BikeManawatu

12/06/2026

🏆 What a fantastic night for Cycling at this year’s awards with our sport proudly represented across the categories! 🚴‍♂️🚴‍♀️

Huge congratulations to Ian Gray on his well-deserved induction as a 2026 Legend of Sport, an incredible recognition of his contribution to cycling in our region. We also honour the late Steve Stannard, whose passion, leadership and dedication continue to leave a lasting mark on our cycling community.

A big well done as well to Minnie Collins (Track) and Filip Martin (Road) on being named finalists in their respective Junior categories. An outstanding achievement and a great sign of the strength of our young riders.

🏆 Celebrating grassroots to greatness - what a night!

Last night, the Manawatū, Tararua and Horowhenua communities came together to celebrate the incredible people who make sport in our region so special.

It was a night that celebrated more than results. It honoured the countless hours behind the scenes, the support networks that help our people succeed, and the passion and pride that sport brings to our region.

A special congratulations to our 2026 Legends of Sport inductees - Jacob Oram, Ian Gray, Alan Adamson and Steve Stannard, recognised for their lasting contribution and impact.

Among the evening’s top honours, Kaipo Olsen-Baker was named Central Energy Trust Supreme Sportsperson of the Year, Palmerston North City Council Female Sportsperson of the Year, and Te Pae Oranga o Ruahine o Tararua Māori Sportsperson of the Year.

Congratulations also to Dane Cleaver, Harcourts Team Manawatū Male Sportsperson of the Year, Reuben Rose, Ricoh Male Junior Sportsperson of the Year, and Maia Davis, Snap Fitness Female Junior Sportsperson of the Year.

Thank you to our sponsors for supporting these awards, and congratulations to all winners, finalists, nominees, and everyone who continues to contribute to sport across our region.

This is where grassroots meets greatness!

11/06/2026

⚠️Event Update – WCNI Postponed

Unfortunately a perfect storm has descended this weekend. Deservedly a big course needs a big set up and a lot of volunteers, an event like this requires decent numbers entering well before time and also needs good weather.

Tim has been called North for family reasons and would struggle to get back in time. With low entries at this point in the week and showers forecast we have postponed WCNI til 13th September with an October reserve date. Hopefully riders will be out of hibernation by then. Any riders who have already entered and paid for this Sunday will automatically have their entry fee credited towards their next event.

Still to come in June is an ITT and Halcombe sealed handicap. Bike Manawatu has put on many events in 2026 covering all disciplines. In July we will dip our toes in with a CX (cyclocross) fun day and continue school age training rides. Kapiti Cycling Club starts their winter racing in July, followed by Novice Tour in early August.

Spring will see our Trophy races lining up with Trust House teams series before daylight saving starts again.

09/06/2026

📆 Save the dates for these upcoming events:

🟢 Sun 14th June – WCNI Graded Sealed Handicap Road Race
Colyton, Manawatu
https://www.webscorer.com/register?raceid=434382

⚫️ Sat 20th & Sun 21st June – iBuilt Junior Tour
Auckland
https://www.cyclingnewzealand.nz/nrs/

🟢 Sun 21st June – Kairanga Time Trial
Kairanga, Manawatu
https://www.webscorer.com/register?raceid=434907

🟢 Sun 28th June – Halcombe Sealed Handicap Road Race
Halcombe, Manawatu
https://www.webscorer.com/register?raceid=435592

🟡 Sat 4th & Sun 5th July – North Island School Road Championships
Karapiro, Waikato
https://www.schoolscycling.nz/north-island-school-road-champs/

🔵 Sat 11th July – Kapiti Winter Series Race 1
Te Horo, Kapiti
https://www.kapiticyclingclub.co.nz/newsarticle/165092?newsfeedId=2290504

🟢 (Sun 19th July – Postponement date for WCNI Sealed H’Cap in case 14th June event is cancelled)

🔵 Sat 25th July – Kapiti Winter Series Race 2
Te Horo, Kapiti
https://www.kapiticyclingclub.co.nz/newsarticle/165092?newsfeedId=2290504

🟢 Sat 1st & Sun 2nd Aug – Novice Tour of Manawatu
Halcombe, Manawatu
Registrations open 1st July 2026
https://bikemanawatu.co.nz/novice-tour/

04/06/2026

Cycling New Zealand has launched the "Women & Girls Project" and wants to hear from women and girls involved in competitive cycling - past or present - including riders, coaches, officials, volunteers, and supporters.
🚴‍♀️ We encourage you to fill out the survey and help shape the future of women’s cycling!

