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Fund Raising

Maintenance for the W2K. -

Kinloch off road ½ and ¼ marathons. 4 September. I know it’s a run but it helps to maintain the track which we ride on.

Taupo Mountain Bike Club

Working Bee

On the last Sunday of the month - Contact Bredon Reynolds @ Huka Cycles 07 378 5508 ex 1

Club ride

Sunday 20th June will be the KawaKawa Bay track. Meet at the Kinloch Store at 9.50am and on the way back stopping at CroutonCafe for a Drink after.

Phone Peter G. after hours on 021 529 257

Clover Challenge

The Taupo Mountain Bike Club’s Clover Points Race had a chaotic start with 51 riders in all directions heading to the circuit of choice. Some riders had done some home work and found which circuits were faster and worth more points than others, while others played it by ear.

The Clover Points races was a welcome change from the usual follow-the-leader format, and maximised the use of great tracks in the Wairakei Forest, all close to the carpark. It was a fun event, but with some serious and close racing going on within the categories.

THANK YOU to Contact Energy

A big THANK YOU to Contact Energy staff for realigning the uphill section of the Rotary Ride opposite Huka Lodge - no more trees to duck under and less heavy breathing required to get to the top. Cheers guys a wicked job.

Road riding

Monday night spin classes

6.30pm at Taupo Intermediate. The cost is $2 per session or $15 for 10 sessions per term. All you need to bring is your bike and wind-trainer.

Sunday Cycle Ride

- 9am. leaving from the Taupo Event Center car-park. Caters for all abilities from beginners to Olympic athletes. no one gets left behind, is friendly & Coffee afterwards. See: http://www.trisporttaupo.co.nz/

Sunday Morning social rides

These rides leave from outside Farmers, Tuwharetoa Street (Next to McDonalds drivethru) Taupo in winter 9am from the 6th of June 2010. The rides vary in distance & terrain throughout the year, but usually around 60km-80km, average speed between 25-28km per hr
This is a great way to experience the beauty of our district.

Club racing

every Tuesday evening @ 6.00pm Taupo Car Club Race track.

Meet @ Taupo Car Club racetrack, at the new start /finish line 6.00pm. (entry off Quarry Rd, Main Entrance)This is a graded event. Caters for all levels of ability.

Racing will commence Fine or Wet Weather. Lights front and rear required for winter.

Taupo Velodrome

Taupo Velodrome is situated in Owen Delany Park, Centennial Drive Taupo (Track Lighting on Monday/Wednesday/Thursday evenings).

More info: http://www.taupocyclingclub.org.nz/

Urban Jungle

1.5m signage

We are scouting for some new locations for these signs, any ideas Please let us know by email.

Pump track is here !

Get out there and give it a go.

Where

Spa Park, County road, pass the gates (open 7am to 7pm) 1^st drive on the right.

Have fun and PLEASE no amendments – it is purpose build and still a work in progress.

A BIG THANK YOU to Pak N Save Taupo, Taupo District Council, Carwyn May and Taupo Mountain Bike Club for making it happen.

BMX

Club ride

Sunday 1pm – 13^th and 20^th June - Come give BMX a go – BMX bikes and helmets can be hired at the track.

AGM

Sunday 13^th June @ BMX Club – 2.30pm all welcome.

BMX Coaching Clinic

$30 per person for 4 - 5 hour session.

Contact Steve or Paula for more information – 07 377 3424

http://taupobmx.org.nz.

Events

Craters Classic

Sunday 25^th July 3 course options approx 10km, 20km and 40km.

2010 - GALAXY TRAVEL WINTER MTB SERIES

• SUNDAY 13 JUNE 2010 20KM OR 40KM
• SUNDAY 11 JULY 2010 20KM OR 45KM
• SUNDAY 15 AUGUST 2010 25KM OR 50KM

These are classic, old-school style MTB races over one lap of challenging terrain in the Whakarewarewa trail network. All courses will take riders into the trail network and beyond with a great mix of uphill and downhill over forest roads and single track.

http://www.n-duro.co.nz/events.php

Jamis Bicyles – Day-night Thriller

11 September 2010

Don’t miss this unique, exhilarating Mountain Bike Relay event held in Taupo. Two event options , 12 hours or 6 hours for teams of 2/3 and 4/ 5 riders & solos. Both events compete on the same 8km, 30 minute circuit. One team member on the course at any one time. The largest mountain bike event of it's kind in the world. Awesome!

http://www.daynightthriller.co.nz/

Overseas bike ride

Honolulu Century Ride – 26 September 2010

http://www.hbl.org/

The Huka Challenge

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

Online entries open 1 July.
For an entry form or to enter online go to Cycle Challenge Website

MultiSport

Hard Labour Weekend in Taumarunui

Snippets

Inspiration from Sydney

Cycling makes dollars and sense

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The Bike Taupo Crew