The latest in the clubs cycling news, from results to upcoming activities to social events
The final club race for 2018 proved to be quite a challenge for a number of reasons. Firstly, this should have been a course for the climbers – with plenty of ‘up’ to deal with, however the original course needed … Continued
Tonight was the first of four Club Championship Races – the Criterium. A Criterium is often a street race with lots of twists and turns, but for this one the club is very grateful to be able to use part … Continued
It has been said of Time-Trailing that many hate it and some (very few) love it, but hardly anyone sits on the fence about it. The 2-up variety of Time-Trailing is seldom ‘fun’ in the traditional sense of the word. … Continued
This evening’s handicapped road race began at Gladstone Church and raced south to Whakarau Road before returning to finish on Longbush Road. During his briefing our Race Manager, Brent Sowry, reminded riders that the job of each bunch was to … Continued
Now for something quite different. Tonight’s race was the inaugural A and B graded TEAMS race. Riders were divided into two overall grades, A or B, and then each of those was further divided into 3 sections, with riders having … Continued
Tonight’s course, three laps around the Francis Line, Carters Line, Hughes Line circuit, is one much loved by riders who enjoy flat and fast racing. The aim in a handicapped race is for bunches to catch any riders in front … Continued
Tonight, being the first handicapped road race of the season, meant that the riders were competing for the John Chesmar Memorial Trophy. John Chesmar is very fondly remembered as a cyclist who was passionate about Handicapped Road Races, and was … Continued
The third of our grading races was an A and B Graded Road Race, beginning on Watson’s Road, racing out to Wainuioru before rounding the cone to race back and finish at the top of Limeworks Hill. This one is … Continued
The second of our grading races was held this evening starting in Upper Manaia Road, racing up to Kaituna, turning at the gravel and returning to the checkered flag on Upper Manaia Road. As is often the case with mass … Continued
Fifty one riders presented themselves to the starter for the first of the new season’s Tuesday night cycle races. This Individual Time Trial is one of the ‘grading races’ for the season, which will determine the start groups for races … Continued
ACM Annual General Meeting Wednesday 15th August 7.30pm at Clubrooms. Come and have your say.
Come and relax over a mid-year dinner at Lone Star on Saturday 14th July, 6.30pm. Three courses for $46 per person. You can read the menu here. Please book with Gail Edwards by Sunday 8th July – Email: gail.edwards@wairarapa.dhb.org.nz or Ph/txt: … Continued
Well done to all the teams for your efforts out there this morning. There were some challenging sections on the course for everyone. Also very many thanks to the team of Brent as Commissaire, Andrew for traffic management, David … Continued
Hello folks Registration for Hope Gibbons is at the Masterton Sportsbowl, Blair Street Masterton. Registration will open at 8.30 am, and will close at 9.40 am. The Time trial itself starts on Johnstone Street. The cost is $15 per person. … Continued
May 26th all ACM members , their families and supporters are invited to the 2017/18 cycling prize giving and AGM where we are looking for members for the 2018/19 cycling committee . SATURDAY 26th MAY Masterton Club 5.30 Meet and greet … Continued
The final race of the season saw the field of 38 divided into in three grades, A-Grade, B-Grade and Short Course. Racing began on Johnstone Street for all grades. The short course turned before Memorial hill whilst A and B … Continued
Huri Huri is co-hosting Go By Bike Week with Carterton District Council in the lead up to the Vantage Age Group Road National Championships – which take place in the Carterton District between 20-22 April. If you’re a wheely big bike fan make sure … Continued
Our second to last Tuesday club race was one of the annual traditional ones – a Mass Start Road Race from the bottom of Norfolk Road up to the turn at the top near the car park and back down … Continued
Due to busy end of season with Center Champs and the Nationals the date for this years Hope Gibbons is set for Sunday 6th May 2018 So start thinking of getting your teams together. 2018 Hope Gibbons Team Time Trial … Continued
Tonight’s race was very different from any race yet offered by the Cycling Section of ACM. This was a handicapped time trial that started on a flat course and then went up to the top of Kourarau hill. The goal … Continued
Tonight the race was over a much loved course – if you are a sprinter. The race also suits riders who are strong and who can roll through all the twists and turns without checking their speed and be up … Continued
Tonight was another brand new course beginning at the Whangaehu Hall, racing out to the turn at the bottom of Dryers Rock, then racing back through the valley to finish at the woodshed on Bideford Road. There was a steady … Continued
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Tonight was the final Championship Race for the 2017/18 season: an Individual Time Trial up Admiral Hill. Today riders had to wait until after 4 pm for the Club President to confirm that the weather conditions were safe for the … Continued
