Friday, July 29, 2011

Wish it were France Club Tour ITT Start List

To access the Time Trial Start list and times click on the following link:
http://www.ramblers.co.nz/BlogFiles/ITTStartList.pdf

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This Weekend's Racing: “Wish it Were France” Graded Club Tour

Our winter tour is here again - this weekend!

Last day to enter: Entries MUST be in this evening.
The weather forecast says we might get a few showers but overall the weekend should be mostly fine and great for riding a bike.
If you are intending to ride it, please email your name and grade TODAY to Brett Hooker at brettmax@xtra.co.nz

Start lists will be on the RCC website on Friday
Remember, those who ride in the two day club tour will receive double series points.
Our new club medals will be presented to podium finishers.

Saturday July 30th: Hill Climb and Individual Time Trial
Venue: Raukawa Hall
Hill Climb course: Raukawa Hall to the top of Torren Hill
Start time: from 1pm
ITT course: Raukawa Road - out to Greenhill Road return
Start time: from 3pm
(Belgian Style: No TT Bikes, Aero Bars or Disc Wheels)

Sunday July 31st
Venue: Puketapu SchoolRoad Race
Course: Dump block circuit
Start time: 10am

On Sunday, after the morning race, there will be a sausage sizzle ($2 per sausage) so you can refuel while you wait for results to be finalised.
The medal presentation will be held as soon as possible after the last rider is in.

Further details and rules can be downloaded here (copy and paste this link into your web browser) http://www.ramblers.co.nz/files/RCCWinterTour2011.pdf


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Sunday July 31st

Venue: Puketapu SchoolRoad Race
Course: Dump block circuit
Start time: 10am

On Sunday, after the morning race, there will be a sausage sizzle ($2 per sausage) so you can refuel while you wait for results to be finalised.
The medal presentation will be held as soon as possible after the last rider is in.

Further details and rules can be downloaded here (copy and paste this link into your web browser) http://www.ramblers.co.nz/files/RCCWinterTour2011.pdf


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A Quick Update from Fraser Gough (in the BikeNZ house in Blauberg in the Antwerp region)

I am here for 3 weeks racing kermesses and doing some road work before heading to Switzerland.
The team will then be based at the UCI centre in Aigle to hone our track skills and do efforts in preparation for Moscow where the Junior World Track Champs are being held.
Exciting times ahead, looking forward to it!!


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Neighbourhood Watch Alert

The roads and area detailed below are used by many cyclists out training.
If any of you can help the police with their enquiries it may help local and cyclist relations.


An early 90’s Holden Commodore possibly black in colour has been sighted in Willowford Road, River Road, Otamauri Rd, Crownthorpe Rd and Matapiro Rd areas over the past week.
Reports of suspicious activity surrounding this car and the occupant/s have been noticed.
Police are seeking any information on this vehicle if you have seen it around your area or may have any historical information which could help them.
If this vehicle happens to be in your area then please contact police as soon as possible.

Who to contact:
Pete Gimblett, Taradale Station, 8454590 during the day (Monday – Friday)
Napier Station 8310700 outside of Taradale Station’s open hours.
(Tell the call taker you have information relating to a neighbourhood support alert which needs to be passed onto Pete Gimblett.)


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2011 Konica Minolta Nelson Cycle Festival: 1-9 October

This will be a week of cycling events in Nelson from the 1-9 October, with feature races each weekend.
If you would like to receive a postcard invitation with details, please email tracy@on-cue.co.nz
For more details, you can copy and paste this link http://nelsoncyclefest.co.nz/


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Monday, July 25, 2011

Ramblers Riders Prominent Overseas

Fraser Gough celebrates his 2nd kermesse win in Belgium overnight making it 3 in a row for the New Zealand u19 track squad
http://www.bikenz.org.nz/Article.aspx?id=6281&Mode=1
http://www.kempenactueel.be/wielrennen/fraser-gough-wint-de-spurt-van-timo-roosen-in-geel-stelen-foto-s


Jeremy Vennell finished 3rd on GC for Bissell at the Cascade Classic
http://www.cascade-classic.org/2011-pro-nrc-results/

Also of interest Aucklands North Shore u19 riders James Oram and Dion Smith finish 1- 2 on GC at the Tour de l'Abitibi Coupe des Nations 2011 in Canada. This is a key multi-national U19 tour and two years in a row the BikeNz U19 team has taken the Nations trophyhttp://www.tourabitibi.qc.ca/resultats.php
http://www.bmxnz.co.nz/Article.aspx?Mode=1&ID=6276
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Saturday, July 23, 2011

Follow Jeremy Vennell at the Cascade Classic

Jeremy Vennell is in contention at the Pro 1 Bend Memorial Cascade Cycling Classic sitting in third place 50 seconds behind GC leader Francisco Mancebo and 1second behind 2nd place Cesar Grajales after the 2nd stage TT follow Jeremy Here:
http://www.cascade-classic.org/2011-pro-nrc-results/

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Wednesday, July 20, 2011

Saturday Racing: 23rd July 2011

Race Circuit: Ohiti Road Individual Time Trial

Distance: 18km (all grades)

Venue: no venue - registration and start at the Taihape Road end of Ohiti Road

Registration: from 1pm

Race start time: 2pm

Race Starter: Helen MacKenzie

Race Day Emergency Phone: 027 426 6895

Pre-entry for Ohiti ITT is required. If you intend to ride the time trial this weekend, please email your grade and name to Ken cycle@ruralinzone.net

ITT rules apply for this race – absolutely no drafting.


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CXHB Race #2: 24th July

CXHB are holding their second race at Eskdale/Pan Pac MTB Park

Registration from 9am at the Tait Road entrance

Follow signs from the car parking area which will lead you to the start line.

B grade start 10am

Kids Race approximately 10:45am

A grade approximately 11:10am

Remember any cyclocross bike, MTbike, single speed, modified road bike, or even bmx bike is fine to ride. There will be mud, some fast gravel sections, a small hill and a little slalom through the forest.

Lots of spot prizes again this week and we will even have a little something to warm you and spectators up before the start.

The course will be posted on cxhb.blogspot.com but if you require any further info email blackpeloton@gmail.com or send a message on facebook CXHB.


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24th September: Taupo-Napier: Call for Helpers

We are still seeking helpers on the day for this event.

If you are interested and able, please contact Event Manager, Owen Cleverton owenandkim@xtra.co.nz


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Congratulations Fraser Gough (in Belgium)

Fraser arrived in Europe last Tuesday and had his first race on Saturday: a Junior Kermeese of 96km, with numerous laps of a circuit.

Fraser made the main break, and then proceeded to ride solo with 15km to go.

A fine 1st up win, which suits his riding style of hard, fast and in the gutter!


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"Wish it were France" Club graded tour


Remember that at the end of the month (just 2 weekends away), we will run our winter club graded tour.

This requires pre-registration so if you’re going to ride it, please email your name and grade to Brett Hooker at brettmax@xtra.co.nz

Those who ride in the two day club tour will receive double series points.

Our new club medals will be presented to podium finishers.

Details and rules can be downloaded here http://www.ramblers.co.nz/files/RCCWinterTour2011.pdf


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Change of POSTAL address

Please note our postal address changed a few months ago, however, some mail is still going to the old address.

If you are posting mail to RCC, please use the following address:

Ramblers Cycling Club

PO Box 8548

Havelock North 4157

New Zealand


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