Southland Yunca Junior Tour Reminder

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

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

Urgent Notice:Saturday 3rd September Race Change

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

7 laps A-D

5 laps E-G

The race venue is still Haumoana School.

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

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

Memorial Ride

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

CXHB

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

K2 Training Camp 16th – 18th September

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

38th Novice Tour of Manawatu: 9th October 2011

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

Ramblers on Facebook

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

Napier Commuter Challenge

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

BikeNZ Road and Track: Remits supported at 2011 AGM

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

Hamilton City Criterium

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

GWALOOP entries open

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

Taumaranui-New Plymouth Cycle Trail

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

The Telstra Clear Challenge: Sunday 11th December

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

Upcoming Events

10th-11th September: Cudden 2 day Schools Cycling Tour, Blenheim
17th September: Waikato/Bay of Plenty Team Time Trial Championships, Taupo
24th September: Taupo-Napier Road Race
1st October: 100 Mile Classic, New Plymouth
1st-9th October: Konica Minolta Nelson Cycle Festival, Nelson
9th October: 38th Novice Tour of Manawatu
8th-10th October: Rabodirect National Secondary Schools Cycling Nationals, Levin
14th October: Yunca Junior Tour of Southland
15th October: Le Race, Christchurch to Akaroa
16th October: Tour of the Bay, Hastings
18th October: Junior Track Carnival, ILT Velodrome, Invercargill
18th-19th October: RaboDirect Omnium Track Championships
6th November: Tour de Whitemans, Upper Hutt
13th November: Rotorua to Ohope Funride
13th November: ClipOn Challenge, Auckland
19th November: Hamilton City Criterium, Hamilton
21st-24th November: Oceania Track Cycling Championships, ILT Velodrome, Invercargill
9th December: RaboDirect Criterium National Championship, Auckland
11th December: Telstra Clear Cycle Challenge, Auckland
2012
6th-8th January: RaboDirect Elite and U23 Road National Championships
13th-15th January: Hub EMC2 Tour 2012
21st January: GWALOOP, Gisborne/Wairoia
22nd January: BR Turfreys Tour de Beautiful
4th-6th February: Rabodirect Elite Track National Championship (includes Madison and U19 Omnium), Invercargill
22-24 February: "To Walk and Cycle" Conference, Hastings
28th February - 3rd March: Rabodirect Age Group Track National Championship, Invercargill
15th-16th March: Oceania Road championships, Southland
17th March 2012: Ultimo Cycling CHB Junior Tour
3rd-6th May 2012: RaboDirect Road National Championship, Hastings
14th-22nd April 2012: Fulton Hogan Tour of New Zealand
June-Sept (precise date to be confirmed): Oceania Masters Road Championships, Fiji