The race tonight was an out and back course starting and finishing at Wainuioru. Graded Road Races are quite different in the manner of racing from a Handicapped Road Race – where the aim is to catch and pass the … Continued
Tonight’s race was arguably the most prestigious race of the season, with Mass Start Road Races to decide the Club Championship Road Race for the season – serious and long lasting bragging rights were up for grabs. Riders are contesting … Continued
On one of the warmest evenings of the summer, 42 riders braved the heat and presented themselves to the starter to contest a Handicapped Road Race; 7 of those contested the shorter 1 lap course, and the remainder raced for … Continued
The Individual Time Trial is often referred to as ‘the race of truth’. It is a measure of how fast each individual cyclist can ride against the clock, by themselves with no mates to help out, or push the wind. … Continued
Tonight’s race was fast and furious and became a race of attrition (or was it death – either dead legs or dead heart and lungs!). Forty riders presented themselves to start the pre-New Zealand Cycle Classic – i.e. our ACM … Continued
The first race of the second half of the season began in almost perfect weather conditions, which led to quicker times than last year for many riders. But make no mistake the 40 riders who presented themselves to the starter … Continued
Thirty five riders presented themselves to the starter for the final race of 2017. This race has been much anticipated over a new course. The full course riders headed south from Gladstone Church, turning on Longbush, then racing back and … Continued
Tonight was the challenge of a Graded Road Race around the Carrington Circuit with a hill top finish. That hill always caused issues in the grades – it may not be very long, but it is a difficult climb that … Continued
Tonight was the first of the 2017-2018 Club Championship Races. ‘Hot’ was the word for tonight’s race. The weather was hot, so was the pace of the racing and the sprints were hotly contested throughout the races. Unfortunately only three … Continued
Tonight’s race proved to be a popular one. So despite the number of folks with ‘Taupo’ or ‘Not Taupo’ weary legs (long rides in the weekend!) 59 riders presented themselves to the starter, 5 on the short course and 54 … Continued
Well done to everyone who competed at one of the events associated with the Great Lake Challenge. I hope I have managed to find all the Wairarapa Cyclists who took part – apologies if I missed you! Some outstanding results … Continued
The ‘bling’ was brought out of the shed again tonight with 21 teams presenting themselves to the starter for tonight’s much anticipated 2-up Time Trial. There is no hiding in Time Trials, especially when you are working for another rider more than … Continued
Tonight’s circuit is a deceptively hard circuit, especially for those of us who are small in stature. Inevitably it is a course where the back door gets left open and many an unwary rider slips out that open door on the … Continued
42 riders presented themselves to the race manager this evening to contest a new course starting at Gladstone Church, racing south to Longbush and then returning to finish back at Gladstone Church. The short course turn was at Millers Road. … Continued
46 riders presented themselves to start the Francis Line Handicapped Road Race on a warm evening with a light breeze. This circuit is a predominantly flat course with a couple of challenging ‘pinches’ that cause considerable pain and frustration for … Continued
The first of (hopefully) many balmy evenings, provided weather that proved to be perfect race conditions for those racing as well as those marshalling. This evening 57 riders presented themselves to the starter for our Graded Road Race starting in … Continued
Fabulous evening for a fast lap around Millers Road. Congratulations to the junior boys, who managed a great average time for the course tonight. Bragging rights go to Daniel Jaques for winning the Chesmar Memorial Race, and for managing to … Continued
Good nights racing in good conditions no rain or wind. Congratulations to Ben who rode away on the way up limeworks on the way out and no one got near him. Also congratulations to again to Caleb, one to watch … Continued
It was great to see a good turnout for the second race of the season. Especially great to see some younger club members out to race the short course. Congratulations to Caleb Roberts who out-sprinted his brother and the rest … Continued
Unfortunately not the best weather to start the season but could have been a lot worse . It was nice to see some new faces in the club. Great effort to all those who participated and helped out marshaling , … Continued
Putting a call out for voluntaries for the Sunday 8th of October to help out with the marshaling of annual Wairarapa Country Marathon, Half Marathon 10 & 5 km fun runs and walks. As you know we help out so … Continued
It’s official, ACM are the host club for the 2018 Vantage Age Group Road Cycling National Championships. The Wairarapa has some fantastic roads and terrain for road cycling as we all know. The Club is really looking forward to hoisting … Continued
Three dates to put in your diary 1st . Wednesday 30th of August is the Athletics and Cycling Masterton 2017 AGM 2nd. Monday 4th of September is the Registration night for the 2017 cycling memberships. Important Note:1. Only new riders that … Continued
