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Newsletter 9

NEWSLETTER 9

Wowweeeee where have we been not sleeping that’s for sure. Be rest assured we’re back! We have to open this newsletter with huge apologies for being downright slack in getting newsletters out to you. What can we say life has been hectic for us all and not just doing Bike Taupo stuff. Heres some goss on the committee Jonty is now a daddy! Lizzy is going to be a mummy very soon, Lisa hung up her bike to complete the Oxfam 100km Trailwalker - and promises to shortly get back on two wheels! Pete, Richard and John continue to chip away at tracks (doesn’t it look great at Wairakei!) Thomas continues to do what he does best update and drive the website and that is never short of uptodate news, and Mike has been gathering and attending cycle workshops. So heres our juicy, spicy, news typed by Lisa as she gazes at an awesome view of Whakaipo headland, from her home computer desk thinking one day we will be riding over you!!

Remember, if anyone would like to add something to our newsletter that’s cycling related please email us with it .

Contents:

  1. Bike Taupo has been in town for ages!
     •         Town Gullies
     •         Treasure Hunt
  1. Attention Road Bikes!!
    •         Green Paint
    •         Eastern Arterial Route
    •         Road Safety Campaign 2005/06
  1. Off-Road Tracks - Where should the Worlds be?
  2. Website Hotties
  3. Submissions
  4. Kinloch to Whakaipo Bay Track
  5. Upcoming Events

1.       BIKE TAUPO HAS BEEN IN TOWN FOR AGES!

Yep that’s right we have finally made our mark in town with some awesome out of this world tracks through fantastic gullies filled with native flora and fauna. Te toki and Harvey Street gullies are rideable (and walkable). Kids get this great mountainbike experience in their own neighbourhood now (almost like when we were kids ??). The bike and foot traffic on them has been immeasurable (wow what a word). So if you haven’t checked these tracks out yet then take a detour for a cruise.
The best thing is Lizzy and Thomas along with other local individuals and businesses are holding The Gullies Treasure Hunt from 10am - 1pm on Saturday 14 October 2006. This will be a great family activity including a couple of cruisy bike rides through the gullies and huge festive fun on Waipahihi Sportsground. Look out for more on this.
Further in August there’s to be community planting exercise on the Arrowsmith Ave face (beginning of Gully track) to plant some of our glorious natives and re-generate the beauty of our land!! Big thanks to Colin Lunn and Chris Todd for making this gully track happen.

 

2.       ATTENTION ROAD BIKES!!

Green Paint: We have been chatting with Jess from Taupo District Council and she going to be making a bit of a mark in the CBD with the cycle lanes you might even see some green paint shortly - now don’t get excited - it means you’ll all have to start biking to work - the more we bike in town the more chance we get to make our CBD really cycle friendly. Actually we just need to take a look at petrol price increases and well really there’s no excuse for not riding to work on a lovely crisp sunny day and the days are getting longer and warmer. Our spies are reporting more people commuting to work in the mornings along the Lions Walk - KEEP IT UP !!

Eastern Arterial Route: Great news for Taupo and good on the community and council for changing Transit’s mind about fund allocation. We would have missed out! Council have already started planning for this great piece of tarmac and this includes allowing for a Recreational path the length of it - feeding into our gully systems and other routes into town. In fact Bike Taupo has attended the first planning meeting and you’ll be pleased to know we are working hand and hand with Council to ensure this Recreational Path will be user friendly for all modes of alternative transport ie. Biking, walking and even horse riding. Its getting closer!

Road Safety Campaign: Another year has passed with a successful campaign well it must have been successful - we are still all alive! - you will shortly be able to read our report on our website. Compared to last year we have had no negativity and if anything more acceptance. In fact Hastings are now looking at using our idea for their District. It looks like these signs will be popping up every cycle season!

 

3.       OFF-ROAD TRACKS - Where should the Worlds be??

Now that’s a good question! Though, some little birds have told me that the Open Day on the Worlds circuit was a blast over the weekend of the 22nd July. In fact rumour has that our infamous Pete Masters had to walk a couple of sections but maybe he was just saving his body for the big French tour he embarks upon at the end of the month!! Bon Voyage Pete and Ali - Jouir !!!

