If you are in Auckland this evening and want something to to do, you can be a rider or a spectator in Takapuna. The Jerry Clayton BMW North Shore Grand Prix is hosting the RaboDirect Criterium National Championships, and the 9th edition of this iconic Takapuna event will play host to some of the fastest athletes in the country.
All the best to Ramblers Serena Sheridan, Westley Gough and Jeremy Yates.
Excerpt: Press Release
Olympic hopeful Kaytee Boyd will look to defend her 2010 Championship title against the likes of BikeNZ Track teammate Rushlee Buchanan along with the experienced Serena Sheridan.
The SUBWAY Pro Cycling line-up led by Peter Latham & Westley Gough will bring a wealth of experience to Hurstmere Rd. Latham, a two-time previous winner of the event and Gough will both carry fine form off a recent intensive training camp with the BikeNZ Track Team.
Perennial strong man Jeremy Yates (Mico-Protrain) along with Oceania Track Champion Myron Simpson (Jerry Clayton BMW) & Chris Macic (Jerry Clayton BMW) will certainly be in the fight to wear the silver fern as RaboDirect Criterium National champion for 2012.
Entries remain open until racing starts in 5 grades - U17 Girls, U17 Boys,Age Group/Masters (non-championship), Elite Women & Elite Men.
Racing from 5.30pm - Hurstmere Rd - Takapuna - North Shore - Auckland
More marshalls are required from 4.30pm to ensure the event runs safely... so if you are there to watch or support but would like to help, please contact peter@smartsport.co.nz
http://www.smartsport.co.nz/
