Ramblers Cycling Club in conjunction with Marewa Epic Cycles present "The Gentle Annie"1st Edition Sunday6 November 2011
The event begins from 10:30am starting from the intersection of Spooners Hill Road and Te Moehau Road. The finish is at the top of the hill just east of the Black Bridge,3.5km before Pukehamoamoa School. Pukehamoamoa School is the post race venue. Relay riders transition is just before the Tarurau river bridge, 54km from the start 59km from the finish. The transition area will be marked by a cycle race sign and a yellow flag. There will be water and a marshal at this point. There will be a sag wagon travelling behind the last rider and several support cars travelling with the event.
Riders must arrange their own transport to the start and in order to minimise traffic please share cars where possible. Supporters must leave before the start and move ahead of the riders to safe stopping areas to observe the event, please do not travel in convoys. Some spaces are available in vans for those who need a lift (contact Ken).
$10 to enter and 5 RCC series points for participating.
All roads are open and all riders must obey all traffic rules and regulations, in particular keep left at all times and give way at one way bridges. There are steep descents with tight corners so extra care is required. Although support will be available it is recommended that to avoid delay all riders carry a spare tube and pump with them and also wear or carry appropriate clothing.
MAREWA EPIC CYCLES have donated $50 shop vouchers to be drawn randomly after the event, one for women and one for men .
Riders will be started in two separate groups.
TO ENTER email Ken, cycle@ruralinzone.net
please state whether you are a solo or relay rider and your current grade.
Full Details Here : www.ramblers.co.nz/files/GentleAnnie.pdf
Monday, October 31, 2011
Friday, October 28, 2011
The BikeNZ Napier Commuter Challenge starts on Monday – are you ready for the challenge?
There is nothing worse than rushing on a Monday morning - forgetting important stuff and having to rush out the door in a state. It may take a little longer to cycle to work, so remember to be well planned and prepared in advance. See the below tips. This helps take the stress out of it and make it more relaxing on your ride.
• Remember to pack your work clothes for when you arrive, if you‘re not biking in your work clothes and need to shower and change at work. Even leave a set of clothes or shoes at work.
• Get your bike and gear all ready to go. Check things like your bike, lock, helmet, shoes, drink bottle, gloves, spare tube and tyre levers are all ready to go. So all you need to do in the morning is ride your bike.
• Check your bike, your bike should be safe and ready to ride. Make sure you have the legal rear reflector, so you can be seen and your brakes are working. Check your tyre pressure is correct. There is a lot more resistance when riding if it’s not correct, so make sure it is to ensure an easier ride. You can find the correct PSI (Pressure per Square Inch) on your tyre wall, tyres can vary so remember to check.
• Plan your route prior the day before. Check out the best ‘cycle corridors’ to use from where you live to where you work. Its where lots of cyclists ride, so safer, its cycle friendly and its easy. I tried a cycle pathway/corridor in Auckland yesterday, from out west all the way into town – oops city centre – fantastic off road cycling and it was very well used by commuters.
• Make sure you wear bright clothing or a fluro back-pac cover so you are easily seen by other road users.
• If new to commuting maybe find someone to cycle with from work, till you are confident.
Check out the attached calendar to see where you need to go to on Monday. Inspire a mate to try! Yes, this year we are kicking off on Monday at MP Chris Tremain’s Office, Station Street, Napier. Hayden from Kathmandu has also kindly offered a spot prize so see you all there from 7am to 8.30am. See you all then!
Remember the 2011 BikeNZ Napier Commuter Challenge starts on Monday 31st October and runs to Friday Nov 4th. No need to pre-register, just register your name with Vicki at the breakfast each morning. Ride in between 7am and 8.30am each day and register. Receive a breakfast treat from your fantastic supporting business or organisation and there is a daily prize draw too. The calendar can be downloaded from http://www.sporthb.net.nz/
To be in the draw for this Grand prize you have to have ridden and registered for 4 out of 5 days. The Grand Prize is a weekend in Taupo with the opportunity to ride part of the NZ Cycle Trails. The prize is a luxury nights’ accommodation, dinner and breakfast, at Bayview Wairakei Resort, Taupo!
• Remember to pack your work clothes for when you arrive, if you‘re not biking in your work clothes and need to shower and change at work. Even leave a set of clothes or shoes at work.
• Get your bike and gear all ready to go. Check things like your bike, lock, helmet, shoes, drink bottle, gloves, spare tube and tyre levers are all ready to go. So all you need to do in the morning is ride your bike.
• Check your bike, your bike should be safe and ready to ride. Make sure you have the legal rear reflector, so you can be seen and your brakes are working. Check your tyre pressure is correct. There is a lot more resistance when riding if it’s not correct, so make sure it is to ensure an easier ride. You can find the correct PSI (Pressure per Square Inch) on your tyre wall, tyres can vary so remember to check.
• Plan your route prior the day before. Check out the best ‘cycle corridors’ to use from where you live to where you work. Its where lots of cyclists ride, so safer, its cycle friendly and its easy. I tried a cycle pathway/corridor in Auckland yesterday, from out west all the way into town – oops city centre – fantastic off road cycling and it was very well used by commuters.
• Make sure you wear bright clothing or a fluro back-pac cover so you are easily seen by other road users.
• If new to commuting maybe find someone to cycle with from work, till you are confident.
Check out the attached calendar to see where you need to go to on Monday. Inspire a mate to try! Yes, this year we are kicking off on Monday at MP Chris Tremain’s Office, Station Street, Napier. Hayden from Kathmandu has also kindly offered a spot prize so see you all there from 7am to 8.30am. See you all then!
Remember the 2011 BikeNZ Napier Commuter Challenge starts on Monday 31st October and runs to Friday Nov 4th. No need to pre-register, just register your name with Vicki at the breakfast each morning. Ride in between 7am and 8.30am each day and register. Receive a breakfast treat from your fantastic supporting business or organisation and there is a daily prize draw too. The calendar can be downloaded from http://www.sporthb.net.nz/
To be in the draw for this Grand prize you have to have ridden and registered for 4 out of 5 days. The Grand Prize is a weekend in Taupo with the opportunity to ride part of the NZ Cycle Trails. The prize is a luxury nights’ accommodation, dinner and breakfast, at Bayview Wairakei Resort, Taupo!
2011 PowerNet Tour of Southland :: October 30 to November 5
Ramblers Competing :
Fraser Gough (H&Js Outdoor World - Avanti Plus)
Westley Gough (Subway Pro Cycling)
Jeremy Vennell (Calder Stewart)
Jeremy Yates (Share the Road)
Check out the Teams and Timetable
http://www.tourofsouthland.com/
Fraser Gough (H&Js Outdoor World - Avanti Plus)
Westley Gough (Subway Pro Cycling)
Jeremy Vennell (Calder Stewart)
Jeremy Yates (Share the Road)
Check out the Teams and Timetable
http://www.tourofsouthland.com/
Hastings Ride (Sunday 30th October)
Leaving outside Rebel Sport Heretaunga Street 8:00 am
St Georges Road, Crystal Road, Middle Road, Camp David, Patangata, River Road, Pourere Road, Waipawa , Tikokino Road, Argyll East, Argyll Road, Rawkawa Road, Bridge Pa , Havelock North.
(120km +)
Short Ride Return Via Elsthorpe Road, TeKura Road, Middle Road (70Km)
St Georges Road, Crystal Road, Middle Road, Camp David, Patangata, River Road, Pourere Road, Waipawa , Tikokino Road, Argyll East, Argyll Road, Rawkawa Road, Bridge Pa , Havelock North.
(120km +)
Short Ride Return Via Elsthorpe Road, TeKura Road, Middle Road (70Km)
Saturday Racing
Date: 29th November 2011
Circuit: Swamp/Omaranui/Dump
Venue: Puketapu School
Registration: 1pm
Race start time: 2pm
Distance: A-D 43k; E-G 25km
Race Starter: Mike Lucinsky
Race Day Emergency Phone: 027 426 6895
Circuit: Swamp/Omaranui/Dump
Venue: Puketapu School
Registration: 1pm
Race start time: 2pm
Distance: A-D 43k; E-G 25km
Race Starter: Mike Lucinsky
Race Day Emergency Phone: 027 426 6895
RCC Club Uniform: Order Forms – Order Now
We anticipate placing the next Ramblers uniform order on the 8th November 2011.
Tineli says that an order placed then should mean that we will have the kit mid-January.
All orders must be received and paid for by Monday 7th November 2011.
To place an order,
• Get an order form: Download the Excel or pdf order form from the Ramblers website http://www.ramblers.co.nz/AboutUs/Uniform.asp or email Deb at info@ramblers.co.nz and ask for an order form to be emailed or posted to you. OR
• Complete the order form and return it either via email to info@ramblers.co.nz (Excel version) or post to the address on the form (pdf version).
Pay the total due either by cheque or internet banking. Details for payment are on the order form.
Tineli says that an order placed then should mean that we will have the kit mid-January.
All orders must be received and paid for by Monday 7th November 2011.
To place an order,
• Get an order form: Download the Excel or pdf order form from the Ramblers website http://www.ramblers.co.nz/AboutUs/Uniform.asp or email Deb at info@ramblers.co.nz and ask for an order form to be emailed or posted to you. OR
• Complete the order form and return it either via email to info@ramblers.co.nz (Excel version) or post to the address on the form (pdf version).
