After the fizzer that was Waipatiki Return it is time for something a little more circumspect -
Leaving outside Rebel Sport 8:00 am
Maraekakaho Road, Whakapirau Road, Torrins Hill, Raukawa Road, Return. (65km)
Short Ride return via Valley Road (50km)
Monday, November 14, 2011
Thursday Night - Inaugural Dan Warren Kermesse
As you know, the summer series features Thursday racing. With the summer race programme due out in a few weeks, organisers are thinking about what can be added to the time trial and hill climb events.
RCC are trialing a new event on Thursday 17th November at Twyford, we would like riders to come along to the inaugural Dan Warren Kermesse.
Sign in is at the Northern end of Raupare Rd from 5:30pm and racing begins from 6:pm.
• A-B grades: 6.00 PM 5 laps (25km)
• C –G grades: 6.01 PM 4 laps (20km)
Due to the short nature of this course, if you are dropped and passed by other grades you will be relegated. If you are passed from behind by another grade, you will be relegated. It is therefore up to you and your grade to be cohesive as a group and work together.
This event should be fast and exciting and will be run in two grades on low traffic roads.
RCC are trialing a new event on Thursday 17th November at Twyford, we would like riders to come along to the inaugural Dan Warren Kermesse.
Sign in is at the Northern end of Raupare Rd from 5:30pm and racing begins from 6:pm.
• A-B grades: 6.00 PM 5 laps (25km)
• C –G grades: 6.01 PM 4 laps (20km)
Due to the short nature of this course, if you are dropped and passed by other grades you will be relegated. If you are passed from behind by another grade, you will be relegated. It is therefore up to you and your grade to be cohesive as a group and work together.
This event should be fast and exciting and will be run in two grades on low traffic roads.
Saturday Racing
Saturday: 19th November 2011
Circuit: Ohiti Road
Venue: Pukehamoamoa School
Registration: 1pm
Race start time: 2pm
Distance: A-D 85k; E-G 57km
Race Starter: Gavin Bush
Race Day Emergency Phone: 027 426 6895
Circuit: Ohiti Road
Venue: Pukehamoamoa School
Registration: 1pm
Race start time: 2pm
Distance: A-D 85k; E-G 57km
Race Starter: Gavin Bush
Race Day Emergency Phone: 027 426 6895
Gentle Annie Prize-Giving
Congratulations again to all those who rode the inaugural “Gentle Annie”.
A prize-giving was held before last Saturday’s race at Arohanui Centre.
The ‘spot prize’ $50 vouchers from Marewa Epic Cycles were awarded to Lisa Atkins and John Mudgeway.
Although not a race, we did want to recognise the first riders home on this inaugural ride. Ashleigh Neave and Blair Heney received bottles of grape juice and white wine, while the ride of the day by Fred Staples was recognised with a bottle of red wine.
A prize-giving was held before last Saturday’s race at Arohanui Centre.
The ‘spot prize’ $50 vouchers from Marewa Epic Cycles were awarded to Lisa Atkins and John Mudgeway.
Although not a race, we did want to recognise the first riders home on this inaugural ride. Ashleigh Neave and Blair Heney received bottles of grape juice and white wine, while the ride of the day by Fred Staples was recognised with a bottle of red wine.
The Hub EMC 3-day Tour
If you able to support the club in January, Wally Woods is looking for marshals, drivers and mechanics for the 2012 tour. Wally currently needs 5 marshals for Friday as evening, as well as marshals and drivers for Saturday and Sunday mornings.
Let Wally know you are available by e-mail at wally.woods@xtra.co.nz
or telephone 845-2202
Let Wally know you are available by e-mail at wally.woods@xtra.co.nz
or telephone 845-2202
Ramblin On: Deadline 25th November
If you have a business that would like to advertise in “Ramblin On” please contact Dave.
Needed – a volunteer to write the F grade report.
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
Needed – a volunteer to write the F grade report.