03/06/2026

31/05/2026

🚴‍♀️Another glorious day made for great racing at Halcombe on the last day of Autumn.
We have been so fortunate with the weather so far this year, fingers crossed for the winter months.
Great job by all riders today👍

Bike Manawatu’s ongoing push to give riders of all ages the opportunity to race was at the forefront today with E grade doing the 13km distance.
Mum’s and Dads joining their kids in what is sometimes a new racing experience for them. This year at the Novice Tour we will give the opportunity for year 5 and 6 riders to do the Hillclimb and the ITT.

Big thanks the our BM crew, headed by Janina. Sam and Andy Richardson on Registration and Timing. Andy did a great job as the Sag Wagon. The ever present Ross and Rachel O’Dea for marshalling. Thanks to Tim as always for setting everything up and packing it down. Huge thanks also to our amazing sponsors – we couldn’t have done today’s event without you!

⏱Full results: https://www.webscorer.com/race?raceid=434203

Probably an error racing on a long weekend, will address that going forward. We have a weekend off next week.
The following week Sunday 14th June we have WCNI sealed handicap graded Road race at Colyton.
A grade 45 kms 450mtrs elevation. B grade 33kms 283 mtrs elevation . C-E grade 21kms with 150mtrs elevation. Registrations will open in the next couple of days.

Kairanga ITT/TTT on the 21st June, then Halcombe again for Mass start (A&B together then C&D together), Sealed Handicap. E grade will start at the Stanway hall again.

Working on the calendar to fit around Mountain bike and Kapiti for term two leading into Novice Tour August 1st and 2nd!

29/05/2026

🌞Another beautiful day is forecast for this Sunday’s Graded Road Race in Halcombe 🚴‍♀️🚴🏽🚴🏽

👉Please pre-register here:
https://www.webscorer.com/register?raceid=432935
❗️Registrations close on Saturday 30th May at 10pm
Late entries will be accepted by text to Tim 027 496 4411 with name and grade prior to 9:30am on Sunday

Riders will complete laps of a ~20km circuit:
A Grade 2 laps
B Grade 2 laps
C Grade 1 lap
D Grade 1 lap
E Grade Short lap (~13km, start at Stanway Hall)

This event is a perfect opportunity for Junior riders to race on the course used for both the Novice Tour (1-2 August 2026) and the National School Cycling Championships (27 September 2026).

📍Meet outside the Halcombe Hall on 75 Willoughby Street
📋Registration 9:45am
📢Race briefing 10:15am
🕥Start at 10:30am (A Grade first)

🙋🏼‍♂️Volunteers – For this event to go ahead we require at least 2 x volunteers, and at least 1 x sag wagon. If you are available to help out, please register via the above link or comment below. THANK YOU!

🔴Tail lights – We would like every rider to use a tail light please!

🅿️Parking – Anywhere except on Willoughby St outside the Halcombe Hall

☕️Coffee – Kazzas Country Cafe just around the corner on Halcombe Road.

🚻Toilets – located in the Halcombe Hall. Public toilets on Willoughby St by the sports ground.

ℹ️Any questions? Please email [email protected]

28/05/2026

🟢 A quick reminder that the Marist Sports Palmerston North 100 Year Celebrations are being held this King’s Birthday weekend!

As the Cycling code of Marist Sports, Bike Manawatu is proud of its connection to the old Marist Cycling Club, which was one of the clubs that helped form Bike Manawatu back in 2009.

If you’ve got a connection to Marist Sports, you might like to join in the celebrations this weekend.

📧To help with numbers, please register by emailing: [email protected]

24/05/2026

🏁 Palmy turned on a perfect morning for another Criterium at the Arena!

A huge thank you to the volunteers who made the event possible:
🔸 Tim Lloyd for course set-up and pack-down, and for adding extra turns and corners, a punchy little climb, and a downhill to help sharpen everyone’s cornering and bike handling skills.
🔸 Sam Richardson for registration and timing.
🔸 Richard Long and David Sheppard for marshalling.
🔸 The many experienced riders who mentored across C, D, and E Grades, you rock!

⏱Results:
A/B Grade https://www.webscorer.com/race?raceid=433338
C Grade https://www.webscorer.com/race?raceid=433336
D Grade https://www.webscorer.com/race?raceid=433335
E Grade https://www.webscorer.com/race?raceid=433334

📆 Next up is a Graded Road Race in Halcombe on Sunday 31st May (King’s Birthday weekend), with racing for all grades A-E. This event is a fantastic opportunity for junior riders to race on the same course used for both the Novice Tour (1-2 August 2026) and the National School Cycling Championships (27 September 2026).
👉 Registrations are now open: https://www.webscorer.com/register?raceid=432935

🌞 Enjoy the rest of your weekend!

📸 Greg Thompson - Thank you so much Greg for capturing the action this morning 👍