Look out folks the juniors are coming fast
Name Distance Time AvSpeed
Ashleigh Neave 15.2 22.38 40.29 Winner u19
Sarah Watson 15.2 27.50 33.77
Sophia Williamson 15.2 23.42 38.48 Winner u17
Megan Watson 15.2 26.24 34.55
Chester Aaron 9 14.15 37.89 Winner u15
Regan Gough 9 15.05 35.80
James Fulford 9 15.17 35.33
William Green 9 15.49 34.14
Tobias Robertshawe 9 16.13 33.30
James Lochhead 9 16.21 33.03
Scott Creighton 15.2 20.47 43.88 Winner u17
Duncan MacKenzie 15.2 20.57 43.53
Fraser Gough 15.2 21.02 43.36
Sam Clarke 15.2 22.50 41.44
Tim Lutter 15.2 23.02 39.59
Lance Welch 15.2 23.43 38.45
Micheal Vink 22.6 29.15 46.36 Winner u19
Sean Joyce 22.6 31.24 43.18
Rory MacKenzie 22.6 31.57 42.44
Friday, April 17, 2009
Monday, April 13, 2009
Ramblers make podium at TA
Another big day at Te Awamutu with some exciting results
Full results at http://www.tasportscycling.co.nz/index.php?option=com_content&view=section&id=5&Itemid=57
TT of the day goes to Ashleigh Neave winning the under 19 woman's TT and getting third on GC also fast enough to take third in the senior woman's TT behind Rachel Mercer and Sonia Waddell, Ashleighs 22:38 over the 15.2 km course eclipsed pre race favorite Maddy Brunton by 9 seconds.
Sean Joyce and Rory MacKenzie had strong rides in the U19 TT but were unable to make the top 10 taken out by National Champion Micheal Vink riding the 22.6 km hilly course in 29:15. Sean finished 12th and Rory 20th in the TT field of 58 starters. Sean had a strong weekend and was 7th in GC 1:33 down after 233km. 17 riders finished within 3 minutes.
Duncan MacKenzie proved that he is a future force riding 20:57 on the 15.2km course to take 3rd in the U17 TT only 10 seconds behind winner Scott Creighton. The ride was good enough to secure 5th on GC, Fraser Gough finished 5th in the TT, 7th on GC, 3rd KOM and Sprint points helped by a solo break on Saturday. Tim Lutter 24th and Sam Clarke 25th along with other Ramblers Logan Bean and Lance Welch would have gained a lot of experience in the field of 57 finishers.
Megan Watson felt the effects of the previous races in the U17 girls finishing mid field in the TT but a creditable 12th on GC.
Regan Gough finished best of all the Ramblers/CHB securing 2nd GC in his first year U15. He rode a great TT getting third in 15:05 over the 9 km. The Te Awamutu crowd will be thankful that Regan is the last contender in this generation of cousins. James Fulford 12 secs slower than Regan finished 11 in the TT to improve his GC. A strong future for the Ramblers club with Willam Green 11th, Tobias Robertshaw 12th, James Fulford 16th and James Lochhead 18th on GC out of 34 finishers.
Recognition must go to Ivar Hopman for keeping this crew of characters in good spirits and physically ready for this event and I look forward to the results from the Rotorua Tour next weekend where many of these riders are either in camp with Ivar or selection camp. Hope the team enjoys the Fish and Chips after the weekend, they earned them.
Full results at http://www.tasportscycling.co.nz/index.php?option=com_content&view=section&id=5&Itemid=57
TT of the day goes to Ashleigh Neave winning the under 19 woman's TT and getting third on GC also fast enough to take third in the senior woman's TT behind Rachel Mercer and Sonia Waddell, Ashleighs 22:38 over the 15.2 km course eclipsed pre race favorite Maddy Brunton by 9 seconds.
Sean Joyce and Rory MacKenzie had strong rides in the U19 TT but were unable to make the top 10 taken out by National Champion Micheal Vink riding the 22.6 km hilly course in 29:15. Sean finished 12th and Rory 20th in the TT field of 58 starters. Sean had a strong weekend and was 7th in GC 1:33 down after 233km. 17 riders finished within 3 minutes.
