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A and B Grade Results Here
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
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Information Evening Tour de France 2011
When: Thursday, 14 October, 6:30pm
Where: The Library at Mission Estate
198 Church Road, Napier
Information Evening
Tour de France 2011
Join Karl Woolcott from Adventure Travel to see his 2010 Tour de
France photos and find out the nuts and bolts on how you can
follow the 2011 Tour de France on a bike. Adventure Travel have
successfully led Tour de France trips for the past 10 years. They
offer trips for the weekend warrior right through to A grade cyclists
as well as non-riders. They also have a 21 seat vehicle for your own
group which comes with a professional driver and cycling guide.
The Tour de France is an amazing experience and one that every
cyclist must do. Join Adventure Travel in 2011 and be part of
celebrating 100 years of the Tour in the mighty French Alps.
• The nuts and bolts of the Tour de France (July 2011)
• Giro & Nove Colli with Italian Immersions (May 2011)
• Tuscany with Italian Immersions (May 2011)
• Melbourne to Adelaide (Easter 2011)
• Tour Downunder with Bikestyle Tours (Jan 2011)
Details Here
Where: The Library at Mission Estate
198 Church Road, Napier
Information Evening
Tour de France 2011
Join Karl Woolcott from Adventure Travel to see his 2010 Tour de
France photos and find out the nuts and bolts on how you can
follow the 2011 Tour de France on a bike. Adventure Travel have
successfully led Tour de France trips for the past 10 years. They
offer trips for the weekend warrior right through to A grade cyclists
as well as non-riders. They also have a 21 seat vehicle for your own
group which comes with a professional driver and cycling guide.
The Tour de France is an amazing experience and one that every
cyclist must do. Join Adventure Travel in 2011 and be part of
celebrating 100 years of the Tour in the mighty French Alps.
• The nuts and bolts of the Tour de France (July 2011)
• Giro & Nove Colli with Italian Immersions (May 2011)
• Tuscany with Italian Immersions (May 2011)
• Melbourne to Adelaide (Easter 2011)
• Tour Downunder with Bikestyle Tours (Jan 2011)
Details Here
Monday, September 27, 2010
Taupo Napier
Jeremy Yates showing good form on his return from Belgium won the Taupo Napier race run on Saturday. Jeremy was minutes ahead of 2nd place u19 rider Josh Atkins, who was a minute or so in front of Michael Torckler 3rd. Fraser Gough had a good ride coming in 4th seconds ahead of the bunch. Blair Heney showed no mercy twinning the B grade event after a solo effort breaking away on the last hill prime. Kerry Harford won the bunch sprint for second. Thanks to all of the organisers, helpers, Bikenz and NZ Police for contributing to what was another well run event. Look for full results later in week
Resumption of Taradale Tuesday night rides
With the long-awaited resumption of daylight savings the weekly training ride from the bus shelter near the Taradale clock tower will resume at 5.15pm Tuesday 28th September. Any keen souls are welcome on a thrash around Apley and Seafield Roads and a team time trial back from Bay View to the city.
Thursday, September 23, 2010
Latest Taupo Napier Info
Updated Taupo Napier Infomation
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Start list now available
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Friday, September 17, 2010
Saturday Race 18th September 2010
Venue: Puketapu School
Race Circuit: Apley Road Circuit (clockwise)
Registration: from 1pm (pay your $3 and be registered before 1:45) Race briefing: 1:50pm Race start time: from 2pm Race Starter: Mark Coombe Race Day Emergency Phone: 0274266895
Race Circuit: Apley Road Circuit (clockwise)
Registration: from 1pm (pay your $3 and be registered before 1:45) Race briefing: 1:50pm Race start time: from 2pm Race Starter: Mark Coombe Race Day Emergency Phone: 0274266895
National Points Series: Taupo-Napier Classic: 25th September
A reminder that there is no club race on Saturday 25th September as the club hosts the Taupo-Napier Classic.
Volunteers assisting with this event will be contacted over the next few days.
Thank you for your time and support, it is needed and appreciated.
This event is coordinated this year by Ken MacKenzie cycle@clear.net.nz
Volunteers assisting with this event will be contacted over the next few days.
Thank you for your time and support, it is needed and appreciated.
This event is coordinated this year by Ken MacKenzie cycle@clear.net.nz
Upcoming Events Around The country
6th October: Yunca Junior Tour of Southland More than 30 Australian riders have confirmed, this event should be bigger and better than ever. Entries for this International Junior Carnival by Friday the 17th September. No late entries. For all information on the tour and entries go to cyclingsouth.org.nz/index.php?pageLoad=128.
