Pre 08/09 Season Update
Hi all Masterton cyclists
It’s about time to impart some information on what’s coming up during the 2008/09 season – yep it’s hard to believe it’s that time again.
Since the end of year function in April, there has been quite a bit of stuff happening and first of all, the call to arms of volunteers has been extraordinarily successful.
The full list of Committee members and responsibilities is as follows;
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Chair |
Brian Lambert |
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Secretary: |
Sheri Wales |
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Delegates: |
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Athletics Masterton |
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Stephanie Rix |
Chairperson |
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Andrew Linton |
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Wellington Centre |
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Peter James |
President |
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Bill van Woerkom |
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Race Manager: |
Sue Lyttle |
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Traffic Management: |
Andrew Linton |
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Registration/Licences: |
Peter James |
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Race Calendar: |
Ben Knight |
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Publicity: |
Matt Harvey |
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Cups/Trophies: |
James Benton |
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Junior Development: |
Sue Lyttle |
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Funride Co-ordination: |
Brian / Andrew / Peter |
Need to pay your subscription for 2008/2009 - Click here for the application
Big thanks go to all of the above for providing the support needed to run the club during the new season.
Not forgetting of course that you will all be called upon to assist with the running of events in 08/09 so please get your hands up early when asked.
Now onto the meaty stuff.
Coming up we have the following;
On the best road circuit in the Wellington Region
Used as part of the Men’s & Women’s Trust House Tours
Registration:
8.30am to 9.40am (sharp)
Athletics Masterton Clubrooms
Sportsbowl
Blair Street
Masterton
Start Time: 10.00am
Prize Money: 1st Handicap
1st Vet Male & Female
Fastest Time Male & Female
Fastest U17 Male & Female
Entry Fee: $10 CLICK HERE for the Entry Form
BikeNZ Licence holders only – Please ensure you bring you Licence with you
Racing - Centre
The season is underway already with a handicap series on the go over on the west coast and organized by the resurgent Kapiti Cycling Club.
Information on this series and what is coming up is available on the Port Nicholson Poneke club site – www.pnp.org.nz
Also the Centre Road Champs are being hosted by Kapiti on the weekend of 28 September – daylight saving also kicks in this weekend. This is very early for the Champs and it’s great to see them being run ahead of the Nationals in late October.
Racing - Masterton
Tandem Tour
2008 sees this 2 day Tour return to the Wairarapa. No doubt there will be several local crews taking part and will also attract strong teams from around the country again.
The Tour will take place on 20 & 21 September and we will of course be looking for help. If you could give up some time on one of those days, it would be greatly appreciated.
Tour of the Wairarapa
The other biggie of the year is the Tour which will be on Sunday, 16 November.
The Club is being asked to provide more assistance this year …….enough said. More to come later.
Racing…and still there’s more!!!
The Club Nationals are in Wanganui this year and this is a great opportunity to oit yourself against the nations best.
Gear up for Labour Weekend and give it a crack.
As a warm up, the Wanganui Club is running their annual Grand Prix on Saturday, 6 September….just around the corner and a must if you want to go to the Nationals.
. Club Rides
Rider numbers are down a bit because of the onset of winter but those who are turning up are enjoying good tempo rides.
It’s also time to look at increasing your distances so if you wish, come prepared on Sundays for 3 hour rides.
Don’t forget though that safety is paramount and you need to ensure that the rules of the road and peleton are obeyed…..and everyone stays safe!
Well that’s enough from us at the moment….more updates will follow as we gear up for 08 / 09.
Le Committee