Duncan MacKenzie proved that he is a future force riding 20:57 on the 15.2km course to take 3rd in the U17 TT only 10 seconds behind winner Scott Creighton. The ride was good enough to secure 5th on GC, Fraser Gough finished 5th in the TT, 7th on GC, 3rd KOM and Sprint points helped by a solo break on Saturday. Tim Lutter 24th and Sam Clarke 25th along with other Ramblers Logan Bean and Lance Welch would have gained a lot of experience in the field of 57 finishers.
Megan Watson felt the effects of the previous races in the U17 girls finishing mid field in the TT but a creditable 12th on GC.
Regan Gough finished best of all the Ramblers/CHB securing 2nd GC in his first year U15. He rode a great TT getting third in 15:05 over the 9 km. The Te Awamutu crowd will be thankful that Regan is the last contender in this generation of cousins. James Fulford 12 secs slower than Regan finished 11 in the TT to improve his GC. A strong future for the Ramblers club with Willam Green 11th, Tobias Robertshaw 12th, James Fulford 16th and James Lochhead 18th on GC out of 34 finishers.
Recognition must go to Ivar Hopman for keeping this crew of characters in good spirits and physically ready for this event and I look forward to the results from the Rotorua Tour next weekend where many of these riders are either in camp with Ivar or selection camp. Hope the team enjoys the Fish and Chips after the weekend, they earned them.
Sunday, April 12, 2009
GC Changes after a demanding day at TA
The organisers and selectors were keen to challenge the riders today with longer stages than have been raced in previous years. The course more demanding than Apley Circuit.
U19 Men 4 laps totaling 111km took its toll on many of the riders. Rory Mac Kenzie was impressive getting across a good break to Taylor Gunman and Tom Findlay, the field chased them down and all three paid for their effort after they could not stay with the lead bunch on the last lap. Sean Joyce rode a smart race and finished sixth keeping his GC hopes alive for the TT tomorrow. Jeremy Stevens had a mechanical and could not chase back on.
Ashleigh Neave rode a strong race but failed also to hold on to the lead bunch on the final lap (3).
Two other U19's managed to stay with the small front group of open contenders. Rachel Mercer managed to get away with a team mate and increased her already substantial lead. Ashleigh will hold third in the U19 GC but has made it difficult to improve her place in the TT tomorrow due to the time lost.
The U17 boys rode three laps and the 70 strong field was blown to pieces. Fraser Gough was 5th and Duncan MacKenzie finished with the lead bunch, Duncan and Fraser are both in the top ten on GC and the TT tomorrow promises to be an exciting finale to this strong contest. Tim Lutter finished in the 2nd bunch with Sam Clark close behind. Logan and Lance were futher back.
U17 girl Megan Watson got away with 7 others on the first lap but a small gap on the hill sprint meant a hard chase up the next couple of hills. Unable to bridge she was caught by four others.
They were unable to reel in the strong bunch and along with the yellow jersey holder watched GC get away by valuable minutes. Megs finished 10th and continues to impress with her tenacity.
U15 Regan Gough continued his form from the recent CHB tour and finished fifth. The 1 lap of the circuit took its toll and the boys pace put them in sight of the U17 girls. Tobias Robertshawe came in eight with William Green, James Lochhead and James Fulford all futher back and slipping on GC.
The event finishes tomorrow with the TT surely a race of truth with the miles already on the legs over the last two days
U19 Men 4 laps totaling 111km took its toll on many of the riders. Rory Mac Kenzie was impressive getting across a good break to Taylor Gunman and Tom Findlay, the field chased them down and all three paid for their effort after they could not stay with the lead bunch on the last lap. Sean Joyce rode a smart race and finished sixth keeping his GC hopes alive for the TT tomorrow. Jeremy Stevens had a mechanical and could not chase back on.
Ashleigh Neave rode a strong race but failed also to hold on to the lead bunch on the final lap (3).