Pay the total due either by cheque or internet banking. Details for payment are on the order form.
The Gentle Annie
This ride is scheduled for Sunday 6th November starting at 10:30am.
Riders will need to organise their own transport to the starting point.
The distance is 113km and can be ridden as an individual or as a two-person relay.
If you want to ride this you need to be confident that you can handle steep and winding descents.
You will need appropriate low gears on your bike for climbing.
There are long hills, there are steep hills and there are long, steep hills.
Rather than thinking of this as a race against cyclists, think of it as an epic challenge to complete.
All riders receive five series points for participating.
You will need to pre-register for this ride: contact Ken cycle@ruralinzone.net
An information sheet will be available soon.
Riders will need to organise their own transport to the starting point.
The distance is 113km and can be ridden as an individual or as a two-person relay.
If you want to ride this you need to be confident that you can handle steep and winding descents.
You will need appropriate low gears on your bike for climbing.
There are long hills, there are steep hills and there are long, steep hills.
Rather than thinking of this as a race against cyclists, think of it as an epic challenge to complete.
All riders receive five series points for participating.
You will need to pre-register for this ride: contact Ken cycle@ruralinzone.net
An information sheet will be available soon.
Port Nicholsen Poneke Track
PNP began it’s track series on the 18th October. For more information and updates please check this site www.pnp.org.nz/track
BikeNZ AGM
The BikeNZ Annual General Meeting is being held this weekend. As financial members of BikeNZ, Ramblers members are invited to attend.
WHEN: Saturday 29th October, 11:30am onwards
WHERE: Butterfly Creek, 10 Tom Pearce Drive, Auckland Airport
A light lunch will be served at the conclusion of the meeting. If you are planning to attend please register with Ashlei Perriton Ashlei.perriton@bikenz.org.nz
WHEN: Saturday 29th October, 11:30am onwards
WHERE: Butterfly Creek, 10 Tom Pearce Drive, Auckland Airport
A light lunch will be served at the conclusion of the meeting. If you are planning to attend please register with Ashlei Perriton Ashlei.perriton@bikenz.org.nz
Free Wheeling in Wellington Festival – Sun 30th Oct
Get Out There and have a go at FREE outdoor activities 11am – 2pm Frank Kitts Park. Gather up your family and friends and try out heaps of FREE outdoor activities for all ages. Live bands and spot prizes as well as; sailing, fishing, roller blading/skating, skateboarding, bike maintenance, unicycling, rock climbing, waka ama. For more information: www.wellington.govt.nz/rd/getoutthere
Reminder: On Your Bike Expo
The On Your Bike Expo will be held at Claudelands Events Centre on 12/13 November. On Your Bike will be a first for New Zealand: a dedicated event to further promote and advance the cycle industry and cycling sports. The goal is to create a massive “festival” for all facets of cycling including multisport, adventure racing, tri and running. The Waikato Times Hundy K is part of this expo and offers 2 different length rides, a 100km and a 30km, to challenge the fittest cyclist or those who would just like a Saturday ride with friends or family. To register or for further event info, visit www.onyourbikeexpo.co.nz
Upcoming Events
2011
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: Tour of New Zealand
June-Sept (precise date to be confirmed): Oceania Masters Road Championships, Fiji
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: Tour of New Zealand
June-Sept (precise date to be confirmed): Oceania Masters Road Championships, Fiji
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Olympic riders join Calder Stewart for Tour of Southland
Olympic cyclists Hayden Roulston, Marc Ryan and Sam Bewley spearhead a powerful team for Calder Stewart - BikeNZ in this year's Tour of Southland which starts in Invercargill next week.
The three Olympians will be well supported by Jeremy Vennell, Jason Allen and Jason Christie in an impressive line-up at one of New Zealand's iconic sporting events.
Roulston, the current New Zealand Road Champion, comes off a busy season with the HTC Highroad Pro team and will be aiming to win the Tour of Southland for a phenomenal fifth time in just six years, second on the all-time winner's list behind the legendary Brian Fowler.
He has recently confirmed his future with a yet unnamed European cycling team and is looking forward to riding an aggressive Tour.
"I always love racing on home soil as I gives me a chance to stay in touch with my fans. I feel like I'm in top shape and in the right frame of mind to go back and win a fifth. I have clearly got a super strong, really well rounded team beside me too".
Ryan has also enjoyed a full season racing in Belgium with some good results while also picking up a number of top results in New Zealand.
Meanwhile 24 year old Bewley has had a successful and busy season riding for the ever powerful Radioshack team and is in solid form ahead of the tour. Vennell rides for the USA based Bissell Pro Cycling Team and has some excellent performances to his name this year.
Thirty year old Allen has been racing nationally for the Subway Pro cycling team and Christie, the current Under 23 New Zealand Time Trial Champion. Christie was sixth at the Under 23 World Time Trial Championship has had an excellent season, including racing successfully in Belgium
The 55th Tour of Southland begins with the prologue next Sunday before 900kms of racing over eight stages around the region finishing on Saturday 5 November.
Friday, October 21, 2011
All Black Tour - Hastings Sunday Ride 22nd October
Leaving Rebel Sport Hastings 8:00 am
The inaugural All Black Tour
Leaves toward Havelock North past
Black Barn Winery left into Tuki Tuki Road past
Black Barn Retreats right into Raymond road,
Through Haumoana across Black Bridge, School Road, Clive
Footpath to Napier, Passing One Black sheep Marine Parade,
Port of Napier where at least one All Black Flag is flying.
Through West Shore to Bay View, over Seafield Road where if you don,t see black at the top then you "didn't go hard enough" Apley road past the annoying Black Magpie, Swamp Road passing Allan Blacks House, Through Fern Hill near Black Cats Graphics finishing for a long Black coffee at the The Coffee Club Omahu Road. Approx 110k
Short ride return Clive 45k.
Wear Black if you Have.
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The inaugural All Black Tour
Leaves toward Havelock North past
Black Barn Winery left into Tuki Tuki Road past
Black Barn Retreats right into Raymond road,
Through Haumoana across Black Bridge, School Road, Clive
Footpath to Napier, Passing One Black sheep Marine Parade,
Port of Napier where at least one All Black Flag is flying.
Through West Shore to Bay View, over Seafield Road where if you don,t see black at the top then you "didn't go hard enough" Apley road past the annoying Black Magpie, Swamp Road passing Allan Blacks House, Through Fern Hill near Black Cats Graphics finishing for a long Black coffee at the The Coffee Club Omahu Road. Approx 110k
Short ride return Clive 45k.
Wear Black if you Have.
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Thursday, October 20, 2011
Saturday Racing: 22nd October 2011
Race Circuit: Valley/Raukawa Road Circuit
Venue: Bridge Pa School
Registration: 1pm
Race start time: 2pm
Distance: 33km all riders
Race Starter: Helen MacKenzie
Race Day Emergency Phone: 027 426 6895
This race is a “2-Up Team Time Trial”
You will race one time around the Valley-Raukawa Circuit with a team-mate.
Only two people per team.
The time will be taken on the second person to cross the line, so work together to ensure you don’t leave your team-mate behind.
There is no need to pre-register for this event – just turn up on the day.
If you don’t have a team-mate, you should be able to find one at the venue on Saturday.
Normal time-trial rules apply regarding drafting (although, of course, you may draft with your team-mate).
There are 5 series points for all riders who compete and finish.
Times will be taken manually – there is no electronic timing this Saturday.
Venue: Bridge Pa School
Registration: 1pm
Race start time: 2pm
Distance: 33km all riders
Race Starter: Helen MacKenzie
Race Day Emergency Phone: 027 426 6895
This race is a “2-Up Team Time Trial”
You will race one time around the Valley-Raukawa Circuit with a team-mate.
Only two people per team.
The time will be taken on the second person to cross the line, so work together to ensure you don’t leave your team-mate behind.
There is no need to pre-register for this event – just turn up on the day.
If you don’t have a team-mate, you should be able to find one at the venue on Saturday.
Normal time-trial rules apply regarding drafting (although, of course, you may draft with your team-mate).
There are 5 series points for all riders who compete and finish.
Times will be taken manually – there is no electronic timing this Saturday.
Congratulations Wills!!!
William Green also medalled at the recent NZ Secondary Schools Championships, getting a bronze in the Under 16 boys points race. Regan Gough and Wills worked well together and when they realised that Wills was in contention for a podium finish, Regan became the lead-out man TDF riders would wish they had, managing to place Wills in the perfect place to pop out and claim his bronze.
Well done Reg and Wills.
Well done Reg and Wills.
The Gentle Annie
This ride is scheduled for Sunday 6th November starting at 10:30am.
Riders will need to organise their own transport to the starting point.
The distance is 113km and can be ridden as an individual or as a two-person relay.
If you want to ride this you need to be confident that you can handle steep and winding descents. You will need appropriate low gears on your bike for climbing.
There are long hills, there are steep hills and there are long, steep hills.
Rather than thinking of this as a race against cyclists, think of it as an epic challenge to complete. All riders receive five series points for participating.
You will need to pre-register for this ride: contact Ken cycle@ruralinzone.net
An information sheet will be available soon.
Riders will need to organise their own transport to the starting point.
