Leaving Outside Rebel Sport Heretaunga Street East 8:00am
Short Ride - Kahuranakei and Return 50km
Long Ride - Kahuranakei and Return via Tuki or Capm David depending on wind (Kellys etc) 70 - 90 km
Friday, May 18, 2012
Junior riders head offshore in search of world success at home
While most cycling attention is on the London Olympics, a group of up-and-coming talent is leaving no stone unturned to reach the top of the world.
The 16-strong BikeNZ junior track cycling team heads overseas in the coming weeks to prepare for the UCI World Championships to be held on home territory in Invercargill on 22-26 August.
The championships at the Southland Velodrome will be the biggest international cycling event held in New Zealand since it hosted the junior worlds in Wanganui 30 years ago.
Many of this team will form a key part of BikeNZ’s track programme looking ahead to the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro and beyond.
“Right now our primary focus is on London of course, but in behind this is the junior track championships which are not only a massive opportunity to showcase our sport in New Zealand but also a hugely important building block for our next echelon of riders,” said BikeNZ High Performance Director, Mark Elliott.
“They have the opportunity to not only achieve international success at the highest level for their age, but to put their hands up as we prepare towards the 2016 Olympics. Those of them with aspirations of developing professional careers on the road will realise the proven pathway is often out of successful endurance track programmes.”
The full squad completed a successful training camp in Invercargill last month, but national junior coach Ross Machejefski said the approaching winter months made it important to head overseas to gain a solid preparation if the riders are to maximize their opportunities at the world championships.
“In recent times the championships have been mostly in Europe and we have travelled early to get our final preparation,” Machejefski said.
“It’s doubly important to get that preparation with the event in our own country and if we want optimal performances in Invercargill.”
Even with a six-figure investment from BikeNZ, the squad have had to find approximately $7000 each for the training phase.
The male endurance group heads to Wisconsin next month for an initial three week training block with some racing, which has been set up with the help of 2009 world champion Hayden Godfrey.
“Hayden had spent a lot of time in that area during his career and has great contacts there. He has not only helped set-up racing for us and key contacts, but he has agreed to travel with us. His cycling knowledge will be invaluable and a tremendous boost for the squad.”
The female endurance group will hold a weeklong camp at Invercargill in early July before flying out to the USA where they will meet up with the male team to be based at Kutztown in Pennsylvania for a month of training and racing.
“It’s a favourite base for New Zealand cyclists and the women’s Olympic team will be using the town for their build-up. The riding is great there, and it is a hub for a lot of outdoor velodrome racing.”
They return home at the end of July for a week before a final two week camp at Invercargill ahead of the championships.
The sprint squad will join the elite riders Natasha Hansen and Katie Schofield at a camp in Invercargill over Queens Birthday.
Aucklander Paige Paterson will join the elite women in the USA for training and racing in June before returning to join the rest of the sprint squad who will prepare in a two week camp at Rockhampton, Queensland.
They then join up with the full squad for the final preparation camp.
“It’s a big campaign and we have received fantastic support from the families of all riders. It will not only be vital to achieving the best possible performances, it is going to be a tremendous experience for them all.”
Female endurance: Cassie Cameron (Wanganui), Alysha Keith (Dunedin), Racquel Sheath (Auckland), Sophie Williamson (Alexandra), Georgina Wilson (North Harbour).
Female sprint: Kate Dunlevey (Invercargill), Paige Patterson (Auckland), Victoria Steel (Christchurch).
Male endurance: Liam Aitcheson (Alexandra), Tom Beadle (Invercargill), Tayla Harrison (Christchurch), Dylan Kennett (Waimate), Hayden McCormick (Te Awamutu), Hamish Schreurs (Christchurch).
Men’s sprint: Jeremy Presbury (Invercargill), Zach Williams (Auckland).
Staff: Ross Machejefski (head coach), Mark Lucas (female endurance coach), John Rastrick (sprint coach), John Green (team manager), Lynnette Murphy (track manager).
For further information contact:
IAN HEPENSTALL
Media Liaison, BikeNZ High Performance
Sports Media NZ Ltd
The 16-strong BikeNZ junior track cycling team heads overseas in the coming weeks to prepare for the UCI World Championships to be held on home territory in Invercargill on 22-26 August.
The championships at the Southland Velodrome will be the biggest international cycling event held in New Zealand since it hosted the junior worlds in Wanganui 30 years ago.
