The Summer Programme has now been loaded and is available at http://www.ramblers.co.nz/Files/RaceProgramme.pdf
Genuine thanks to Ken MacKenzie who gets the unenviable task of putting this together!
Monday, November 29, 2010
Thursday, November 25, 2010
Have a Crack at the Track
Picnic and Track Day at Taupo Sunday 28th
Ivar is running a track day at the Taupo Velodrome on the Sunday morning after the Great Lake Cycle Challenge. This day has been run for the last couple of years and is usually a nice way to relax with a picnic and fellow ramblers after the strain of the previous day. Those keen bring their helmet, shoes/pedals etc - we will have tools to change over from your roadie if required and will have track bikes available. This is a lot of fun and a good opportunity to have a go at track racing. See you there - dont forget to bring a picnic lunch and if previous years are anything to go by sun screen will be a must.
Ivar is running a track day at the Taupo Velodrome on the Sunday morning after the Great Lake Cycle Challenge. This day has been run for the last couple of years and is usually a nice way to relax with a picnic and fellow ramblers after the strain of the previous day. Those keen bring their helmet, shoes/pedals etc - we will have tools to change over from your roadie if required and will have track bikes available. This is a lot of fun and a good opportunity to have a go at track racing. See you there - dont forget to bring a picnic lunch and if previous years are anything to go by sun screen will be a must.
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Saturday 27th November 2010
No race on Saturday 27th (Round Taupo weekend).
A club social ride leaves from Puketapu School at 2pm. No cost.
All the best to those of you taking on the challenge of the Lake this weekend – and to those of you supporting the challengers!
A club social ride leaves from Puketapu School at 2pm. No cost.
All the best to those of you taking on the challenge of the Lake this weekend – and to those of you supporting the challengers!
Health & Safety Policy:
All of us I’m sure are only too aware at the moment of the risks of cycling, both recreational and competitive. So members should not be surprised that as part of introducing key polices for the running of the club, we have adopted one on Health & Safety.
It is attached and can also be found on the Club Documents page of the website.
Members are strongly encouraged to read it.
It emphasises that health and safety is the responsibility of all of us in the club. The committee and club officials have a responsibility to establish and maintain procedures to foster health and safety. Members also have a vital role to play in helping to keep themselves and others safe in what is a risky sport.
It is attached and can also be found on the Club Documents page of the website.
Members are strongly encouraged to read it.
It emphasises that health and safety is the responsibility of all of us in the club. The committee and club officials have a responsibility to establish and maintain procedures to foster health and safety. Members also have a vital role to play in helping to keep themselves and others safe in what is a risky sport.
Cycle Safety
It is incumbent upon all of us to be extra careful out there as there are drivers out there who seem unaware of cyclists on the roads, or who do not exercise enough caution in treating cyclists as another vehicle on the road.
Some simple tips for you can be find a this web site.
http://bicyclesafe.com/
Some simple tips for you can be find a this web site.
http://bicyclesafe.com/
RamblinOn
Remember the deadline for the next edition is Sunday 28 November.
All contributions welcome. Please send photos, event reports, cycle stories and articles to Dave davemarett@paradise.net.nz
All contributions welcome. Please send photos, event reports, cycle stories and articles to Dave davemarett@paradise.net.nz
Final reminder: Ramblers New Uniform
If you wish to have your say on the final uniform, please go to Ramblers website to view the options: http://www.ramblers.co.nz/files/RamblersUniform.pdf
Go to http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/YRRHQ7X to cast your vote and comments by 5pm Thursday 25 November.
Go to http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/YRRHQ7X to cast your vote and comments by 5pm Thursday 25 November.
Wellington Evening Time Trials.
These have begun again. So for those of you who find themselves in Welington on a Thursday, take your bike with you.
Start time: 6:30pm at Liverton Road. See map below.
http://maps.google.co.nz/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=101133691673928907202.00048cab43d5267ea766e&ll=-41.170094,174.963155&spn=0.023356,0.055747&z=15
Start time: 6:30pm at Liverton Road. See map below.
http://maps.google.co.nz/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=101133691673928907202.00048cab43d5267ea766e&ll=-41.170094,174.963155&spn=0.023356,0.055747&z=15
Monday, November 22, 2010
Napier Commuter Challenge 2010
Tomorrow’s breakfast is at Langley Twigg, over at West Quay at Ahuriri, beside Speight’s Ale House. Last year Antony, Roy, Di and the team did a stunning BBQ on their sunny deck overlooking the harbour – they really do have a fantastic place to work. See you there from 7.00am.
