Department of Cycling

Under 5hr Group Ride Points

Jeff — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 05:04:39 +0000

During this part of the season we need to make sure we are doing the right sort of riding. Our focus for this group is to log some quality miles at a steady pace over solid terrain. Time is just as important as distance or speed. Every time we stop we are compromising the consistency of our ride.

Here a couple of things to remember when we are riding

Don’t take the front until it is time- the rider on the front exits the front and slows rather than being over taken. (unless the rider on the front is unable to hold a steady pace)
Don’t force the pace on climbs. Try and keep and steady effort.
Do hold the wheel of the rider in front of you. Try not to leave gaps of more than 1 bike length
Try to minimize stopping by rolling slowly over hilltops and through stopping points and allowing the bunch to regroup.

Punctures:

If you puncture or have a mechanical problem the bunch will wait.
You must let the bunch know that you have a bike problem.

See you on Sunday

Jeff

Taupo/K2 Preparation Ride 26th Sept.

Jeff — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 22:02:37 +0000

Title: Taupo/K2 Preparation Ride Sunday 26th September
Location: Parakai Hot springs
Description: Starting from Parakai we will be running 3 bunches through to Wellsford and back. Each bunch will be supported by a vehicle and a short ride option is available. We will finish with lunch at Parakai. Cost $15.00

There will be no bunch ride from Avantiplus today!!

Start Time: 08:00
Date: 2010-09-26

Cost: $15.00 Lunch included

Course Map Dist. 121km Climbing 988m

Short Course Map Dist. 70km Climbing 475m (Same ride, but turns around at Glorit)

3 Bunches: Under 5hr bunch 27km/h, 2nd bunch 24-25km/h, 3rd bunch 21-23km/h

End of Month Drinks

Jeff — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 08:17:33 +0000

Title: End of Month Drinks
Location: Bar 159, Lincoln Road
Description: Explore the social side of cycling on the last friday of every month at Bar 159 from 5:30pm Plenty of cycling stories but strickly no lycra. Partners welcome
Be there or be square!!
Start Time: 17:30
Date: 2010-08-27

Swanson Hillclimb Results

Jeff — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 02:51:09 +0000

Hillclimb was a blast. Saw some new expressions on some faces at the top, huge effort by all. A big thanks to Julia, Catherine & Sue for their help with the organization of the day.

We will be keen to run this event again if there is support so please post a response to this if you have any views or feedback. Alternatively send me a email.

Jeff

Hillclimb Results Aug 2010

Planting Day Posponed -Now 4th September

Jeff — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 22:43:55 +0000

Unfortunately the weather means we cannot plant today. New date is 4th September, time is the same. Your help would be greatly appreciated, Sausage sizzle provided!!

Please email Rochelle if you can help

Planting Day Sat 7th August

Jeff — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 22:10:18 +0000

Volunteers Wanted!!

Callling all members, families and friends. Many hands make light work so get involved and join the DoC committee at the BMX track on Birdwood Winery estate to help make this planting day a success.

The action starts at 12:00 so heaps of time for a ride in the morning. Sausage sizzle will be provided and you will have the chance to get a climpse of the proposed Te Rangi Hiroa MTB facility. Please let Rochelle know by email if you can help out.

Event Flier

Taupo Under 5 hr Training Group 2010

Jeff — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 22:56:44 +0000

This year we will be following a slightly different format.

GOAL: Form a group of riders of a similar ability who share the under 5 hr at Taupo goal that can ride together once a week as part of their Taupo training. The intent is for this group to be able to ride together on the day too!!

WHEN DOES IT START: Sunday August 8th

RIDES: This year we will ride as a separate group as part of the Avantiplus Waitakere Sunday Bunch Ride. We will also use some of the fun rides to prepare for Taupo.

WHO CAN ATTEND: All riders prepared to put themselves in a position to go under 5 hours

KEEP UPDATED: To keep up to date with under 5 hour info register on the DoC website for the Under 5 hr group emails and keep an eye on the DoC events calendar.

QUESTIONS: Email me if you have any questions.

Jeff

Timed Hill Climb

Jeff — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 22:03:12 +0000

Title: Timed Hill Climb
Location: Swanson
Description: Come along and test yourself on the 1km climb. Each rider will ride twice and times added together to get results. Promises to be both challenging and fun. Avantiplus Bunch will still run but be shorter so you can do both. Riders ride against the clock and 1 min. intervals up Christians Road. Times will be taken at the top and riders are to return down O’Neills Road. 1st rider starts at 10:00am, Briefing will be at 9:45 at the Swanson Cafe. Please do not park on Christians Road.
Start Time: 10:00
Date: 2010-08-22

Course Map

Return Loop, from top of course

End of Month Drinks

Jeff — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 09:54:51 +0000

Fundraiser Movie Night

Jeff — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 22:19:30 +0000

As you may already know, I have been selected to compete for NZ at the World Long Distance Triathlon Champs in Germany on August 1st 2010. I have managed to get most of the money together that I need but I am faced with a shortfall for the overall trip. To help me afford to go I am running an evening where friends can come and watch The A Team at Westgate Theatre, Westgate, Auckland, on July 21st at 9.00pm. Tickets cost $20 and you can pay on the night - but please rsvp to me at this address and I can make sure you get a seat:-)

Thanks for considering helping me out.

Andrew Sylvester

021 2227737

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