Many of this team will form a key part of BikeNZ’s track programme looking ahead to the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro and beyond.
“Right now our primary focus is on London of course, but in behind this is the junior track championships which are not only a massive opportunity to showcase our sport in New Zealand but also a hugely important building block for our next echelon of riders,” said BikeNZ High Performance Director, Mark Elliott.
“They have the opportunity to not only achieve international success at the highest level for their age, but to put their hands up as we prepare towards the 2016 Olympics. Those of them with aspirations of developing professional careers on the road will realise the proven pathway is often out of successful endurance track programmes.”
The full squad completed a successful training camp in Invercargill last month, but national junior coach Ross Machejefski said the approaching winter months made it important to head overseas to gain a solid preparation if the riders are to maximize their opportunities at the world championships.
“In recent times the championships have been mostly in Europe and we have travelled early to get our final preparation,” Machejefski said.
“It’s doubly important to get that preparation with the event in our own country and if we want optimal performances in Invercargill.”
Even with a six-figure investment from BikeNZ, the squad have had to find approximately $7000 each for the training phase.
The male endurance group heads to Wisconsin next month for an initial three week training block with some racing, which has been set up with the help of 2009 world champion Hayden Godfrey.
“Hayden had spent a lot of time in that area during his career and has great contacts there. He has not only helped set-up racing for us and key contacts, but he has agreed to travel with us. His cycling knowledge will be invaluable and a tremendous boost for the squad.”
The female endurance group will hold a weeklong camp at Invercargill in early July before flying out to the USA where they will meet up with the male team to be based at Kutztown in Pennsylvania for a month of training and racing.
“It’s a favourite base for New Zealand cyclists and the women’s Olympic team will be using the town for their build-up. The riding is great there, and it is a hub for a lot of outdoor velodrome racing.”
They return home at the end of July for a week before a final two week camp at Invercargill ahead of the championships.
The sprint squad will join the elite riders Natasha Hansen and Katie Schofield at a camp in Invercargill over Queens Birthday.
Aucklander Paige Paterson will join the elite women in the USA for training and racing in June before returning to join the rest of the sprint squad who will prepare in a two week camp at Rockhampton, Queensland.
They then join up with the full squad for the final preparation camp.
“It’s a big campaign and we have received fantastic support from the families of all riders. It will not only be vital to achieving the best possible performances, it is going to be a tremendous experience for them all.”
Female endurance: Cassie Cameron (Wanganui), Alysha Keith (Dunedin), Racquel Sheath (Auckland), Sophie Williamson (Alexandra), Georgina Wilson (North Harbour).
Female sprint: Kate Dunlevey (Invercargill), Paige Patterson (Auckland), Victoria Steel (Christchurch).
Male endurance: Liam Aitcheson (Alexandra), Tom Beadle (Invercargill), Tayla Harrison (Christchurch), Dylan Kennett (Waimate), Hayden McCormick (Te Awamutu), Hamish Schreurs (Christchurch).
Men’s sprint: Jeremy Presbury (Invercargill), Zach Williams (Auckland).
Staff: Ross Machejefski (head coach), Mark Lucas (female endurance coach), John Rastrick (sprint coach), John Green (team manager), Lynnette Murphy (track manager).
For further information contact:
IAN HEPENSTALL
Media Liaison, BikeNZ High Performance
Sports Media NZ Ltd
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Hundreds of Nationals Photos Loaded
Browse to http://picasaweb.google.com/RamblersPics or click on Photos top menu on Ramblers site to browse new Photos by Don Kennedy and Judy Stableford.
Judy has added most if not all podium shots, Don has contributed photos of most ITT starters and Road races over the three days.
Judy has added most if not all podium shots, Don has contributed photos of most ITT starters and Road races over the three days.
Monday, May 14, 2012
Wheres Fraser ?
