HB Coaching Forum

BikeNZ and Sport HB are hosting a Cycling Coaching Forum with guest speaker, Ken Cools, for potential and current coaches in Hawkes Bay Friday, 11th November. The forum is from 6.30pm to 8.30pm at SportHB, Pettigrew Green Arena, Taradale, Napier and there is no charge to attend. If you are a coach or interested in finding out about becoming a coach and giving back to your sport, you are welcome to come along.


Please RSVP to Kyle Rika kyle.rika@bikenz.org.nz if you are keen on attending.

For further information please feel free to contact Vicki Butterworth on 0274917121 or Vicki.butterworth@bikenz.org.nz

Safety Reminder and Drafting

RCC has received a request from a member of the public to mindful about drafting behind vehicles. Although the cyclists could have been anyone (that is, not necessarily RCC members), this is a reminder that drafting behind tractors towing equipment is unsafe and often alarms or bothers the tractor drivers.

Ramblin On

The deadline for the next magazine will be Friday 25 November. Please send all articles, “thumbs up”, photographs, stories and letters before or on that date that date. All contributions are appreciated.


Editor: Dave Marret davemarett@paradise.net.nz

2012 B.R Turfrey Tour de Beautiful CHB

The team at Cycling CHB have been working hard to bring you another summer ride through the scenic countryside of Central Hawkes' Bay with the B.R.Turfrey Tour de Beautiful CHB. This year’s Tour de Beautiful will be held on Sunday 22nd January 2012, so come and enjoy some country hospitality.


Registrations and ride details can be found online through this link http://www.cyclingchb.co.nz/events/79-roger

Neighbourhood Watch

Rural/semi-rural homes have been targeted with six burglary incidents in the last week. Areas include: Omarunui, Burness, Powdrell, Waiohiki, Korokipo and Hales Raods.


When you are out and about on your training rides, residents and the police would greatly appreciate you noting any suspicious activity. Ring 111 at the time, or, after the event, ring 8310700 (Napier Police Station) or email Brian Hall (Neighbourhood Support Coordinator) napiernhs@paradise.net.nz

SportHB AGM

Sport Hawke’s Bay has bedded down a new operating structure over the past year which has seen the organisation go from strength to strength. You are invited to attend the 21st Annual General Meeting of Sport Hawke’s Bay which will be held at the Lady Pettigrew Theatre, Pettigrew Green Arena on Monday 14th November from 5.30pm to meet the trustees and staff. The AGM will start at 6:15pm.


The Annual Report from Sport Hawke’s Bay for the 2010/11 year is available here http://www.sportsground.co.nz/files/Site/989/8/Pdf/111019161002SSQOGPNC.pdf

Please RSVP to Sam Ives by 5pm Friday 11th November 2011 at 845 9336 ext 701 or email sami@sporthb.net.nz

Free Nutrition and Health Discussion

Do you want to lose weight, improve your health and eat right for better performance on and off the bike?


Give yourself, family and friends the opportunity to learn how what you eat can help you live the way you want to at a special session just for Ramblers members (please bring guests if you want to).

Ben Warren of the BePure Health Revolution (http://www.bepure.co.nz/) will come and talk to us for free, all we need is a group of 20, so register your interest and we’ll organise the date and time and venue.

November 13: Tour of Wairarapa Fun Ride

For more information and to enter online go to http://www.athleticsmasterton.org.nz/cycling.htm


The Events include 115 km & 50 km over a scenic and rural course around Masterton

Times are electronically recorded. Maps will be provided at registration.

There is also a 10 km Kids Fun Ride for children 5-16 years. Each rider receives a race pack! Times not recorded. Under 10s must be accompanied by an adult (who can ride at no cost).

November 24: Taupo 10mile Scratch Track Flyer

Where: Taupo Velodrome, Owen Delaney Park, Taupo


Registration: 5.00 pm – 5.30 pm at the Taupo Velodrome

Entry: $20 - ENTRIES CLOSE 21/11/2011. Entry to this event is open to Bike NZ road and track National Licence holders – U17, Masters, Womens and Open Mens grades.

Contact: Geoff 0274 742 670 or neameroofingltd@xtra.co.nz

December 4: Bike Manawatu Track Carnival

Start time 12.30pm (Registration from 12 midday)


BikeNZ Licences required

Entry fee: $5 U15; $10 all others

All grades catered for including juniors on road bikes

For further details contact GlenysTaylor secretary@bikemanawatu.co.nz

December 11: Levin Track Carnival

Where: Levin Domain Bath Street Levin


Start time: 10:30am (Registration from: 9:00am)

Entry: $5 Under 15s /$10 Over 15s Please email early registration (to save time on the day)

Coffee Cart/Filled Rolls/Home Baking/Fruit/Drinks available. Refreshments also at Prizegiving

For more information, please contact Wayne Moxham 0274 840144 gay.leahy@inspire.net.nz
 or Lisa Horne 368 5334 lisaandrichard@slingshot.co.nz

Bike Manawatu Events in 2012

Saturday 25th February: a womans only event with 3 different distances to suit all levels and abilities. This will be held in conjunction with the NZ Womans Tour that is being held in and around Palmerston North in 2012.