17th October: Caltex Tour of the Bay.
Register online www.tourofthebay.co.nz or pick up an entry form from most bike shops and Caltex stations.
23rd October: Hamilton Criterium.
First across the line is the winner, special prizes for sprints. Elite Race – full bike NZ licence required. Open event - open to anyone of suitable ability.
Each race 60 minutes, limit 100 riders per race. For more information go to www.dynamoevents.co.nz
23rd October: Gwaloop
New Zealands longest one day cycle chalenge, Gisborne
For information: www.gwaloop.co.nz/welcome-to/
24th October: Rangitikei River Loop Cycle.
100km/43km/17km. Contact Barry Lamp ngatahi@xtra.co.nz For more details go to www.huntervillebikeride.co.nz
24th October: Raboplus BikeNZ Team Time Trial National Championships.
Hamilton. BikeNZ Club Team Event (male or female teams, U17, Open or Masters).
Recreational Team Event male or female teams, riders of any age). For more information go to www.dynamoevents.co.nz
25th October: The Charity Bike Ride.
A fundraiser for the Hamilton Rescue Helicopter. 100km or 75km options. Cash prizes, spot prizes, entry by donation. For more information go to www.dynamoevents.co.nz
21st November: Hampton Downs Cycling Festival.
A new event, how many laps can you do? Road and mountain bike events on the 2.8km motor race circuit. Events start at 9am and go until 7pm. Entries close 7th November, no on-the-day entries. For more information go to www.dynamoevents.co.nz
13-19 February: Third Annual Lion Foundation Wellington to Auckland Cycle Challenge.
A seven day bike ride consisting of 13 stages from Wellington to Auckland, open to riders of all abilities and ages. For more information go to wellingtontoauckland.co.nz/
17th October: Caltex Tour of the Bay.
Register online www.tourofthebay.co.nz or pick up an entry form from most bike shops and Caltex stations.
23rd October: Hamilton Criterium.
First across the line is the winner, special prizes for sprints. Elite Race – full bike NZ licence required. Open event - open to anyone of suitable ability.
Each race 60 minutes, limit 100 riders per race. For more information go to www.dynamoevents.co.nz
23rd October: Gwaloop
New Zealands longest one day cycle chalenge, Gisborne
For information: www.gwaloop.co.nz/welcome-to/
24th October: Rangitikei River Loop Cycle.
100km/43km/17km. Contact Barry Lamp ngatahi@xtra.co.nz For more details go to www.huntervillebikeride.co.nz
24th October: Raboplus BikeNZ Team Time Trial National Championships.
Hamilton. BikeNZ Club Team Event (male or female teams, U17, Open or Masters).
Recreational Team Event male or female teams, riders of any age). For more information go to www.dynamoevents.co.nz
25th October: The Charity Bike Ride.
A fundraiser for the Hamilton Rescue Helicopter. 100km or 75km options. Cash prizes, spot prizes, entry by donation. For more information go to www.dynamoevents.co.nz
21st November: Hampton Downs Cycling Festival.
A new event, how many laps can you do? Road and mountain bike events on the 2.8km motor race circuit. Events start at 9am and go until 7pm. Entries close 7th November, no on-the-day entries. For more information go to www.dynamoevents.co.nz
13-19 February: Third Annual Lion Foundation Wellington to Auckland Cycle Challenge.
A seven day bike ride consisting of 13 stages from Wellington to Auckland, open to riders of all abilities and ages. For more information go to wellingtontoauckland.co.nz/
Mountain Bike Workshops in November
For those of you who travel to the dark and muddy side of cycling from time to
time: Jacquie Phelan is coming to NZ for the first time to the World Single Speed Champs in Rotorua and BikeHB is delighted to announce that she is coming to HB in November to present some of her unique workshops. more details to come.
All enquiries/applications/payments to attend workshops can be posted to or dropped of to Vicki at BikeHB. Postal Address: Bike HB, PO Box 7537, Taradale, Napier 4141 or in person to SportHB, Pettigrew Green Arena, Taradale.
time: Jacquie Phelan is coming to NZ for the first time to the World Single Speed Champs in Rotorua and BikeHB is delighted to announce that she is coming to HB in November to present some of her unique workshops. more details to come.
All enquiries/applications/payments to attend workshops can be posted to or dropped of to Vicki at BikeHB. Postal Address: Bike HB, PO Box 7537, Taradale, Napier 4141 or in person to SportHB, Pettigrew Green Arena, Taradale.