We will run again team time trials this Saturday the 12th of August and will continue each Saturday If people are keen . 15 riders gave it a go the first week Meet at Henley Lake for the informal team … Continued
Athletics & Cycling Masterton AGM Date: Wednesday 30 August 2017. Time: 7.00pm Venue: Sports Bowl, Clubrooms. Agenda: Presidents Report Financial Report Subscriptions for the 2017-18 year. Election of Officers. General Business
Nominations are called for the 2017/2018 Committee of the Cycling Section of ACM. This goes out to Any ACM member who would like to be concided for the coming year committee in any of the rolls of President, Secretary or … Continued
2017 Hope Gibbons results More photos at Masterton cycling Facebook
Kaituna Return The final race of the season was a 27 Kms course out to Kaituna and back to Upper Manaia Road, 41 Riders turned up on the night to finish off the season most notable was that of 10 … Continued
WMCC is hosting this year’s Centre Road Championships. It will be two days of competitive cycling and an opportunity for line honours within respective age groups for Wellington Centre riders. 2017 Centre Champs has been aligned, as best as we can, to … Continued
Please note that riders will not be needed to have a race license for the Hope Gibbons Team Time Trial but must belong to a club Link to Entry form and all information
Place Rider Time 1 Peter James 0:44:08 Fastest man 2 Mark Langlands 0:44:08 3 Dave Drummond 0:44:24 4 Darren Southon 0:44:24 5 Devan Simmonds 0:44:28 6 Lesley Mouat 0:44:32 Fastest woman 7 Cory Miller 0:45:12 8 Eddie Kuipers 0:45:16 … Continued
A brisk chilly South Westerly wind made tonight’s Handicapped Road Race, twice around the Upper Plain Circuit, one for the hardy members of the club. These ride conditions particularly impacted on the head-wind climb towards Skeet’s Road. Limit riders worked … Continued
Men’s Races Road race results Individual time trial results Hill climb results Criterium results Woman’s Races Road race results Individual time trial results Hill climb results Criterium results
For those of you who are interested, the Provisional Overall Results for the Interclub for 2017 are below. Please be aware that these have not been confirmed as yet. Those who are prize winners, will be contacted for their bank … Continued
Photo’s By 8yr old Ruby Hayman Conditions were almost perfect for the start of the final round of the Interclub Series. 59 riders presented themselves at the start line in 6 handicapped groups. The course for todays’ race has been … Continued
With great anticipation the final club championship race for the Athletics and Cycling Masterton club rolled around on Tuesday night, with the criterium being held at the Masterton Motorplex Dragstrip over a short 900m course it was always going to … Continued
Some of our riders are doing well in the overall inter club standings and we would like as many ACM members to be entering our round of this challenge as possible (Sunday 26th February). See below to check your overall … Continued
The last round will be hosted by the ACM cycling club here in Masterton. Registration will be at club rooms at Colin Pugh Sports Bowl off Blair st from 8:30 till 9:30 Registration and payment will be on the day. Price $10 … Continued
After blustery conditions all day, the wind finally eased for the ACM Club Time Trial Championships on Tuesday evening. With a new 40km course starting just past Henley Lake and heading up the Whangaehu Valley before the return leg home, … Continued
It maybe the shortest race on the cycling calendar but the clubs hill climb champs up Admiral is far from the easiest. Combining time trialing with the hills results in heart rate at max and legs feeling the burn all … Continued
Tonight’s Handicapped Road Race began at Henley Lake and headed out towards Bideford before turning and racing back towards Masterton. The club was very pleased to welcome a good number of riders and officials who are currently in Masterton for … Continued
This week’s race is always one of the toughest on the clubs calendar and tonight was no different. With a change to a hill top finish on Limeworks the grades A to D were set off from Johnston for the … Continued
1st – 8th April 2017 I’m hoping to get word out to potential riders for the Tour of New Zealand – raising funds for the Life Flight Trust. The Tour of New Zealand offers a unique opportunity to cycle through 700kms … Continued
Place Rider Start time Finish time Ride time 1 Greg Baillie 0:05:00 1:55:32 1:50:32 1st Man 2 Mark Jerling 0:05:00 1:55:33 1:50:33 3 Michelle McCabe 0:05:00 1:55:34 1:50:34 1st Woman 4 Andre Rudolph 0:05:00 1:55:34 1:50:34 5 John Murray … Continued
The results are: Place Rider Start Time Finish Time Ride Time 1 Devan Simmonds 0:00:00 1:13:33 1:13:33 1st man 2 Sherrie Wales 0:00:00 1:13:33 1:13:33 1st woman 3 Karen Blade 0:00:00 1:13:57 1:13:57 4 Greg Baillie 0:04:00 … Continued
This week’s club race, a graded multi lap circuit of the infamous Carrington Hill was a windy affair, reports from riders tell me that it felt like a head wind in every direction. The race began with a very small … Continued
The results are: A-Grade Start time Rider Finish time Ride time Place 0:00:00 Mark Langlands 0:47:01 0:47:01 1 Fastest man 0:00:00 Tom McCallum 0:48:00 0:48:00 2 0:00:00 Jeff Saywell 0:48:18 0:48:18 3 0:00:00 Nigel Page 0:48:49 0:48:49 4 … Continued