The Laskey Cycles Manfeild 6 Hour Challenge will be held on Sunday May 20th at Manfeild Auto Course. This is a challenge for either individuals or teams of up to 4 to cycle as many laps of the Manfeild 3km circuit that they can in the given 6 hour period. It is up to each team to decide how they are going to complete the challenge. Only one rider from each team will be allowed on the course at a time. Teams can either be all male, all female, mixed. They can be representing a school, a sports team or club, or they could be a business house team or just a group of cycling buddies.

For more information please contact Bike Manawatu Manager/Secretary, Glenys Taylor secretary@bikemanawatu.co.nz

Upcoming Events

Upcoming Events


6th November: The Gentle Annie, Taihape/Napier

6th November: Tour de Whitemans, Upper Hutt

13th November: Tour of Wairarapa Fun Ride

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

24th November: Taupo 10 Mile Scratch Race

26th November: Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge, Taupo

4th December: BikeManawatu Track Carnival

9th December: RaboDirect Criterium National Championship, Auckland

11th December: Telstra Clear Cycle Challenge, Auckland

11th December: Levin Track Carnival

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

22-26th February: NZ Women’s Tour, Manawatu

25th February: Bike Manawatu Women’s Ride

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

20th May: Laskey Cycles Manfeild 6 hour challenge

14th-22nd April: Tour of New Zealand

June-Sept (precise date to be confirmed): Oceania Masters Road Championships, Fiji

The Gentle Annie (Taihape - Pukehamoamoa)

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

BikeNZ Napier Commuter Challenge Day 3

Thanks Brett Hooker from Bennett & Pearson Optometrists for a great breakfast location, thanks also to Gav from Soul Cycle Repairs for supporting.  The sun was shining for all 70 of you this morning and if you were heading to Taradale or Hastings you would have had a great tail wind!   Don't forget to go see Brett if your eyes need checking and Gav if you bike needs checking.  Special thanks to Brett Hooker – it's his 4^th time supporting the challenge with a breakfast treat for all you commuters!  Both these guys love riding bikes just like you!  THANKS

Today for the spot prize Gav is giving away 4x bike tune vouchers!  The lucky winners today of a Soul Cycle Good Time Tune valued at $45 each are: Jeremy Dunningham, Carolyn Foote, Keith James and Steve Watson.  So just ring Gav on 8354183 to book in your bike at Soul Cycles in Munroe Street, you bike will thank you for the love 

If you are new to commuting this week you may have experienced some sore muscles or a back side, don't worry it does get easier.  As you continue to ride to work you will see improvements in your health.  Anticipate finding your breathing easier, your blood pressure lowering and your resting pulse rate to decrease.  You will sleep better and gain more leg strength.  So yes your fitness will improve – simply by riding your bike to work.  That said don't forget to look after your bike too!

TIPS

1. Check your bike weekly – riding every day will cause some wear and tear on the consumable parts of you bike.  Check your brake pads are not wearing out and keep your chain lightly oiled.  Make sure you have correct tyre pressure in your tyre and check for tyre wear, glass and objects embedded, causing damage.  When checking make sure all parts on your bike are secure including any quick releases.  If you are not so keen on doing this then I recommend you book it in for a service at your local bike shop, every now and then.  Don't forget Gav from Soul Cycle repairs is right in town.
   
2. Regularly clean your bike – I recommend at least once a month to give it a clean.  Particularly after a wet commute, the splash-back of road grime on your bike can make it dirty quickly.   It's a good way to check your bike at the same time.  Make sure your chain is cleaned and dry before lightly oiling and make sure you have the correct oil for your type of riding.  Doing this regularly helps reduce unnecessary wear and tear.
   
3. Spare Tube – it does happen now and then, that dreaded sound of hissing air followed by a funny noise and difficulty riding your bike – the flat tyre!  I recommend taking a spare tube, tyre levers and pump on your bike.  Get one of those little saddle bags for under your seat, put your spare tube/tyre levers in there and make sure a pump is attached to your bike.  Practice changing a tyre, get someone to help or even go down to your local bike shop to show you how to do it.  It's easy to do when you know how and takes the worry out of having a flat tyre.
   

Check out this link for an interesting cycle commuting website for further tips on repairs and maintenance.  Paul has an interesting story on how he got started commuting.

http://www.runmuki.com/commute/commuting2.html

Tomorrow: Fishbike, Marine Parade, on cycle pathway behind Ocean Spa.

PS If you love road cycling and have Sky check out the Tour of Southland is on each night this week from 9.30-10.30 on Channel 110.  Or tune into live updates at www.tourofsouthland.com  Be grateful we don't have Southland weather conditions this week!

Remember the 2011 BikeNZ Napier Commuter Challenge Monday 31^st October to Friday Nov 4th.  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 www.sporthb.net.nz

To be in the draw for this Grand prize: ride and register for 4 days at least, during the week.  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!