Saturday Racing: 1st October 2011

Race Circuit: Mutiny Road Circuit
Venue: Crystall Road (afterwards at Arohanui Centre)
Distances: A-D 50km E-G 37km
Registration: 1pm
Race start time: 2pm
Race Starter: Don Kennedy
Race Day Emergency Phone: 027 426 6895
Please park off the race circuit on Mt Erin Road.
A reminder (as per the 20th September eNews) that sprint finishes will not take up the full width of the road and any riders unable to abide by these club rules will automatically be disqualified. Repeat offenders will face the prospect of being stood down for a number of races.

Hastings Sunday Ride

The Sun is up - The days are long ! but I still haven't sorted the spring Sunday Schedule

Ride for this Sunday 2nd October

Rebel Sport - Raukawa Road, Torrins Hill, Argyll Road, Otane, Middle Road (100Km)

Short Ride Top of Torrins Return (50KM)

Taupo to Napier Open

Thank you to race organiser, Owen Cleverton and his numerous volunteers, for what proved to be a very successful race. Feedback has been overwhelmingly positive.

Tour of the Bay: Less than 3 weeks away!

If you are wanting to ride this event, please visit www.tourofthebay.co.nz for entry forms or to register online.
Check out the awesome black Tineli TOB kit at amazing prices... order now, these prices are only available before the event.
We still need some helpers for Sunday – some drivers required, and some helpers in the finish area. If you are interested please email info@tourofthebay.co.nz

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Ramblers Website

If you’ve visited the website over the past week, you’ll see it’s looking a bit different. We’ve updated the look to tie in with our snazzy new kit. For now that’s all we’ve changed. A completely new website is currently under development, we’ll keep you up to date with how it’s coming along.

Women’s Bike Maintenance Course

BikeNZ’s Regional Development Coordinator, Vicki Butterworth, often gets asked questions about how to change a tyre and is amazed at how many women think it’s a ‘boy’s job’. Now is the time to empower yourselves! In conjunction with Avanti Plus Hastings, BikeNZ development are offering the a special bike maintenance course!
DATE: Wednesday 12 Oct, 6pm
WHERE: Avanti Plus Hastings, 1/401 Queen Street West, Hastings.
COST: Gold coin only!
Please RSVP: 8703500 or avantiplushastings@paradise.net.nz
Jamie and Jon from Avanti Plus Hastings running a Bike Maintenance course just for women. These workshops are a great way to increase your understanding of how your bicycle works and gain confidence with carrying out your own basic maintenance.
Topics covered will be: Puncture repair, wheel removal, simple cleaning & lubrication, instruction on chain breaking and repair, basic gear tuning and brake pad replacement & adjustment and any other questions/requests.

Upcoming Events

1st October: 100 Mile Classic, New Plymouth
1st-9th October: Konica Minolta Nelson Cycle Festival, Nelson
9th October: 38th Novice Tour of Manawatu
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
29th October: Flaxmere Family Duathalon, Flaxmere Park, Hastings
6th November: The Gentle Annie, Taihape/Napier
6th November: Tour de Whitemans, Upper Hutt
13th November: Rotorua to Ohope Funride
13th November: ClipOn Challenge, Auckland
19th November: Hamilton City Criterium, Hamilton
21st-24th November: Oceania Track Cycling Championships, ILT Velodrome, Invercargill
26th November: Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge, Taupo
9th December: RaboDirect Criterium National Championship, Auckland
11th December: Telstra Clear Cycle Challenge, Auckland
27th-31st December: Tour de Vineyards, Tasman District
2012
6th-8th January: RaboDirect Elite and U23 Road National Championships
13th-15th January: Hub EMC Tour 2012
21st January: GWALOOP, Gisborne/Wairoia
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
11th March: Tremain Coorporate Triathalon, Napier
15th-16th March: Oceania Road championships, Southland
17th March: Ultimo Cycling CHB Junior Tour
3rd-6th May: RaboDirect Road National Championship, Hastings
14th-22nd April: Fulton Hogan Tour of New Zealand
June-Sept (precise date to be confirmed): Oceania Masters Road Championships, Fiji

UCI ROAD CYCLING WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS- DAY 6 WRAP

New Zealand riders Greg Henderson (left) and Jack Bauer before the start of the elite men’s race in Copenhagen today. Image by: Graham Watson.

A major crash five laps from the finish on the tight Copenhagen circuit ended New Zealand’s hopes in the UCI Road Cycling World Championships today.
The trio of Julian Dean, Jack Bauer and Greg Henderson were among approximately 100 riders affected by a major crash that blocked the road 76 kms from the finish of the 266km elite men’s race.
The group, including the kiwis, time trial world champion Tony Martin (GER) and defending champion Thor Hushovd (NOR), lost more than a minute before they could get going and by then the elastic had been cut to a flying main peloton.
With speeds up to 50kph in the main bunch, the crash-affected group were never able to mount a serious challenge, forced to ride through to the finish several minutes behind winner Mark Cavendish who prospered from a relentless Great Britain attack.
A pesky break, which grew to more than seven minutes, was only quelled on the last of 17 lap as Australia and Great Britain worked best to deliver their sprinters to the front. Cavendish latched on to the Australian train to edge out his fellow HTC Highroad teammate Matt Goss in the final blistering sprint to the line.
It was disappointing for the New Zealand riders who had been sitting comfortably in the massive peloton on the narrow 14km circuit in Copenhagen.
“I really wanted to do a good result today to show the New Zealand selectors that I am able and capable for the Olympics so it was disappointing for that regard,” said Julian Dean.
“I’m really disappointed and I know that Greg and Jack feel the same because we all had good legs today.
“The crash just split the field and we were stuck there for more than a minute and the peloton just split in two basically. It was the wrong place at the wrong time.
“I had just taken my last feed with 75km to go. When you take your feed bag you lose a lot of places in the peloton and after that we came down the decent the crash happened.
“We did try to get back for a few laps but there were a number of threats in the group and anyone with riders in the front does not want to work to bring any potential threats back up to the field. At the same time the pace was really on at the front and so with some teams not helping we were doomed really.
“Looking at the result and talking with Hendy, we know we had the capability to have featured in that finish which makes it doubly disappointing and frustrating.”
Results, elite men, 266km: Mark Cavendish (GBR) 5:40.27, 1; Matt Goss (AUS) same time, 2; Andre Greipel (GER) st, 3; Fabian Cancellara (SUI) st, 4; Jurgan Roelandts (BEL) st, 5; Romain Feillu (FRA) st, 6; Borut Bozic (SLO) st, 7; Edvald Boasson Hagen (NOR) st, 8; Oscar Freire (ESP) st, 9; Tyler Farrar (USA) st, 10. Also New Zealanders: Greg Henderson 5:49:21, 118; Jack Bauer st, 121; Julian Dean st, 152.


