This is over 28-29 August. Online entries are available now. All enquiries to Matthijs van Wagtendonk Mat@fieldingfestivalofcycling.co.nz
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Thursday, August 12, 2010
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Asheighs Diary (3)
hi there
apologies for the delay in an update. as well as grammer and the short length. i am typing one handed on a german keyboard so that makes it a bit hard. haha. and slow.
to update you on the road race, i crashed 3rd lap. dislocated my shoulder and broke the neck of my humerous. i was determined that a crash wouldnt mean race over and rode myself back to the front pack. unfortunately i was dropped up the next climb unable to hold the pace of the bunch and was pulled out by the commissare. much to my disgust, i went a wee bit hysterical, as i came all this way not to finish after so many people backed and supported me. i argued but they wouldnt let me ride anymore. i then spent 5 and a half hours in emergency after gelato ofcourse. i wasnt missing that! haha.
can still ride a trainer though. happyface..
thats all from me, taking far too long to type. !
ash
apologies for the delay in an update. as well as grammer and the short length. i am typing one handed on a german keyboard so that makes it a bit hard. haha. and slow.
to update you on the road race, i crashed 3rd lap. dislocated my shoulder and broke the neck of my humerous. i was determined that a crash wouldnt mean race over and rode myself back to the front pack. unfortunately i was dropped up the next climb unable to hold the pace of the bunch and was pulled out by the commissare. much to my disgust, i went a wee bit hysterical, as i came all this way not to finish after so many people backed and supported me. i argued but they wouldnt let me ride anymore. i then spent 5 and a half hours in emergency after gelato ofcourse. i wasnt missing that! haha.
can still ride a trainer though. happyface..
thats all from me, taking far too long to type. !
ash
Asheigh Neave Update
Ashleigh was 17th in the Time trial at the World U19's with Arrivo time of 23:53.20 Solovia Canna from Ukraine won the event at 21:30.36 - there were 31 starters.
Full Results Here
Ash was unfortunate to be bought down in a crash in the road race- broke a bone in her shoulder, rode back to the peleton only to struggle up the next hill and then got withdrawn by the commassaires.
Read the full article from RoadCycling Here
Full Results Here
Ash was unfortunate to be bought down in a crash in the road race- broke a bone in her shoulder, rode back to the peleton only to struggle up the next hill and then got withdrawn by the commassaires.
Read the full article from RoadCycling Here
Friday, August 6, 2010
Saturday Race 7th August 2010
Venue: Arohanui Centre
Race Circuit: Camp David RTN
Registration: from 1pm (pay your $3 and be registered before 1:45) Race briefing: 1:50pm Race start time: from 2pm
Race Starter: Don Kennedy
Mentor Riders: Dylan Stewart and Daryl Strachan
Race Circuit: Camp David RTN
Registration: from 1pm (pay your $3 and be registered before 1:45) Race briefing: 1:50pm Race start time: from 2pm
Race Starter: Don Kennedy
Mentor Riders: Dylan Stewart and Daryl Strachan
‘Wish it were France’ Club Graded Tour
Many thanks from race starter, Ken, to all the helpers and marshals, both rostered and “extras”. You helped make this an extremely successful and enjoyable weekend’s racing.
Thanks also from the participants to Ken for running our third graded club tour so well.
Thanks also from the participants to Ken for running our third graded club tour so well.
Club Race Grading
A reminder that the club's grading policy takes effect from the upcoming Spring Series. Anyone wishing to drop down from their current grade must apply in writing to the club captain (hegreen@xtra.co.nz) by 21 August. The policy wil be available on line soon but the main points are:
* Riders must remain in the grade they are in at the start of a series for the whole series. Except in exceptional circumstances, riding out of grade is not allowed.
* In case of injury or serious illness during a series, riders may apply to the club captain to ride down and if permission is given the member will be informed of any conditions.
* If a member wishes to be graded down they must apply to the club captain two weeks before the start of a new series.
* If a member rides in a lower grade without permission they will be automatically disqualified.
* Riders must remain in the grade they are in at the start of a series for the whole series. Except in exceptional circumstances, riding out of grade is not allowed.