The distance is 113km and can be ridden as an individual or as a two-person relay.
If you want to ride this you need to be confident that you can handle steep and winding descents. You will need appropriate low gears on your bike for climbing.
There are long hills, there are steep hills and there are long, steep hills.
Rather than thinking of this as a race against cyclists, think of it as an epic challenge to complete. All riders receive five series points for participating.
You will need to pre-register for this ride: contact Ken cycle@ruralinzone.net
An information sheet will be available soon.
Gate opens, Kiesanowski tops in RaboDirect Omnium Championships
Auckland cyclist Aaron Gate grabbed his first national title when he dominated a talented field to win the RaboDirect New Zealand Omnium Championships in Invercargill tonight.
Leading after three third placings on the first night, the 20 year old Gate enjoyed two second placings and won the final 1000m time trial at the ILT Velodrome tonight.
Gate finished four points clear of Beijing Olympic medallists Marc Ryan and Hayden Roulston, with former world junior track champion Cameron Karwowski fourth and world omnium silver medallist Shane Archbold fifth.
The women's championship was dominated by Canterbury professional Joanne Kiesanowski who won all three events tonight – the 3000m individual pursuit, 10km scratch race and 500m time trial.
The Team TIBCO rider was in dominant form over the two nights, finishing clear of fellow world championship teammate Gemma Dudley (Levin) and fellow Cantabrian Liz Steel, who was fourth in the omnium at the junior world championships recently.
Gate scored three personal bests on his way to victory and was delighted at his form so soon after returning from a six-month road racing campaign with the BikeNZ under-23 squad in Europe.
"It takes a bit to adjust back to the track although you can simulate it on the erg. It's takes a bit to get the feel of the track again," Gate said. "I am thrilled to get my first individual national title and really pleased to get three big personal bests in the timed events.
"To get those times over the shorter distances was a complete surprise with such little experience. It's reassuring really and I am excited about the track season coming up. I think it goes to show how productive the campaign has been in Europe and that the international competition is showing dividends."
BikeNZ High Performance Director, Mark Elliott said the two day omnium proved an ideal early season test of the country's leading riders.
"We wanted to get some information on where our riders are at in terms of short and long term power, and their overall fitness. As a fact finding exercise it has been excellent and now we will be evaluating and letting riders know what they need to work on in the next month leading to the Oceania Championships.
"We want our riders to be putting up their hands at that stage towards the London Olympics."
The men complete their camp this week with the endurance women's squad and sprinters coming in for testing over the next week.
Day 2 results, RaboDirect New Zealand Omnium Championships:
Women, 3000m Individual Pursuit: Jo Kiesanowski (Canterbury) 3:44.90, 1; Gemma Dudley (West Coast North Island) 3:46.80, 2; Sonia Waddell Waikato BOP) 3:49.44, (3.
10km Scratch race: Kiesanowski 1, Dudley 2, Kathryn Jones (Otago) 3.
500m time trial: Kiesanowski 37.004, 1; Dudley 38.240, 2; Hannah Latta (Wellington) 38.412, 3.
Overall points: Kiesanowski 8 points, 1; Dudley 11, 2; Liz Steel (Canterbury) 23, 3.
Men, 4000m individual pursuit: Sam Bewley (Waikato BOP) 4:20.47, 1; Aaron Gate (Auckland) 4:24.28, 2; Marc Ryan (Mid-South Canterbury) 4:26.30, 3.
15km scratch race: Ryan 1, Gate 2, Roulston 3.
1000m time trial: Gate 1:03.90, 1; Ryan 1:04.54, 2; Cameron Karwowski (Southland) 1:04.64, 3.
Overall points: Gate 14, 1; Ryan 18, 2; Roulston 30, 3; Karwowski 33, 4; Shane Archbold (Mid-South Canterbury) 35, 5.
For further information contact:
IAN HEPENSTALL
Media Liaison, BikeNZ High Performance
Sports Media NZ Ltd
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Saturday Racing: 22nd October 2011
Race Circuit: Valley/Raukawa Road Circuit
Venue: Bridge Pa School
Registration: 1pm
Race start time: 2pm
Race Starter: Helen MacKenzie
Race Day Emergency Phone: 027 426 6895
No electronic timing this Saturday.
Venue: Bridge Pa School
Registration: 1pm
Race start time: 2pm
Race Starter: Helen MacKenzie
Race Day Emergency Phone: 027 426 6895
No electronic timing this Saturday.
Caltex Tour of the Bay – A Great Success
Huge thanks to all those involved – lead drivers, sag crews, packers, lay-out crews, registration crew, 10km herders, tag gatherers, marshals, commentary crew, prize-giving crew, supporters, and gophers. Special thanks to the core organising committee: Gavin Bush (Event Director), Ken MacKenzie (STMS and TOB Chair), Deb Kelly (Admin), Vanessa van Kampen (Admin), Ivar Hopman and Helen MacKenzie.
We do have a red tee-shirt and a pair of black spectacles left by TOB helpers.
Feedback has been resoundingly positive – registration was smooth, the new courses were challenging and rewarding, the finish area was stunning and the prize-giving was slick (as well as comfortable for the riders). An excellent outcome for the 21st Caltex Tour of the Bay.
If you have equipment left over from the weekend (vests, transponders, signage etc), please bring it along to the Saturday race or give it to one of your friendly committee members.
We do have a red tee-shirt and a pair of black spectacles left by TOB helpers.
Feedback has been resoundingly positive – registration was smooth, the new courses were challenging and rewarding, the finish area was stunning and the prize-giving was slick (as well as comfortable for the riders). An excellent outcome for the 21st Caltex Tour of the Bay.
If you have equipment left over from the weekend (vests, transponders, signage etc), please bring it along to the Saturday race or give it to one of your friendly committee members.
NZ Secondary Schools Cycling Championships: Congratulations Sam, William
Ramblers juniors raced at the NZ secondary school cycling champs (8th-10th October). Sam Thorpe-Loversuch racing in yr 7-8 boys won 2 x bronze medals.
The road race was a close fought uphill bunch sprint. In the points race at Manfield race track Sam placed 2nd in the first sprint (by a tyre width) and 4th in the final sprint. This gave him enough points for the bronze medal. Well done Sam.
Willaim Green rode a smart race with tough competition to take the Bronze medal in the Under 16 Boys Sprint. Other results in earlier blog.
The road race was a close fought uphill bunch sprint. In the points race at Manfield race track Sam placed 2nd in the first sprint (by a tyre width) and 4th in the final sprint. This gave him enough points for the bronze medal. Well done Sam.
Willaim Green rode a smart race with tough competition to take the Bronze medal in the Under 16 Boys Sprint. Other results in earlier blog.
Bronze for Kerry Harford at the Worlds
Points racing is a track discipline where the race is won by the rider who consistently places highly in sprints every ten laps. Points are awarded to the first four riders across the sprint line. Of 70 riders in his age group, Kerry made it into the final with just 23 other riders remaining. He won a few of the first sprints and maintained second place for most of the race, slipping a few points near the end which never-the-less enabled a podium finish and a Bronze World championship medal. Congratulations Kerry.
Elite Road Nationals and Track Nationals
The Elite Road Nationals are being held in January 2012 in Christchurch. The Track Nationals are being held in March 2012 in Invercargill. If you wish to ride in either of these events you will need to ensure that you have a 2012 licence (see next item in eNews). You must be entered through your club and centre, so please email Rob Oliver the.hub@airnet.net.nz who will collate entries for these events.
On Your Bike Expo
The On Your Bike Expo will be held at Claudelands Events Centre on 12/13 November. On Your Bike will be a first for New Zealand: a dedicated event to further promote and advance the cycle industry and cycling sports. The goal is to create a massive “festival” for all facets of cycling including multisport, adventure racing, tri and running. The Waikato Times Hundy K is part of this expo and offers 2 different length rides, a 100km and a 30km, to challenge the fittest cyclist or those who would just like a Saturday ride with friends or family. To register or for further event info, visit www.onyourbikeexpo.co.nz
BikeNZ Napier Commuter Challenge Turns 3!
The BikeNZ Napier Commuter challenge is being run from Monday 31st Oct to Friday 4th November 2011. One week of ‘breakfast treats’! (between 7am and 8:30 am each morning). Grand prize - a weekend away in Taupo (a luxury nights’ accommodation at Bayview Wairakei Resort, dinner and breakfast) with the opportunity to ride part of the NZ Cycle Trails.
For more information, contact Vicki Vicki.Butterworth@bikenz.org.nz or 8459336 Ext 722
For more information, contact Vicki Vicki.Butterworth@bikenz.org.nz or 8459336 Ext 722
CAN Do 2011: register now!
The CAN Do is an annual get-together of cycling advocates from around NZ, and is being held in Nelson this year, over the weekend of 29-30 October. There will be workshops and other sessions which share what has been happening locally and nationally, and will offer new skills, ideas and enthusiasm back home. There is also an optional two-day cycle tour afterwards, from Nelson to Picton including the lovely Queen Charlotte Drive.