For those of you interesed in Fraser Goughs adventures in Europe connect to his blog
http://frasergough.blogspot.co.nz/
http://frasergough.blogspot.co.nz/
Friday, May 11, 2012
Hastings Sunday Ride 13th May (Mothers Day)
Leaving Outside Rebel Sport on Heretaunga Street 8:00am
Clarksons Hill and Return (65 km)
Clarksons Hill and Return (65 km)
Saturday Racing, 12th May
Circuit: Clive Criterium
Venue: no venue
Race start time: 1pm
Race Starter: Hilary Green
Emergency Phone: 027 426 6895
START TIMES
G 1.00pm
F 1.25pm
E 1.50pm
15 minutes + 3 laps
D 2.15pm
C 2.45pm
B 3.15pm
A 3.45pm
20 minutes + 3 laps
Venue: no venue
Race start time: 1pm
Race Starter: Hilary Green
Emergency Phone: 027 426 6895
START TIMES
G 1.00pm
F 1.25pm
E 1.50pm
15 minutes + 3 laps
D 2.15pm
C 2.45pm
B 3.15pm
A 3.45pm
20 minutes + 3 laps
Rabobank BikeNZ Club Road Cycling National Champions
In the last eNews, there were two typos.
Susan Tunnicliff received two golds, in both the time trial and the road race
Craig Hill also received two medals – a gold in the road race and a bronze in th time trial
Congratulations once again to our National Champions from RCC and CHB
Susan Tunnicliff received two golds, in both the time trial and the road race
Craig Hill also received two medals – a gold in the road race and a bronze in th time trial
Congratulations once again to our National Champions from RCC and CHB
Hannah and Ashleigh - Working with Death Wands
Sunday night saw Ashleigh off to Amsterdam for dinner with a friend… . During the train ride home on Queens Day she missed Hannah when a 40 yes 40 year old man wanted her number… she now has a new name and does not believe in cell phones. Enough said. The rest of Queens Day saw a happy reunion (we hadn’t seen each other for a few hours) a base ride and Queens Day cake mmmmm. That evening we got the good news of two weeks of work. Woohoo! The catch was that we started on Tuesday, and would be picked up at 6.45 am..
So off we went early Tuesday morning in our rain jackets and overalls and over trousers, into the fields, for 10 hours of killing the wrong colour flowers with spray guns which we belt to our waists. We quickly gave our sprayers the affectionate names of “Death Wand” and “Wand of Death”. We used them to pass judgement over the flowers, killing the ones that don’t meet the standard…Oh this one is pretty…Kill it!!! Our Death Wands were filled with Death Juice, which just so happened to be round up. Tasty. Needless to say that we had a rest day, well if you call walking for 10 hours resting.
Wednesday more killing, much talk about what we would spend our money on and some intervals once we made it home.
Thursday more killing, bonding (this is sarcastic, we avoided them as much as we could) with the Polish men and motor pacing with the club boys in the evening.
Friday more killing, four coffees and a rest day.
Saturday more killing for Hannah and a race in Belgium for Ashleigh.
Ashleigh managed to weasel herself out of work on Saturday by being selected to race for the team in Belgium. So she departed with the rest of the team in the morning. The race went well she was well positioned in the bunch. Sadly after dropping her chain on the inside on the cobbles she was demoted to the 4th bunch from the second, after 15ks she was back in the third but was soon back in the 4th after the pace went on in the cross wind again and she popped. The final 30km proved to be too short to redeem the situation since the race finished with 8 laps of a 7km course. All riders not in the front of the race got pulled out. 186 starters, 35 finished. It’s rough here! In the quiet of riding back to the team bus she discovered she had been resistance training, her wheel was buckled and rubbing on her breaks. Rookie mistake. She had just put it down to having no legs thanks to all the flower field walking! But all in all a good race.
Sunday we had national race in Kempen. We did it! We raced in the bunch! not on the back of the bunch : ) Ashleigh spent some exciting time in the mud after being pushed off the curb by a backside you really wouldn’t want to argue with, and Hannah hit a curb at the wrong angle managing to get both wheels off the ground and cause a bit drama for the riders around her. The first half of the race was good, but the week and the race the day before soon took its toll and Ashleigh was soon following the race signs back to start on her own. Knowing it to be a 110km loop and having still 50km to go she decided in her ultimate wisdom to head in the direction of the start, and find a short cut. Arriving at a sign that said “Welcome to Belgie” was not the shortest way to go. Fail. Hannah had a similar experience being dropped a bit later in the race, except she discovered a Dutch girl who read the maps at the intersections like a pro to get them back at the same time as the Peloton. No one will ever know! Hehe. Highlight of the day was Hannah finding 10 euros two hours’ work right there! Boom! And having a team mascot in the form of a Jack Russell for the day.