Wairakei Mountain Bike Park

Back to ‘hottest: mountain bike park in NZ - and I don’t mean the fact that its geothermal! I think I am the only one who hasn’t tried out the new ‘Outback’. Now apparently whenever you mention this name you’re supposed to get on your hands and knees and kiss the ground ! - It’s that great!!! What is great - we are back in the old block where mountainbiking in Taupo was born and the names Hansel and Gretel were not from a kid’s story-book. Plans for this area are to grow grow grow and its even featuring THE BIG RACE (more about that below!) Big thanks to all working B members and also "The Last of the Summer Wine Building Co" (the company directors being Banga and Dave) for all their work on this track todate. Jump online  www.biketaupo.org.nz and check out the pictures.

The Mountain Bike Club races have been a great success with the summer series hitting record participants! More and more people are testing the hot trails at Wairakei.

A new track called Te Totara Gully is progressing rather nicely - it provides for more fantastic biking experiences down river of the mighty falls and on the western side. Our friends up at Helistar have been kindly coptering in logs for us and making life a little easier for the construction of this track. Can’t say enough about friends in high places!

 

Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge

that’s THE BIG RACE. In fact it gets bigger every year with around 15% increase in participants last year. Wait for it there’s now a Fifth Leg of the Cycle Challenge in November. If you have already received your Cycle Challenge entry form then you’ll know all about it. Bike Taupo along with the Cycle Challenge organisers have created the FIFTH LEG of the Cycle Challenge which will be an awesome ride from Spa Park out to Wairakei - spitting you out at the Sale Yards in Poihipi Road where your team no. 2 will take off and continue round the lake! Fantastic - and the ‘wow’ doesn’t stop there because Bike Taupo gets a piece of the pie - yep we get to raise money from the entry fees of this section for much needed maintenance money in Wairakei Park. So if you have a buddy tucked away who just doesn’t do the road bike thing, they can now be involved in the Taupo Cycle Challenge on their knobbly treadly and on some the best off-road tracks around.

4.       WEBSITE HOTTIES:

Since our last newsletter we now have the Taupo Mountain Bike Club and Taupo Cycling Club on as links so you can click on them to gain your race results and latest happenings in the Clubs. Great to have you guys on board. Our family is coming together. By the way our membership is up to 1103 yippee! And as I check out this figure there are 14 guests online and sometimes there can be up to 50 especially when race results are out! This is great - now you just have to start logging on with your password and you’ll find out there are hidden areas of the website (i.e. Member List, Meeting Minutes) only members can view - WHY? Because you are all special Hit this link if you LOST YOUR PASSWORD?? 

5.       SUBMISSIONS

We continue to look out for all present and future cyclists. Our big appearance at a Council hearing re Speed Limits is coming up in August. Hopefully if we are winners we can get particularly Huka Falls Road speed limit reduced but we’ll see - its all about policy and guidelines and laws. Some good news is that Mapara Road will be reduced to 80km from Acacia Bay to just past the L’Arte Café.

We have been also commenting on some subdivision consents and looking at other funding avenues - oh the list goes on. Busy beavers!!!

 

6.       KINLOCH TO WHAKAIPO BAY TRACK

No, its not dead and buried. Its very much alive and kicking - patience my precious !!

 

7.       UPCOMING EVENTS

  • Life Cycles Teams Race - Sunday 30th July 2006 (mountainbiking)
  • Day Night Thriller - 16th September 2006 (mountainbiking)

 

Keen as Mustard? Check out Bike Taupo’s website for more details

Also check out our website and click on the Clubs for regular weekly stuff on the road and on the track!



479978

Pedal Talk 02

Pedal Talk Issue 2 - April 2010

Free Style BMX

First in NZ Jed Milton nails double back flip ! Check it out here.