Sorry for the confusion of which race is on for this week. It is Millers/Admiral this week( 6th Dec) and Carrington next week (13th Dec) . The race programme and roster unfortunately had a difference in races posted
26 Teams turned up at Henley Lake tonight in various states of organisation from Skinsuits, Disk Wheels and TT Bikes to others rolling up with no team mate. Once teams were established and the pecking order decided, racing got underway. … Continued
It was a hot but blustery evening for this week’s race, 55 riders took up the challenge of the tough course and were split into their respective grades from A through G and Young Scarlett Freeman opting for the short … Continued
Even after a late change in the weather, to a lovely warm Spring evening, the numbers were light on the previous few weeks, 46 riders signed on for our 3x laps of Hughes/Francis/Carters/East Taratahi and notably in their absence was … Continued
Results for 2016 Tour of Wairarapa Click here Photos Click here
The 2016-2017 membership form has been finalised and uploaded. There are some changes this season so please check out our membership page for details. All the information you need is under the Join the club page
Hi everyone UPDATE ON 2016 CYCLING SUBS As you all know the registration night was postponed due to uncertainly about the expected increase in our annual subs – both the Bike NZ and ACM components We can … Continued
Bideford Road HRR A season record was hit on Tuesday night as riders arrived at Henley Lake for the start of this week’s race out to Bideford and return. A gorgeous, warm sunny evening with negligible wind is music to … Continued
Tuesday evening’s race saw fifty one riders get two races for the price of one. Cyclists gathered on the Masterton Drag strip for a hard and fast two km individual time trial and that whilst that may seem very short … Continued
Hi folks Apologies to those who don’t have a time below – the finish order is correct but there was a glitch with the timing machine so only the first few finishers times were recorded. But you all know your … Continued
It was a blustery Tuesday evening that saw a record fifty nine riders front up to the start line on Upper Manaia Road for the first graded race of the season. The twenty seven km Kaituna Return course is short, … Continued
As the temperature cooled on Tuesday evening an impressive fifty five riders fronted up to the start line for the first Handicap Road Race of the season. Brent Sowry, our club captain, delivered an extensive safety briefing to kick the … Continued
Climb a cinch for classy cyclists Report by Sherilynn Wales; Results by Lesley Mouat Watching Tuesday evening’s bike race at the top of Werati Hill was a treat. The riders could be seen over a substantial part of the course, … Continued
Good Evening All, Congratulations to the 46 riders that turned up for the season opener at Matahiwi tonight, results are attached below. It was great to see some new faces this evening – Welcome and I hope you enjoyed your … Continued
Maybe you can use next Tuesday as a training night as racing starts at 6 pm on Tuesday 27 September with an Individual Time Trial up Matahiwi. Registration Night will be held as soon as we can after the subs … Continued
The last round of this years winter series will be this Saturday so don’t miss out . This one will be a 3 person TT where Toni will make up the teams on the day so just rock on up … Continued
As part of this years film festival Le ride will be coming to Masterton on the 8th of September for one screening only . Amazing Race supremo Phil Keoghan jumps onto a 1928 bike to ride the Tour de France … Continued
With daylight savings just a little over 5 weeks away the first race of the summer season will be kicking off on Tuesday the 27th of September .The Tuesday evening of the 20th of September we will be holding our Registration … Continued
With the new Health & Safety rules now in force we think it is best to offer more Traffic Controller Training and have a few more certified for Cycling, Harriers, Wairarapa multi-sports etc. To layout and or remove signs for … Continued
The results from the ITT 30 July 2016 are below: 2016 Winter Tour ITT
Put the dates in your diary now: 1st race – 30th July, 2 pm – ITT (Matahiwi return begins at bottom of Matahiwi Rd) 16km 2nd Race – 6th August, 2 pm – Criterium @ Dragstrip 3rd Race – … Continued
Mid-Winter Dinner Saturday 6th August, Lansdowne House, 6pm Pre dinner canapés Mini cheese, red onion & salad cream rolls Baby pork, sage & chive sausage rolls with tomato or sweet chilli sauces Tiny spicy … Continued
Starting at 6pm shape on Thursday night through the winter months spin classes will be run . Everybody welcome and of any level of fitness. We like to get going on time so get there 15-30 minutes earlier so you … Continued
From: brian lambert <bdlnz@…> Sent: Monday, 6 June 2016 12:52 a.m. To: brian lambert Subject: ACM THANKYOU, What a pleasant surprise.Sue Lyttle handed to me at the meeting with NZTA at Waignawa today.should I leave more often? After a great turnout for … Continued
The New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) is looking to explore how motorists and cyclists interact on the road and what impact this has on cyclist safety and comfort. Some of the key things they are interested in are: When do motorists choose to overtake cyclists? How close do they … Continued
