Week 10 Tuesday night Racing
With the final race of the 2020 part of the series done we look forward to seeing you at the beginning of the 2nd half starting January 2021,
Merry Xmas everyone and have safe holidays
Here are the results from last nights racing
Tuesday_Race_10_Results_-_Sheet1.pdf
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Week 9 Tuesday night Racing
Looks like Tuesday curse has broken so we're all go for tonights racing. Come along and enjoy. Now we have also booked for next week 15th Dec so racing will continue next week weather permitting. That will then wrap up the 2020 part of the racing.
Remember to renew your membership as 2020 expires 31st Dec so will need to be renewed prior to racing starting 2021 to be able to ride for free.
Tonights Results
Week 6 Race Results
Cracking night at Bruce Mclaren Motorsport park for racing, Here are the Results
Tuesday_Race_6_Results_-_Sheet1.pdf
A reminder also that 2020 is slowly disappearing and with that 2020 Membership will expire as at 31st Dec, Membership for 2021 is available via the CNZ website, One of the many benifits of this is that with membership, the series on Tuesday evenings remains Free, Without the renewal the non member charges apply,
See you all next week
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Week 5 Results
With 5 weeks in a row of bad weather on a Tuesday again the weather just held off for racing to go ahead, A large field in A grade but not so much in the other grades, Here are the results for the evening of racing.
Tuesday_Race_5_Results_-_Sheet1.pdf
Week 4 Tuesday night Racing
Tuesday nights are the night for rain at the moment but we finally got a race underway with the weather just holding off.
Here are the results
Tuesday_Race_Series_Results_-_Sheet1.pdf
2020 Interclub results
This year was hosted by Forestland wheelers, Many thanks to them for putting on a good race.
Taupo Club Race Series 2019/20
2019/2020 Series Final Results
Hi Everyone,
We hope everyone is settling into thier isolation and staying safe and following the rules set in place so we can all get back out there sooner that later,
Here are the finalized results along with the times from the last race the Hill Climb.
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Hill_Climb_2020_Results_-_Sheet1.pdf
Race Cancelation
Hi All
Due to the rapidly evolving situation regarding Covid 19 and the recommended guidelines regarding social distancing and reducing group gatherings the committee has made the difficult decision to cancel the last race of the Spring / Summer series scheduled to have taken place this Tuesday the 24th March at the Bruce McClaren Motorsport Park. The points accrued to date will be the final placings for the entire series.
We will also be postponing the Prizegiving & AGM that was due to take place at Ploughmans Restaurant on the 31st March 2020. We will advise an alternate date when there is more clarity around the Pandemic and when it is more appropriate to get together as a group.
We understand that many of you may be disappointed regarding this decision, but our members safety and the safety of the wider community as a whole, is our no 1 priority. We encourage you all to keep active, think of alternate ways to keep your peddles turning such as Zwift and alternate riding options and would look forward to seeing you all later in the year.
Look after yourselves and your families, stay safe everyone
Taupo Cycling Club Committee
Central Plateau Interclub Champs
Thank you everyone for coming along today to the Interclub race for 2019, It was a great day for racing and the Aritiatia hill proved its worth on a lot of people. Was great to see so many making the journey from Tokoroa and Rotorua to make this event worth while. Huge Thanks to all the volunteers as without your help we couldn't do this sort of thing, Taupo retain the Sheild and we look forward to defending this again next year, (Maybe in Tokoroa??) Anyway have a great season of riding, Stay safe,
Central_Plateau_Interclub_-_Sheet1.pdf
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Taupo Club Race Series 2019/20
Week 1 2019/2020 Race Series
What a great strat to the Tuesday night race series, Great to see so many people coming along to make the most of this.Welcome to all the new faces and we look forward to getting to know you all. There was some great racing throughout the grades including a really solid A grade. We are aiming on a Handicapped race for next week so bring your strategies. As normal for the 1st night we have had a few changes in some grades for some people,( Better now than later)
Please don't forget to put your hand up to offer some assistance for the Central Plateau Champs on the 20th Oct.
https://www.taupocyclingclub.org.nz/
Here's the results for tonights racing, See you all next week.