BMX

Club rides now on Sundays

Starts 25th April @ 1 pm @ the track

National Championships

- the local crew did well:

  • Rhys Halligan 15th 8yr Boys
  • Logan Hirst 7th 10yr Boys
  • Mark Harland-Croft 9th 10yr Boys and 2nd 8-10yr Cruiser
  • Todd Halligan 30th 10yr Boys
  • Matthew Lockett 45th 10yr Boys
  • George Smith 15th 11yr Boys
  • Connor Halligan 19th 14yr Boys
  • Brenden Porter-Gemmell 8th 16yr Boys
  • Mike Gaskin 12th 16yr Boys
  • Dean Harland-Croft 14th 16yr Boys
  • Steve Amrein 3rd 35-39 Cruiser
  • Kevin Tamepo 5th 30-39 20" and 6th 35-39 Cruiser
  • Phil Simpson 13th 40+ 20" and 5th 50+ Cruiser

Taupo Mountain Bike Club

Working Bee

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

Social ride

Weekend of the 24/25 April day to be confirmed - Tree Trunk Gorge - contact Alex 021 040 3111.

Pump track

watch this space, waiting on final approval from Taupo District Council - it's looking good.

Urban Jungle

Waiphihi School

Bike to School initiative on Wednesday mornings increased every time, with about 60 on the last one. Even the Bike racks are fuller now, the principal says.


ETA opening

Watch this space - Looks like bikes may be the first to officially travel the length of the ETA.

 

Snippets

  • AA Magazine - Sharing the Road - interesting news article
  • Mike Aery's Trike Tour of NZ to support the "Big Brothers Big Sisters" programme. Join him in Taupo, He will be coming into Taupo on the 28th of April (weather dependant)
  • Why Women Bike, and Why They Don't - Article on the new look CAN website.

Road Riding

Sunday rides

  • 7am; from AC baths - women’s beginner rides a great way to get started.
  • 8am; from Top Gear - fast ride - if you want to blow your legs.

Source: http://www.taupocyclingclub.org.nz/

Events

Cateye Moonride - May 8th Rotorua

- open to everyone with a mountain bike! Three event options, 12 or 24 hors, for teams of 4-5 or solo's and the 6 hour for teams of 2-5 or solo's. Get a team together and be a part of this amazing event through the magnificent Whakarewarewa Forest - NZ's mountain bike heaven!

http://www.eventpromotions.co.nz/

 

Crank Taupo - May 22nd Mt Tauhara

- 2 races Downhill – speed and adrenalin, Cross Country – endurance and challenge http://www.epicevents.co.nz

 

Local team race - 23 May

3.5 hour Teams Event - keep an eye on the website

 

Huka Challenge 2010

Info updated

Fun Ride or a Bike To Work (if you live out that way)

LAKE EDGE TO WHAREWAKA POINT (there and back ride – you can turn around at any time!)

  • Tongariro Street in front of the Information Centre (I-Site)
  • Head South through the South Domain park (behind Super Loo building)
  • Cross Redoubt Street onto Great Lake Walkway (cobbles) WATCH FOR PEDESTRIANS AND GIVE WAY
  • Cycle along lake front past Steaming Bean Coffee Cart (2kms)
  • Around past the front of Scout Den (2.2kms) past Copthorpe Manuels
  • Veer right at the Lake Edge Time Share Resort following path around to Sailing Centre (another coffee stop) (4kms)
  • Keep heading South past 2-Mile Bay boat ramp along lake edge to Secombe Park (3-Mile Bay boat ramp) (5kms)
  • Head through Secombe Park to towards Wharewaka Point (8 kms) Here, there are toilet facilities, swimming, bbq area and a children’s park.
  • To Return to I-site (16 kms)

 

If you have any biking news for the next newsletter please This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. - or call 021 707 025

 

Cheers Shorty and Thomas



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Newsletter 11

Hello eneryone,

'tis the season to start cycling tra-la-la-la-laaa-la-la-la-la! Yep the weather is warmer (slightly) the days are stretching out and daylight saving is on the close horizon.

'tis also timely to update all our supportive members and friends - you’ll have to read on for the NEWS OF THE CENTURY!