Well done to everyone who raced today – it was a tough day out there! Congratulations to all those riders who found themselves a place on the podium. That training paid off! And also once again a huge thank you … Continued
Well done to all the riders who competed in the Wellington Centre Individual Time Trial today (Saturday 9th April). ITT’s are the ‘race of truth’ with no drafting allowed, each rider is against the clock by themselves. Very many … Continued
Hope Gibbons Team Time Trial On Sunday the 1st of May the Masterton Athletics and cycling club will once again host the battle for the Hope Gibbons Shield and we would like to invite riders to put together their four … Continued
Report by Douglas Maclachlan. Athletics & Cycling Masterton. Hello cycle club riders. McMurray takes the final race. Nineteen riders in just six seconds. There were in fact 44 riders but those fast boys (and girl) stayed together and finished within … Continued
Report by Douglas Maclachlan. Athletics & Cycling Masterton. Eddy’s da man! Hello cycle club riders. Eddy (with a Y otherwise his mother will arise and smite thee) Kuipers beat the competition on Tuesday evening. The event was a mass start … Continued
Athletic and Cycling Masterton are the hosts for the Centre Championships this year. It will be run over the weekend of the 9th and 10th of April. A great chance to represent your club at either the individual Time trial … Continued
Due to one of many road works that has been happening around the region the Lees pakarakas course is not suitable for racing at the moment so the best option has been to move it to Upper Manaia road where … Continued
Report by Douglas Maclachlan. Athletics & Cycling Masterton. Hello cycle club riders. Champion Langlands. It is a nice quandary for a successful club – to have too many events to fit into its calendar. Such has been the dilemma facing … Continued
Report by Douglas Maclachlan. Athletics & Cycling Masterton. Hello cycle club riders. Limit win the day. Five riders, off on Limit (that is first away in a handicap race) worked hard and together held out all challengers. This happened on … Continued
Yes its this weekend . The start will be at Opaki Kaiparoro road ( double bridges) that’s 5km north of Masterton so a nice warm up ride out there . It will be a Mass start road race at 2pm , … Continued
The ITT will be run on Saturday the 9 th April The course will start near the Gladstone Church on Longbush road and will be a there and back heading south from the starts All grades will be run in … Continued
By Douglas Maclachlan. Athletics & Cycling Masterton. Hello cycle club riders. Knight impressive in club Time Trial champs. Ben Knight stamped his presence on Tuesday evening’s Individual Time Trial championships. Forty One riders rode to Longbush and back with another … Continued
Sorry for the late notice but apparently there’s been some roadworks on the course and some pot holes out on the course so it’s been decided to return it back to the normal Glady course which start a Makoura college.
Report by Douglas Maclachlan. Athletics & Cycling Masterton. Hello cycle club riders. Langlands tops the hills. Cycling Masterton’s Tuesday evening race consisted mostly of hills to the benefit of the climbers. The event was run as a graded road race … Continued
New course for both this year ITT 40km is starts on Te ore ore – Bideford road and heads north then returns Club champs Road race on the Saturday 19th March starts out at the Double Bridges at 2pm and … Continued
The results of the Round 4 of the 2016 Interclub and Rice Mountain Classic are below: 2016 Masterton Interclub Overall results from all 4 rounds are below: 2016 Interclub Race results
The provisional results are below: 20 Y loop HRR
The last round will be hosted by the ACM cycling club here in Masterton. Registration will be at club rooms at Colin Pugh Sports Bowl off Blair st from 8:30 till 9:30 Registration and payment will be on the day. Price $10 … Continued
Report by Douglas Maclachlan. Athletics & Cycling Masterton. Youff wins. There were 54 riders on the Bideford road on Tuesday. They were competing in a handicap road race from Te Ore Ore to the site of the old Bideford Hall … Continued
Report by Douglas Maclachlan. Athletics & Cycling Masterton. Hello cycle club riders. Vandals – and cyclists – on the Hill. It was touted as the club hill climb champs, to the first summit on the Admiral. It could easily have … Continued
For a couple of reasons there has been a change to the course for round 3 of the interclub series. The race will now be based at Mangaroa primary school in Whitemans Valley. Entries: We are taking online entries for $10. Like … Continued
Report by Douglas Maclachlan. Athletics & Cycling Masterton. Hello cycle club riders. Good Knight/night. Thirty one Celsius. At 6 o’clock. That’s PM. Riders were seen slapping on sunblock. Sweltering summer huh. This was all true on Tuesday evening when 57 … Continued
The next round of the Interclub series will be hosted by the PNP club on the 14th of Feb and will double as well as the Kevin Smith Memorial race . Entries: Otaki Racecourse, Rahui Road, entries from 8.30am. Race … Continued
Summer Social – Saturday 20th February, 6.30pm Come to Masterbowl, Queens street for dinner and take part in the Cyclists Vs Harriers ten pin bowling challenge. ACM will pay for the first game, other costs at your own expense. Full details here.