IAN HEPENSTALL
Media Liaison, BikeNZ High Performance
Sports Media NZ Ltd

UCI ROAD CYCLING WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS - DAY 5 WRAP

World time trial medallist Linda Villumsen received minor injuries after being caught in a crash near the finish of the elite women’s road race at the UCI Road Cycling World Championships in Copenhagen today.
The BikeNZ rider, who won the silver medal in the time trial earlier in the week, came down when a rider fell in front of her during a frantic final lap of the 140km race.
Villumsen joined with an Italian rider to chase down a late break from Canada’s Olympic speed skater Clara Hughes on the penultimate lap. It sparked activity in the peloton in an otherwise lack-lustre race, not wanting the classy kiwi pursuiter to join with the powerful Canadian.
The New Zealander was reeled shortly before Hughes was swept up by the big bunch, with Villumsen still poised for a solid finish. But she was left with nowhere to go when a rider fell in front of her. Villumsen suffered some slight injuries in the crash but managed to fix her bike sufficiently to finish more than two minutes behind the winner, Giorgia Bronzini. The Italian successfully defended her world title in a fierce sprint from five-time runner up Marianne Vos (NED) and Ina-Yoko Teutenberg (GER).
“It was disappointing for Linda who had ridden well all day,” said BikeNZ Director Sportif, Andy Reid. “It is difficult for a break away to stick on this course which does not offer many opportunities and where the average speed is high.
“Linda had positioned herself well and went in pursuit of Hughes with one other rider after the Canadian had pushed out to a 40 second advantage going into the final lap.
“But the teams of the sprinters reacted and caught her just before she had bridged to the leader. Linda was still in reasonable position for a solid finish until the crash. She has a sore arm which needs some further medical attention and has a few bruises.”
Earlier the New Zealanders were swamped by the teams of the big sprinters in the junior men’s race over 128kms.
Te Awamutu’s Hayden McCormick and Auckland’s Dion Smith had been prominent in the chase of two riders in the break amid high speeds and a flurry of attacks. With the power of numbers, the strong French squad dominated with an eventual five strong break clearing away to decide the final sprint won by Pierre-Henri Lecuisinier.
Smith was the best of the BikeNZ riders in the peloton at 41st place with some riders affected by a crash near the end of a race when a German rider misjudged a corner and brought down more than 15 riders in the process.
Meanwhile New Zealand’s Julian Dean believes breakaways will be difficult in tomorrow’s elite men’s race over 266km.
“Jack (Bauer), Greg (Henderson) and myself road the course this morning and we were riding at 45kph ourselves just on a training lap. The speeds will be very high and there are not many chances to get away,” Dean said.
“Getting into a position near the finish will be the key but if we can do that, then I am in good shape and confident I can do well.”
Results:
Elite women, 140km: Giorgia Bronzini (ITA) 3:21.28, 1; Marianne Vos (NZED) same time, 2; Ina Teutenberg (GER) same time, 3; Nicole Cooke (GBR) same time, 4; Julia Martisova (RUS) same time, 5. Also: Linda Villumsen (NZL) at 2:37, 111.
Junior men, 126km: Pierre-Henri Lecuisinier (FRA) 2:48:58, 1; Martin Degreve (BEL) same time, 2; Steven Lammertink (NED) same time, 3; Florian Senechal (FRA) at 3 seconds, 4; Rick Zabel (GER) same time, 5. Also New Zealanders: Dion Smith, same time, 41; Fraser Gough at 26s, 95; Hayden McCormick at 8:38, 130; James Oram same time, 132; Alex Frame dnf

IAN HEPENSTALL
Media Liaison, BikeNZ High Performance
Sports Media NZ Ltd

Hasting Sunday Ride

The proposed ride for the Group leaving Rebel sport Hastings (8:00am)this Sunday (25th September)will be Patoka via Swamp/Apley Roads and Return via Poriati, Ahuriri, Port (110K?) with the short ride returning from Apley via Puketapu, Meeanee and Pakowhai Roads. Hope to have spring programme posted this week.

Taupo Napier Booklet

Big Hello and Welcome to all of the Competitors and Helpers for the Taupo Napier Race underway tomorrow please click Here for information Booklet

UCI ROAD CYCLING WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS – DAY 2 NZ WRAP

Star kiwi cyclist Linda Villumsen and young hope James Oram created an historic double medal winning day for New Zealand at the UCI Road World Championships in Copenhagen today.

Both won silver medals in the elite women and junior men time trials respectively, the first time BikeNZ has won two medals at the same World Championships.

The same three elite women shared the medals in the time trial today as at Melbourne last year but on a vastly different course with Geelong's hills compared with flat, windy and wet conditions at Copenhagen.

It proved an emotional day for Villumsen, the Danish-born New Zealander who was thrilled to win her third medal in a row in the time trial after bronze medals for Denmark in 2009 and in her first ride for New Zealand last year.

"It will be the same three of us in the medals next year but it will be my turn for the gold," Villumsen said.

"It was special for me today for sure. I had my family and friends here supporting me too. I told my brother to go in the hardest part of the course and yell for me. It was good support for me from everybody."

She found the conditions more trying than anticipated but it did not change her approach.