Week_1_2019_20_series_-_Sheet1.pdf
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We kicked off the series with a Registration and Skills Session at the Taupo Velodrome, As things got underway the Sun shone through making for a pleasant evening,Was a great turn out and those that paricipated enjoyed the benifits of what was on offer.Thanks to everyone who came along this does make the job a little easier for the start of the series. Those that have joined the club today this will show on the records in due course, Remember Membership is required to ridre for Free so a reminder to take care of this prior to next weeks racing,
See you all next week
2019_20_series_Velodrome_Eve_-_Sheet1.pdf
Here is a look at the Club members gradings for the upcomin Taupo Club Series
2019_20_series_Grading_-_Sheet1_1_.pdf
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2018/19 Series Results
Week 20 Results
Well the race series has come to an end.Great to see still consistant numbers of riders tonight making for some great racing, The results are published below, any quries about the results please let us know asap.The Prizegiving will be held next week upstairs at Ploughmans resteraunt starting at 6pm, spot prizes will be awarded with Thanks to Pack & Pedal along with the club trophies for all grades. Following this will be the club AGM so please stick around as this is the best time to have your say. See you all next week.
2018_series_results_Week_20_-_Sheet1.pdf
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Summer series Week 9 Results
Summer_Seriesxt week_Results_Week_9_updated.pdf
It was a perfect night for final night of racing. Please remember next week at 6pm at Ploughmans for the prize giving, This is supported by Pack & Pedal and as a club we support them. We have now added tthe riders points as well, If there are any queries about the results please let us know prior to this weekend.
See you all next week.
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Please have a look at the roster for the series, if any changes are required we will endevour to accomodate any requests with some prior notice.
DJ is for Duty Judge which assists with the start of racing and judging of finishs.
DVP is for Development grade, which is aimed for 1st time riders wanting to give the series a go. The rostered person will ride with the grade assisting them and passing on knowledge of road cycling.
2017_spring_series_roster_pdf.pdf
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Tena koutou Katoa
Thanks to all those who raced in the recent Summer Series. I found the
racing challenging and I had to work very hard at times - you can't ask for
much more.
It was brought to our attention that there is an error in the C
Grade results -* Ivan Abele score adds to 33* while Geoff Purdies adds to*
29*. This makes *Ivan first*, Geoff second, just ahead of Sammie, who
retains third.
This may have been what the shouting was about at prizegiving, but Stuart
and I couldn't hear it upwind, where we were standing.
Sorry to take the moment away from Ivan, but a new first place certificate
is on the way. (New one for you too, Geoff!)
Re-awarding of medals has happened at National Chapionships - points races
most often -, so not a unique occurrence.
A bunch of races don't organise themselves, and although we have sponsors
who get thanked, and deservedly so, the races are brought to you primarily
by Tina and Kerry Edwards, who have come back to support cycling through the
involvement of their children - Maddy and Jack,( 3rd Generation road cycling in the Edwards family) who still remains in town.*
Without them there wouldn't be any racing*. The rest of the committee help
out - but organising club racing is not where the rest of our focus and
passion lies.
If you have an issue, with any way the club is run, come and talk to us.
Don't email, don't yell, talk. If you don't like something, and can think
of a better way to do it, tell us. If you can run a race, judge a race,
organise sponsorship, keep track of finances liaise with council, other
clubs and organisations,, attend WBOP meetings ..., then let us know - it
is a lot of work for six people (and sometimes it is not even our priority,
we have life stuff too.) If you can help, do so; If you can't....then you
really can't complain, or the people who were doing stuff may take their
volunteer time somewhere else. Thanks you to those of you who are
appreciative and offer support and thanks.
Tony Tinworth
Chairman
Taupo Cycling Club
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Corrected Week 8 and Final Summer Series Results for 2017
Sorry for the mistakes , Hopefully the results are correct now.