NEWSLETTER 11

Content:

  • Latest Track and the Great Lake Cycle Challenge!
  • Roadies!!
  • Urban Cycle Lanes
  • The Fast Track
  • Train Safely!
  • Duathlons/Triathlons
  • Off-Roadies!!
  • New Wairakei Forest rides
  • Promotion
  • Maps for Sale
  • NZ Cycling Conference
  • Submissions
  • NEWS OF THE CENTURY!
  • Upcoming Events

Remember, if anyone would like to add something to our newsletter that’s cycling related please email us with it This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

LATEST TRACK AND THE GREAT LAKE CYCLE CHALLENGE!

I bet there’s a ton of you out there commencing the annual training for the Cycle Challenge round Lake Taupo. Good on you all. It’s amazing how Spring fever hits us and encourages us out into the outdoors (unless you ride all year round!).

Last year the introduction of the new mountain bike first leg from Spa Park to the Sale Yards off Poihipi Road proved very popular and this year we will see the return of it. BUT an even better experience than last year - the mountain bike leg will start on the real start line in town and travel to the beginning of the control gates bridge and then veer right to travel along side the Mighty Waikato river up to the Bungy and out to Spa Park TOTALLY OFF ROAD.

Yes it’s our latest track you can now ride from town centre to Huka Falls and Wairakei Forest totally off-road. Very exciting!!!! So all you mountain-biking/road cycling people - get your teams together now and enter for this unique experience.

ROADIES!!

Urban Cycle Lanes

Sounds great doesn’t it!! Just to let you know we are still chipping away endeavouring to get our precious green paint on the roads and proposed cycle lanes made permanent and law enforceable. Policy is a harder to deal with than spading tracks in a peaceful forest setting!!!! Another thing - we hear all the time about the near misses in town and even accidents with the petrol variety of transport. This is inexcusable as motorists need to be more watchful - also you need to be highly visable in bright colours to be seen. If you do have a near miss/accident and its lawfully not your fault you need to report it to the police!! The only way we can get things changed around town is to have statistics. Once the Council sees numbers we have fuel!!!

The Fast Track

It’s still going strong. In fact its one of the busiest night spots you’ll find in Taupo on a Tuesday night!! Riders go back each week for AA (Adrenaline Action) on the fastest roadie off-road cycling track around. Great place for hooning, with no cars, and playing with many riders = good experience for all those road races this summer. Be there or be square Tuesday nights 6pm sharp.

Router Markers

Ever thought ‘I’ve got to go out for a 50km ride where do I go!’ Well hopefully we will solve that problem soon as we investigate some routes and mark them for your use. Example - 100km ride; 70 km ride; 50 km ride etc etc.

Always Train Safely

We cannot say this enough you all need to be safe and be seen on our district’s roads. This has been pulled out of the last newsletter because I cannot put in better words!!!! ‘Yep sure cars sometimes get a bit close even those we have our 1.5 metre signage up reminding car drivers of a safe passing width. But that’s all we can do - remind them (unless a dangerous incident is reported to the police). The important thing to remember is that if a car collides with a bike it’s the car that’s going to be better off. SO when training please please leave your egos at home and:

Stay as far to the left of the road as possible;

When riding two or more abreast on those narrow rural roads and cars are approaching - return to single breast.

Wear bright and reflective clothing in any weather

Make sure you are well off the road if you need to stop for any reason.’

Duathlons/Triathlons

Tri-Sport Taupo start their world famous in Taupo Duathlons on Monday 29th October and are weekly throughout summer. The first of the triathlons kick off 2nd December. Don’t you just love SUMMER!

OFF-ROADIES!! -

Wairakei Forest Tracks

We are always making small improvements around the place. We applied and Oxfam granted... money which was well used on the Tunnel Track from Hub Café under State Highway One. A couple of blind corners have been widened - titivation - our middle name. This track now has LOADS of traffic and we want the two-way etiquette to live on so still take it easy racing is for single track.