The CAN AGM for 2011 will be held as part of the CAN Do on 29 October. For more information or to register, visit: http://can.org.nz/article/can-do-2011
The CAN AGM for 2011 will be held as part of the CAN Do on 29 October. For more information or to register, visit: http://can.org.nz/article/can-do-2011
SportsBall 2011
On Saturday 12th Novenmber, the 14th annual SportsBall is being held from 7:30pm -12 midnight at Rodney Green Centenial Event Centre. R20, formal dress, smoke-free. Tickets are $120 and are available from info@murphyevents.co.nz or Shed2.
Cycle Friendly Awards
The 2012 Cycle Friendly Awards nominations are now open. They cover projects completed between 1 June 2010 to 30 June 2011 - nominations are due by 2 December 2011. Early bird nominations by 31 October 2011 go in the draw to win a Cactus Witness bag. Here's your chance to recognise best efforts to promote cycling anywhere in New Zealand!
The awards ceremony will be held in Hastings on 23 February 2012 as part of the 2 Walk and Cycle national active transport conference. More information and nomination forms here: http://can.org.nz/article/cycle-friendly-awards-2012-nominations
The awards ceremony will be held in Hastings on 23 February 2012 as part of the 2 Walk and Cycle national active transport conference. More information and nomination forms here: http://can.org.nz/article/cycle-friendly-awards-2012-nominations
Upcoming Events
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: Tour of New Zealand
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: Tour of New Zealand
Gate, Kiesanowski lead way in RaboDirect Omnium Championships
Twenty year old cyclist Aaron Gate set the pace on the opening night of the RaboDirect New Zealand Omnium Championships at the ILT Velodrome in Invercargill tonight.
The young Aucklander showed the benefit of consistency, with three third placings in the three disciplines tonight to lead the way in a closely fought and aggressive men’s event.
Jo Kiesanowski
Another 20 year old, Southland-based and Blenheim-born Cameron Karwowski is one point back in second ahead of the experienced pair of Timaru’s Marc Ryan and Christchurch’s Hayden Roulston, the Beijing double medallist who is making his return to the track.
Fellow Cantabrian Jo Kiesanowski has stamped her class on the women’s omnium, winning all three disciplines – the flying lap, points race and elimination – to clear out from Levin’s Gemma Dudley and Christchurch junior Liz Steel.
BikeNZ coaches wanted their endurance riders to compete in the omnium primarily as a litmus test of their progress as part of a national training camp.
Tonight showed that a group of talented young riders are keen to throw down the challenge to the dominance of the more experienced campaigners.
Gate was consistent throughout, third behind Karwowski and Sam Bewley in the flying lap, third behind Ryan and Roulston in a brilliant points race and third behind the same pair who swapped placings in the elimination race.
Karwowski stayed in the hunt after recovering brilliantly in the elimination race. He crashed with Bewley but got back on his bike and chased down the bunch within two laps and ultimately finished fifth.
Ryan, who is keen to develop his omnium skills, was impressive while Roulston, in his first track racing since the 2008 Olympics, looked more at home with every ride.
World silver medallist Shane Archbold is back in sixth place overall after a quiet night, as he comes to grips with a new racing bike.
Kiesanowski, the Team TIBCO professional in USA, was in a class of her own tonight, winning the flying lap in 14.874, a fraction outside her personal best, untroubled to dispose of fellow world championship teammate Gemma Dudley in the points race and elimination.
Missing from the omnium was the world championship pair of Peter Latham, who has been ill, and Radioshack professional Jesse Sergent, who only arrived back from Europe on Friday.
The omnium is completed tomorrow with the individual pursuit, scratch race and time trial.
Aaron Gate
New Zealand Omnium championships, day 1 results:
Men, flying lap. Cameron Karwowski (Southland) 13.499s, 1; Sam Bewley (Waikato BOP) 13.559, 2; Aaron Gate (Auckland) 13.686, 3.
30km points race: Marc Ryan (Mid-South Canterbury) 1; Hayden Roulston (Canterbury) 2, Gate 3.
Elimination race: Roulston 1, Ryan 2, Gate 3.
Points after three events: Gate 9, Karwowski 10, Ryan 12, Roulston 13, Wes Gough (East Coast North Island) 18, Shane Archbold (Mid-South Canterbury) 20.
Women, flying lap: Jo Kiesanowski (Canterbury) 14.874, 1; Gemma Dudley (West Coast North island) 15.585, 2; Liz Steel (Canterbury) 15.698, 3.
Points Race: Kiesanowski 22 points, 1, Dudley 16, 2, Steel and Sonia Waddell (Waikato BOP) 7, equal 3.
Elimination: Kiesanowski 1, Dudley 2, Steel 3, Laura Thompson (Southland) 4.
Points after three events: Kiesanowski 3 points, 1; Dudley 6, 2; Steel 9, 3.
CAPTION: Aaron Gate and Jo Kiesanowski.
For further information contact:
The young Aucklander showed the benefit of consistency, with three third placings in the three disciplines tonight to lead the way in a closely fought and aggressive men’s event.
Jo KiesanowskiAnother 20 year old, Southland-based and Blenheim-born Cameron Karwowski is one point back in second ahead of the experienced pair of Timaru’s Marc Ryan and Christchurch’s Hayden Roulston, the Beijing double medallist who is making his return to the track.
Fellow Cantabrian Jo Kiesanowski has stamped her class on the women’s omnium, winning all three disciplines – the flying lap, points race and elimination – to clear out from Levin’s Gemma Dudley and Christchurch junior Liz Steel.
BikeNZ coaches wanted their endurance riders to compete in the omnium primarily as a litmus test of their progress as part of a national training camp.
Tonight showed that a group of talented young riders are keen to throw down the challenge to the dominance of the more experienced campaigners.
Gate was consistent throughout, third behind Karwowski and Sam Bewley in the flying lap, third behind Ryan and Roulston in a brilliant points race and third behind the same pair who swapped placings in the elimination race.
Ryan, who is keen to develop his omnium skills, was impressive while Roulston, in his first track racing since the 2008 Olympics, looked more at home with every ride.
World silver medallist Shane Archbold is back in sixth place overall after a quiet night, as he comes to grips with a new racing bike.
Kiesanowski, the Team TIBCO professional in USA, was in a class of her own tonight, winning the flying lap in 14.874, a fraction outside her personal best, untroubled to dispose of fellow world championship teammate Gemma Dudley in the points race and elimination.
Missing from the omnium was the world championship pair of Peter Latham, who has been ill, and Radioshack professional Jesse Sergent, who only arrived back from Europe on Friday.
The omnium is completed tomorrow with the individual pursuit, scratch race and time trial.
Aaron GateNew Zealand Omnium championships, day 1 results:
Men, flying lap. Cameron Karwowski (Southland) 13.499s, 1; Sam Bewley (Waikato BOP) 13.559, 2; Aaron Gate (Auckland) 13.686, 3.
30km points race: Marc Ryan (Mid-South Canterbury) 1; Hayden Roulston (Canterbury) 2, Gate 3.
Elimination race: Roulston 1, Ryan 2, Gate 3.
Points after three events: Gate 9, Karwowski 10, Ryan 12, Roulston 13, Wes Gough (East Coast North Island) 18, Shane Archbold (Mid-South Canterbury) 20.
Women, flying lap: Jo Kiesanowski (Canterbury) 14.874, 1; Gemma Dudley (West Coast North island) 15.585, 2; Liz Steel (Canterbury) 15.698, 3.
Points Race: Kiesanowski 22 points, 1, Dudley 16, 2, Steel and Sonia Waddell (Waikato BOP) 7, equal 3.
Elimination: Kiesanowski 1, Dudley 2, Steel 3, Laura Thompson (Southland) 4.
Points after three events: Kiesanowski 3 points, 1; Dudley 6, 2; Steel 9, 3.
CAPTION: Aaron Gate and Jo Kiesanowski.
For further information contact:
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Race Report Four (Kerry Harford)
Last day of racing for me and the race that I have targeted, the scratch race. This is the easiest to follow in regards to rules. You all start as a group and charge round till ether everyone has crashed or you cross the finish line, usually after 40 laps. Just like a Saturday / Tuesday night race, but even easier to understand because unlike the road, we can only turn left at the corners so cutting down by 50% the decisions required to stay on course. If you factor in that a track bike has no gears to mess up when changing, you then ask the question "what could possibly go wrong".
Ramblers had also increased their presence by 100% as Karen Moore had turned up to watch the racing. She was a bit perturbed that no one had brakes and that it looked awfully dangerous, a fact supported by a four man crash that would have had bike shop owners weeping with joy in one of the heats, this resulting in a punctured lung and another previously mentioned traditional trip to A & E. I got through my heat and on to the final with all my skin still intact, quite confident that after winning a few sprints yesterday in the point's race I had the required speed, 60kph plus, needed to win if it was a bunch finish.
Naturally it all went pear shaped. One minor crash in the final caught my bike rear wheel but I was fine, meanwhile up front my German friends from yesterday were working together for the win. I got caught a couple of wheels back with five laps to go on the pole line and couldn't get forward as German one was providing the master race of all lead outs to German two. No one could move as we were packed in like high speed kamikaze sardines, the last laps were done as a high speed formation round the track.
One thing I have come away from these track worlds is that you can have all the right training and excellent form in the world but it makes it very tough unless you are racing lots on a wooden indoor velodrome against good competition.
