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02/05/2008: "Kaimai Cycles Twilight Series - Race 14"

49 riders met at Mangateparu to experience the 6km circuit of Loop Road (with varying numbers of circuits per grades). A number of club members came from out of town as well including: Tauranga, Matamata, Thames, Hamilton, Te Kauwhata - thanks to them for their efforts each week. The club is going really strong at the moment and we always welcome everyone! Welcome to new riders also.

Weather Watch: South Easterly - strong winds and a cooler temperature than previous weeks!!

Thank you to Bev May & her trusty team of helpers who organised the event, put out STMS signs, marshalled corners and helped with judging etc.

U13 - one circuit 6km
Therese Williams rode for the first time tonight 24.16.

U13 - 2 circuits 12km

1 Christian Smith 33.45
2 Joshua Collins 30.47 - Fastest Time
3 Shane Wolfe 33.30
4 Michael Smith 34.32
5 Julia Williams 41.48
6 Faud Seidid 32.10
7 Theo Wright 32.40

U15 - 4 circuits
Liam Aberhart is getting used to moving up to U15 grade by doing a total of four circuits tonight in
1.14.38 As Liam gets used to this he will gradually move up in distance & strength.

Open & U17 riders

This week riders completed five circuits of Loop road. Handicaps were as follows:

Limit, 10 mins, 12 mins, 16 mins, 18 mins, 20 mins, 25 mins, 28 mins. Some riders moved forward a bunch as they have track competitions coming up and the Twin Dams event (fun ride)... It was quite a good handicap with five laps scratch was only 1 minute 28 down on the limit bunch with one lap to go. They pushed really hard but were not able to catch the front (this is a change from previous weeks). Riders that moved forward were able to lend a hand and support them as they learned to lap it out.

Some of the new U17 riders have been getting a hard time with hanicaps - Bev has decided next week she is going to give them a better head start - we want to keep riders encouraged. It has taken a little while for riders to settle into a 'bunch' which is more their level. The boys are strong as anything but are still learning to lap it through... This will come - keep it up guys!!

Gemma Murrell put in a fantastic effort tonight and was in the front bunch (with Terry Semmens, Shane Robinson, Graham Smith) only to be caught with 3km to go, she couldn't quite make the transition but pushed really hard to finish strong. The others were able to get in the group and pull turns, great going guys! Lindsay Williams bunch commented on his improvements, riding like a 'strong man.' John Marnethrust & Adrian Smith put in huge sprint - great to see poeple being competitive in their bunches. Tonight Greg Hampton put in a huge effort up the Loop Road hill sitting in behind Stephe Crowther who put in a hard attack, he held on and was able to ride past right on the line, judges suggested a tie but Stephe admitted to being 2nd. Greg has shown huge determination and improvement, he was so tired after tonights race his first reaction was to stop and rest a while on the sidewalk. After a little encouragement he went for a cool down (very important part of racing!!).

Open & U17 Results

1 Greg Hampton 55.12
2 Stephe Crowther 55.12
3 Sandra Ginever 55.14
4 Bruce Robinson 55.15
5 Terry Semmens 57.16
6 Shane Robinson 57.17
7 Rebecca Kingsford 55.21 (U17 or U19 - please tell us?)
8 Graham Smith 57.30
9 Gemma Murrell 58.08 (U17)
10 Ben Olesen 48.40 (fastest time)
11 Louis Wright 48.44 (U17)
12 Evan Smith 48.45
13 Vickie Burr 51.47
14 Quentin Ginever 51.49
15 Adrian McCabe 48.50
16 Rex Thorley 48.51
17 Lindsay Williams 51.56
18 Pete Hansen 57.02
19 Paul Doelman 52.06
20 Bob Puru 52.15
21 Wayne Aberhart 1.18.00
22 Sam O'Connor 52.18
23 Ken O'Connor 1.02.28
24 Roger Wolfe 1.07.03
25 Kay Wolfe 1.07.04
26 Dave May 1.07.05
27 David Mayall 55.33
28 Mary van Huysen 1.03.00
29 Scott Jackson 1.01.37 (U17)
30 Gavin Wolfe 1.01.38 (U17)
31 Charlie Murrell 1.01.39 (U15)
32 John Marnethrust 1.04.02
33 Adrian Smith 1.12.03
34 Aimee Sheldon 1.06.21
35 Anthony vanderpass 57.32
36 Robin Stafford 1.06.36
37 Rod Wells 1.14.47
38 Zac Smith 1.06.16 (U17)

There were three other riders - not sure exactly of circuits you completed. Donna Crowther came out for her first ride, well done. Tony Wright (not sure distance) & Joe O'Connor did three circuits (U17).

WHAT"S HAPPENING

Wednesday 6 February - Waitangi Day - Sandra Ginever & Louis Wright compete at the Auckland Track Championships

Saturday 9 & Sunday 10 February - BEV MAY WOMEN'S TOUR

Club members are requested to help out with jobs as possible - (2 plates each day), and help with jobs (corners, lead cars etc)... This is one weekend where NZ's top women & girls come out to compete for Tour Leader as well as Sprint Ace and Mountain Climber jerseys. This event will be exciting with 74 entries received as of today across all grades. If you are able to help please offer - most people try to do either Saturday or the Sunday - Thank you to all volunteers who are doing jobs - your efforts are most appreciated. This event is one of the biggest fundraisers for the club - proceeds going to the velodrome project.

Tuesday Next Week Bolten Road Start and riding up Taharoa Hill and completing the Scotsmans Valley Circuit... If roadworks is still not complete this could be modified, you will find out on the day which course you are doing!

Friday 15th Feb Track racing at Auckland - final night for the series...

Keep an eye on our EVENTS page and our NEWS page for other things coming up in our club... Our club newsletter has been put up as well, please read this.

Happy training & racing everyone!!