New Track - suspiciously called Lazy Sunday suspiciously because it’s a Grade 5 track! Remember to check out tracks of such calibre before taking on the jumps. Both Lazy Sunday and Coles Killer have chicken chutes if things are turning to custard! The Lazy Sunday recently bit a biker in a big way so take care out there! Ride to your level and if you want to step it up investigate first ?

New Track The Bungy Track - its awesome being able to now bike from Town Centre out to Huka Falls and beyond - a popular loop is becoming Town to Huka, Wairakei Forest etc and then back through Redwoods into town.

Other Tracks are in the planning stages for much action at Wairakei.

Some Statistics: We can proudly say that we estimate around 40,000 people visit Wairakei now for riding and around 15,000 per annum use the Rotary Ride for either biking, or on foot. Wow haven’t we come a long way. One member saw about 40 people in two hours one afternoon at Wairakei this week.

Promotion

CANZ (Cycling Advocates NZ) did a profile of Bike Taupo in a recent Endurance Magazine - looked awesome - If you didn’t buy the magazine and you want to check it out there’s a link on our website.

Maps for Sale

Did you know we produce our own maps??? We are selling them so fast we have to keep building new tracks just so we can add them to the latest batches. The greatest news is we have some wicked dedicated sponsors on board so we can always keep our off-road biking maps absolutely up-to-date. These great guys are: Fine Fettle; Zest; Replete; Licorice Café (Motuoapa); Hub Café (all cafés which make great coffee) and Pilates Body Dynamics - you all look after your bikes getting them tuned up, well Pilates is the place you get you body tuned up. A popular hangout for sports people who care for their bodies. (now for the Violins pleaseThanks all sponsors - you make it possible for us to be who we are.)

NZ CYCLING CONFERENCE - Napier November 07

This is the place where all concerned cycle advocates will be, as well as a mixture of local body persons like road engineers and planners. It’s a forum to hear opinions and facts on the past present and future of cycling in New Zealand. Some of our committee will be attending to bring the latest back to Taupo for implementation If you keen to attend or want to check it out follow this link http://can.org.nz/events/conf2007/

SUBMISSIONS

We are always submitting to future Taupo developments as advocates for cycling on your behalf. Here are some of the latest:

  • Annual Plan - April 07
  • WEKA (Kinloch to Taupo arterial) - July 07
  • Tapuaeharuru Bay Lakeshore Reserves Management Plan - September 07

NEWS OF THE CENTURY

You have heard of Y2K? Well roll over Y2K and make way for W2K code name for Whakaipo Bay to Kinloch.

It seems a long time ago that the first words were mentioned regarding building a track that runs from Whakaipo Bay to Kinloch Village for bikers, walkers and runners. Well we are now pleased to advise that after many, many months of waiting, liaison and patience, the proposed route has been given the big green GO.

The last official document is in our hands and we can now put away our pens and paper and pull out our digger and spades.

UPCOMING EVENTS

  • 28 October 2007 - Mid North Island MTB Championships (off-roadies)
  • 24 November 2007 - Great Lake Cycle Challenge - (roadies)
  • 8 December 2007 - Taupo Half Ironman (roadies)
  • 1 March 2008 - Ironman NZ (roadies)
  • 5 April 2008 - 100K Flyer Rotorua to Taupo (Roadies)
  • 10 May 2008 - Cateye Moonride - Whakarewarewa Forest (off-roadies)

 

Keen as Mustard? Check out Bike Taupo’s website for more details.
Also check the links to the Clubs for regular weekly stuff on the road and on the track!



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Pedal Talk 01

Pedal Talk Issue 1 - February 2010

PDF Version here

February is a great time of year to get out on your bike and get cycling. The weather is great and of course it is Bike Wise Month with lots of fun activities to take part in.

 

Spot the Cyclist - Monday 1st February to Sunday 28th February

Each week 5 lucky cyclists will be spotted & rewarded for riding their bikes. To win get on your bike and ride to school, ride to work or just ride for fun and get spotted by the dedicated spotter! Those cyclists lucky enough to be spotted will receive an instant prize worth a minimum of $20 kindly sponsored by our local bike shops.
 
