Crash mars qualifying effort for BikeNZ sprint team

Crash mars qualifying effort for BikeNZ sprint team

The New Zealand cycling sprint team crashed out during qualifying at the UCI World Cup in Cali today.

Former triple world junior champion Sam Webster crashed during the second lap of the team sprint after he rolled a tyre off the rim during the qualifying for the team sprint. Teammate Eddie Dawkins was left with no room to manoeuvre and crashed also. Webster received some grazing but was otherwise unhurt.

Unfortunately the team were not awarded a restart and are out of the competition with two teams from Germany recording the fastest times. The leading German team broke the world record in a time of 42.914, which was 35/100^th of a second inside the old mark set by Great Britain at the Beijing Olympics.

New Zealand's starter Ethan Mitchell had the BikeNZ trio on a fast pace with the third quickest time for the first lap of 17.463s.

It has also been a mixed start for Shane Archbold in the men's omnium. He was third fastest in the flying lap in 13.173, which was another personal best after his 13.192 at last week's Oceania Championships.

He then suffered in the points race, losing two laps to finish 22^nd. He is currently 10^th after two events.

The evening sessions is set to start at 1pm (NZ time).

For further information contact:

IAN HEPENSTALL

Media Liaison, BikeNZ High Performance

Sports Media NZ Ltd

BikeNZ team pursuit cyclists into World Cup finals

New Zealand are through to the gold medal rides in both men's and women's team pursuit at the UCI World Cup in Cali, Colombia.

The women's team were the fastest in the heats of the 3000m team pursuit, while the men were second fastest behind world champions Australia.

Unusually the team pursuit time trials were run on the evening, with medals to be decided tomorrow night.

The women's trio of Alison Shanks, Jaime Nielsen and Lauren Ellis clocked 3:24.005 on a windy Cali Velodrome which is roofed but open to the elements on the sides.

New Zealand will ride off against Great Britain in the final tomorrow afternoon (NZ time) with the British boasting two of their world champion squad in the line-up.

World champion silver medallists USA, with two of their three riders back, will take on Lithuania for the bronze medal with the much vaunted Australian and Canadian teams missing out.

World champions Australia were the class of the field in the men's qualifying when they clocked 4:02.739 in the windy conditions. Their line-up included world pursuit champion Jack Bobridge and fellow world champions Rohan Dennis and Michael Hepburn in their squad.

The New Zealand quartet of Jesse Sergent, Sam Bewley, Marc Ryan and Aaron Gate were second fastest in 4:04.612, comfortably ahead of Colombia and Denmark who will fight it out for the bronze medal.

Tomorrow's first full day of competition includes the first day of the men's omnium, team sprint, men's kilo time trial and finals of the team pursuit.

Results, World Cup, Cali:

Team pursuit qualifying, men: Australia 4:02.739, 1; New Zealand 4:04.612, 2; Colombia 4:06.118, 3; Denmark 4:06.794, 4.

Team pursuit qualifying, women: New Zealand 3:24.005, 1; Great Britain 3:24.849, 2; USA 3:26.027, 3; Lithuania 3:26.468, 4.

For further information contact:

IAN HEPENSTALL

Media Liaison, BikeNZ High Performance

Sports Media NZ Ltd

Hastings Sunday Ride 4th December

Leaving outside rebel sport Heretaunga Street - 8:00am

Waimarara Road, Mareatotora Road to end of road (Extended seal may now be close to Waimarama) and return via Tuki Tuki (90 - 100 km)

Saturday Racing: 3rd December 2011

Circuit: Valley/Raukawa

Venue: Bridge Pa School

Registration: 1pm

Race start time: 2pm

Distance: A-D 66km; E-G 32km

Race Starter: David Barclay

Race Day Emergency Phone: 027 426 6895

Please remember to swipe your transponder at the race trailer before each Saturday race. If you don’t swipe your transponder, you can not expect a result.

Thursday Series Begins

Every Summer, Ramblers also holds short evening races on Thursdays starting from 6pm.

This Thursday, 1st December, the first Ohiti Road ITT is being held.

Next Thursday, 8th December, will be the first Swamp Road ITT.

Rider Behaviour and Protocol

A reminder that the Spring Series brought up several issues around club expectations of our members. Individuals and grades received warnings, disqualifications and sanctions for interferring in the race outcome for other grades; for behaviour in sprints; and for breaking NZ Road and RCC rules (such as crossing the white line).

Riders have had to be reminded about fundemental protocol such as using toilet facilities at our venues (rather than school or church grounds) or paying the full race fee in NZ money (rather than short-changing or using tokens and foreign coin).

We look forward to a Summer Series free of such behaviours with a focus what the club is fundementally about - safe and challenging Saturday racing.

New Look on the Net

We are continuing to upgrade our internet profile and are looking for someone to help create an exciting mini video about the RCC and bike racing in the Bay.