Two other U19's managed to stay with the small front group of open contenders. Rachel Mercer managed to get away with a team mate and increased her already substantial lead. Ashleigh will hold third in the U19 GC but has made it difficult to improve her place in the TT tomorrow due to the time lost.
The U17 boys rode three laps and the 70 strong field was blown to pieces. Fraser Gough was 5th and Duncan MacKenzie finished with the lead bunch, Duncan and Fraser are both in the top ten on GC and the TT tomorrow promises to be an exciting finale to this strong contest. Tim Lutter finished in the 2nd bunch with Sam Clark close behind. Logan and Lance were futher back.
U17 girl Megan Watson got away with 7 others on the first lap but a small gap on the hill sprint meant a hard chase up the next couple of hills. Unable to bridge she was caught by four others.
They were unable to reel in the strong bunch and along with the yellow jersey holder watched GC get away by valuable minutes. Megs finished 10th and continues to impress with her tenacity.
U15 Regan Gough continued his form from the recent CHB tour and finished fifth. The 1 lap of the circuit took its toll and the boys pace put them in sight of the U17 girls. Tobias Robertshawe came in eight with William Green, James Lochhead and James Fulford all futher back and slipping on GC.
The event finishes tomorrow with the TT surely a race of truth with the miles already on the legs over the last two days
Saturday, April 11, 2009
Big Ramblers Team have good day at TeA (Te Awamutu Tour)
U19-Male-Sean Joyce competed well in the days 104km stage placing 6th
Jeremy Stevens and Rory MacKenzie also finished in the front bunch .
Female- Ashleigh Neave first year U19 finished in the open women/u19 bunch in the 88km stage won by Rachel Mercer after a strong 20km plus solo break .
Sarah Watson finished down in a strong field with the likes of Emma Crum and Sonia Waddell .
U17-Male- Duncan MacKenzie had a successful morning stage finishing 4th.
Fraser Gough and Sam Clarke finished in the front bunch with Tim Lutter, Logan Bean and Lance Welsh closely following in the 2nd bunch.
In the afternoon stage 2 North Habour riders got away 10km out and put about 15 seconds on the field. Fraser looked strong getting out to 25 secs in a solo burst in the first lap Duncan MacKenzie and Tim Lutter had good rides to finish in the main bunch. First year riders Logan Bean and Lance Welsh paid dearly for a small gap on the hill sprint quickly getting extended when out of the leading group.
U17 -Females
Megan Watson the only Rambler rider in this class field finished bunch time after the 23km morning stage and about 7th in the afternoons 55km stage when the bunch was blown to bits with about 20 out of 35 in the finish.
U15 - Mens
Ramblers had a good first 23km race with Regan Gough, William Green, James Fulford, James Lochhead, Tobias Robertshawe finishing in the front bunch.
In the afternoon a crash near the finish put Tobias on the ground but he got up to finish. Other Ramblers missed out on the sprint but should get bunch time.
The Weather alternated all day from hot to cool and windy with the odd spell of drizzle. Tomorrow has some long stages and the rolling hills will surely sap some legs so watch this space for further news.
Jeremy Stevens and Rory MacKenzie also finished in the front bunch .
Female- Ashleigh Neave first year U19 finished in the open women/u19 bunch in the 88km stage won by Rachel Mercer after a strong 20km plus solo break .
Sarah Watson finished down in a strong field with the likes of Emma Crum and Sonia Waddell .
U17-Male- Duncan MacKenzie had a successful morning stage finishing 4th.
Fraser Gough and Sam Clarke finished in the front bunch with Tim Lutter, Logan Bean and Lance Welsh closely following in the 2nd bunch.
In the afternoon stage 2 North Habour riders got away 10km out and put about 15 seconds on the field. Fraser looked strong getting out to 25 secs in a solo burst in the first lap Duncan MacKenzie and Tim Lutter had good rides to finish in the main bunch. First year riders Logan Bean and Lance Welsh paid dearly for a small gap on the hill sprint quickly getting extended when out of the leading group.