"The first lap in the wet was a little bit tricky because you never know how fast you can take the corners but the second lap was okay because you knew and none of them were dangerous.

"It was harder than I thought it would be. That was to my advantage. It was a strong head wind which was pretty bad, it seemed like a climb.

"I didn't change my tactics though. I always ride the same not really with tactics but to ride as fast as I can and see how long I can last for.

"After the first lap people were cheering a lot more and so you knew they had been told of my time but apart from that it was not easy to understand how the others were doing behind me."

Villumsen, who rides for the Dutch AA Drink professional team, hit the lead in the competition as the eighth to last rider off on the technical two lap 27.8km time trial, clocking 37:29.11 to eclipse Canada's former Olympic speed skater Clara Hughes.

Her time lasted until the penultimate ride from 2004 world champion Judith Arndt from Germany who blitzed the second lap after being only the eighth fastest at the first time split half way around the first lap.

Pooley had to settle for third ahead of Canadians Tara Whitten, the two-time world omnium champion on the track, and Hughes.

Villumsen has four days break before she competes in the road race as the sole New Zealand representative.

Earlier the 18 year old Oram surprised himself with his medal winning performance in the junior men's race over the same 27.8km course.

Oram, for the former Westlake Boys rider, was off as the 10^th rider in a 55-strong field, producing a stunning effort to clock 35:07.68 to claim the lead.

He had to wait nervously for two hours before his time was beaten.

"It was pretty nerve wracking that was for sure. I really needed to go to the toilet but they held me there as the leader.

"I came in here thinking that a top-10 performance would be great. And if I was lucky then top-five would be an absolute dream. So to get a silver medal is pretty crazy. It's not really sunk in yet."

Oram said he did not have any pre-conceived tactics.

"I generally just ride as strongly and as hard as I can. It was quite technical and was a bit windy but the rain did not come while we rode."

It took a huge effort from hometown Dane Mads Wurtz Schmidt to edged out Oram by just four seconds to win the gold.

Oram, who has competed for the Pure Black Racing Development team this year, won the best young rider classification at the Tour de L'Abitibi in Canada racing for BikeNZ.

Buoyed by his performance today, Oram believes the young New Zealand team can do well in the road race in three days time.

"We have all ridden together a lot for New Zealand and we all know each other well. I think we can do really well here."

Tomorrow is the elite men's road race with world track pursuit silver medallist Jesse Sergent and 2009 national road champion Jack Bauer in action for New Zealand in a 65-strong field headed by four time world and Olympic champion Fabian Cancellara. The stellar field includes top time triallists including Tony Martin (GER), David Millar and Olympic pursuit champion Bradley Wiggins (both GBR), American star prospect Taylor Phinney and current world pursuit champion Jack Bobridge (AUS).

Results:

Elite women time trial, 27.8km: Judith Arndt (GER) 37:07.38, 1; Linda Villumsen (NZL) 37:29.11, 2; Emma Pooley (GBR) 37:31.51, 3; Tara Whitten (CAN) 37:33.54, 4; Clara Hughes (CAN) 37:44.17, 5.

Junior men time trial, 27.8km: Mads Wurtz Schmidt (DEN) 35:07.68, 1; James Oram (NZL) 35:11.79, 2; David Edwards (AUS) 35:28.47, 3; Markus Faglum-Karlsson (SWE) 35:40.59, 4; Juriy Vasyliv (GER) 35:46.69, 5.

 

Ramblers Ed Note: Fraser finished a creditable 14^th from a field of 54 after starting later in the day and 1:23 down on the winner at 45.676 Km/hr. full results juniors http://www.uci.ch/Modules/BUILTIN/getObject.asp?MenuId=&ObjTypeCode=FILE&type=FILE&id=NzMyMTk&LangId=1

 

For further information contact:

IAN HEPENSTALL

Media Liaison, BikeNZ High Performance

Sports Media NZ Ltd

Taupo to Napier Open - 24th September: No Club Race

A reminder that there is no club race this weekend. RCC are hosting the Taupo to Napier Classic Open Cycle Race on Saturday. Riders will be in a controlled start on the waterfront in Taupo, and racing will begin on the Napier/Taupo Road just outside of the township. The race finish is different place this year, so turns onto the Glengary Road and heads for Puketapu School.

Best Wishes to Fraser in Copenhagen

Fraser Gough, selected to compete in the Copenhagen World Championships, will be giving it his all this evening (our time) in the Individual Time Trial. He will then be racing in the Road Race on Friday.
All the best, Fraser, we’ll be cheering for you!

Silver and Bronze for RCC: North Island Intermediate School Cycling Champs

Junior Ramblers members competed at the North Island Intermediate School Cycling champs at Taupo on Friday 16th September. Blustery westerly winds and showers were the order of the day.
Cadel Heney had an outstanding race in the yr 7 Boys category claiming a silver medal. Cadel had broken away with the eventual winner, splitting the field in the strong winds.
Sam Thorpe-Loversuch claimed a bronze in the yr 8 Boys category. He had been off school (ill) during the week and was lucky to be competing. Sam's sister (Ashleigh) rode in the yr 7 Girls race, even though she is a yr 6 pupil. She put in a gutsy performance to finish 11th.
Noah Mason-Smith (CHB) also rode well to finish mid pack in the yr 8 Boys race.

Thank you from the Oliver Family

Robert, Dean and Carrie would like to thank The Ramblers Cycling Club for their help and support during Brenda’s illness. The funds raised during the memorial ride have gone to a very worthy cause, Cranford Hospice, who did the most wonderful job caring for Brenda during her stay there.
Brenda would have enjoyed the atmosphere at the afternoon tea in the church hall. As soon as I entered, I felt we were back in the old Puketapu hall after a bike race in the early days. It certainly brought back many memories, especially with the familiar faces present. I think that an event like we have witnessed also shows how strong the local cycling community is.
Thanking you
Robert Oliver

Club Uniform: Order NOW

An order will be placed soon, so if you wish to have your new club kit before 2012, please email Deb info@ramblers.co.nz with the item, size and quantity required so she can add you to the database.