Report by Douglas Maclachlan. Hello cycle club riders. Jack’s da man! Just as well we raced Tuesday evening. OK, it probably was the hottest day of the year at 32C but, unlike Wednesday, it was hot and dry as distinct … Continued
Wellington Vets will host the next round in the series .Venue will be Parkvale hall and rumours has it the race will head south to Martinborough then come back up Longbush and finish at the top of millars after climbing the … Continued
Report by Douglas Maclachlan. Hello cycle club riders. Another excellent evening of bike racing. With hills spread over the entire 55km the Kourarau loop is one of the toughest in the club calendar. Forty two riders competed over the … Continued
Report by Douglas Maclachlan. Athletics & Cycling Masterton. Hello cycle club riders. Bunny vs Bunny. No, not that movie. Mr Bunny took the cake rolling over the tandem at the finish to take first place. Mrs Bunny, following along a … Continued
Happy New Year Everyone below are the results of Tuesday night’s MSRR up Norfolk Road. 13 Norfolk Road MSRR Sheet1 Report by Douglas Maclachlan. Athletics & Cycling Masterton. Hello cycle club riders. Very nearly Knight’s night on the night. We’re … Continued
Great chance to ride different courses again new competitors Come support these races and make the series a success
The dates for the 2016 Inter club series Kapiti 17th January Venue Otaki Rotary Club, Aotaki Street, Otaki – Te Horo course. – 60km Wellington Vets 31st January Venue Parkvale Hall, Para Road, Carterton East New course for 2016 PNP … Continued
Report by Douglas Maclachlan Athletics & Cycling Masterton Hello cycle club riders Old men and young legs Dave McKinley had the right idea. The oldest competitor, he rode just one circuit of the Carrington loop before calling it quits. That … Continued
Just a reminder that everyone who races is expected to take a turn as a Marshall. If you haven’t yet done so please check the roster and sign up by email to either Brent Sowry – info@happyvalleycycles.co.nz or Lesley Mouat – … Continued
Hi folks Below you will find the December update of the total points each rider has gained so far this season. These points continue to build right up to the final race with the end of season winners being awarded the Points … Continued
Report by Douglas Maclachlan Athletics & Cycling Masterton Hello cycle club riders A hill-climber’s benefit Unlike last year, when a gale roared and blew riders up the Admiral, Tuesday evening’s ride was a sedate affair. Nevertheless it is still a … Continued
Take a look there’s something for everyone Pedal for Parkinson’s Ruamahanga Trail Ride Town to Tide Atiwhakatu TrailBlazer A Very Posh Pashley Picnic Huri Huri Mini Criterium Huri Huri Treasure Hunt
Report by Douglas Maclachlan Athletics & Cycling Masterton Hello cycle club riders Limit sets the pace December 1st was a warm evening with a light westerly. Twenty three Celsius. Such a contrast, especially in the wind department, when riding close … Continued
Report by Douglas Maclachlan Athletics & Cycling Masterton Hello cycle club riders Ben & Johnny take the prize Ben Knight did it again. Last year, riding solo, Ben won the 40km two-up TT. On Tuesday evening, in fine but windy … Continued
Race 8 – 17 November 2015, a race in two parts. Results below: 8 ITT and GRR Pakas Hello cycle club riders Close racing November 18th was another excellent evening of close racing undertaken in fine but breezy conditions. Two … Continued
Each year one of the most prestigious awards presented after racing is completed is the Points Trophies. Below is the status in this competition as at 11 November. November points update
Results below: 7 HRR Francis Carters Well, unlike last year, then, we merely had to endure two laps. This year, Tuesday’s club cycling handicap road race on the Francis Line circuit, required three laps. Like last year the wind … Continued
Simon Butler takes the honours Tuesday 3 November – Race 6, HRR, Biddiford return results are here: 6 HRR Bideford Fifty two riders presented themselves to the race officials for the cycling club’s handicap road race on Tuesday evening. The … Continued
Derek Cox cleans up on Rangitumau Tuesday evening saw 49 riders came together for the handicap road race from Double Bridges to the top of the seal at Rangitumau. The course headed toward Mauriceville for around eight KM before returning … Continued
Burkhart wins graded road race Results are below: 4 Millars Road x1 GRR Sheet1 October 20th was a beautiful spring evening. With little wind, bright sunshine and a temperature of 20C a field of 68 riders prepared themselves for the first … Continued
If you are wanting a hit out pre Taupo Cycle Challenge that simulates the course and tests your ‘readiness and metal’ to take on this challenge then the Avantiplus Tour of Wairarapa Funride is the event for you. New this … Continued
