Hello,

since we have so much material for another newsletter, here it is.

Also, don't forget: Bike Taupo AGM

When: Tuesday 30th November 2010 @ 7.30pm (Tuesday)

Venue: Scenic Sellers (upstairs) 32 Roberts Street, Taupo.

Events for Bike Fest 2010

See also: BikeFest Website

Sunday 21 November

Mid North Island Cup 2010- 2nd round Taupo

The 6th annual Mid-North Island Cup (M-NIC), to be held over November-December, 2010 at the popular Central North Island mountain bike destinations of Tokoroa, Taupo, Rotorua & Hawkes Bay.

A low-key cross-country series ideal for competitors new to the sport, or new to competition, thru to those in training for the MTBNZ National Series or further international competition.

Each round is run independently by the local host club, consisting of either multi-lap or single loop races. Competitors either pre-enter or enter on-the-day at each event separately, with the three (3) best round results counted for final overall series points.

To be eligible for the series, competitors must start the final (in Napier).

Trophies are awarded to 1st place, medals to 2nd & 3rd in each category at the finals prize-giving.

Taupo round will be an honest multi- lap race. entry fee is $25 ($20 for Taupo MTB members) - lap is: Tank stand > Grinder > Deb's track > Buzzard > Missing link > Tank stand (bottom section) >Outback (first part to lane way) > Slalom > Walter's Wiggles.

Craters Car park- Registratin 9am

Sunday road ride

Open 35km or 70km bunch ride for all abilities. Meet @ Top Gear Bike Shop, Tuwharetoa Street 8am. Graham Usher & Richard Balm to lead.

Tuesday 23 November

Road ride motorsport park Club night

5 grades all welcome - $5 casual see Road rides - Spring to Summer series for details.

BMX Club Night

Tuesday evenings meet at 6pm Crown Park BMX Track - all welcome

Come give BMX a go – BMX bikes and helmets can be hired at the track. (Minimal rate). Bring long sleeve top, Trousers and gloves

Wednesday 24 November

Extreme Enduro Start

8 laps around the Lake - 2pm start from the Great lake Centre

Thursday 25 November

10 Mile Scratch- Race Flyer 1

November 25th 2010 - is being held @ the Veldrome in conjunctin with the build up to Round the Lake cycling events, this is a brand new event showcasing track cycling in Taupo. Registration 5 - 5.30 pm Racing starts @ 6.15pm

Tour de France 2011 Information evening

View Flyer

7pm @ Plateau Restaurant and Bar, 64 Tuwharetoa Street.

Friday 28th November

• 8.30am Start - Static Endro World record attempt - Horomatangi street
• 3pm BMX Free style J@M the crew. Mainstreet Competiton - Have a go
• 3.30pm Unicycyling Demonstratin and Have a go. Horomatangi Street
• 4 pm Tiddlerathon - Horomatangi Street
• 4 pm Cycle Active activity for schools. Horomatangi street.
• 6 pm Street Races Elite Women: BMX and Mountain Bike Combo; Elite Men
• 8.30pm Theatre Presentations by Jonathan Kennett and Fred Boeting

Saturday 27th November

The Huka Challenge

This a non competitive 80 kilometres mountain bike ride on a par with the iconic 160km Solo ride around Lake Taupo.

Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge

For an entry form or to enter online go to Cycle Challenge Website

8.30am Finish of the Static Endro - Horomatangi Street

3.30pm Freestyle international extravanganza, action supreme, on the Domain in front of the stage.

Sunday 28 November

Pump Water/Taupo Pak N'Save Pump Track Nationals

Here in Taupo - County Ave (off Spa Road by the day night thriller car park)

Registration from 9am; Briefing 9.45am; START 10am

Individual - $15.00 ($10 Taupo MTB Member) 3 Person Team - $30.00

Age Groups 6-10 yrs, 11-16 yrs, 17- 35yrs, 36+ yrs and 3 person team event.