* In case of injury or serious illness during a series, riders may apply to the club captain to ride down and if permission is given the member will be informed of any conditions.
* If a member wishes to be graded down they must apply to the club captain two weeks before the start of a new series.
* If a member rides in a lower grade without permission they will be automatically disqualified.
Tandemonium: Tandem Tour in the Wairarapa
Where: Wairarapa
When: 25th-26th September
Race Details: 3 stages: 9km TT; 45km RR; 50km RR
Contact: Craig Mangin, 0272 498 033 or 06 3795577 or craigsue@infogen.net.nz Entry Fee: $70 by 21st September 2010
When: 25th-26th September
Race Details: 3 stages: 9km TT; 45km RR; 50km RR
Contact: Craig Mangin, 0272 498 033 or 06 3795577 or craigsue@infogen.net.nz Entry Fee: $70 by 21st September 2010
Another STMS in RCC
Congratulations to Ken MacKenzie for gaining his STMS (Site Traffic Management
Supervisor) qualification
Supervisor) qualification
Sport Recovery Massage Workshop
Could the cyclists you support benefit from faster recovery following training or racing? SportHB is pleased to have Jill Morgan (Lecturer Sport and Health Massage, EIT) teach on this area of recovery. The session covers the teaching of basic massage techniques with attendees having the opportunity to observe and to practice.
Where: The Hawks Nest, Pettigrew Green Arena, Taradale
When: Monday August 16th, 7pm
Please register your interest with Tim Motu at SportHB, 8459336 x 762 or timm@sporthb.net.nz
Where: The Hawks Nest, Pettigrew Green Arena, Taradale
When: Monday August 16th, 7pm
Please register your interest with Tim Motu at SportHB, 8459336 x 762 or timm@sporthb.net.nz
Message from Wellington Vets
It is that time of the year again when despite what you see out the window the cycling season is about to start once more.
Kick off your year with an 18 k time trial at the Wellington Vets Open Day on Sunday 29 August. Only $3 (non members) and open to everyone Never ridden a time trial? No problem, this is the right place to start.
http://www.wvcc.org.nz/ has all the necessary information.
Membership of the Vets is open to Women 30+ and Men 35 + but we have a number of open events as well The Fun Ride (80 and 55k) around Lake Wairarapa is scheduled again for Sunday 3 October . Info and on line entry on the club site
Kick off your year with an 18 k time trial at the Wellington Vets Open Day on Sunday 29 August. Only $3 (non members) and open to everyone Never ridden a time trial? No problem, this is the right place to start.
http://www.wvcc.org.nz/ has all the necessary information.
Membership of the Vets is open to Women 30+ and Men 35 + but we have a number of open events as well The Fun Ride (80 and 55k) around Lake Wairarapa is scheduled again for Sunday 3 October . Info and on line entry on the club site
GWAloop
The longest one day challenge in NZ - GWAloop 204kms - celebrates its 4th birthday on the 23rd October 2010 in Gisborne.
As well as the 204km event there is the Logan Print Miniloop - 26.4km which is a lovely ride around the flats.
It is a great race and has really good prize money up for grabs for those more serious cyclists.
The wine and music festival is on the Sunday after the event so this could make for a really good weekend .
Check the website for more details www.gwaloop.co.nz
As well as the 204km event there is the Logan Print Miniloop - 26.4km which is a lovely ride around the flats.
It is a great race and has really good prize money up for grabs for those more serious cyclists.
The wine and music festival is on the Sunday after the event so this could make for a really good weekend .