U17 -Females
Megan Watson the only Rambler rider in this class field finished bunch time after the 23km morning stage and about 7th in the afternoons 55km stage when the bunch was blown to bits with about 20 out of 35 in the finish.
U15 - Mens
Ramblers had a good first 23km race with Regan Gough, William Green, James Fulford, James Lochhead, Tobias Robertshawe finishing in the front bunch.
In the afternoon a crash near the finish put Tobias on the ground but he got up to finish. Other Ramblers missed out on the sprint but should get bunch time.
The Weather alternated all day from hot to cool and windy with the odd spell of drizzle. Tomorrow has some long stages and the rolling hills will surely sap some legs so watch this space for further news.
Thursday, April 9, 2009
Winter Spin Training
Ramblers Cycling Specific Conditioning Classes.
Well its lights on the bike time again and sometimes the odd rain coat. Not to fear, we have the ultimate training session available to Ramblersclub members.
From beginners through to advanced roadies be prepared for a challengingsession with surprises, themes and special guests through out the year.
Your instructors will be: Carl "Go to you Blow" Paton, Dylan "Area 51"Stewart and Dan "The Taradale Tornado" Warren.
Details: Classes run from Wed 15th April to Wed 23rd September(no class 19th August)
6-7pm at Pettigrew Green Arena
Use our spin bikes or bring your own bike with windtrainer
$2 per class to be paid on the night
Bookings are ESSENTIAL as we only have 20 placesavailable.
To book contact Dylan Stewart at Pettigrew Green Arena on 845 9263 or email: dstewart@pgarena.co.nz
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
2009 POWERCO CYCLE TOUR OF TARANAKI
Cycling New Plymouth Inc and Powerco Ltd present the
2009 POWERCO CYCLE TOUR OF TARANAKI
The Powerco Cycle Tour of Taranaki is a stage race held over Queens Birthday weekend,
2009 POWERCO CYCLE TOUR OF TARANAKI
The Powerco Cycle Tour of Taranaki is a stage race held over Queens Birthday weekend,
30th May to 1st June 2009. Entry is open to all BikeNZ 2009 National and WCNI Centre licence holders. Racing consists of one individual time trial and four graded mass start road races, with four open grades and a novice category.
A maximum of 50 riders will be accepted into each grade on a first come, first served basis. Riders will be assigned to grades by the Cycling New Plymouth handicapper. Prize money will be paid for stage placings and general classification within each grade. Each grade will have a tour leader jersey, a sprint-points jersey, and a climbers points jersey. There will also be a leading womens jersey in some grades. U19 riders will contest A to D grades.
See www.cyclingnewplymouth.co.nz for further details and entry forms.
A maximum of 50 riders will be accepted into each grade on a first come, first served basis. Riders will be assigned to grades by the Cycling New Plymouth handicapper. Prize money will be paid for stage placings and general classification within each grade. Each grade will have a tour leader jersey, a sprint-points jersey, and a climbers points jersey. There will also be a leading womens jersey in some grades. U19 riders will contest A to D grades.
Monday, March 30, 2009
Great Weekend at Junior Tour CHB
It is fast becoming an adage that it's pretty hard to beat a Gough when you are in Waipukurau.
In great conditions in a very competitive event with some exciting finishes Fraser shone winning several stages and taking GC in the U17 event and Regan Gough also showed good form taking 2nd in the GC for the U15 boys. Ashleigh Neave in her first year U19 2nd on GC behind Maddy Brunton rattled a few cages and will be one to watch as the year progresses.
The fields were good with a lot of the top age group riders present, the hospitality and organisation was great and the CHB club along with Ramblers can pat themselves on the back for a well run first up event which promises a strong future.
Click below to check out plenty of other good results from the Hawkes bay based juniors http://www.ramblers.co.nz/files/CHBJuniorResults.pdf
In great conditions in a very competitive event with some exciting finishes Fraser shone winning several stages and taking GC in the U17 event and Regan Gough also showed good form taking 2nd in the GC for the U15 boys. Ashleigh Neave in her first year U19 2nd on GC behind Maddy Brunton rattled a few cages and will be one to watch as the year progresses.