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
Reminder: No Racing on 26th November.
There will be a social ride starting from Puketapu this week as the LakeTaupo Cycle Challenge is being held.
This is also election day, and as Puketapu School is a voting venue, riders are asked not to park inside school or close to school gates, and can riders please assemble away from the main car/foot traffic areas.
This is also election day, and as Puketapu School is a voting venue, riders are asked not to park inside school or close to school gates, and can riders please assemble away from the main car/foot traffic areas.
Friday, November 11, 2011
Wes Gough named in Oceania Track Cycling Championships team
A 40-strong BikeNZ team has been named for this month's Oceania Track Cycling championships in Invercargill.
The Championships from 21 to 24 November will offer vital Olympic qualifying points in some events and form a key component of selection towards London as well as Oceania titles.
Strong teams are expected from Australia as well as the Pacific Island nations.
The BikeNZ team is:
Elite Women:
Endurance: Kaytee Boyd (Auckland), Rushlee Buchanan (Te Awamutu), Sequoia Cooper (Invercargill), Gemma Dudley (Levin), Lauren Ellis (Hinds, Mid Canterbury), Joanne Kiesanowski (Christchurch), Alex Neems (Auckland), Jaime Nielsen (Hamilton), Alison Shanks (Dunedin).
Sprint: Natasha Hansen (Invercargill), Stephanie McKenzie (Auckland), Katie Schofield (Dunedin).
Elite Men:
Endurance: Shane Archbold (Timaru), Sam Bewley (Rotorua), Aaron Gate (Auckland), Wes Gough (Waipukurau), Cameron Karwowski (Invercargill), Pete Latham (Hamilton), Hayden Roulston (Christchurch), Marc Ryan (Timaru), Jesse Sergent Feilding), Myron Simpson (Auckland).
Sprint: Matt Archibald (Invercargill), Eddie Dawkins (Invercargill), Ethan Mitchell (Auckland), Simon van Velthooven (Palmerston North), Sam Webster (Auckland).
Junior women:
Endurance: Georgina Wilson (Auckland), Racquel Sheath (Auckland).
Sprint: Paige Paterson (Auckland), Kate Dunlevey (Invercargill), Victoria Steel (Christchurch).
Junior Men:
Endurance: Dylan Kennett (Waimate), Hayden McCormick (Te Awamutu), Tom Beadle (Invercargill), Tayla Harrison (Christchurch), Hamish Schreurs (Christchurch), Kristoff Ford (Nelson), Alex Hooper (Ashburton).
Sprint: Daniel Ellison (Nelson), Harrison Perriam (Christchurch).
For further information contact:
IAN HEPENSTALL
Media Liaison, BikeNZ High Performance
Sports Media NZ Ltd
Thursday, November 10, 2011
Saturday Racing
Saturday: 12th November 2011
Circuit: Te Kura Road
Venue: Arohanui School
Registration: 1pm
Race start time: 2pm
Distance: A-D 68k; E-G 38km
Race Starter: Hilary Green
Race Day Emergency Phone: 027 426 6895
Circuit: Te Kura Road
Venue: Arohanui School
Registration: 1pm
Race start time: 2pm
Distance: A-D 68k; E-G 38km
Race Starter: Hilary Green
Race Day Emergency Phone: 027 426 6895
Hastings Sunday Ride 13 November
2 weeks to go for those of you heading for Taupo so time for the annual mega Sunday ride.
Leaving from Rebel Sport 8:00am
Orchard Road, Swamp Road, Puketapu, Seafield Road, Bay View, SH2 , Waipatiki Beach and Return via Port, Clive (Note those who want more and return via Tuki Tuki ;-). 130 - 140Km.
Short Ride return from Bay View via Port
Leaving from Rebel Sport 8:00am
Orchard Road, Swamp Road, Puketapu, Seafield Road, Bay View, SH2 , Waipatiki Beach and Return via Port, Clive (Note those who want more and return via Tuki Tuki ;-). 130 - 140Km.