Saturday Racing: Sprint Finishes

The committee has discussed at length and in detail the viability of using the full width of the road for sprint finishes.
The cost of application to council for a road closure is prohibitive for a Saturday race – so this is not an option.
The costs of “reduced speed” zones around sprint areas are significant in terms of time, volunteer hours and additional road signage. They would also require council approval filed for each separate finish.
Therefore, under no circumstances will sprint finishes take up the full width of the road and any riders unable to abide by these club rules will automatically be disqualified. Repeat offenders will face the prospect of being stood down for a number of races.

2011 Tour de Vineyards

The Tour de Vineyards is a 4 stage race with a prologue held over 5 days through the scenic beauty and magical setting of the Tasman District at the top of the South Island.
This year two categories have been added with an elite woman's race, with equal prize money as well as a team category. The race also caters for all age groups with a category for Masters1 upwards.
For entry details contact: Christine Van Hoppe (Club Secretary) 03 544 8283 or 027 477 0834 or visit: www.tasmanwheelers.co.nz

News for eNews

Despite perceived super-powers, the collators for eNews do not, in fact, know everything. If you have an item of news you believe worthy of distribution, please email info@ramblers.co.nz
Such items could include Ramblers' successes at competition, upcoming events Ramblers may be interested in, cycle safety tips, cycle/training friendly areas, sharing travel or accommodation to/at events or magpie warnings...

Upcoming Events

24th September: Taupo-Napier Road Race
1st October: 100 Mile Classic, New Plymouth
1st-9th October: Konica Minolta Nelson Cycle Festival, Nelson
9th October: 38th Novice Tour of Manawatu
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
29th October: Flaxmere Family Duathalon, Flaxmere Park, Hastings
6th November: The Gentle Annie, Taihape/Napier
6th November: Tour de Whitemans, Upper Hutt
13th November: Rotorua to Ohope Funride
13th November: ClipOn Challenge, Auckland
19th November: Hamilton City Criterium, Hamilton
21st-24th November: Oceania Track Cycling Championships, ILT Velodrome, Invercargill
26th November: Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge, Taupo
9th December: RaboDirect Criterium National Championship, Auckland
11th December: Telstra Clear Cycle Challenge, Auckland
27th-31st December: Tour de Vineyards, Tasman District

2012
6th-8th January: RaboDirect Elite and U23 Road National Championships
13th-15th January: Hub EMC Tour 2012
21st January: GWALOOP, Gisborne/Wairoia
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
11th March: Tremain Coorporate Triathalon, Napier
15th-16th March: Oceania Road championships, Southland
17th March: Ultimo Cycling CHB Junior Tour
3rd-6th May: RaboDirect Road National Championship, Hastings
14th-22nd April: Fulton Hogan Tour of New Zealand
June-Sept (precise date to be confirmed): Oceania Masters Road Championships, Fiji

UCI ROAD WORLD CYCLING CHAMPIONSHIPS – NZ WRAP DAY 1

New Zealand riders Jason Christie and Georgia Williams have made strong starts to the BikeNZ campaign at the UCI Road World Cycling Championships in Copenhagen today.

Christie (Ashburton) and Williams (Auckland) both places sixth in the time trials through the streets of downtown Copenhagen, the opening races of this year's world championships.

The 20 year old Christie was 12th through the first time check and worked his way to ninth fastest after the first lap at the 17.6km mark. He continued to lift his pace to improve to place sixth in 44:47.61 for the 35.2km test won by Luke Durbridge, a member of Australia's world champion team pursuit combination on the track earlier this year, in a stunning 42:47.13.

The Ashburton rider was pleased with his performance in tricky conditions.

"It was pretty good. I think it could have been a little bit better but I am happy with sixth in the world for under-23s. I can't complain with that," Christie said.

"It was windy today. Because it was through the city I didn't think there would be as much wind but with open roads it was quite windy. It was fine but cold though. It was big wide roads but technical in parts with some cobble sections too.

"I was told to start conservatively but in the end of the day you just have to ride hard. It's the only way to get up there. I was probably one of the fastest on the course over the last half of the second lap."

There was plenty of support for the riders in the opening races of the world championships in this cycle-centric city where 60 per cent of the population ride bikes, most of them as their primary means of daily transport.

"There were a lot of Danish people out today supporting on the side of the roads. This is an amazing city for cycling with so many people out with city or town bikes all the time here. It's unreal. You don't see that back home."

It's Christie's only ride of the championships and he will now return home after enjoying a strong season in Europe riding for the Chinese-owned Marco Polo Cycling team along with Timaru's Marc Ryan as well as riding with the BikeNZ Under-23 team and backing Julian Dean at the London Olympic Test event where he was the leading kiwi.

"I've learned some more every year and I feel I can make some big progress in the next year or two and step up again. I'm still young and have a few more years still at under-23s."

He will prepare for the Tour of Southland where he will support Hayden Roulston and then build up for next year's road season where he hopes to gain selection to a professional team in Europe.

Williams (Auckland) finished sixth in the 13.9km junior women's time trial to continue a strong season.

She won a silver medal in the individual pursuit and was fourth in the team pursuit at the recent junior track world championships in Moscow.

The teenager started strongly to be fifth fastest through the 6.7km time check, 12 seconds off the top ranked rider, but slowed over the second half of the 13.9km circuit to clock 20:02.58, which was 34 seconds behind winner Jessica Allen (Australia).

Tomorrow Linda Villumsen is in action in the elite women's time trial, while James Oram and Fraser Gough will compete in the junior men time trial.

Results:

Men's under-23 time trial, 35.2 km: Luke Durbridge (Aus) 42min 47.13sec, 1; Rasmus Christian Quaade (Den) at 35.68sec, 2; Michael Hepburn (Aus) 46.47, 3. Also: Jason Christie (NZL) 2:00.48, 6.

Junior Women time trial, 13.9 km: Jessica Allen (Aus) 19min 18.63sec, 1; Elinor Barker (GBR) at 1.84sec, 2; Mieke Kroger (Ger) 2.80, 3. Also: Georgia Williams (NZL) 43.95, 6.