The fields were good with a lot of the top age group riders present, the hospitality and organisation was great and the CHB club along with Ramblers can pat themselves on the back for a well run first up event which promises a strong future.
Click below to check out plenty of other good results from the Hawkes bay based juniors http://www.ramblers.co.nz/files/CHBJuniorResults.pdf
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Good fields for CHB Junior tour this weekend
Click Here for the most recent Start List for the CHB Junior tour starting Saturday.
Click Here for race times and venues. This will be a good weekend to see some of local juniors test themselves against some of the countries best. CHB Cycling in conjunction with Ramblers have done a great job to get this tour organised and timed to help riders peak for the Te Awamutu and Rotorua junior tours. Look for this tour to become another major on the junior calender
Click Here for race times and venues. This will be a good weekend to see some of local juniors test themselves against some of the countries best. CHB Cycling in conjunction with Ramblers have done a great job to get this tour organised and timed to help riders peak for the Te Awamutu and Rotorua junior tours. Look for this tour to become another major on the junior calender
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Hamilton 2 Whangamata Bike Ride April 18th 09
Hamilton 2 Whangamata Bike Ride
Sunday April 18th 2009 125km
Entries close 10th April.
The Elite Race has a $1000-00 (min entries required) 1st Prize and also good prize money for the Elite women (min entries required)
Complete entry form is on the club web site. www.wakaroc.co.nz
Sunday April 18th 2009 125km
Entries close 10th April.
The Elite Race has a $1000-00 (min entries required) 1st Prize and also good prize money for the Elite women (min entries required)
Complete entry form is on the club web site. www.wakaroc.co.nz
Cycle Holidays with Explore!
Cycling holidays give the most scope for independent exploring as you can follow any route you choose using detailed maps and regional note booklets.
Suggested routes usually use quiet country lanes and take you to places people generally find most interesting. Where possible you'll avoid hills and receive suggestions for detours and off-road exploring. Mountain bike tours are also an option.
Destinations include Ireland, Switzerland, France, Italy, Poland, Spain, Czech Republic & Germany, Croatia, Cuba, Turkey, Jordan, India, Thailand, Vietnam, China, South Africa and Morocco!
All levels of fitness are catered for, so if you are looking for a small-group holiday offering a unique adventure, spectacular scenery and great company, contact us for a brochure and a chat to discuss the perfect cycling holiday for you.
The team at Mondo Travel Riccarton.
Some of the tours available
Turkey’s Cappadocia
8 days from $1954.00 per person
Southern Oasis Cycling in Morocco
8 days from $2227.00 per person
Pedalling in Poland
8 days from $2522.00 per person
Loire Valley Cycling in France
8 days from $2458.00 per person
Cycle the Cape in South Africa
10 days from $3593.00 per person
On the Side
Cycling Tours Include:
Bike (type dependant on tour)
Accommodation based on twin share
Support vehicles on longer days
Tour Leader
Breakfast
Call: 03 341 0170 OR 0800 30 30 80
Email: riccarton@mondotravel.co.nz
Visit: 47 Mandeville St, Riccarton
Suggested routes usually use quiet country lanes and take you to places people generally find most interesting. Where possible you'll avoid hills and receive suggestions for detours and off-road exploring. Mountain bike tours are also an option.
Destinations include Ireland, Switzerland, France, Italy, Poland, Spain, Czech Republic & Germany, Croatia, Cuba, Turkey, Jordan, India, Thailand, Vietnam, China, South Africa and Morocco!
All levels of fitness are catered for, so if you are looking for a small-group holiday offering a unique adventure, spectacular scenery and great company, contact us for a brochure and a chat to discuss the perfect cycling holiday for you.
The team at Mondo Travel Riccarton.