Cheers
Monday, October 17, 2011
Tour of the Bay Results
Tour of the Bay Results 2011 available here:
http://www.sportsground.co.nz/ClubSite.asp?SiteID=19246&PageTypeID=11&PageID=74438
http://www.sportsground.co.nz/ClubSite.asp?SiteID=19246&PageTypeID=11&PageID=74438
Friday, October 14, 2011
We’re looking forward to seeing you at the 2011 Caltex Tour of the Bay!
Please read the following information carefully and perhaps visit the event website http://www.tourofthebay.co.nz/ before Saturday 15th October 2011.
Registration
All riders are required to attend registration to collect their timing transponder (so you can have proof of your awesome event time) and race pack (there are goodies in here so you won’t want to miss out on this!).
When: 1pm – 5pm Saturday 15th October
Where: Netball Building at the Sports Park, Percival Road, Hastings (near the netball courts and separate from the main grandstand)
Unsigned Entry Forms
Any rider who posted in their entry and who has NOT signed their entry must do so at registration at the Late Entries and Payments desk.
Unpaid Entries and Clothing Entries
A friendly reminder that online and cheque payments have now closed.
All outstanding entry fees and clothing order payments can be made by cash or eftpos at registration (sorry, NO credit cards or cheques can be accepted at registration)
Event Clothing
These stylish items can be ordered at event registration, see our website, tourofthebay.co.nz , for details.
If you got in early and have already ordered and paid for event clothing this can be collected from Registration (t-shirts and hoodies) or the Tineli tent (cycling kit)
Start Times
*** Remember to bring safety pins for you race number***
(or superglue or staples,... we don’t care what you use to attach it, it’s your shirt after all but all riders MUST wear their race number)
What are the start times?
All riders must be assembled in, or near, the start area 10 minutes before their event is due to start for the pre-event briefing.
The event is on Sunday 16th October and the start times are :
9:00am 105km
9:20am 50km
9:25am 20km
9:30am 10km
Prizes, prizes, prizes...
For details of the great prizes on offer please visit the event website www.tourofthebay.co.nz
List Spot Prizes: for 20km, 50km, 105km riders
After you’ve completed your event head over to the Grandstand building and look out for the Pak’n’Save banner. This is where you can check out the list spot-prize winners lists.
If your rider number and name are on there, congratulations, you’ve won a prize! To claim your prize present your rider number to the crew at the spot-prize table. There are further prizes to be won at...
Prize Giving: 2pm Grandstand
50km and 105km riders, please be seated, with your rider number, in the Grandstand, no later than 2pm.
(If you’re feeling lucky we suggest you sit near the front – it’ll be a hard slog lugging that new bike or flat screen television up the stairs...)
At prize giving the EarlyBird prize winner will be announced along with further spot prizes for the 50km and 105km riders. And yes, even if you were on the “list spot prize” list you are still in with a chance for another spot prize at prize giving.
Note that you must be at prize giving, with your race number, to be eligible for a spot prize.
Finally
We want you to have a great day at the 2011 Caltex Tour of the Bay so please make sure your bike and helmet are in good safe condition, pay close attention to the pre-race briefing and marshals and take care out there!
We are looking forward to seeing you all at the 2011 Caltex Tour of the Bay!
Tour of the Bay Inc
PO Box 8548, Havelock North 4157, New Zealand
Please support our sponsors:
The Hub Cycle Centre; iWay; Pak'n'Save Hastings; Raiseys Original; BayFord Hawkes Bay; Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferry; TransPacific Waste Management; Ngatarawa Lifetimes Told In Wine; Tineli; Bike Hawkes Bay; NewsTalk ZB; Bike NZ; Ramblers Cycling Club; Snickers; HB Today; Dole; Arataki Honey; Sileni Estates HB; Gliding HB & Waipukarau; Caltex (Kennedy-Hyderabad-Omahu-Waipukarau)
Registration
All riders are required to attend registration to collect their timing transponder (so you can have proof of your awesome event time) and race pack (there are goodies in here so you won’t want to miss out on this!).
When: 1pm – 5pm Saturday 15th October
Where: Netball Building at the Sports Park, Percival Road, Hastings (near the netball courts and separate from the main grandstand)
Unsigned Entry Forms
Any rider who posted in their entry and who has NOT signed their entry must do so at registration at the Late Entries and Payments desk.
Unpaid Entries and Clothing Entries
A friendly reminder that online and cheque payments have now closed.
All outstanding entry fees and clothing order payments can be made by cash or eftpos at registration (sorry, NO credit cards or cheques can be accepted at registration)
Event Clothing
These stylish items can be ordered at event registration, see our website, tourofthebay.co.nz , for details.
If you got in early and have already ordered and paid for event clothing this can be collected from Registration (t-shirts and hoodies) or the Tineli tent (cycling kit)
Start Times
*** Remember to bring safety pins for you race number***
(or superglue or staples,... we don’t care what you use to attach it, it’s your shirt after all but all riders MUST wear their race number)
What are the start times?
All riders must be assembled in, or near, the start area 10 minutes before their event is due to start for the pre-event briefing.
The event is on Sunday 16th October and the start times are :
9:00am 105km
9:20am 50km
9:25am 20km
9:30am 10km
Prizes, prizes, prizes...
For details of the great prizes on offer please visit the event website www.tourofthebay.co.nz
List Spot Prizes: for 20km, 50km, 105km riders
After you’ve completed your event head over to the Grandstand building and look out for the Pak’n’Save banner. This is where you can check out the list spot-prize winners lists.
If your rider number and name are on there, congratulations, you’ve won a prize! To claim your prize present your rider number to the crew at the spot-prize table. There are further prizes to be won at...
Prize Giving: 2pm Grandstand
50km and 105km riders, please be seated, with your rider number, in the Grandstand, no later than 2pm.
(If you’re feeling lucky we suggest you sit near the front – it’ll be a hard slog lugging that new bike or flat screen television up the stairs...)
At prize giving the EarlyBird prize winner will be announced along with further spot prizes for the 50km and 105km riders. And yes, even if you were on the “list spot prize” list you are still in with a chance for another spot prize at prize giving.
Note that you must be at prize giving, with your race number, to be eligible for a spot prize.
Finally
We want you to have a great day at the 2011 Caltex Tour of the Bay so please make sure your bike and helmet are in good safe condition, pay close attention to the pre-race briefing and marshals and take care out there!
We are looking forward to seeing you all at the 2011 Caltex Tour of the Bay!
Tour of the Bay Inc
PO Box 8548, Havelock North 4157, New Zealand
Please support our sponsors:
The Hub Cycle Centre; iWay; Pak'n'Save Hastings; Raiseys Original; BayFord Hawkes Bay; Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferry; TransPacific Waste Management; Ngatarawa Lifetimes Told In Wine; Tineli; Bike Hawkes Bay; NewsTalk ZB; Bike NZ; Ramblers Cycling Club; Snickers; HB Today; Dole; Arataki Honey; Sileni Estates HB; Gliding HB & Waipukarau; Caltex (Kennedy-Hyderabad-Omahu-Waipukarau)
BikeNZ riders take first push towards London Olympics
BikeNZ have taken their first steps towards the London Olympic track cycling campaign with a training camp in Invercargill.
The 29-strong group are split into three squads – men’s endurance, women’s endurance and sprint squads – and will come in and out of the camp at various stages over the next two weeks.
The camp is focussing on testing the individual riders, both in terms of sports science and technology over a range of differing training loads.
“It’s our first serious step towards London,” said BikeNZ High Performance Director, Mark Elliott.
“There’s a lot of individual work at this camp with our sports scientists and our technology experts as well as all of our coaching staff.
“This camp is more about getting the wider groups from separate track programmes together to ensure our key performance staff are working effectively with all of these riders.”
The endurance squads will contest the New Zealand Omnium Championships on 18-19 October as part of the camp.
“The omnium comprises a range of events from timed races like the time trials and pursuit to the endurance events like scratch race and points. So it provides a good opportunity for us to monitor where each rider is at and from there our staff can begin to fine tune what each rider will need to focus on going forward.”
This initial camp includes World Tour riders Jesse Sergent and Sam Bewley from Radioshack, and fellow professional Hayden Roulston who is making his first appearance back on the track since his double medalling winning efforts at the Beijing Olympics.
“Hayden has always had a hankering to come back to the track. This camp offers him the chance to see where he is at and if he believes he has a realistic chance to be competitive in this environment again.”
Elliott said the real heat will go on the riders in the next camp in November which precedes the Oceania Championships in Invercargill, where important Olympic qualifying points will be available for some categories.
Following the championships BikeNZ will then select squads to compete in three UCI World Cups in Astana, Cali and Beijing in December and January ahead of the test event in London.
“From there we will have a further very important training camp before selecting the team for the World Championships in Melbourne in early April, and from this will come the team for the Olympics.”
The riders to take part in the first BikeNZ camp are:
Sprint squad: Sam Webster, Eddie Dawkins, Ethan Mitchell, Simon van Velthooven, Matt Archibald, Nathan Seddon, Natasha Hansen, Stephanie McKenzie, Katie Schofield.
Men’s endurance: Jesse Sergent, Sam Bewley, Wes Gough, Marc Ryan, Hayden Roulston, Pete Latham, Aaron Gate, Shane Archbold, Tom Scully, Cameron Karwowski, Jason Allen, Myron Simpson.