For further information contact:

IAN HEPENSTALL

Media Liaison, BikeNZ High Performance

Sports Media NZ Ltd

Thanks to Fraser Gough Supporters

"Many thanks to all those that have supported Fraser's campaign to the Junior World Track and Road Championships by purchasing magnums of wine.
It has been a very successful fundraiser and all the magnums have now been sold.
A fantastic response from the local and national cycling fraternity and his wider circle of family and friends.
Your support is greatly appreciated by Fraser, Peter and Debbie. Fraser is now in Copenhagen preparing for the Time Trial on Tuesday 20^th and the Road Race on Saturday 24^th. .If you would like to send him any messages of encouragement and you are not of a Facebook inclination he can be contacted through fraser-gough@hotmail.com

 So thanks again to all those in the "Magnum Club" and to all those others that have supported Fraser in many other ways. We are continually amazed by the number of people we meet who are following his exploits."

 

Fraser Gough in U19 team for World Road Championships

Seven-time Tour de France cyclist Julian Dean will spearhead a small but potent team in this month's UCI Road World Championships in Denmark.

Dean (Garmin Cervelo) will be joined by fellow Pro Tour rider Greg Henderson (Team Sky) and Jack Bauer (Endura Racing) to form the three-strong men's team for the world championships in Copenhagen on 21-25 September.

Radioshack's Jesse Sergent and Bauer will compete in the time trial, while Linda Villumsen (AA Drink-Leontien.nl ) is the sole woman, competing in both the road race and time trial.

Director Sportif Andy Reid said selection for the three spots has been one of the toughest in recent times.

"We now have a number of riders in Pro Tour Teams and other racing to a high level both in Europe and USA," Reid said.

"The course was also a key factor in our selections, with the race likely to favour the sprinters.

"Julian and Greg are world class sprinters who have had excellent success this year. We needed a strong rider on flat circuits to ride for them, have the potential to ride down breaks and do the donkey-work.

"Jack Bauer has proved he is extraordinarily strong and all three have been in top form this year."

Henderson has had two wins this year on stage two of the Paris-Nice and stage three of the Tour of California; Dean was part of the Garmin team that won the team time trial and finished top team at the Tour de France and Bauer won stage two of the Tour of Utah.

Sergent has won three individual time trials this year in the prologue at the Driedaagse van West-Vlaanderen, the Eneco Tour and Tour du Poitiou Charentes where he won overall honours while Villumsen won the bronze medal in the time trial in 2009 and 2010 as well as the silver medal at the Commonwealth Games.

The BikeNZ team is:

Elite Female: Linda Villumsen (AA Drink-Leontien.nl, Auckland).

 

Elite Male: Jack Bauer (Endura Racing, Nelson), Julian Dean (Garmin Cervelo, Rotorua), Greg Henderson (Team Sky, Melbourne), Jesse Sergent (Radioshack, Feilding).

 

U23 Male: George Bennett (Trek Livestrong, Nelson), Jason Christie (Ashburton)

Tom David (UCS Crabbe Performance, Auckland), James Williamson (Pure Black Racing, Alexandra).

 

U19 Female: Georgia Williams (Auckland), Sophie Williamson (Alexandra).

 

U19 Male Alex Frame (Christchurch), Fraser Gough (Havelock North),
James Oram (Pure Black Racing, Auckland), Hayden McCormick (Te Awamutu), Dion Smith (Pure Black Racing, Auckland)

 

Staff: Andy Reid (Director Sportif), Sarah Blake and Hans Sente (Soigneur), Craig Geater, Goncar Mindaugas (Mechanics), John Dean (U19 Team Manager), Jono Hailstone (U19 Coach).

 

 

IAN HEPENSTALL

Media Liaison, BikeNZ High Performance

Sports Media NZ Ltd

 

2011 Tour of the Bay

It's that time of year again and entries are now OPEN for Tour of the Bay.

 

 

This Hawke's Bay event has now been running for over 20 years, with more than

1000 riders of all ages participating last year. This year will be the 21st Anniversary for the fun ride on Sunday October 16th 2011.

 

For 2011 we have four exciting new courses with distances of 105km, 50km, 20km and 10km meaning there is a ride suitable for cyclists of any age and ability.

Starting from Sports Park Hawke's Bay in Hastings, you will ride through magnificent countryside on peaceful country roads finishing Ormond Road ("Oak

Avenue") on the edge of Hastings. For detailed course and event information go to www.tourofthebay.co.nz

 

 

Riders who register before 7th October for the 50km and 105km events will go into a special draw with a chance to win an earlybird Bluebridge ferry prize pack, a return trip for two people and a car on Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferry (Conditions Apply). There are also major prizes to be won by lucky 50km and 105km riders in this fun, friendly cycling event!

 

It's a great build up for those training for the Lake Taupo Challenge and is part of the RideStrong Recreational Ranking Series.

 

 

Entry forms can be downloaded from the event website and entry will also be available online at www.tourofthebay.co.nz Event entry is open till end of registration on Saturday October 15th, at the Hawke's Bay Regional Sports Park.

NO on the day entries, so get in early.

 

 

Thank you for entering the 2010 event, we hope to see again this year!

 

 

Kind regards

 

Deb Kelly

Administrator

Tour of the Bay

 

info@tourofthebay.co.nz

 

PO Box 8548

Havelock North 4157

Saturday Racing: 17th September 2011

Race Circuit: Whakapirau/Raukawa/Valley
Venue: Bridge Pa School
Distances:
A-D 43km (Whakapirau/Raukawa Circuit)
E-G 33km (Valley/Raukawa Circuit)
Registration: 1pm
Race start time: 2pm
Race Starter: Dylan Stewart
Race Day Emergency Phone: 027 426 6895

Taihape Road Race

On behalf of the over 100 riders who turned out… thank you (we think) to Ken MacKenzie and the marshals for organising this innovative and challenging new race. It is rumoured that those on their usual Sunday training rides were still talking about their legs in the morning! (It was noted that A graders turned early and not at the Taihape Town Clock as suggested.)