Check the website for more details www.gwaloop.co.nz
2010 'Wanganui Grand Prix' (on the 2011 Club Nationals course)
A Grade 115kms Entry Fee $40.00 12:30pm
B Grade 99kms Entry Fee $40.00 12:40pm
C Grade 65kms Entry Fee $30.00 9:30am
D Grade 44kms Entry Fee $20.00 9:50am
U17 B/G 44kms Entry Fee $15.00 9:40am
U15 B/G 22kms Entry Fee $15.00 9:50am
U15/U17 Handicap Race starting at approx 1pm Entries Close: 28/08/2010
First Prize A Grade - $600.00. Great Prize money other grades
Download entry form www.cyclingwanganui.org.nz
B Grade 99kms Entry Fee $40.00 12:40pm
C Grade 65kms Entry Fee $30.00 9:30am
D Grade 44kms Entry Fee $20.00 9:50am
U17 B/G 44kms Entry Fee $15.00 9:40am
U15 B/G 22kms Entry Fee $15.00 9:50am
U15/U17 Handicap Race starting at approx 1pm Entries Close: 28/08/2010
First Prize A Grade - $600.00. Great Prize money other grades
Download entry form www.cyclingwanganui.org.nz
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
Ashleighs Diary (2)
Hi there everyone
So we have moved on from Holland, through Germany into Austria. We have stopped the night at the brother of Coach to break the journey up a bit.
I am currently lying on the floor with a 4 month old puppy, who is just the most gorgeous thing (apart from the old boy who is clearly the one in charge of the ball!) , and earlier I made friends with 2 Norwegian forest cats so I am feeling quite at home!
There are just a few short nights before race day and things are getting a bit nervous. I know that as soon as the start gun goes I’ll be fine though, it will be the same old time trial smash fest and at the end when I am totally wrecked I will ask myself why I didn’t pick poetry instead! J And then there is the road race on Sunday. I am suspicious I am going to feel very alive very soon, and am so keen to get into the race.
I have had plenty of race experience here, it was surprising how many blisters you get from racing on cobbles a few times a week! All is well on the training side though, fingers crossed for judgement day!
I will update you all when we arrive in Italy, this is just a general hello to let you know where in the world I am.
So we have moved on from Holland, through Germany into Austria. We have stopped the night at the brother of Coach to break the journey up a bit.
I am currently lying on the floor with a 4 month old puppy, who is just the most gorgeous thing (apart from the old boy who is clearly the one in charge of the ball!) , and earlier I made friends with 2 Norwegian forest cats so I am feeling quite at home!
There are just a few short nights before race day and things are getting a bit nervous. I know that as soon as the start gun goes I’ll be fine though, it will be the same old time trial smash fest and at the end when I am totally wrecked I will ask myself why I didn’t pick poetry instead! J And then there is the road race on Sunday. I am suspicious I am going to feel very alive very soon, and am so keen to get into the race.
I have had plenty of race experience here, it was surprising how many blisters you get from racing on cobbles a few times a week! All is well on the training side though, fingers crossed for judgement day!
I will update you all when we arrive in Italy, this is just a general hello to let you know where in the world I am.
Monday, August 2, 2010
Ashleighs Diary
Hi there fellow Ramblers, Especially B grade!!
Miss you all on Saturdays and the post race biscuits! Hope that the racing there is going on aggressively and that the weather is treating you well. It is actually raining today! Who would have thought?!
So to update you a little bit on what I have been up to. (I’m sure you’ve been missing my voice in the bunch and wondering what’s going onJ ha ha ha)
We had a relatively smooth journey over here, except for the traumatic experience of leaving Sammy (my beloved phone) in Japan. He is well and truly gone now but I have come to terms with my loss. Haha. J Training here has been amazing, the roads are to die for, the people are so courteous (especially when I wear the Dutch kit, I swapped a NZ kit for the orange lycra of Holland with a girl who is 19 and pretty much my size) the weather has been good up until now; So all has been good. I really could get used to getting up at the leisurely hour of 8, breakfast, few hours on the bike, home to shower and more food, perving at Andy for a whole TDF stage of the day, dinner and then a walk through the beautiful sand dunes and beaches. Sadly today the weather turned yuck, (it’s a miserable 22 and means I’m wearing long sleeves and pants! NZ will be hard to come back too!) and the tour is over, guess I’ll have to fill the afternoon catching up on studies instead.