Blade wins handicap Results: 3 HRR Upper Plain Circuit When the southerly change went through on Tuesday afternoon it looked as if the cycling club was in for a wet ride. However by the 6.00pm start time the rain had … Continued
Pete James’ night You have to hand it to Pete James. There we were, all 65 riders heading up Upper Manaia Rd on a neutralised start when Pete pulled over to the roadside to fiddle with his bike as the … Continued
Hi folks attached are the results for the first race. Apologies for the delay 1 Matahiwi return
This will be held at the ACM Clubrooms on Tuesday the 22nd of September from 6.30pm, with pizza served by the club. For those who can’t make the registration night this coming Tuesday or would like to fill out there … Continued
Athletics & Cycling Masterton Hello cycle club riders Knight vs Jerling Apparently there is no stopping Ben Knight. Saturday’s Criterium, the final event of the Cycling Club six-race Winter series once again had Ben taking out the … Continued
Yes it’s not to far away now . Registration Night This will be held at the ACM Clubrooms on Tuesday the 22nd of September from 6.30pm, with pizza served by the club. Also please be aware that you can register … Continued
Report by Douglas Maclachlan Results by Lesley Mouat Athletics & Cycling Masterton Hello cycle club riders Races within a race It was cold on Saturday afternoon. Freezing showers peppered the field as 33 riders readied themselves for the 29km … Continued
01.08.2015 Winter series 2015 Individual time trial Report by Douglas Maclachlan Results by Lesley Mouat Very sorry about the delay in the results Twenty six riders lined up on Saturday afternoon for the second of the Winter series cycle … Continued
25.07.2015 Winter series 2015 Team time trial Report by Douglas Maclachlan Results by Lesley Mouat Forty two riders lined up on Saturday afternoon for the first of the Winter series cycle club races. This race, a team time trial … Continued
On Sunday 26th July 2015, join thousands of women around the world to ride 100km. A global event, ride on your own or join an organised ride. Rides will be taking place everywhere, including several led by Rapha. Over 8,000 … Continued
The Venues for the Winter Series are; 1. 25th July 40km Team Time Trial, Gladstone and Return (Start/Finish in Johnson St) 2. 1st August 17km Individual Time Trial , Matahiwi and Return (Start/Finish Town end of Matahiwi Road) 3. 8th August 29km Mass Start Road Race … Continued
Congratulation to Tom for this great achievement .Tom will be leaving for New Caledonia on 9th July and among other activities will be competing in a 2 day tour on the 11th & 12th and then a 1 day race on … Continued
The kapiti cycle club had the honour of taking home the Hope Gibbins Shield for 2015 with there A team of Antony Nalder Neil Harwood,Mike Proudfoot,Adam Johnston completing the 40km coarse in a time of 55:41 followed by two of our … Continued
The cycling section AGM is to be held on the Fiday the 15th of May at the Masterton Club on Chapel Street. All members and their families are invited to the meal followed by prize giving for the 2014/15 … Continued
. Registration will start at the club rooms on Blair street by sports bowl from 8.45 am until 9.45am for all school teams and any other early womens and mens teams. Schools teams start at 10.00am All other teams to … Continued
Racing a team trial for the Wellington Centre Hope Gibbons Shield goes back to 1934 and has a lot of history. It’s an impressive shield (Bob Pratt currently has it and I will endeavour to get a photo of … Continued
Athletics & Cycling Masterton Hello cycle club riders The curtain came down on Tuesday evening on the cycle club’s summer programme. And, like so many other evenings the weather smiled on all concerned with mild and calm conditions, perfect for … Continued
Cossie Club Easter Tour 2015 A great Event with whole new courses for this year , give it ago , 3 days of great racing . But if not riding and would like to help in any form talk to … Continued
Club Road Race Champs 2xLaps Millers MSRR 21-3-2015
It was meant to be a handicap road race for the usual big numbers of cyclists who turn up each Tuesday evening. But, with a sizable chunk of club members attending the funeral of Jesse Bucknell, the field was … Continued
Here they are: Club ITT Champs 2015 Finish Time Order Ride Time Order
Wellington Centre Champs – Carrington Circuit, Carterton Date/Time Date(s) – 28/03/2015 – 29/03/2015 All Day The 2014/15 Centre champs will be held on the Carrington Circuit west of Carterton. Carrington is a fast 12.5k circuit with a 90 sec power climb in the … Continued