Taupo –Napier – 24th September 2011

A reminder that there is no club race on the weekend of Taupo-Napier. Helpers always welcome so if you think you can assist, please contact race director, Owen: 8446258 or cleverton@clear.net.nz

16th October: 21st Tour of the Bay

Can you help Ramblers host this event again? Its not too late to vlounteer – register your support now because the TOB organising committee are beginning to allocate jobs. Remember that if you are rostered on to help, you will receive an “event team” tee-shirt.
If you are available to help out on either day (15th or 16th October) please email Deb at info@ramblers.co.nz

A reminder that entry forms are available to download from www.tourofthebay.co.nz

Online entries are still being sorted due to a technical hitch so TOB apologise for any inconvenience, however it is hoped this option will be available by Wednesday this week.

17th September: Waikato/BOP ROAD Team Time Trial Champs Invitation

The previous eNews identified this as a ‘track’ event. This was a typo – the team time trial events are all road events. Ramblers members have been invited to participate – entries close 12th September.
Enquiries and entries to Stephen Holdsworth stephenholdsworth@vodafone.co.nz or 021 394 849

Tour of New Zealand: Update

Coorporate team entries are being encouraged, so if you would like to ride part of this event and are part of of national company – see if you can forma team. You enter the number of bikes you plan to have on the road each day..3 4 or 5 (can be changed later) Who rides them…your team members…can be organised in the months ahead.
There have been some changes to the North Island stages. Full descriptions of all day stages for the North & South Island can now be found on the website at http://www.tourofnewzealand.co.nz/routes-and-daily-stages.php

Upcoming Events

17th September: Waikato/Bay of Plenty Team Time Trial Championships, Taupo
18th September: Wellington School Cycling Champs Open, Upper Hutt
24th September: Taupo-Napier Road Race
1st October: 100 Mile Classic, New Plymouth
1st-9th October: Konica Minolta Nelson Cycle Festival, Nelson
9th October: 38th Novice Tour of Manawatu
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
29th October: Flaxmere Family Duathalon, Flaxmere Park, Hastings
6th November: The Gentle Annie, Taihape/Hastings
6th November: Tour de Whitemans, Upper Hutt
13th November: Rotorua to Ohope Funride
13th November: ClipOn Challenge, Auckland
19th November: Hamilton City Criterium, Hamilton
21st-24th November: Oceania Track Cycling Championships, ILT Velodrome, Invercargill
26th November: Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge, Taupo
9th December: RaboDirect Criterium National Championship, Auckland
11th December: Telstra Clear Cycle Challenge, Auckland
2012
6th-8th January: RaboDirect Elite and U23 Road National Championships
13th-15th January: Hub EMC Tour 2012
21st January: GWALOOP, Gisborne/Wairoia
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
11th March: Tremain Coorporate Triathalon, Napier
15th-16th March: Oceania Road championships, Southland
17th March: Ultimo Cycling CHB Junior Tour
3rd-6th May: RaboDirect Road National Championship, Hastings
14th-22nd April: Fulton Hogan Tour of New Zealand
June-Sept (precise date to be confirmed): Oceania Masters Road Championships, Fiji

Saturday Racing: 10th September 2011

NEW COURSE!    Race Circuit: Taihape Road

Venue: Pukehamoamoa School
Registration: 1pm
Race start time: 2pm

Riders will start at Pukehamoamoa School, make a controlled turn onto Taihape Road and begin racing.

Distances and start order:
D - 2:00pm  (57km)  U-turn at the top of the Panpac HQ hill RAPID 3927
A - 2:02pm  (68km)  U-turn at Lawrence Road
B - 2:04pm  (68km)  U-turn at Lawrence Road
C - 2:06pm  (57km)  U-turn at the top of the Panpac HQ hill RAPID 3927
E - 2:08pm  (35km)  U- turn at Lee Road
F - 2:10pm  (35km)  U- turn at Lee Road
G - 2:12pm  (25km)  U-turn at Crownthorpe Settlement Road

The finish is 3.5kms before the Pukehamoamoa School. It is at the top of the hill past the Black Bridge on the hard shoulder of the road.

Race Starter: Ken MacKenzie
Race Day Emergency Phone: 027 426 6895

16th October: Tour of the Bay 

A reminder that entry forms are available to download from www.tourofthebay.co.nz
Online entries: there has been a technical hitch so TOB apologise for any inconvenience, however this option should be available any day so keep checking.
If you are available to help out on either day (15th or 16th October) please email Deb at info@ramblers.co.nz

17th September: Waikato/BOP Track Team Time Trial Champs Invitation 

A reminder about the invitation to participate in this – entries close 12th September
Enquiries and entries to Stephen Holdsworth stephenholdsworth@vodafone.co.nz or 021 394 849

 18th September: Wellington School Cycling Champs Open 

PNP are hosting these and have issued an open invitation to other regions. If you are interested, please contact Marty Grenfell 027 215 6563

Frockers Ride: 18th September 

Want to support a girl or woman you know to get on her bike. The Frockers might be the group for her. For more information, contact Vicki at Vicki.Butterworth@bikenz.org.nz 

8-10th October: Rabodirect National Secondary Schools Cycling Nationals
 

You can enter online for this event at www.bikenz.org.nz/schoolroadnats

14th October: Yunca Junior Tour 

There are limited places in every category for road safey management reasons. If riders have not yet entered they should go to the following link http://www.cyclingsouth.org.nz/index.php?pageLoad=128
Entries are only accepted online and there will be no late entries
Please note that due to the short nature of the TT course (2.6km for all categories) at this year's Yunca that the organising committee has decided  that  aero helmets,  disc wheels, fixed wheels and aero bars (clip on or otherwise) are NOT PERMITTED in the opening prologue. The same bike is required to be ridden throughout the Yunca Tour.
 This also will help the large contingent of Australian riders who will not incur the expense of bringing a specialist TT bike or extra gear over for such a short first stage.