Short Ride return from Bay View via Port
Gentle Annie
Congratulations to all those who rode the inaugural “Gentle Annie”.
We hope to grow this into a large and iconic event.
All of you will be recorded on a “role of honour” as the first cyclists to ride this event.
The ‘spot prize’ vouchers from Marewa Epic Cycles will be announced this Saturday at race briefing. These vouchers will be given to one male and one female rider who rode part or all of the Gentle Annie.
There was a shortage of “27s” in the Bay as riders anticipated the climbs and participants were not disappointed to have bought the gears – they soon realised that the pre-race information from race starter, Ken MacKenzie, was extremely accurate. There were long climbs. There steep climbs. And there were long, steep climbs.
Congratulations to Ashleigh Neave and Blair Heney, the first woman (3 hours 42 minutes) and man (3 hours 12 minutes) to reach the finish line.
Ride of the Day goes to Lantern Rouge, Fred Staples, whose determination proved this event is possible for riders from across the grades. Fred completed the ride in 5 hours 34 minutes.
Thank you again to our sponsors, Marewa Epic Cycles and Tour of the Bay.
Thank you also to RCC committee for organising the ‘after-match’ meal.
We hope to grow this into a large and iconic event.
All of you will be recorded on a “role of honour” as the first cyclists to ride this event.
The ‘spot prize’ vouchers from Marewa Epic Cycles will be announced this Saturday at race briefing. These vouchers will be given to one male and one female rider who rode part or all of the Gentle Annie.
There was a shortage of “27s” in the Bay as riders anticipated the climbs and participants were not disappointed to have bought the gears – they soon realised that the pre-race information from race starter, Ken MacKenzie, was extremely accurate. There were long climbs. There steep climbs. And there were long, steep climbs.
Congratulations to Ashleigh Neave and Blair Heney, the first woman (3 hours 42 minutes) and man (3 hours 12 minutes) to reach the finish line.
Ride of the Day goes to Lantern Rouge, Fred Staples, whose determination proved this event is possible for riders from across the grades. Fred completed the ride in 5 hours 34 minutes.
Thank you again to our sponsors, Marewa Epic Cycles and Tour of the Bay.
Thank you also to RCC committee for organising the ‘after-match’ meal.
RCC Club Uniform Order Extended by One Week
A reminder that the cut-off date for placing Ramblers uniform orders has been extended by a week and orders will be accepted which are received and paid for by Monday 14th November 2011.
Download the Excel or pdf order form from the Ramblers website http://www.ramblers.co.nz/AboutUs/Uniform.asp or email Deb at info@ramblers.co.nz and ask for an order form to be emailed or posted to you.
Pay the total due either by cheque or internet banking. Details for payment are on the order form.
Download the Excel or pdf order form from the Ramblers website http://www.ramblers.co.nz/AboutUs/Uniform.asp or email Deb at info@ramblers.co.nz and ask for an order form to be emailed or posted to you.
Pay the total due either by cheque or internet banking. Details for payment are on the order form.
The Hub EMC 3-day Tour
If you able to support the club in January, Wally Woods is looking for marshals, drivers and mechanics for the 2012 tour. Wally currently needs 5 marshals for Friday as evening, as well as marshals and drivers for Saturday and Sunday mornings.
Let Wally know you are available by e-mail at wally.woods@xtra.co.nz or telephone 845-2202
Let Wally know you are available by e-mail at wally.woods@xtra.co.nz or telephone 845-2202
Reminder: 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.
Please RSVP to Kyle Rika kyle.rika@bikenz.org.nz if you are keen on attending.
Ramblin On: Two Requests
Can any member who has, or knows of, a business that might like to advertise in “Ramblin On” please contact Dave Marett?
The deadline for the next magazine will be Friday 25 Nov.
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
The deadline for the next magazine will be Friday 25 Nov.
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
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