Sunday, September 12, 2010
Big shout out to Serena making world champs team
Two Ramblers members involved with Jeremy Vennell in the reserves for the mens team
The ITT starts on the 29th September with road racing on the 1st October at Geelong, Australia
Full teams here
The ITT starts on the 29th September with road racing on the 1st October at Geelong, Australia
Full teams here
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Strong Showing by Ramblers at Wanganui GP
On Saturday the 4th of September a group of Ramblers members travelled down to Wanganui for the Wanganui GP. After an early morning wake up of 4:30am we got on the road to arrive in Wanganui just over an hour before the U17 start. When we arrived in Wanganui we were met by a sunny but cold and windy weather.
The course was the Nationals course for 2011 and it consisted of a 22km lap, much of which was either up or down. U17 completed 2 of the 22km laps which included 3 climbs all of which about the same length but different gradients.
The start of the race wasn’t unusual for U17 where it starts off fast. Everything stayed together until the second climb of the first lap (about 15km into it) where a break of 2 got up the road and with everyone except the 3 Ramblers riders Lance Welch, Mike Garrity and James Lochhead dropping. So it was left to us 3 to chase the break which had the race favourite in it. After a hard 15-16km chasing we caught them only to find Jacob (race favourite) smiling at us… We rotated until the start of the same hill they got away on the previous lap, and this again proved to be the challenging one. Jacob lifted the pace and Mike and Lance were able to hold on except James couldn’t quite keep contact after the work he’d done in the chase. Everything stayed together until the last climb 4km from the end where Jacob showed his dominance and got away. The sprint came and Mike Garrity had it in him to take 2nd from Vladimir 3rd and Lance 4th. James finished 5th, 45secs behind.
Other ramblers riders competing were Kerry Harford in B grade. Kerry had an awesome race and soloed the last 15km only to be caught 200m from the line by the fast peleton, but still managing to hold on for 5th!
And Fraser Gough rode in the large A grade field. Fraser looked comfortable in the A grade bunch except pulled out on the last lap.
(Thanks James - ed)
The course was the Nationals course for 2011 and it consisted of a 22km lap, much of which was either up or down. U17 completed 2 of the 22km laps which included 3 climbs all of which about the same length but different gradients.
The start of the race wasn’t unusual for U17 where it starts off fast. Everything stayed together until the second climb of the first lap (about 15km into it) where a break of 2 got up the road and with everyone except the 3 Ramblers riders Lance Welch, Mike Garrity and James Lochhead dropping. So it was left to us 3 to chase the break which had the race favourite in it. After a hard 15-16km chasing we caught them only to find Jacob (race favourite) smiling at us… We rotated until the start of the same hill they got away on the previous lap, and this again proved to be the challenging one. Jacob lifted the pace and Mike and Lance were able to hold on except James couldn’t quite keep contact after the work he’d done in the chase. Everything stayed together until the last climb 4km from the end where Jacob showed his dominance and got away. The sprint came and Mike Garrity had it in him to take 2nd from Vladimir 3rd and Lance 4th. James finished 5th, 45secs behind.
Other ramblers riders competing were Kerry Harford in B grade. Kerry had an awesome race and soloed the last 15km only to be caught 200m from the line by the fast peleton, but still managing to hold on for 5th!
And Fraser Gough rode in the large A grade field. Fraser looked comfortable in the A grade bunch except pulled out on the last lap.
(Thanks James - ed)
Monday, September 6, 2010
National Team Time Trials Info
Latest Communiques for the National Team Time Trial event to be held in Hamilton on Labour weekend -
Bike NZ
TeamsTimeTrial Event Information Sheet1.pdf
Communique1 Teams Time Trial.pdf
Bike NZ
TeamsTimeTrial Event Information Sheet1.pdf
Communique1 Teams Time Trial.pdf
Thursday, September 2, 2010
Saturday Race 4th September 2010
Venue: Pukehamoamoa School
Race Circuit: Ohiti Road Circuit
Registration: from 1pm (pay your $3 and be registered before 1:45) Race briefing: 1:50pm Race start time: from 2pm Race Starter: Roy van Panhuys
Race Day Emergency Phone: 0274266895
Race Circuit: Ohiti Road Circuit
Registration: from 1pm (pay your $3 and be registered before 1:45) Race briefing: 1:50pm Race start time: from 2pm Race Starter: Roy van Panhuys
Race Day Emergency Phone: 0274266895
Taupo-Napier Classic: 25th September
This event is hosted by Ramblers in conjunction with Taupo Cycling and is being coordinated this year by Ken MacKenzie. Volunteers received with gratitude.
Please contact Ken if you can assist cycle@clear.net.nz
Please contact Ken if you can assist cycle@clear.net.nz
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