 

Mayoral Challenge / Go by Bike Day - Wednesday 17th Feb 7.00am @ Great Lake Centre

Free breakfast from 7 am. Heaps of spot prizes including a bike to give away. Prizes for the best dressed bike, best dressed person, and best dressed helmet.Awesome Entertainment - BMX Freestyle guru Jed Mildon will perform with a few others performing tricks on the ramps and half pipe.

Last year Taupo was 3rd in the category City/District between 11,000 - 58,000. We were beaten by Central Hawkes Bay District and Selwyn District Council. Taupo had 357 points, Selwyn DC 360 points and Central HB 507points. This year we want to win!!!! so please put this in your diaries (Wed 17th Feb) and remember to invite your families and friends along.
For more info on all of the above contact Christine Hutchison 376-0720 or Rose Prisk 376-0350
 
NZTA has released the official New Zealand Code for Cyclists and is available a free download on their website http://www.nzta.govt.nz/resources/roadcode/index.html It has up to date info on legal requirements, road rules, and checking your bike.
 
 
 
The Council has appointed Councillor Bernard as the district’s cycling champion. If you any cycling issues go to Bernard first and he will try and help or put you in touch with the right person. He is very approachable so give him a call. His contact details are phone: 07 378 7559 or email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
 
 
Wairakei Resort is one of the first hotels to be given the Bike Taupo “bike friendly accommodation” tick. They are keen to have more bikers stay at the hotel. They have got two nights accommodation for a group of six people including breakfast to give away.
Email them at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with Wairakei resort in the title by 19th March and tell them why your group win. The hotel also has the Fairways Café. Call in there for a coffee on you next ride.
 
 
Need a coffee? Hub Café at Helistar has some new cycle friendly people running it. They have a great food and coffee and a supply of chilled water for bikers in the fridge. They are also doing a barbeque dinner for $20 on Saturday and Sunday nights.
Phone 07-374-8405. Go for a ride first and then a bbq after. A great place to spend an evening.
 
 
 
Speaking of coffee, if you are in Kinloch go to the Crouton café. Just mention that you are a Bike Taupo member for a cheap coffee. If are going to ride the W2K or Kawakawa Bay tracks it is great place to park.
 
 
 
 
 
There has been a lot of talk lately about the council relocating to the domain in the centre. This is only one proposal in the Commercial Retail Industrial Structure Plan. There lots of initiatives in there to make Taupo more cycle friendly. It is worth reading and taking the time to make a submission. These can be done online. The plan can be downloaded from http://www.taupo.govt.nz/Projects/Commercial-and-Industrial-Structure-Plan/
 
 
 
 
Have you been annoyed about how much glass there has on the roads over summer? I certainly have. If you want it removed. Ring the council on 07-376-0899 or fill in one of the comment cards at the council building on Lake Terrace.
 
 
 
 
You don’t have to be very old to remember the joys of cycling to school with your mates, but a glance at most school bike racks shows it’s a dying practice. Wouldn’t to be great if all these racks were full again. Cycling to school teaches children to be independent and gets more oxygen to their brains. Teach your children good habits by biking with them. Remember, your children will copy the way they see you riding your bike.
  • Everyone must wear a cycle helmet.
  • Make sure the tires are pumped up and that the brakes are working.
  • Wearing bright clothing that improves visibility is a good idea.
If you want information on what resources and cycle skills course that are available contact Christine Hutchison, road safety coordinator at the Taupo District Council phone 07 376 0720
 
 
 
With a new course the famous MTB handicap series is back. Starting on Thursday evening the 14th of January 2010, and running each Thursday for ten weeks. Be there for registration by 5.40pm for a 6.00pm start. Based at Wairakei Forest, MTB car park off the Craters of the Moon road. The cost to enter is $5 per person. This is a handicap event, starting in groups, with the fastest riders leaving last. The course will be around 8 km in length. You will need a bike in good repair, a helmet and legs. All MTB riders who can handle the distance are welcome (younger riders unsure of the area should be accompanied by a competent adult).
 