Women’s endurance: Alison Shanks, Jo Kiesanowski, Kaytee Boyd, Jaime Nielsen, Lauren Ellis, Gemma Dudley, Rushlee Buchanan, Sequoia Cooper.
For further information contact:
IAN HEPENSTALL
Media Liaison, BikeNZ High Performance
Sports Media NZ Ltd
The 29-strong group are split into three squads – men’s endurance, women’s endurance and sprint squads – and will come in and out of the camp at various stages over the next two weeks.
The camp is focussing on testing the individual riders, both in terms of sports science and technology over a range of differing training loads.
“It’s our first serious step towards London,” said BikeNZ High Performance Director, Mark Elliott.
“There’s a lot of individual work at this camp with our sports scientists and our technology experts as well as all of our coaching staff.
“This camp is more about getting the wider groups from separate track programmes together to ensure our key performance staff are working effectively with all of these riders.”
The endurance squads will contest the New Zealand Omnium Championships on 18-19 October as part of the camp.
“The omnium comprises a range of events from timed races like the time trials and pursuit to the endurance events like scratch race and points. So it provides a good opportunity for us to monitor where each rider is at and from there our staff can begin to fine tune what each rider will need to focus on going forward.”
This initial camp includes World Tour riders Jesse Sergent and Sam Bewley from Radioshack, and fellow professional Hayden Roulston who is making his first appearance back on the track since his double medalling winning efforts at the Beijing Olympics.
“Hayden has always had a hankering to come back to the track. This camp offers him the chance to see where he is at and if he believes he has a realistic chance to be competitive in this environment again.”
Elliott said the real heat will go on the riders in the next camp in November which precedes the Oceania Championships in Invercargill, where important Olympic qualifying points will be available for some categories.
Following the championships BikeNZ will then select squads to compete in three UCI World Cups in Astana, Cali and Beijing in December and January ahead of the test event in London.
“From there we will have a further very important training camp before selecting the team for the World Championships in Melbourne in early April, and from this will come the team for the Olympics.”
The riders to take part in the first BikeNZ camp are:
Sprint squad: Sam Webster, Eddie Dawkins, Ethan Mitchell, Simon van Velthooven, Matt Archibald, Nathan Seddon, Natasha Hansen, Stephanie McKenzie, Katie Schofield.
Men’s endurance: Jesse Sergent, Sam Bewley, Wes Gough, Marc Ryan, Hayden Roulston, Pete Latham, Aaron Gate, Shane Archbold, Tom Scully, Cameron Karwowski, Jason Allen, Myron Simpson.
Women’s endurance: Alison Shanks, Jo Kiesanowski, Kaytee Boyd, Jaime Nielsen, Lauren Ellis, Gemma Dudley, Rushlee Buchanan, Sequoia Cooper.
For further information contact:
IAN HEPENSTALL
Media Liaison, BikeNZ High Performance
Sports Media NZ Ltd
Kerry Harford - Bronze in Sprint at Worlds
Points racing today, this is always pretty stressful. This race is won by the rider who consistently places highly in sprints every ten laps. Points are awarded to the first four riders across the sprint line. That's the easy bit; the hard bit is to avoid being one of the riders involved in the traditional pile up and the equally traditional trip to the local A & E in an ambulance.
My heat went according to tradition. I won the first sprint and considered that enough to keep me in the top twelve of the twenty four riders and get me into the final. I then sat in the bunch which was hair raising and just before the last ditch sprint effort to make the final, four riders went down and one got his ride in the ambulance. The vet fours second heat crash was so bad they closed the track for repairs.
On to our Final with twenty four riders out of the seventy odd in our age group. I won a couple of sprints early on but those efforts meant I was a bit stuffed and struggling to stay in the pack when the speed was really high. One Argentinian managed to get relegated for dangerous riding twice which kept me in second position till right near the end, where I slipped down to third and a World championship bronze medal.
In the medal ceremony I had two Germans for company. I have a German sister in law and I know she reads these so I have to be a wee bit careful. As we walked on to the podium I narrowly avoided goose stepping and I didn't mention the war, not even once, so that was pretty successful. They raise the German and New Zealand flags which was pretty sweet as they played the German National anthem.
All that charging round behind Ivar's scooter is starting to pay off.
Scratch racing tomorrow and I go home on Friday.
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Big Weekend for Juniors
Congratulations to all Ramblers Riders who competed in the Recent Secondary Schools Nationals in Fielding and the Manawatu Novice Tour over the weekend.
These races are well attended with fields of 50+ in many grades.
Top 20 results -
Point Race Results
Bronze - Sam Thorpe Loversuch yr 7/8
Bronze - William Green U 16 Boys
9th Regan Gough U16 Boys
9th Mike Garrity U17 Boys
16th Megan Watson U20 Girls
19th Kirsten Findlay U14 Girls
19th Ben Peterson U16 Boys
20th Ben Ross U16 Boys
Road Race
Bronze - Sam Thorpe Loversuch yr 7/8 (Senior)
7th Noah Mason-Smith yr 7/8 (Junior)
8th Cadel Heney yr 7/8 (Junior)
8th William Green U16 Boys (A)
10th Corbin Mason Smith U15 Boys (A)
12th Andrew Napthen U15 Boys (B) (CHB College)
16th Megan Watson U20 Girls
17th Kirsten Findlay U14 Girls
Team Time Trial
5th Lindisfarne College U16 Boys (Ben Peterson, William Green, Damien Lysaght, Ben Ross)
Full Results here: http://www.bikenz.org.nz/Article.aspx?ID=4506
Novice Tour Manawatu
2nd (GC) Regan Gough (4 Secs) - 5th KOM
Luke Mudgeway, James Lochhead, Ben Ross, Mike Garrity, Ben Peterson, Damien Lysaght , Phobe Treseder all featured.
Full Results Here: https://sites.google.com/site/novicetourofmanawatu/results
These races are well attended with fields of 50+ in many grades.
Top 20 results -
Point Race Results
Bronze - Sam Thorpe Loversuch yr 7/8
Bronze - William Green U 16 Boys
9th Regan Gough U16 Boys
9th Mike Garrity U17 Boys
16th Megan Watson U20 Girls
19th Kirsten Findlay U14 Girls
19th Ben Peterson U16 Boys
20th Ben Ross U16 Boys
Road Race
Bronze - Sam Thorpe Loversuch yr 7/8 (Senior)
7th Noah Mason-Smith yr 7/8 (Junior)
8th Cadel Heney yr 7/8 (Junior)
8th William Green U16 Boys (A)
10th Corbin Mason Smith U15 Boys (A)
12th Andrew Napthen U15 Boys (B) (CHB College)
16th Megan Watson U20 Girls
17th Kirsten Findlay U14 Girls
Team Time Trial
5th Lindisfarne College U16 Boys (Ben Peterson, William Green, Damien Lysaght, Ben Ross)
Full Results here: http://www.bikenz.org.nz/Article.aspx?ID=4506
Novice Tour Manawatu
2nd (GC) Regan Gough (4 Secs) - 5th KOM
Luke Mudgeway, James Lochhead, Ben Ross, Mike Garrity, Ben Peterson, Damien Lysaght , Phobe Treseder all featured.
Full Results Here: https://sites.google.com/site/novicetourofmanawatu/results
Tour of the Bay: Only 4 days away!
If you are wanting to ride this event, you can still enter online (includes late fee) until tomorrow.
The only opportunity after this will be at registration in person (with late fee) on Saturday 15th October from 1pm in the Netball Building at the SportsPark. (Remember, NO on-the-day entries)
Please visit http://www.tourofthebay.co.nz/ for to register online or for further information.
The only opportunity after this will be at registration in person (with late fee) on Saturday 15th October from 1pm in the Netball Building at the SportsPark. (Remember, NO on-the-day entries)
Please visit http://www.tourofthebay.co.nz/ for to register online or for further information.
Leadership in Sport Workshop
Thinking about joining the Ramblers Cycling Club Committee next year and not to sure about it? Perhaps you want to brush up your skills and knowledge before you put your name forward? This workshop could be for you!
This workshop provides practical advice and assistance with the fundamental skills required to carry out the role of being a committee or board member.
Date: Tuesday 1st November 6.30pm Venue: Pettigrew Green Arena, Taradale
Numbers are limited so registrations are essential. $10 per workshop. For more information or to register contact: Amanda Feast at Sport Hawke’s Bay on 845 9333 or amandaf@sporthb.net.nz
This workshop provides practical advice and assistance with the fundamental skills required to carry out the role of being a committee or board member.
Date: Tuesday 1st November 6.30pm Venue: Pettigrew Green Arena, Taradale
Numbers are limited so registrations are essential. $10 per workshop. For more information or to register contact: Amanda Feast at Sport Hawke’s Bay on 845 9333 or amandaf@sporthb.net.nz
BikeNZ Napier Commuter Challenge: Monday 31st Oct to Friday 4th November 2011
Bike NZ Cycling Development Co-coordinator Vicki Butterworth wants to get more Hawke’s Bay people using bikes to ride to work. The aim is to encourage, promote and educate people about the benefits of commuting by bike to work and in 2011 the BikeNZ Napier Commuter challenge will be run for the third year! It’s a fun and healthy way to start the day so why not!