Tonight was the final night of Tuesday racing for Summer 2017. Finishing with a fast paced graded race. Congratulations to all the riders whom rode at the series. Overall place getters were
Lily Raven 1st Junior girl,31pts
D Grade Corban Nicol 1st 39 pts, Graeme Spence 2nd 34pts, Stuart Hickman 3rd 20pts
C Grade Ivan Abele1st 33 pts, Geoff Purdie 2nd 29pts, Sammie Maxwell 3rd 28 pts
B Grade Robbie Hislop 1st 34pts, Barry Pritchard 2nd 32pts, Dave Byres 3rd 29pts
A Grade Jack Edwards 1st 50pts, Tony Tinworth 31pts, Kevin Strongman 29pts.
A number of spot prizes were given away over nibbles and a drink. congratulations to all the winners of prizes from PACK and PEDAL and from the FERN CAFE. Thank you to these local businesses for their continued support. Thank you also to PACK N SAVE Taupo for enabling this to be free for club members and Thanks also to Bruce Mclaren Motorsport park.
Tonight finished under a stunning double rainbow, Winter is on its way, ride safe everyone and see you all for the Spring Series.
Corrected_Summer_Series_2017_Week_8_results.pdf
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Week 7 Summer Series Results
To Keep up with the mixing it up theme at Tuesday night races tonight we had a Teams race/ Accumulator style. There were some breaks & some catches making for some entertaining racing.Next week is our final race for the series, there will be a prize and award giving at the end along with some nibbles and a drink so please stay on and support this, If your riding we recommend bring your lights as the days are getting shorter. Big Thanks to FERN CAFE for their continued support. Thanks also to PACK N PEDAL for their support and tonights winner of their give away was Ralph Kumm,, well done. And also Thanks to PACK & SAVE TAUPO for their contribution making this free for club members.
See you all next week
Summer_Series_2017_week_7_Results.pdf
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Week 1 Summer Series Results
Thank you to all that have renewed their membership for 2017. Tonight we had a fun night at the Taupo velodrome for registration and and couple of races. The 1st spot prize generously donated by PACK & PEDAL has jackpotted untill the final night. (sorry Hannah Howell). Races were split into 2 groups and had a scratch race followed by a points race. ( both Kerry's version) 1st group winners scratch were Jakob 1st, Sammie 2nd, Ivan 3rd. Points race was Ivan 26pts, Sammie 22pts, Rachell 4pts and Graeme 4pts. 2nd Group winners scratch were Jack 1st, Tony 2nd, Dave 3rd. Points race was Jack 22pts,Dave 14pts, Tony 10pts, Jakob 10pts, Huge Thanks to PACK & SAVE TAUPO for their sponsourship making our hireage of the track free for members for this series.
See you all next Tuesday at the Bruce Mclaren Motorsport park. Racing starts at 6pm.
week_1_2017_summer_results.pdf
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Summer Series 2017
Here is the series format with the roster of Duty Judges to assist throughout the series. Any changes will need to be done at least the week prior done by email to secretary@taupocyclingclub.org.nz
If you are rostered but wish to ride please bring along someone to Judge on your behalf. (i.e. Parent or Partner or Friend ) you will still get Judging points.
For those who have not registered yet we look forward to seeing you at the Taupo Velodrome this Tuesday @ 6pm.
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Week 10 Spring Series Results
Tonight we had a Handicapped race to end with a difference, This resulted with Hannah Howell 1st,Corban Nicol 2nd,Scott Forsythe 3rd and Sammie Maxwell 4th.A great effort. Big Thanks again to Hendon and Nigel and the team at PACK N PEDAL for their support and Huge Thanks to FERN CAFE for their continued support.Thanks for your patience whilst drawing the prize winners. tonight. ( Learning in progress ) Thanks also to Bruce McLaren Motorsport for allowing us to hire the venue for a safe and fun race series.Thanks also to the whole Club Committee for all doing their part to make this event happen. Most of all Thanks to all you riders for coming along and making racing possible and stepping up to all take a turn on the sideline. Very much appreciated.