Back to work tomorrow
Hannah and Ashleigh
So off we went early Tuesday morning in our rain jackets and overalls and over trousers, into the fields, for 10 hours of killing the wrong colour flowers with spray guns which we belt to our waists. We quickly gave our sprayers the affectionate names of “Death Wand” and “Wand of Death”. We used them to pass judgement over the flowers, killing the ones that don’t meet the standard…Oh this one is pretty…Kill it!!! Our Death Wands were filled with Death Juice, which just so happened to be round up. Tasty. Needless to say that we had a rest day, well if you call walking for 10 hours resting.
Wednesday more killing, much talk about what we would spend our money on and some intervals once we made it home.
Thursday more killing, bonding (this is sarcastic, we avoided them as much as we could) with the Polish men and motor pacing with the club boys in the evening.
Friday more killing, four coffees and a rest day.
Saturday more killing for Hannah and a race in Belgium for Ashleigh.
Ashleigh managed to weasel herself out of work on Saturday by being selected to race for the team in Belgium. So she departed with the rest of the team in the morning. The race went well she was well positioned in the bunch. Sadly after dropping her chain on the inside on the cobbles she was demoted to the 4th bunch from the second, after 15ks she was back in the third but was soon back in the 4th after the pace went on in the cross wind again and she popped. The final 30km proved to be too short to redeem the situation since the race finished with 8 laps of a 7km course. All riders not in the front of the race got pulled out. 186 starters, 35 finished. It’s rough here! In the quiet of riding back to the team bus she discovered she had been resistance training, her wheel was buckled and rubbing on her breaks. Rookie mistake. She had just put it down to having no legs thanks to all the flower field walking! But all in all a good race.
Sunday we had national race in Kempen. We did it! We raced in the bunch! not on the back of the bunch : ) Ashleigh spent some exciting time in the mud after being pushed off the curb by a backside you really wouldn’t want to argue with, and Hannah hit a curb at the wrong angle managing to get both wheels off the ground and cause a bit drama for the riders around her. The first half of the race was good, but the week and the race the day before soon took its toll and Ashleigh was soon following the race signs back to start on her own. Knowing it to be a 110km loop and having still 50km to go she decided in her ultimate wisdom to head in the direction of the start, and find a short cut. Arriving at a sign that said “Welcome to Belgie” was not the shortest way to go. Fail. Hannah had a similar experience being dropped a bit later in the race, except she discovered a Dutch girl who read the maps at the intersections like a pro to get them back at the same time as the Peloton. No one will ever know! Hehe. Highlight of the day was Hannah finding 10 euros two hours’ work right there! Boom! And having a team mascot in the form of a Jack Russell for the day.
Back to work tomorrow
Hannah and Ashleigh
Ashleigh and Hannah update
Alrighty, so we arrived in Belgium in the town of Zottegem midday Monday, after a particularly interesting train ride. We wouldnt neccesarily recomend standing the whole way. After the first international to Belg was cancelled the second became quite packed. Being the well raised children that we are we set a good image of Kiwis by giving up our seats to a women with 3 small children and a pram. Of course none of the men stood up for us, even after 2 hours in transit. Moral of the story, don't catch a train when the one before has been cancelled. We did get to meet 3 Aussies though. A retired couple touring Europe backpacker styles. They were such a hoot, we had a lot of laughs which was good for passing the time standing; we also got chatting with a guy from Western Australia who sadly was here for a funeral of a relative and knew and awful lot about ANZAC. When the train finally cleared out a little the compartment for bikes allowed for sitting space, but luckily the man who had been seated the whole trip finally had somewhere to put his bag, so much to our pleasure we remained standing. BUT! We made it! We can indeed add Belgium to our list of successful international commutes.
Tuesday we found ourselves in a ridiculously huge bunch ride, take the Taradale clock tower bunch and multiply it by the inappropriate pictures on Andy Townsends Facebook wall, and that's how big the bunch was. We also met a pretty quality crew of aspiring young riders, even though they were more Australians. They took us over an extra hour or two of climbs after the bunch ride, via thee most amazong bkie shop we are yet to experience. Due to a failure to plan Gluten Free riding snacks, Ashleigh took getting lean to a new level and rode off some rice wafers. Safe to say our wonderfully cooked dinner (the first meal we have made in Euro) went down a treat. We also got to experience the Tuesday evening nightlife of Zottegem with a few casual drinks in "The Jorris" with Michael Vink and company.