NEW FORMAT: Based on feedback and responses, some exciting changes have been made. The biggest change will be that we will only have ONE WEEK of ‘breakfast treats’! A big thank you to all organisations and business’s coming on board again, they invest in cycle commuting - so remember to thank them for their support.
GRAND PRIZE: In conjunction with Bayview Wairakei Resort, Taupo, you could win a weekend away in Taupo (a luxury nights’ accommodation, dinner and breakfast) with the opportunity to ride part of the NZ Cycle Trails.
For more information, contact Vicki Vicki.Butterworth@bikenz.org.nz or 8459336 Ext 722
NEW FORMAT: Based on feedback and responses, some exciting changes have been made. The biggest change will be that we will only have ONE WEEK of ‘breakfast treats’! A big thank you to all organisations and business’s coming on board again, they invest in cycle commuting - so remember to thank them for their support.
GRAND PRIZE: In conjunction with Bayview Wairakei Resort, Taupo, you could win a weekend away in Taupo (a luxury nights’ accommodation, dinner and breakfast) with the opportunity to ride part of the NZ Cycle Trails.
For more information, contact Vicki Vicki.Butterworth@bikenz.org.nz or 8459336 Ext 722
Hawke’s Bay Trails Unlock Opportunities
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council has already constructed part of the Hawke’s Bay Trails, but is some months away from completing the entire project which now includes a Water Ride, Landscape Ride and Wineries Ride.
The just-launched Nga Haeranga: The New Zealand Cycle Trail Official Trail Partner Programme will include local trail partners like Takaro Trails with other bike hire, transport, accommodation and food partners likely to jump on board as the profile for Nga Haerenga, The New Zealand Cycle Trail grows nationally and internationally.
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council will advise a formal launch date for Hawke’s Bay Trails in 2012.
Hawke’s Bay Trails are delivered by Hawke’s Bay Regional Council, with the support of Napier City and Hastings District Councils, Rotary clubs, Community Trusts, corporate and private individuals and Hawke’s Bay Tourism. The first off-road pathway was opened in 2003 by Napier City Mayor Barbara Arnott with the support of local Rotary clubs. A decade on, the 180+ kilometres of tracks are a “Great Ride” on the New Zealand Cycle Trail confirming Hawke’s Bay as Heretaunga Ararau – the land of a hundred pathways.
For further information - Drew Broadley, Communications Manager, Hawke’s Bay Regional Council, 027 445 8290 or Vicky Roebuck, Communications Manager, HB Tourism, 027 495 4656
The just-launched Nga Haeranga: The New Zealand Cycle Trail Official Trail Partner Programme will include local trail partners like Takaro Trails with other bike hire, transport, accommodation and food partners likely to jump on board as the profile for Nga Haerenga, The New Zealand Cycle Trail grows nationally and internationally.
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council will advise a formal launch date for Hawke’s Bay Trails in 2012.
Hawke’s Bay Trails are delivered by Hawke’s Bay Regional Council, with the support of Napier City and Hastings District Councils, Rotary clubs, Community Trusts, corporate and private individuals and Hawke’s Bay Tourism. The first off-road pathway was opened in 2003 by Napier City Mayor Barbara Arnott with the support of local Rotary clubs. A decade on, the 180+ kilometres of tracks are a “Great Ride” on the New Zealand Cycle Trail confirming Hawke’s Bay as Heretaunga Ararau – the land of a hundred pathways.
For further information - Drew Broadley, Communications Manager, Hawke’s Bay Regional Council, 027 445 8290 or Vicky Roebuck, Communications Manager, HB Tourism, 027 495 4656
Kiwi Businesses Invited to Partner with New Zealand Cycle Trail
Nga Haerenga: The New Zealand Cycle Trail Official Partner Programme was launched in the Hawke’s Bay yesterday.
This programme will provide a framework for a collaborative approach between the 18 Great Rides (under the New Zealand Cycle Trail) and New Zealand businesses.
The programme has been designed to build the profile of The New Zealand Cycle Trail, increase turnover for New Zealand businesses that relate to the trail and provide increased downstream economic benefits to regional communities.
New Zealand Cycle Trail Programme Manager, John Dunn, says the physical trail is only one part of the overall cycle trail product that will attract cyclists to the 18 Great Rides spread throughout New Zealand. “Cyclists using the 18 Great Rides will need a range of services including everything from accommodation, transport, bike hire, food, petrol and even activities for when they are not cycling. They will expect a high level of customer service and a warm welcome.”
The Official Partner programme will aim to increase New Zealand’s credibility as a cycling destination. For further information, check out the New Zealand Cycle Trail website at: http://www.nzcycletrail.com/ or email nzcycletrail@med.govt.nz .
This programme will provide a framework for a collaborative approach between the 18 Great Rides (under the New Zealand Cycle Trail) and New Zealand businesses.
The programme has been designed to build the profile of The New Zealand Cycle Trail, increase turnover for New Zealand businesses that relate to the trail and provide increased downstream economic benefits to regional communities.
New Zealand Cycle Trail Programme Manager, John Dunn, says the physical trail is only one part of the overall cycle trail product that will attract cyclists to the 18 Great Rides spread throughout New Zealand. “Cyclists using the 18 Great Rides will need a range of services including everything from accommodation, transport, bike hire, food, petrol and even activities for when they are not cycling. They will expect a high level of customer service and a warm welcome.”
The Official Partner programme will aim to increase New Zealand’s credibility as a cycling destination. For further information, check out the New Zealand Cycle Trail website at: http://www.nzcycletrail.com/ or email nzcycletrail@med.govt.nz .
Upcoming Events
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: Tour of New Zealand
June-Sept (precise date to be confirmed): Oceania Masters Road Championships, Fiji
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: Tour of New Zealand
June-Sept (precise date to be confirmed): Oceania Masters Road Championships, Fiji
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
BikeNZ Napier Commuter Challenge
Monday 31st Oct to Friday 4th November 2011
Bike NZ Cycling Development Co-coordinator Vicki Butterworth wants to get more Hawke’s Bay people using bikes to ride to work. The aim is to encourage, promote and educate people about the benefits of commuting by bike to work and in 2011 the BikeNZ Napier Commuter challenge will be run for the third year! It’s a fun and healthy way to start the day so why not!
NEW FORMAT: We asked for your feedback and based on your responses we’ve made some exciting changes for this year. Thanks! The biggest change will be that we will only have ONE WEEK of ‘breakfast treats’! A big thank you to all organisations and business’s coming on board again, they invest in cycle commuting - so remember to thank them for their support.
GRAND PRIZE: We have a brand new major Prize up for grabs. Yes - this year in conjunction with Bayview Wairakei Resort, Taupo we are offering you a weekend away in Taupo with the opportunity to ride part of the NZ Cycle Trails. This prize is a luxury nights’ accommodation, dinner and breakfast, at Bayview Wairakei Resort, Taupo!
Enjoy a weekend of riding (OR Golf, Tennis, Swimming) all while being pampered by the team at Wairakei Resort. These guys get cycling, so much so that in conjunction with Bike Taupo they have recently built a trail, on their grounds, that links onto the Waikato River trails. Taupo has some of the best cycle tracks and trails to be ridden – these pathways/trails/tracks cater for all abilities and levels. Have you tried the W2K track or Kawakawa Bay track? They are must dos from Kinloch village and part of the New Zealand Cycle Trails - stunning. With plenty to riding to suit everyone you will enjoy a fantastic cycling weekend. Taupo, like Hawke’s Bay is also investing in cycling and it’s only next door. Fantastic!
http://www.wairakei.co.nz/Mountain-Biking-Taupo
WHAT TO DO: No need to pre-register this year, just ride in, register your name with Vicki at the breakfast each morning. Cycle in between 7am and 8.30am each day from 31st Oct to 4th Nov to the ‘business of the day’ and register. Receive a breakfast treat from your fantastic supporting business and organisation on your way to work. And yes, there are still daily prize draws to be won too. To be in the draw for the Grand prize you have to ride for 4 out of 5 days on the commuter challenge this. A big ask - we know you’re keen and can do it!
We have had great support from local businesses over the years, thank you! With only one week this year to fill it’s made it pretty hard to keep you all from last year, so thank you for understanding and being so supportive. See attached calendar for the dates and locations. You can also find the calendar online at www.sporthb.net.nz
Commuting by bike really is a great way to get to and from work! Look forward to seeing you all and meeting some new faces.
Down Load Cycle Challange Calendar http://www.ramblers.co.nz/Files/CCC_2011.pdf
Kind regards,
Vicki
Vicki Butterworth
BikeNZ
Hawkes Bay Regional Development Coordinator
Bike NZ Cycling Development Co-coordinator Vicki Butterworth wants to get more Hawke’s Bay people using bikes to ride to work. The aim is to encourage, promote and educate people about the benefits of commuting by bike to work and in 2011 the BikeNZ Napier Commuter challenge will be run for the third year! It’s a fun and healthy way to start the day so why not!
NEW FORMAT: We asked for your feedback and based on your responses we’ve made some exciting changes for this year. Thanks! The biggest change will be that we will only have ONE WEEK of ‘breakfast treats’! A big thank you to all organisations and business’s coming on board again, they invest in cycle commuting - so remember to thank them for their support.