Ramblers on Facebook
Here's the link for the Ramblers Facebook page so that you can share it in the next e-news & ask members to Like the page http://www.facebook.com/ramblerscycling 

29th October: Flaxmere Family Duathalon 

If you would like to support a local community initiative to get people on their bikes, its time to enter this duathalon again. For further information, contact Brendon Lodge 021550051

 
 

26th November: Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge 

Entries are now open at http://www.cyclechallenge.com/

 
 

Upcoming Events 

10th-11th September: Cudden 2 day Schools Cycling Tour, Blenheim
17th September: Waikato/Bay of Plenty Team Time Trial Championships, Taupo
18th September: Wellington School Cycling Champs Open, Upper Hutt
24th September: Taupo-Napier Road Race
1st October: 100 Mile Classic, New Plymouth
1st-9th October: Konica Minolta Nelson Cycle Festival, Nelson
9th October: 38th Novice Tour of Manawatu
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
29th October: Flaxmere Family Duathalon, Flaxmere Park, Hastings
6th November: Tour de Whitemans, Upper Hutt
13th November: Rotorua to Ohope Funride
13th November: ClipOn Challenge, Auckland
19th November: Hamilton City Criterium, Hamilton
21st-24th November: Oceania Track Cycling Championships, ILT Velodrome, Invercargill
26th November: Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge, Taupo
9th December: RaboDirect Criterium National Championship, Auckland
11th December: Telstra Clear Cycle Challenge, Auckland
 

2012
6th-8th January: RaboDirect Elite and U23 Road National Championships
13th-15th January: Hub EMC Tour 2012
21st January: GWALOOP, Gisborne/Wairoia
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

WHK 2012 Oceania Track Championships, 21-24th November, Invercargill

This year's event promises to be hugely exciting with Oceania hosting both the Elite and Junior World Championships next year (Melbourne and Invercargill) and the small matter of London 2012.
We encourage you to circulate this as widely as possible to your riders and key contacts.
Please find attached our first event newsletter along with a copy of the event programme and details of exclusive accommodation offers available for those travelling to Invercargill for the event.

Once selections have been finalised, please enter your riders online at http://www.cyclingsouth.org.nz/oceaniaentryform. Entries close on November 7^th. Note that entry fees do not apply for international riders. New Zealand riders will require a 2012 BikeNZ licence to compete. International riders are asked to confirm licence requirements with their home federations.

Also, be advised the event has been registered as an UCI P1 Para event with international interest from a number of countries.

Other key events happening in the deep south:

While we are at it, just a quick reminder regarding our upcoming Track Event in October from 18^th to 20^th. This follows the annual Yunca Junior Tour (www.cyclingsouth.org.nz/yuncatour) which is shaping up to feature another record field.'

Invercargill track carnival, including NZ Elite Omnium National Champs, 18-20 November

The first two nights of track racing will feature the NZ Elite Omnium Championships along with Junior racing (Under 13 to Under 19) in our Trans-Tasman Challenge - over 40 Australian riders are travelling to ride the Yunca and track event.

The final night (Thurs 20^th) will feature open carnival races (Under 13 to Senior Open grades) with significant prize-money up for grabs.

Entries close on October 5^th and full details, including the online entry form, can be found at www.cyclingsouth.org.nz/october.

Please find full details below. If you have any queries please get in contact with Cycling Southland – office@cyclingsouth.org.nz

NZ Elite Omnium Championships (18-19 Oct)

The Elite Omnium Champs is a 2012 event so riders will compete in their 2012 licence category. However, Bike Road and Track will accept current 2011 licences as proof of membership.

Tuesday 18 October
Womens Elite Flying Lap	5.00pm	1
Mens Elite Flying Lap	Following Women	1
Women's Elite Points Race - 20K	7.30pm (approx)	2
Men's Elite Points Race - 30K	Following Women	2
Women's Elite Elimination	9.30pm (approx)	3
Men's Elite Elimination	Following Women	3
Wednesday 19 October
Women's Elite Individual Pursuit	3.00pm	4
Men's Elite Individual Pursuit	Following Women	4
Women's Elite Scratch Race	7.30pm (approx)	5
Men's Elite Scratch Race	Following Women	5
Women's Elite 500m Time Trial	9.30pm (approx)	6
Men's Elite 1000m Time Trial	Following Women	6

Trans-Tasman Junior Challenge Programme (18-19 Oct)

Last year saw the first ever Trans-Tasman Junior Challenge contested at Cycling Southland's October Carnival, won in fine style by New Zealand. Once again, top junior talent from both sides of the Tasman will go head-to-head with racing to be held over Tuesday 18th and Wednesday 19th October. Full programme details will be posted prior to the event. 

Open Carnival Racing (20 Oct)

Kick-off the local 2011-12 track cycling season with open men's and women's Carnival-style racing on Thursday October 20th. Local, regional and international riders get the chance to strut their stuff in preparation for Oceania and National Championship racing in the months ahead. Whether you are a sprinter or an enduro from Under 13s right through to Open Senior grades, there will be significant prize-money and a full night's action with something for you. 

Entry Fees: $50 for Elite Omniums, $10 for Open Senior riders (Thurs) and $5 per night for Junior riders.

Enter online at www.cyclingsouth.org.nz/october. Entries close on October 5th 2011.

Click Here for Programme www.ramblers.co.nz/files/Oceania_Programme.pdf

Click Here for Newsletter www.ramblers.co.nz/files/OceaniaNewsletter.pdf

Click Here for Accommodation www.ramblers.co.nz/files/OceaniaAccomodation.pdf

BikeNZ

Southland Yunca Junior Tour Reminder

Can you please inform your junior riders about this below.
This is to remind Riders that entries for the Yunca Junior Tour and Junior Track Carnival that follows are filling quickly.
There are limited places in every category for road safey management reasons.
If riders have not yet entered they should go to the following link.
http://www.cyclingsouth.org.nz/index.php?pageLoad=128
Entries are only accepted online and there will be no late entries

Please note that due to the short nature of the TT course (2.6km for all categories) at this year’s Yunca that the organising committee has decided that aero helmets, disc wheels, fixed wheels and aero bars (clip on or otherwise) are NOT PERMITTED in the opening prologue. The same bike is required to be ridden throughout the Yunca Tour.
This also will help the large contingent of Australian riders who will not incur the expense of bringing a specialist TT bike or extra gear over for such a short first stage.

