By deptofcycling, on May 16th, 2012
Race Report: JAFAKIDS Moonride
By Nigel Craggs
This year the Moonride event moved from the glorious Redwoods forest to a new home at Tui Ridge Park, an outdoor activities and conference facility set in about 400 hectares located about 20 minutes out of Rotorua. Rumors had it that Rotorua Council had requested $25,000 in order to permit
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By roadcaptain, on May 15th, 2012
Long ride – Triangle/ Ridge Pine/ Valley Rd/ Dairy Flat/ Ridge/ Donbuck
http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/55571524
Winter is nearly around the corner and so we’re getting into the base phase to build and maintain fitness over the winter months.
This is an 86km ride with moderate climbing. To practice some of the skills we trialled last week, we’ll be
Continue reading Sunday 20th May Road rides
By DoC MTB, on May 15th, 2012
It was bad enough doing one lap. But to do forty six 6.5 km energy sapping laps over 24 hours is mind blowing.
That’s what Ian Wright did to win the 24 hour solo event of the 2012 Cateye Moonride.
That was one lap more than our very own Jared Scollay who did 45 laps for second
Continue reading Thanks for the good times Moonride!
By DoC MTB, on May 15th, 2012
DoC Jafakids Teams (Parents and Children)
Team
Race
Division
Division Place
Overall
# of overall Teams
Gingernuts
12 hr
Junior
1st
7th
166
Camel Ears
12 hr
Junior
3rd
11th
Pink Fluffy Unicorns
12 hr
Junior
7th
29th
Midgets
12 hr
Junior
13th
101st
Unlimited Horsepower
12 hr
Mixed
5th
37th
Grinders
12 hr
Continue reading DoC Jafakids results from Moonride
By Barry Page, on May 15th, 2012
By Nigel Craggs
This year the Moonride event moved from the glorious Redwoods forest to a new home at Tui Ridge Park, an outdoor activities and conference facility set in about 400 hectares located about 20 minutes out of Rotorua. Rumours had it that Rotorua Council had requested $25,000 in order to permit the use of
Continue reading Race Report: JAFAKIDS Moonride – Rotorua 12-May-2012
By alanparry, on May 11th, 2012
Amazing week last week
so here is what’s in this issue
New Zealand Club Nationals
Race reports including
Ags Winter series 29th April
T42 On Saturday
Cycle for Life on Sunday
Moon Ride update
New Zealand club Nationals
Department of Cycling now has its first National Title thanks to Gordon McCauley’s gutsy effort on Saturday.

“It’s
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By roadcaptain, on May 8th, 2012
Now that the summer season is near an end, we’re looking forward to the new season.
http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/90362917/?new_route=1
A shorter rider this week, our goal is to have some fun and set some goals.
Essentially an extension of the Saturday 45km ride, with a stop at the Taupaki park for some training and some questions.
This week is about
Continue reading Road – Winter prep ride
By DoC MTB, on May 7th, 2012
We have over 20 teams from the Department of Cycling attending this weekend’s Cateye Moonride. 18 of those teams will occupy the DoC site including 14 teams from JAFAKIDs and 2 teams from Avanti Plus Waitakere who will be providing support for our riders. A group of DoC riders will also be riding with teams
Continue reading 2012 Moonride Update
By alanparry, on May 1st, 2012
Moon ride is almost upon us.
Well, it’s that time of year again. Moonride time.
DoC have traditionally done well at this event, particularly with the JAFAKIDS. Let’s see if we can continue and even build on the successes we’ve achieved to date as well as
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By roadcaptain, on April 30th, 2012
It’s Cycleforlife challenge weekend
For those of you riding the cycle for life this weekend, good luck, have fun and hopefully you all achieve your goals.
For those still in Waitakere Sundays ride is the Rec “A” course
Birdwood – Red Hills – Old North – School – Annandale – Waitakere (Tunnel ) -Swanson – Coffee!
Road – Sunday May 6th rides
By Barry Page, on April 25th, 2012
Attention Jafakids.
ENTRY FEE: $20-00 (no entry on the day)
Manager to email list of those entering, school, gender, and age group to mtb@ags.school.nz BY Friday 27 April 2012 (before 1 pm).
By alanparry, on April 25th, 2012
Another great weekend for DoC riders
This weekend saw a lot of riding and a few medals for our members.
Saturday hosted the Manawatu Cycle Classic 2012
and saw great results from club members who entered. Gordon McCauley managed second and Morgan Smith, in his first elite event held on for 13th. Great work guys and looking forward
Continue reading Weekly email 24th April 2012
By roadcaptain, on April 24th, 2012
Start time 7:30am sharp from the shop.
Long ride -75km
Triangle-Redhills-Old North-Taylor-School-Foster-Thursday TT loop-Waitakere-Tunnel
http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/57123534
Just the ticket for getting ready for the cycle for life. For those that want to test out the leg speed – 2 laps of the TT course at pace would be a good measure, great to open
Continue reading Sunday 29 April Rides
By alanparry, on April 19th, 2012

Mountain Bike Big Day Out
Saturday 21st April 9am to 4pm
Get yourselves along to an event of epic proportions.
“We have combined all of our goodness events into one biggie.”
- More demo/test bikes than ever before
– Prizes
– Music
- Airbag jumps (even without your bike)
- Giveaways
– Pump
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By alanparry, on April 19th, 2012
Long ride:
http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/49468276
This aimed at training for the www.cycleforlife.co.nz
Scenic – Bethels – Waimauku – Old North – Sunnyside – Ridge – Matua –Pomona – Amriens – Crows – Don Bucks
A nice longer ride – good for the fitness a couple of good climbs to simulate riding through the Hunua’s
Ride in groups ( maybe an
Continue reading Sunday ride 22 April 2012
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