GRAND PRIZE: We have a brand new major Prize up for grabs. Yes - this year in conjunction with Bayview Wairakei Resort, Taupo we are offering you a weekend away in Taupo with the opportunity to ride part of the NZ Cycle Trails. This prize is a luxury nights’ accommodation, dinner and breakfast, at Bayview Wairakei Resort, Taupo!
Enjoy a weekend of riding (OR Golf, Tennis, Swimming) all while being pampered by the team at Wairakei Resort. These guys get cycling, so much so that in conjunction with Bike Taupo they have recently built a trail, on their grounds, that links onto the Waikato River trails. Taupo has some of the best cycle tracks and trails to be ridden – these pathways/trails/tracks cater for all abilities and levels. Have you tried the W2K track or Kawakawa Bay track? They are must dos from Kinloch village and part of the New Zealand Cycle Trails - stunning. With plenty to riding to suit everyone you will enjoy a fantastic cycling weekend. Taupo, like Hawke’s Bay is also investing in cycling and it’s only next door. Fantastic!
http://www.wairakei.co.nz/Mountain-Biking-Taupo
WHAT TO DO: No need to pre-register this year, just ride in, register your name with Vicki at the breakfast each morning. Cycle in between 7am and 8.30am each day from 31st Oct to 4th Nov to the ‘business of the day’ and register. Receive a breakfast treat from your fantastic supporting business and organisation on your way to work. And yes, there are still daily prize draws to be won too. To be in the draw for the Grand prize you have to ride for 4 out of 5 days on the commuter challenge this. A big ask - we know you’re keen and can do it!
We have had great support from local businesses over the years, thank you! With only one week this year to fill it’s made it pretty hard to keep you all from last year, so thank you for understanding and being so supportive. See attached calendar for the dates and locations. You can also find the calendar online at www.sporthb.net.nz
Commuting by bike really is a great way to get to and from work! Look forward to seeing you all and meeting some new faces.
Down Load Cycle Challange Calendar http://www.ramblers.co.nz/Files/CCC_2011.pdf
Kind regards,
Vicki
Vicki Butterworth
BikeNZ
Hawkes Bay Regional Development Coordinator
Kerry Harford – Manchester Race Report 1
I have arrived in Manchester. Coronation Street immediately springs to mind for most people as Manchester's sole contribution to the culture of English speakers everywhere, so I was told to look out for people from that program. I unfortunately have missed a number of the latest episodes so I was not sure what to make of the reaction I got when I asked a local if the person I had just seen walk by was in fact Ena Sharples. They seemed a bit upset in fact. I may have spotted Bobby the cat as well, but I didn't get a good look, it may of course been Bobby's stunt double.
Manchester has opened my eyes regarding cooking. I was fairly certain I was near the bottom of the list as far as cooking ability goes but it would appear that here there is some stiff competition here. The local McDonalds is a high mark around here as far as food is concerned. In New Zealand they have to rely on having the best playground and slick marketing, so that for instance my boys first words where 'McDonalds', and they learnt early to spot and identify the golden arches from a distance roughly the same as the distance from the Hub car park down to the McDonalds in Hereatunga street. Here in Manchester, McDonalds can market themselves as a truly family restaurant because the quality of their food is so much better than the rest.
The local Pub has an impressive menu but it's all rubbish. The kitchen has a picture of each individual dish pasted on the wall, and all the' chef' has to do is put the food on a plate straight from the packet and lovingly microwave for three minutes on high. He then checks it's just like the picture, before serving. The Hotel we are staying at consider all that fuss and attention to detail way over the top for their guests, we get a 'food' considerably less well made. Even that well known contribution to modern international haute culture, the Aussie male, has had a moan about the local food.
The people flipping burgers and scooping chips in McDonalds have an arrogance and air about them of people at the top of their game, as they are the cities top chef. Master chef Manchester could blind test them and they would be the only one capable of successfully distinguish the food from the cardboard.
As the saying goes, in the land of the blind the one eyed man is king.
Friday, October 7, 2011
Hasting Sunday Ride (October 9th)
Leaves Outside Rebel Sport Hastings 8:00 am
Karamu Road, State Highway 2 to Clive turning right into School Road.
Haumoana, Haumaona School, Tuki Road, Left into Waimarama Road to Waimarama and return via Undercliffs. (100 K ish)
Short Ride return at Red Bridge (Tuki Tuki Loop).
No Sunday ride 16th due to Tour of the Bay.
Good luck to all Juniors competing in Secondary Schools Nationals and Novi Tour this weekend in Fielding and Ashurst.
Karamu Road, State Highway 2 to Clive turning right into School Road.
Haumoana, Haumaona School, Tuki Road, Left into Waimarama Road to Waimarama and return via Undercliffs. (100 K ish)
Short Ride return at Red Bridge (Tuki Tuki Loop).
No Sunday ride 16th due to Tour of the Bay.
Good luck to all Juniors competing in Secondary Schools Nationals and Novi Tour this weekend in Fielding and Ashurst.
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Saturday Racing: 8th October 2011
Race Circuit: Apley Road circuit (clockwise)
Venue: Puketapu School
Distances: A-D 52km E-G 26km
Registration: 1pm
Race start time: 2pm
Race Starter: Wally Woods
Race Day Emergency Phone: 027 426 6895
If you didn’t swipe your tag last week, please get to the venue early so that you can re-enter yourself into the system. The timing computer had to be re-set, so you must swipe your tag to ensure a result.
Venue: Puketapu School
Distances: A-D 52km E-G 26km
Registration: 1pm
Race start time: 2pm
Race Starter: Wally Woods
Race Day Emergency Phone: 027 426 6895
If you didn’t swipe your tag last week, please get to the venue early so that you can re-enter yourself into the system. The timing computer had to be re-set, so you must swipe your tag to ensure a result.
Tour of the Bay: Only 12 days away!
If you are wanting to ride this event, register today or tomorrow. A late entry fee will apply from the 7th October.
Late online and mail entries will only be accepted up until Thursday 13th October.
The only opportunity after this will be registration in person (with the late fee) on Saturday 15th October at the SportsPark.
Please visit www.tourofthebay.co.nz for entry forms or to register online.
Late online and mail entries will only be accepted up until Thursday 13th October.
The only opportunity after this will be registration in person (with the late fee) on Saturday 15th October at the SportsPark.
Please visit www.tourofthebay.co.nz for entry forms or to register online.
Bring Home a Medal Kerry!
Wishing Kerry Harford all the best as he heads off to the Masters Track World Championships being held 10th-15th October in Manchester, England.
Tour of New Zealand
An interesting snippet from the Tour of New Zealand: the first team of over-70's entered last week! For more information go to www.tourofnewzealand.co.nz
Cycle Sulawesi
This 301 km trip begins in Makassar on Friday 18 November and finishes in Makassar on Saturday 27 November 2011. Cycle 6 days in the cultural heartland of Toraja. For more information contact Colin cycle_indonesia@bigpond.com
Upcoming Events
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: Tour of New Zealand
June-Sept (precise date to be confirmed): Oceania Masters Road Championships, Fiji
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: Tour of New Zealand
June-Sept (precise date to be confirmed): Oceania Masters Road Championships, Fiji
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
Julian Dean Joins GreenEDGE
New Zealand's most celebrated road cyclist, Julian Dean, is set to join the new Australian team GreenEDGE Cycling for the 2012 season.
The 36-year-old Dean confirmed the move after competing at the UCI Road World Championships in Copenhagen.
Dean said he was excited about at least one more year at the sport's highest level after he heard about the new Australian team, which was launched earlier this year.
"It is a hugely exciting development for cycling, especially in Australia and New Zealand," Dean said. "After I learned more about the team and their philosophies, I was really enthused and wanted to be part of it.
"With the quality of the team named I'm confident we'll get World Tour status straight away. This is a really big deal and we've not seen anything of this magnitude in any sport in Australasia before. It is huge."
Dean completes his four-year contract with Garmin-Cervelo at the end of the year.
The two-time New Zealand champion has gained a reputation as one of the sport's premier sprinters, with 2010 world champion Thor Hushovd labelling Dean the best lead-out rider in the world.
GreenEDGE will be Dean's fifth major cycling team after US Postal (1999-2001), CSC-Tiscali (2002-2003), Credit Agricole (2004-2007) and Garmin-Chipotle (later Garmin-Cervelo) in 2008-2011.
He has completed seven Tours de France and was part of this year's Garmin-Cervelo team that won the team time trial and finished as leading team at Le Tour.
He enjoyed three podium finishes in the2010 Tour de France as well as two podiums at the Giro d'Italia. In the 2008 Tour de France he took a top-10 placing in six stages and in 2009 he was the only professional to complete all three grand tours – the Giro d'Italia, Tour de France and Vuelta a Espana.
Dean believes he is riding as well as at any time in his long career.
"I think I have something still to offer and believe over the last two to three years especially, I have raced at my best," he said.
"There're plenty of incentives next year with this new team wanting to make a mark and I would also love to compete in my fifth Olympics - that would be special."
Dean would not be drawn if he would retire at the end of next year.
"At this stage I am just looking one year at a time, and there are no specific plans to race in 2013. But you never say "never."
Mary Jong
Marketing Co-ordinator
GreenEDGE Cycling
Ian Hepenstall – Sports Media NZ Ltd
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