Wednesday took us up the famous cobbles in the
Oude Kwaremont-Tick
Paterberg-Tick
Kopenberg-Tick
Eikenberg- Tick
Molenberg- Tick
Cough didn't have to walk shame boys you underestimate us cough.
Enough said.
We also introduced the UK riders to the magic of ANZAC cookies, when we bargained ourselves use of the washing machine and dryer in exchange for baked goods.
We missed the Weleda cabinet on Thursday, after 40 mins in the rain and wind a neit goed Banny had to be taken home. :-( Some excessive sleeping and consumption of tea, and a drop of mothering from Ashleigh saw her back to her usually healthy self within a day or two. :-) Searching for a training partner Ashleigh paid the boys house a visit. She found an Aussie who happens to be the neighbour of one of the Australian girls in her Tour Of NZ Team last year.. Small world! He was off for four hours, so an urgent acquirement of more snacks was needed. Turns out you can fit a fair few rice wafers in a cycling jersey if you pack it right, but don't expect to be flying..
Friday morning we intended to catch the train early morning, but a failure to get out of bed ruined that idea. Our eventual arrival time after a much more comfortable journey in was much later than we anticipated but all was well in the world. We found a theme park! A Pre-Queens Day keremese in Amsterdam Square proved to be an entertaining if some what unrestful rest day.
The weekend finally arrived. Saturday was all about the self inflicted pain with a national point series TT. Ashleigh chose a disc, kindly loaned from the WV Noord Holland Club, and spent all the cross wind time not on the aero bars, and some cross wind time not in contact with the road. It was a very windy day. She missed the podium by just 9 seconds but did enough to earn another UCI start in Belg. Hannah doesn't want to talk about it, we would have to use bad words to explain her weekend.
Yes, I would like to order a crash and chase please. Actually , make mine a double. After getting tangled in a pile up early in the race Ashleigh used the TT legs of the previous day to get back in the race. Only to repeat the process. Although it did mean she got a bit more of her favourite part of cycling, with a solid TT effort. Never mind, that's bike racing.
It was a beautiful week all about the bikes. Time for bed!
Ash and Han
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Nationals Photos
Click here for a sample of photos by Don Kennedy
https://picasaweb.google.com/117091219213797409796/ClubNationals2102
https://picasaweb.google.com/117091219213797409796/ClubNationals2102
Club Nationals ITT and Road Race Results
U17 Boys (Don Kennedy)
Final results are now also available at http://www.ramblers.co.nz/nats2012.asp
Saturday Racing, 28th April
Circuit: Clive Criterium
Venue: no venue
Race start time: from 1pm
Race Starter: Hilary Green
Emergency Phone: 027 426 6895
Grade start times will be made available closer to the day
Venue: no venue
Race start time: from 1pm
Race Starter: Hilary Green
Emergency Phone: 027 426 6895
Grade start times will be made available closer to the day
Rostered for Race Duty?
Ramblers relies heavily on volunteers each Saturday Race Day to assist on the road, in the start and finish areas as well as the sign-in desk and the kitchen.
However, the roster means that each member should only be rostered on for one Saturday in a calendar year.
If you unable to do your duty, it is your responsibility to find a replacement if you are unable to fulfil it.
During the Autumn Series, 2 races have come very close to being cancelled due to a shortage of marshals.
If you do not ensure your duty is fulfilled (by yourself or a replacement) you may be docked points on the current series table.
However, of more concern to your fellow riders, it may ultimately mean that you are a contributing factor to a race being cancelled.
Please be responsible and ensure your duty is covered.
However, the roster means that each member should only be rostered on for one Saturday in a calendar year.
If you unable to do your duty, it is your responsibility to find a replacement if you are unable to fulfil it.
During the Autumn Series, 2 races have come very close to being cancelled due to a shortage of marshals.
If you do not ensure your duty is fulfilled (by yourself or a replacement) you may be docked points on the current series table.
However, of more concern to your fellow riders, it may ultimately mean that you are a contributing factor to a race being cancelled.
Please be responsible and ensure your duty is covered.
Transponder Reminder
Transponders do not work while in the back pocket of your cycle jersey. If you wish your transponder to register your result, ensure that your tag is attached correctly to the front fork of your bicycle.
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