February 10th was another excellent evening of racing undertaken in fine conditions. And, after all the hills in recent rides, this was a breeze for most competitors. There was a breeze too but it wasn’t an issue with its impact … Continued
The third of the four club titles is up for grabs. The test of truth is the 40km out and back ITT starting on Johnstone street just passed Makoura College at 2 O’clock on Saturday 14th . Sign on is on the … Continued
A hard day at the office for all riders. Very many thanks to all the marshals who were out there keeping riders safe, and to David Howden who did a brilliant job as race director. Results attached. 2015 … Continued
Forty seven riders presented themselves to the starter on Tuesday evening for the Athletics & Cycling club handicap road race. The 40km course had competitors commencing at Wainuioru school, heading east to the end of the seal toward Stronvar, turning … Continued
Club Criterium Champs 2015 copy
Just to make it clear – here is a Clark Cup poster and entry form. Enter by email to david@computerpartners.co.nz Clark Cup is SATURDAY 7th March. You do need a current Cycling NZ Licence to race this one! … Continued
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Attached is another good read. Its been a busy month for the cycle section – check it out! Newsletter Feb 2015
With hills spread over the entire 55km the Kourarau loop is one of the toughest in the club calendar. Forty eight riders competed over the distance in a graded road race with another five racing over a shorter course. … Continued
What a great day for everyone involved . Hope everybody had fun and that we might see you all back up Admiral Hill next year.Here are the results of the 3 rides . Disregard the winner and time of the … Continued
Great conditions as always for the Kapiti leg of the Interclub series. The biggest bunch was the break group – who managed to ride through the whole field and stay away from Scratch. It ended up in a very close … Continued
There were 39 riders on the Bideford road on Tuesday. They were competing in a handicap road race from Te Ore Ore to the site of the old Bideford Hall and return. It is a testing 38km route with … Continued
Mark Langlands topped the field at Tuesday evening’s Individual Time Trial. Forty eight riders rode to Holdsworth and back with another three competing over the short course. ITT are a true test as each rider competes as an individual without … Continued
A lot of great events to cater for everyone who loves cycling . Have a look , there is everything from bike maintenance and bike handling skills to riding the Ruamahanga river trail to climbing Admiral Hill. Take up the … Continued
2015 Interclub Race One ACM Hosted the first of the cycling series of the Wellington Region’s Interclub Cycle races. This year the Masterton race used a brand new course that proved to be somewhat testing for some riders. A few … Continued
It was supposed to be a graded road race. At the last hour it was changed to a mass start road race. There is a difference. Graded races combine riders of a similar capability who then race within a race. … Continued
Cycling Masterton’s Tuesday evening race was another graded road race. Run over 55km of the Whangaehu circuit this is a event that was kinder on the riders than last week’s run out to Wainuioru. There is just the one hill, … Continued
Cycling Masterton’s Tuesday evening race consisted mostly of hills consequently it was the climbers who topped the race. The event was run as a graded road race commencing in Watsons Road to Wainuioru School then returning to finish at … Continued
Fifty six riders turned up on Tuesday evening for the cycle club handicap road race. Conditions were described as “almost perfect” for the event which took in two laps of the Millars Rd circuit, a total of 58km. What was … Continued
It doesn’t pay to be a cycling club meteorologist especially by breaking into print with this Monday forecast: “Looks like it may be a quick ride back from Holdsworth. Forecast at 6pm tomorrow is 24 degrees with 17kph westerly!!” Those … Continued
We have a new “professional” cyclist in our midst. He turned up for Tuesday evening’s graded road race with a heavily sign-written vehicle carrying the sponsor’s message for all to see, ponder and wonder. It didn’t assist as George Evans … Continued
Gales on Monday this week and gales on Wednesday neatly sandwiched the beautiful Spring Tuesday evening that greeted cyclists on the second race of the new season. The sun shone and what breeze there was made little impact on the … Continued
Athletics & Cycling Masterton Hello cycle club riders Ben Knight gets the year off to a flier Just as he did a year ago Ben Knight topped the field at Tuesday evening’s Individual Time Trial. Fifty riders congregated at the … Continued