I have raced 3 times so far, the first just 2 days after landing, saw me swap -3 in Canberra for 38 and a pack of 120 who wanted to do 14min laps for a 9.2km course. Needless to say I made nearly half the race and then watched as the 45km av continued. Serena was there and put out a strong performance which was encouraging. The second race I did was a junior kermis, I definitely was one of the stronger riders, shutting down attacks and what not, and I did find that I lack the aggression (in terms of holding my position and not getting thrown into drains) and the kick I need to be successful. I am improving dramatically though, so we have happy faces. The most recent race I did was a criterium, I felt strangely calm prerace despite my record of crit performances. And actually had a good performance. After having been relegated to the very back of 100 riders because of too much pushing and shoving in the front of the line I had a pretty bad start. Sadly I was one of the first on the line and had to go to the back anyway. I managed to move up the bunch a wee way, but failed to move up enough to see the split, being on a k long circuit meant there wasn’t much room to stay away from the 45sec break away riders. I did ride myself through 2 groups of riders to make it to past the half way point. Given a longer lap or had I responded earlier I think I could of survived, especially if I got to start further up, but so is life! I am getting better tactically and learn so much even from watching how they race here.
There is less than 2 weeks until the day of the time trial, but I have managed to find ways to calm myself and enjoy my time here. I am feeling strong in TT sense and am ready to show them how kiwis, especially Ramblers roll the TT rig. I will be sure to keep you posted on progress. J
Ash xo
Ps. Just finished my first hot dog race in Belgium, hung on to the front so pretty happy with that.
Miss you all on Saturdays and the post race biscuits! Hope that the racing there is going on aggressively and that the weather is treating you well. It is actually raining today! Who would have thought?!
So to update you a little bit on what I have been up to. (I’m sure you’ve been missing my voice in the bunch and wondering what’s going onJ ha ha ha)
We had a relatively smooth journey over here, except for the traumatic experience of leaving Sammy (my beloved phone) in Japan. He is well and truly gone now but I have come to terms with my loss. Haha. J Training here has been amazing, the roads are to die for, the people are so courteous (especially when I wear the Dutch kit, I swapped a NZ kit for the orange lycra of Holland with a girl who is 19 and pretty much my size) the weather has been good up until now; So all has been good. I really could get used to getting up at the leisurely hour of 8, breakfast, few hours on the bike, home to shower and more food, perving at Andy for a whole TDF stage of the day, dinner and then a walk through the beautiful sand dunes and beaches. Sadly today the weather turned yuck, (it’s a miserable 22 and means I’m wearing long sleeves and pants! NZ will be hard to come back too!) and the tour is over, guess I’ll have to fill the afternoon catching up on studies instead.
I have raced 3 times so far, the first just 2 days after landing, saw me swap -3 in Canberra for 38 and a pack of 120 who wanted to do 14min laps for a 9.2km course. Needless to say I made nearly half the race and then watched as the 45km av continued. Serena was there and put out a strong performance which was encouraging. The second race I did was a junior kermis, I definitely was one of the stronger riders, shutting down attacks and what not, and I did find that I lack the aggression (in terms of holding my position and not getting thrown into drains) and the kick I need to be successful. I am improving dramatically though, so we have happy faces. The most recent race I did was a criterium, I felt strangely calm prerace despite my record of crit performances. And actually had a good performance. After having been relegated to the very back of 100 riders because of too much pushing and shoving in the front of the line I had a pretty bad start. Sadly I was one of the first on the line and had to go to the back anyway. I managed to move up the bunch a wee way, but failed to move up enough to see the split, being on a k long circuit meant there wasn’t much room to stay away from the 45sec break away riders. I did ride myself through 2 groups of riders to make it to past the half way point. Given a longer lap or had I responded earlier I think I could of survived, especially if I got to start further up, but so is life! I am getting better tactically and learn so much even from watching how they race here.
There is less than 2 weeks until the day of the time trial, but I have managed to find ways to calm myself and enjoy my time here. I am feeling strong in TT sense and am ready to show them how kiwis, especially Ramblers roll the TT rig. I will be sure to keep you posted on progress. J
Ash xo
Ps. Just finished my first hot dog race in Belgium, hung on to the front so pretty happy with that.
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