Win a PIMPED UP PUMP/JUMP BIKE WORTH $2,500 YOU GOTTA BE IN TO WIN IT

Bike Trails Nationals and Training

Has been cancelled.

Snippets

Single speed world champs in Rotorua - results and photos

BMX

Club rides

Tuesday evenings meet at 6pm - all welcome - Crown Park BMX Track

Come give BMX a go – BMX bikes and helmets can be hired at the track. (Minimal rate)

Taupo BMX website

Training Night

for Beginners - Wednesday nights 6-7pm - all welcome

Taupo Mountain Bike Club

Summer series

This years handicapped race begins Thursday 2nd December and will be over 12 weeks. Registration will be from 5pm ( Try to be there early to get your registration and handicap sorted.) Racing starts @ 6pm at Craters Car Park.

Thanks to the sponsers Huka Honda and pack n' pedal

2nd December - 16 December - recommences again on Thursday 13 January 2011, with the final race on 10 March 2011

Membership

Memberships are due in January 2011.

A few changes: Personal number plates - all indivual members participating in ay club ride thoughout the year will need a personalised plate.

Individual membership - $30.00 (less $10 if you already have a plate)

Family Membership - $40.00 (lees $10 if you already have a plate) family membership entitiles you to one free plate - extra plates $10.

Marshalling - Club is introducing a marshaling roster. To make it fair to all members , each member will be given one race in which to marshal. With current numbers you should only have to marshall one race per year.

See Taupo MTB website for more information

Punga Trails

It is a work of art if you haven't seen it , check it out - freestyle jump track along side Tourist Trap from craters car park entrance. PLEASE read the signs and if you do not knowhow to ride BIG jumps PLEASE do not learn here - catch up with Jo Simpson and he will point you in the right direction - Phone 07 376 5216.

Road Cycling

Volunteers Needed

Friday 27th Nov for the Elite Criterium: 5:30 – 7:30.Marshalling (8 required) – controlling the crossings – 2 per crossing. You will be able to see the racing, so you won’t miss anything.

Contact Andrew Wilson – This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Sunday Morning social rides

These rides leave from outside Farmers, Tuwharetoa Street, next to McDonalds drive-thru at 8am

Spring to Summer Series

Every Tuesday evening @ from 5.45pm.

Registration at 5.45pm, Taupo Motorsport Park, entrance off Quarry Rd, vehicle parking is behind the buidings on the left please.

This is a graded event. Caters for all levels of ability. Racing will commence Fine or Wet Weather.

Remaining schedule

Tue 23rd Nov 6.00 pm Race 9 Car Track

Tue 30th Nov 6.00 pm Race 10 Car Track

Sun 5th Dec 9.00 am Final Race Road Circuit

The last race of the series will be a road race on Sunday the 5th of December. There will be no Sunday club bunch rides that day.

The start/finish will be on Tukairangi Road, 100 meters from the corner of Poihipi road.

The course: From Start/finish, left on Poihipi Rd, Left on Mapara, Left on Tukairangi, approx 25 km/lap

A & B grade : 3 laps, 75 km

C grade: 2 laps, 50 km

D & E grade: 1 lap, 25 km

We need volunteers to help marshal the corners, as well as for time keeping.

Wednesday Velodrome racing

The club runs a low key cycling program that caters for all levels, on the velodrome at Owen Delaney Park. Racing starts at 6:00. We have 14 bikes that are available for free to all members of TCC . Sizes are varying between 49cm and 58cm – you need to bring helmet, pedals and shoes

The club is running some 10 mile events in association with Bikefest. If your keen on entering, make sure that you are doing the Wednesday night program. This will be a great spectator event and we hope it becomes a must do event for Trackies. More info available on the website.

We will be needing 6 volunteers – Entries, Tent etc. Contact Stephen Holdsworth This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

The 2nd group is led by Susan Watson, and is a little slower & regroups more often than the 1st group. As the Taupo Challenge is on the horizon, combined with better weather, our club rides are getting longer. Expect 3+ hr rides. Bring 2 water bottles, food, spare tube & pump.

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The Bike Taupo Crew