Hi Everyone 10/09/20099   Well it has been a busy busy couple of weeks for all....  Last weekend was as successful as my order for good weather.  Yes we were blessed with the most amazing weather for both race days...  obviously some-one was looking down on us.   The Grand Prix went off pretty well and I think most enjoyed the competition and the course.  There obviously were a few people unsettled in regards to their grades, but please remember we cant run a grade for every individual, and we accommodated most requests prior to race time.  There was certainly some real talent out there on the course and our guys gave it their best shot, and ended up on the results board; so well done to everyone.  Again a Big Thank You to the Mass of volunteers we had on board - we certainly could not have done it without you all.  I for one was quite relieved to know that I didn't have to be on the finish line, so big hugs to the volunteers doing this task. The marshalling was well taken care of, including lead and follow vehicles, the guys on the motorbikes and the people on the corners with flags.  Our ladies again on the registration table (who I might add were tested from time to time) and we cant forget the lovely ladies that kept the coffee flowing and the pies hot in the kitchen.  Over all I really believe it was a successful day and everyone involved gave it their all!!  And hope those who won a little change for their wallets enjoyed the event.   The Criterium was a tad exciting - fast and furious racing, Wanganui showed strong talent and again showed in the results.  A lot of work behind the scenes went on and an early start for most organisers...  plenty of traffic control and barriers had to be set up before allowing any riders on the course.  Congrats to all who participated and hung in there for the full race.  Again a bit of prize money went up and we hope that you all enjoyed the event. Of course we can all sleep in this Saturday - Yipee I finally have a day where I can catch up on some domestic chores (no excuses)...  Sunday opens to our Time Trial Club Champs - this event is being run in conjunction with open TT, so please make our neighbouring guests feel welcome.  We will be setting up relatively early, but registration will be around the 9:00ish mark.  As you are competing against the clock I can not foresee any grade issues at this stage, but please remember if you do have a discussion point please ask the ladies at the registration table who to see, the ladies are not the ones who make the rules and enjoy just doing the job they are intended for.  I have spoken again to the weather man, he said he is a bit busy with other requests, but will do his best to deliver us a sunny, non-windy day.  Reminder Nationals in October registrations will be due soon - they are to be sent via the Club Secretary - so please let me know if you are intending on competing.  An e-mail notification would be fine for now - and I will inform you all of process once confirmed. Hope to see you on Sunday - enjoy your Saturday snooze in....

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hi Everyone What we all have been up to As mentioned earlier we have had a amazingly busy couple of weekends : Grand Prix, Criterium, WCNI Junior Road Champs & The Time Trial - we dished out over $5000.00 in prize money (thank you to our sponsors and supporters) and some pretty fine silver-ware and medals...  A huge 'Congrat's' to all... Circulation We are currently working on a document to be circulated to everyone to officially report on the success and the learnings from the recent events - feedback has been received and once collated and formatted I will distribute accordingly - but just a heads up, you will have to have a nice cuppa (or coldy) handy and be comfortable - it should be a good read. The Time Trial Great to see a good turn out of local and visiting competitors in our latest event 'The Time Trial', we had a good expansion of ages and abilities, No excuses this week guys...  no being put in the wrong category, no being cut off, no being drafted off and no burglars!!, the whole event went on your own ability and the results were a reflection.  To our early birds, it was good to see the enthusiasm, and even the one or two who showed up with injuries to participate still.  My weather man was again on our side, we had a light wind with a little bit of cloud, but we were blessed yet again with a day full of sunshine.  We finished the day off with a couple of sausages on the Bar B, followed by prize giving - an excellent turn out and congratulations to all who got to hold the silver-ware.  Thank you to Laurence Sunde and Bill Main for presenting the trophies, and expressing some wise words in regards to the event and riding. Time Trial Responsibility Avoidance I spent most of the day trying to avoid the timing machines - only to find out that this event is one of the easiest to work out the results, teach me for thinking I was being clever - so 'Thank You' to Andrea Gudsell for taking on this task in my avoidance 'you are a star', and to Trevor for taking on the holders job, not a job to be taken lightly I believe!  Then we had Kevin on his trusty steed running about all over the course to ensure no-one was cheating, Clive and Stuart ensuring all grades turned when they needed to, Noel supplied the most important apparatus of the day 'The Dunny', which I believe we really just cant do without now, what a great initiative!  I must also mention Mr & Mrs Kent, who run around like headless chickens prior to any of our events - without all these people the clock would stop and all the cogs would fall out. All about You But; in saying all that, the most important people to the club are those who show up week after week and compete, without you we would be wasting our time, it is great to see the red faces through share exhaustion coming over the finish line, the aching legs and breathless expressions and hearing all the excuses under the sun being expressed between the riders.  It makes our job worthwhile at the end of the day, when we go back to the club rooms and receive awesome feedback and are able to share stories and have a few laughs - thanks guys you are a real hoot!! Mug Shots and Harmless Yarns Wanted If you are in possession of any photos of the above mentioned events or any yarns that you would like to share, please feel free to provide them to either myself or Kevin Cate.  Kevin is currently working hard to keep our website updated, and we always need something new to add.  So please don't hold back - if you think it is safe enough to publish, then we can do that for you.  Also we welcome any ideas and/or feedback in regards to the Website - it is our biggest window for people to see in, so lets utilise this modern technology and take advantage to promote Wanganui Cycling.  More Serious Stuff - This Weekend Saturday 19th September - Circuit Change We were scheduled to be riding in Marton, Tutaenui Road Circuit - due to organisers / helpers not being available, we have had to change the circuit as follows: When: Saturday 19th September Time:  Registration 1pm onwards Start Time: 1.30pm Where: Brunswick Hall, Western Line Circuit A Grade = 5 Laps, approx 55km B Grade = 3 Laps, approx 33km Rec & U15's = 2 Laps, approx 22km We do apologise for any inconvenience this may cause, but given the light hands this week, we are unable to ensure full marshalling and we will not compromise the safety of our riders - the Western Line course is close to home and easily navigated. Thanks again to everyone for your welcome support, ideas and encouragement - keep up the good riding and attendance... Tina :)