 
The Taupo Cycle Club has a cycle race every Tuesday evening @ 6.00pm at the Taupo Car Club Race track. Meet at the start / finish line at 6:00 pm.
This is a graded event with grades from A to E. This racing caters for all levels of ability. Contact Graeme Usher phone 0274 932 558 or evenings 07 378 6487
 



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Pedal Talk 05

Hello,

training hard and / or enjoying Daylight Saving Time ? - Here is some informative reading to help you relaxing.......

Bike Taupo AGM

A usual, we need to elect a new committee and chairperson for the year, give you a brief run-down of what BikeTaupo has done for cycling in Taupo over the last year and what we are working on at the moment.

There are also some important changes needed to our constitution, relating to the Lake Track project. We will email out another reminder with details 2 weeks prior.

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

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

Road Cycling

Taupo Cycling Club AGM

When: Monday 8 November 2010 @ 6.30pm

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

Refreshments and guest speaker will follow the meeting.

Trainer Wheels

Are you keen to cycle around the Lake, never done it before, give it a go and trainer wheels is here to help.

If your keen to do trainer wheels programme and do not have a bike - bikes available at sport waikato to borrow for $20 for 6 weeks to get started contact Aniek 021 827642.

Sunday Morning social rides

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

There are 2 groups available now, a social group wishing to ride at a more leisurely pace with average speed aroud 20-25kmph, distance starting from 40 km but building up for Round the Lake distances. The second group is a bit faster with an average speed between 25-30kmph and distances of 70 - 100+km. The rides area great way to experience the beauty of our district, and it's always more fun riding in a group. These rides are social pedal, not a race, which gives cyclists an opportunity to gather for a pleasant Sunday morning ride, Both rides are designed to finish at approx 10.30 at Full of beans cafe, Suncourt, tamamutu Street for coffee.

Spring to Summer Series - 10 weeks

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.

Taupo Velodrome

Situated in Owen Delany Park, Centennial Drive Taupo. Taupo Cycling Club runs social track racing every Wednesday evening, 6.00pm at the Velodrome. The evening caters for age groups from 12yrs & above. This evening provides fun activities & novelty races

The night usually provides plenty of exercise & fun. Please bring your own pedals, shoes and of course helmet

Club track bikes are available for newbies! (Club membership required)

More info: Taupo Cycling Club

BMX

Club rides

Tuesday evenings meet at 6pm - all welcome

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

Rabodirect BMX NZ 2010 North Island Titles

October 23-24 2010 @ Rotorua BMX Track, Te Ngae Road, Rotorua - Track Phone 0274 446 598.

Taupo Mountain Bike Club

AGM

When: Thursday, 18 November 2010 @ 6pm

Venue: Hub Cafe, Helistar Helicopters, Huka Falls Road

Mid North Island Cup 2010- 2nd round

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.

Jump track

It is a work of art if you haven't seen it , check it out - punga trails 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.

Snippets

Events

Bike Trails Nationals and Training

This year as part of the Taupo Cycle Challenge we will be having The NZ National Trial, and a training camp with world No. 3 Rider Rick Koekoek from The Netherlands!

Training is on the 25th and 26th of November, and the Nationals are on the 27th, all ability levels welcome.

More info or look for us on Facebook!

Pump Water/Taupo Pak N'Save Pump Tarck Nationals

Here in Taupo - Sunday 28th November 2010 ( morning after round the Lake Challenge/Huka Challenge).

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.

Singlespeed World Champs

Rotorua 23 October 2010

if there is only 1 event you do in 2010 make it this 1...

Singlespeed mountain bikers from all round the planet gather in Rotorua, in the heartland of New Zealand’s North Island, for 2010 bragging rights…

It’s a celebration of cycling and the spirit of singlespeeding...

http://www.sswc10nz.com/

Whirinaki Quest

30th October 2010 3 Options 10k trail, 20k Adventure and 40k Quest

www.epicevents.co.nz

The Huka Challenge

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

Online entries open 1 July.

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

Bikefest

21 November to 2 December 2010

Get the up to date info here

If you have any biking news for the next newsletter please email Shorty - or call 021 707 025

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