bay people to use. These bikes are suitable for both smaller and larger framed cyclists.
Paul wants to inspire and encourage other people, who like him may have developed health issues which may mean a life in a wheelchair. He says they must understand that their life is not over and that they can do anything if they set their mind to it – because every day our lives are a work in progress.
If you wish to find out more about the bicycles available for loan from SportHB, please contact Mike Goodacre 8459336.
Sport Recovery Massage Workshop: Tracy Duncan
This workshop has been very popular the last couple of years, appealing to coaches, athletes, officials - anyone with an interest to understand how massage can aid the recovery of themselves or their athletes. The session covers the teaching of basic massage techniques with attendees having the opportunity to observe and practice.
Where: The Hawks Nest, Pettigrew.Green Arena, Taradale, Napier
When: Wednesday September 7th at 7:00 pm
Register with Tim Motu at Sport Hawke's Bay Tel: 8459336 extn 762 or email: timm@sporthb.net.nz Cost: $10
Upcoming Events
21st August -18th September: BikeHutt Cyclocross Series, various venues, Wellington region
26th-28th August: NZ secondary Schools Individual Cycling Championships, Mount Wellington
28th August: Cyclocross Points Series, Chesterhope, Hastings
10th-11th September: Cudden 2 day Schools Cycling Tour, Blenheim
24th September: Taupo-Napier Road Race
1st-9th October: Konica Minolta Nelson Cycle Festival, Nelson
8th-10th October: Rabodirect National Secondary Schools Cycling Nationals, Levin
14th October: Yunca Junior Tour of Southland
15th October: Le Race, Christchurch to Akaroa
16th October: Tour of the Bay, Hastings
18th October: Junior Track Carnival, ILT Velodrome, Invercargill
18th-19th October: RaboDirect Omnium Track Championships
13th November: Rotorua to Ohope Funride
13th November: ClipOn Challenge, Auckland
21st-24th November: Oceania Track Cycling Championships, ILT Velodrome, Invercargill
9th December: RaboDirect Criterium National Championship, Auckland 2012
6th-8th January: RaboDirect Elite and U23 Road National Championships
13th-15th January: Hub EMC2 Tour 2012
22nd January: BR Turfreys Tour de Beautiful
4th-6th February: Rabodirect Elite Track National Championship (includes Madison and U19 Omnium), Invercargill
22-24 February: "To Walk and Cycle" Conference, Hastings
28th February - 3rd March: Rabodirect Age Group Track National Championship, Invercargill
15th-16th March: Oceania Road championships, Southland
17th March 2012: Ultimo Cycling CHB Junior Tour
3rd-6th May 2012: RaboDirect Road National Championship, Hastings
14th-22nd April 2012: Fulton Hogan Tour of New Zealand
June-Sept (precise date to be confirmed): Oceania Masters Road Championships, Fiji
Stay upright and keep on ramblin'
Ramblers Cycling Club, PO Box 8548, Havelock North 4157, New Zealand