Some of the tours available
Turkey’s Cappadocia
8 days from $1954.00 per person
Southern Oasis Cycling in Morocco
8 days from $2227.00 per person
Pedalling in Poland
8 days from $2522.00 per person
Loire Valley Cycling in France
8 days from $2458.00 per person
Cycle the Cape in South Africa
10 days from $3593.00 per person
On the Side
Cycling Tours Include:
Bike (type dependant on tour)
Accommodation based on twin share
Support vehicles on longer days
Tour Leader
Breakfast
Call: 03 341 0170 OR 0800 30 30 80
Email: riccarton@mondotravel.co.nz
Visit: 47 Mandeville St, Riccarton
Friday, March 20, 2009
Regional Sports Park
Fast track, record entries!
The East Coast North Island Athletic champs, which took place at the Regional Sports Park near Hastings last night, attracted record entries of over 500 athletes.
“I have been involved in this event for 23 years and last night was the most entries I can recall,” said Chair of Hastings Athletics, Allan Potts. “We had close to a thousand people including spectators, and cars were banked up for several hundred metres outside the main entry,” he said.
Meanwhile a Land Protection Society is attempting to have the $2 million track ripped up and placed elsewhere.
“Events like last night, and we have many of them during the season, demonstrate just how successful and popular the new track is. They also demonstrate the stupidity of attempts to have it bulldozed,” he says.
For more information contact Allan Potts 0273 701152
Caption: Hastings Boys High athletes Harry Waenga (left) and Ben Smith, both 14, are a blur as they bolt from the start of the boys 100metres at the East Coast North Island athletics champs.
2009 HB Secondary Schools Gen-i High Performance Academy announced!
Of the 42 successful applicants for the Hawke’s Bay Secondary Schools Gen-i High Performance Academy 2009 were two Junior Ramblers riders. Congratulations to Ashleigh Neave and Fraser Gough! Not an easy job with 100 applications received, so well done and may it help fulfil you cycling aspirations.
Friday, March 13, 2009
Waikato Bay of Plenty 40km TT
Please click: on link to open pdf of the WBOP Time Trial -
The event is open to:
WBOP Riders & non-WBOP Riders (with a National Licence) - events are written on poster & there are rides available for riders with disabilities (riders need to inform what their category is and what distances they would normally do)...
All open grades are 40km - the WBOP Centre does host the national distances events as well at a different date.
Please circulate this information to riders in your cycling club - please note on form the date of last entry as no late entries will be accepted!
Cheers
Morrinsville Wheelers Cycling Club
The event is open to:
WBOP Riders & non-WBOP Riders (with a National Licence) - events are written on poster & there are rides available for riders with disabilities (riders need to inform what their category is and what distances they would normally do)...
All open grades are 40km - the WBOP Centre does host the national distances events as well at a different date.
Please circulate this information to riders in your cycling club - please note on form the date of last entry as no late entries will be accepted!
Cheers
Morrinsville Wheelers Cycling Club
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Online Cycling Communities
There are several online cycling communities worth checking out if you haven't already!
Firstly you may have heard of RideStrong, www.ridestrong.co.nz. Its a new cycling organisation dedicated to promoting safe and enjoyable environments for all cyclists - free to join or not, you choose your level and they have some great prizes up for grabs.
Secondly check out this link : www.vorb.org.nz/mon-the-bay-t93764.html
Vorb is another cycling website, traditionally for MTBers but seems to be getting more and more following by Roadies and Trampers. A local roadie rider is trying to start a Hawkes Bay section - the thread is worth checking out! While there have a look, some interesting bikes!
Firstly you may have heard of RideStrong, www.ridestrong.co.nz. Its a new cycling organisation dedicated to promoting safe and enjoyable environments for all cyclists - free to join or not, you choose your level and they have some great prizes up for grabs.
Secondly check out this link : www.vorb.org.nz/mon-the-bay-t93764.html
Vorb is another cycling website, traditionally for MTBers but seems to be getting more and more following by Roadies and Trampers. A local roadie rider is trying to start a Hawkes Bay section - the thread is worth checking out! While there have a look, some interesting bikes!
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
National Vets TT 09
Photos of this event at the following link:
http://www.silverimage.co.nz/index.php?pr=WVCC_National_Veterans_TT_2009
http://www.silverimage.co.nz/index.php?pr=WVCC_National_Veterans_TT_2009
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