Urgent Notice:Saturday 3rd September Race Change

Due to road works on the Tuki Valley Circuit, the course for the race on Saturday 3rd September has been changed to the School Block Circuit.

7 laps A-D

5 laps E-G

The race venue is still Haumoana School.

2011 Spring Race Series Begins: Saturday Racing: 3rd September 2011

Race Circuit: Tuki Valley Circuit
Distances: A-D 64km; E-G - 33km
Venue: Haumoana School
Registration: 1pm
Race start time: 2pm
Race Starter: David Barclay
Race Day Emergency Phone: 027 426 6895

Memorial Ride

Thank you to everyone who turned out to complete or support the memorial ride on Saturday in support of Rob and his family as they come to terms with the loss of Brenda. Your generosity has enabled the club to make a donation, as per the family’s wishes, to Cranford Hospice, in Brenda’s name.
This memorial ride will become an annual race at the end of each Winter Series named the Brenda Oliver Memorial.
We offer our warmest thoughts to the Oliver family in the coming months and we will remember the huge contribution Brenda made to our club, as well as the support and love she gave to so many of us individually.

CXHB

CXHB’s last race of its inaugural series on Sunday 28th August was a resounding success. Thanks to Andrew Barlow and his small but dedicated team for profiling a relatively new discipline to the Bay so very well.
The four events (EIT, Pan Pac Mountain-bike Park, Roys Hill, Chesterhope) gave riders a range of courses and challenges, tempting many hardy roadies to ‘have a go’.
The prizes, the trophy and the delicious BBQ made a great day (and series) even better.
Check out http://cxhb.blogspot.com/ for results and fantastic photographs.
Ramblers members look forward to more from CXHB.
Go to http://cxhb.blogspot.com/ to watch for any organised events, and for details of the 2012 series.

K2 Training Camp 16th – 18th September

Some places are still available for this camp which is an opportunity to train over routes based on the Gran Fondo concept that the organiser trialled a couple of years ago. The course is ideal preparation for K2 both in length and difficulty. Participants may wish to complete either of the two shorter courses. A detailed route card and ride information sheet will be issued prior to the ride. A vehicle check point will be centrally located to monitor rider’s progress and to act as a re-fuelling/clothing stop. As a safety precaution all groups will be required to “check in” at this vehicle.
If you are interested, please contact Eddie Bright for more information: 021 891 006 or eddie@cyclosport.co.nz

38th Novice Tour of Manawatu: 9th October 2011

Entries are now open. For more information, go to www.bikemanawatu.co.nz or contact secretary@bikemanawatu.co.nz

Ramblers on Facebook

Ramblers is on Facebook - if you have a Facebook account, please "Like" our page next time you are in there http://www.facebook.com/ramblerscycling

Napier Commuter Challenge

Chris Tremain and Vicki Butterworth have organised a survey to ascertain demand and need for the challenge this year. Could you kindly fill in a simple questionnaire? It won’t take long and it will give a picture of what is needed, how it can be improved and who can help out.
Please copy and paste the below link into your web-browser and complete the simple 12 question survey: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/6JSMKHP

BikeNZ Road and Track: Remits supported at 2011 AGM

Recommendation that a master’s team sprint is introduced to replace the team pursuit.
The above recommendation has been ratified by council. The Events team with will work the championship organisers to implement.
Recommendation that an open master’s keirin is added to the Age Group Track National Championship programme
The above recommendation has been ratified by council. The Events team with will work the championship organisers to implement
Recommendation that the age requirements for masters teams is raised to 135 years.
The above recommendation has been ratified by council. The Technical Team and Events team will work through the finer details. These will be circulated well in advance of the championships.

Hamilton City Criterium

Entries are now open for this event which has $6000 in prize money. Grades include: male elite, female elite, masters and U17. For more information please go to www.dynamoevents.co.nz

GWALOOP entries open

New Zealand’s longest one-day cycle challenge (204km) will take place on 21st January. For more information go to www.gwaloop.co.nz

Taumaranui-New Plymouth Cycle Trail

This trail was officially launched at the of last month. Ideal for those of us who like to tour, to see new places and to support cycling in all its many aspects. The trail travels Taumaranui to Whangamomona and through to New Plymouth’s coastal walkway. For more information visit www.taranaki.info/visit or www.nzcycletrail.com

The Telstra Clear Challenge: Sunday 11th December

This ride in Auckland offers a unique course which involves riding over the Auckland Harbour Bridge and on the Northern Busway. Options include 110km course (includes Harbour Bridge and Solo); 50km Completion; a 15km Pedallers Challenge (includes Harbour Bridge); "Bike the Busway" 8km or 2km.
Entries are limited; for more information go to http://www.telstraclearchallenge.co.nz/

Upcoming Events

10th-11th September: Cudden 2 day Schools Cycling Tour, Blenheim
17th September: Waikato/Bay of Plenty Team Time Trial Championships, Taupo
24th September: Taupo-Napier Road Race
1st October: 100 Mile Classic, New Plymouth
1st-9th October: Konica Minolta Nelson Cycle Festival, Nelson
9th October: 38th Novice Tour of Manawatu
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
6th November: Tour de Whitemans, Upper Hutt
13th November: Rotorua to Ohope Funride
13th November: ClipOn Challenge, Auckland
19th November: Hamilton City Criterium, Hamilton
21st-24th November: Oceania Track Cycling Championships, ILT Velodrome, Invercargill
9th December: RaboDirect Criterium National Championship, Auckland
11th December: Telstra Clear Cycle Challenge, Auckland
2012
6th-8th January: RaboDirect Elite and U23 Road National Championships
13th-15th January: Hub EMC2 Tour 2012
21st January: GWALOOP, Gisborne/Wairoia
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