If you were wondering where the breakfasts are this week have a look at Bike Hawke’s Bay website for the calendar. http://www.bikehb.co.nz(Click on Commuter Challenge , top menu) Don’t forget there is a prize for all those who fill in the Active Transport Survey, a BikeNZ RideStrong Cycling Jersey. The Online survey is available at the link: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/PQ6FPTK
Already 139 commuter cyclists are registered for the challenge and 54 cyclists are in the draw for the grand prize! Remember if you bike for 5 or more times over the two weeks you will be in the draw for the fantastic trip for two to ride the Otago Rail Trail with Air New Zealand and Trail Journeys www.trailjourneys.co.nz. This prize will be drawn at Hawke’s Bay Today with Classic Hits Breakfast on Friday 26th November!
Thanks again,
Vicki
If you were wondering where the breakfasts are this week have a look at Bike Hawke’s Bay website for the calendar. http://www.bikehb.co.nz(Click on Commuter Challenge , top menu) Don’t forget there is a prize for all those who fill in the Active Transport Survey, a BikeNZ RideStrong Cycling Jersey. The Online survey is available at the link: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/PQ6FPTK
Already 139 commuter cyclists are registered for the challenge and 54 cyclists are in the draw for the grand prize! Remember if you bike for 5 or more times over the two weeks you will be in the draw for the fantastic trip for two to ride the Otago Rail Trail with Air New Zealand and Trail Journeys www.trailjourneys.co.nz. This prize will be drawn at Hawke’s Bay Today with Classic Hits Breakfast on Friday 26th November!
Thanks again,
Vicki
No Saturday Race
No race on Saturday 27th (Round Taupo weekend).
A club social ride leaves from Puketapu School at 2pm. No cost.
Safe traveling to those of you spending part of the weekend at Taupo, and all the best for for goals around The Lake.
A club social ride leaves from Puketapu School at 2pm. No cost.
Safe traveling to those of you spending part of the weekend at Taupo, and all the best for for goals around The Lake.
RamblinOn
Remember the deadline for the next edition is Sunday 28 November.
All contributions welcome. Please send photos, event reports, cycle stories and articles to Dave davemarett@paradise.net.nz
All contributions welcome. Please send photos, event reports, cycle stories and articles to Dave davemarett@paradise.net.nz
EMC2 Hub Tour: 14th – 16th January
A reminder that you will need your race licence to enter and compete in the EMC2 Hub Tour.
Contact Race Director Wally Woods for more information wally.woods@xtra.co.nz
Contact Race Director Wally Woods for more information wally.woods@xtra.co.nz
Race fees and Club Subs
Saturday race fees for members will remain at $3.00 but from the start of the Autumn 2011 series, race fees for visitors will increase to $10 per race. If a person who has ridden as a visitor becomes a member they will not be charged a fee for their transponder.
Subs for 2011 are due from 1 November and this is a renewal notice for members.
Licence renewal and new memberships can be completed online
https://secure.memberdesq.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=login&OrgID=6346
Subs for 2011 are due from 1 November and this is a renewal notice for members.
Licence renewal and new memberships can be completed online
https://secure.memberdesq.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=login&OrgID=6346
Ramblers Rebranding, Logo and New Uniform
Reminder: Please go to Ramblers website to view the options:
http://www.ramblers.co.nz/files/RamblersUniform.pdf
If you like aspects of either option there is still opportunity to tweak the final shorts design. For example if you prefer Option X but would like the solid blue U panel please let us know.
Go to http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/YRRHQ7X to cast your vote and comments by 5pm Thursday 25 November.
http://www.ramblers.co.nz/files/RamblersUniform.pdf
If you like aspects of either option there is still opportunity to tweak the final shorts design. For example if you prefer Option X but would like the solid blue U panel please let us know.
Go to http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/YRRHQ7X to cast your vote and comments by 5pm Thursday 25 November.
SPARC Roadshow: 24th November 2010
Peter Miskimin, CEO of SPARC will front this year’s roadshow presentation with various SPARC senior members of staff. This session will detail SPARC’s future direction and will also provide opportunities for you to comment, ask questions and raise any concerns affecting sport sectors (like cycling!!).
Be there 2pm-4:30pm at the Lady Pettigrew Arena if you want to have your say.
Be there 2pm-4:30pm at the Lady Pettigrew Arena if you want to have your say.
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