If you think you might be able to help or provide video clips, contact Su Daniel via info@ramblers.co.nz or leave a message on our Facebook page.

Renew Your Membership Now

A special eNews came out a few days agoto explain and encourage membership renewal.

Please ensure your have rejoined Ramblers and have paid your fees by the end of January.

Your transponder will NOT be entered into the 2012 database until confirmation of fully paid membership is received.

Riders who have not renewed their membership by February may find themselves unable to start a race.

There are TWO ways to Apply for Membership

1. Online

Go to https://memberdesq.imgstg.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=login&OrgID=6346

Renewing members must login before completing the online form.

If you do not know your BikeNZ password and user name either contact BikeNZ or email info@ramblers.co.nz, including your full name and birth date to request these.

If you renew online, please check that your contact details are current.

2. Manually

Download an application form from the RCC club website http://www.ramblers.co.nz/membership.asp

Complete and return this along with ALL relevant fees (including the BikeNZ component) to the Ramblers Cycling Club.

Do NOT post to BikeNZ unless you are applying for either a Technical Licence, or an International Licence Upgrade.

Where possible, please give a street address as well as a postal address as this helps with administration of mail-outs (which are sometimes hand-delivered).

Confirmation of Membership

Once your application has been confirmed (including payment), you will be entered into the Ramblers race and timing database.

However, it may take up to four weeks from the time the club receives your application until you receive your physical licence.

The Hub EMC 3-day Tour: New Grade!

An invitation went out to clubs around the country today inviting women to enter the tour. In 2012 there will be two womens grade: Elite Women and B Women with prizes for Sprint, KOM and Winners.


If you are not riding but are available to support the club in January, there are still roles to be filled for marshals, drivers and mechanics.

Let Wally Woods (Event Director) know you are available by e-mail at wally.woods@xtra.co.nz or telephone 845-2202

Hawke's Bay Trails Update and Feedback Opportunity

Date: Tuesday 6 December


Time: 2pm - 3.30pm

Place: HBRC Council Chamber, 159 Dalton St, Napier

RSVP: Drew Broadley, 068352632 or 0274458290 or drew@hbrc.govt.nz

The Rice Mountain Classic: 10th December, Wellington

For 2011 the following grades will be available:


A Men: 120km - A Women: 93km - B Grade: 93km - C Grade: 59km

Entry Fee: $50 ($10 Late fee for all entries on the day)

Race Start: 10am

Full Details and Entry Here: http://www.pnp.org.nz/road/Rice-Mountain-Classic/?-session=pnpv4:79493BC71b5ef1BE81jtV2A868FC

Levin Track Carnival

Date: Sunday 11th December


Where: Levin Domain, Bath Street, Levin

Race cost: U15 $5; Over 15 $10

You can register now: Email Wayne gay.leahy@inspire.net.nz or Lisa lisaandrichard@slingshot.co.nz

There will be refreshments available at the prize-giving.

Art Deco Weekend: Bicycle Belles

On Saturday February 18th the Bicycle Belles take part in Napier's Art Deco Weekend. Meet them at the Soundshell at 9.30am and proceed in a (dis)orderly fashion around to East Pier for refreshements.


Gold Coin donation for the Art Deco Trust.

Start thinking about your Deco Duds for this one - everyone (male, female, any age) is welcome to join this ride.

Upcoming Events

4th December: BikeManawatu Track Carnival


9th December: RaboDirect Criterium National Championship, Auckland

10th December: Rice Mountain Classic

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

11th January: Milford Mountain Classic

13th-15th January: Hub EMC Tour 2012, Hastings

14th January: Round the Mountain, New Plymouth

21st January: GWALOOP, Gisborne/Wairoia

21st January: Tour de Ranges, Auckland

21st-22nd January: WVCC 2Day Challenge, Martinborough

22nd January: BR Turfreys Tour de Beautiful, Central Hawkes Bay

25th-29th January: NZ Cycle Classic, Palmerston North

28th January: NZ Cycle Classic Gran Fondo, Palmerston North

4th-6th February: Rabodirect Elite Track National Championship (includes Madison and U19 Omnium), Invercargill

11th- 12th February: Bev May Tour

12th-18th February: Wellington to Auckland 7 day Cycle Challenge

18th February: Art Deco Bicycle Belles Ride

18th February: The Rev, Hamilton

18th February: Moonshine Trail, Southland

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

3rd March: Karapoti Classic, Wellington

11th March: Tremain Coorporate Triathalon, Napier

11th March: Kawhata Challenge, Waikato

11th March: Bush Cycle Challenge, Magatinoka

15th-18th March: BDO 4 day Tour, Northland

15th-16th March: Oceania Road championships, Southland

17th-18th March: Ultimo Cycling CHB Junior Tour

24th March: Grape Ride, Malborough

7th-9th April: TeA Junior Tour, Te Awamutu

14th-15th April: CRI Junior and Women’s 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