Have a safe and prosperous Xmas and see you all next season.
week10_results.pdf
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Interclub 2016 final points
Here are the points and results as I have worked them out for the final of the winter Inerclub series. Well done to Rotorua for retaining the sheild.
interclub_race_3_results.pdf
Interclub_final_points.pdf
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Interclub Race 2 Results
Here are the results fopr race 2 Hosted by Tokoroa club, Great riding conditions and another great day. See you all at the Taupo event on Sunday 24th July Interclub_Results_TBC.pdf
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2016 Club Champs
Taupo Cycle Club helds its club champs today after a break of several years. The Taupo weather played its part turning on a stunning morning with a fresh southerly breeze.Racing was strong in all grades and we hope to see larger numbers in future races.
Congratulations to - Tony Tinworth 2016 Male Club Champ
- Sheryl Duncan 2016 Female Club Champ
Big Thanks to Fern Cafe for their sponsorship of the race numbers and the use of their car to use as lead vehicle, your support is greatly appreciated.
Results are. .Results_Club_Champs_2016.pdf
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2016 Interclub Series
Great numbers for Taupo to start the series with some excellent racing across all grades,
Looking forward to the Tokoroa race on the 12th June see you all there.
Interclub_Race1_Results_TBC-4.pdf
WBOP Center ITT 2016
Taupo Cycling Club was well represented by the juniors at the WBOP time trial champs in Gordonton.
U13 Girls Aana Watts 10km 1st place
U17 Girls Jessica Clark 15km 4th place
U17 Girls Megan Lockett 14th
U17 Boys Jack Edwards 6th
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2016 Summer Series
Week 8
The final night of the Summer Series was run under a clear sky and a slight breeze, For a difference we had a Handicaped race, over 4 laps. The finish was close with Elliot Orr (C grade) taking line honours followed by Tony Tinworth for 2nd and the Thomas McKay for 3rd, some great racing.
Well done to all the Series winners
A Grade Scott Fairburn
B Grade 1st Tony Tinworth, 2nd Thomas McKay, 3rd Barry Pritchard
C Grade 1st Matt Shawcroft, 2nd Ian Farquar, 3rd Elliot Orr
D Grade 1st Sammie Maxwell, 2nd Rob Vondervoort, 3rd Ralph Kumm
Junior Boys 1st Matt Buckeridge
Junior Girls 1st Grace Tiplady, 2nd Sasha Larsen, 3rd Taylor Corban.
A Big Thank you to Bruce McLaren Motorsport park for allowing us to ride on their venue. And to Huka Cycles for their assistance with prizes for the series. And a big and continued Thank you to the Fern Cafe for their assistance with prizes for the series and their continued support for the club providing us with some new race numbers which we look forward to using, Remember to support these local businesses.
Riding is not over yet with the up coming King and Queen of crank race on 8th May and Club Champs on the 22nd May. Keep an eye on the club website and FB for further details.
Ride safe and we will see you all soon.
Results_Week_8.pdf
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2015 Spring Series
Week 10 Final Race
We finished as we started the series with a roaring westerly wind. For the last race of the series however, the race director made it even worse by sending the riders up Aratiatia hill into the wind. Nice guy! Everyone did make it back to the track to enjoy a drink and a snarler in the shelter of of one of the pit sheds. Well done to Carwyn May (Grade A), Ryan Blair (Grade B) Thomas Mckay (Grade C), Jakob Larsen (Grade D) Daniel Pietersma (Frade E) and finally Indi Drea (Girls) for winning their respective grades. Final results here 2015 Series Final Results.
I would like to thank all those that helped on the night especially the marshalls and the cook (Kerry) and timekeepers and volunteers throughout the year. I would also like to thank the motorsport park (especially Jacqi) for their assistance and allowing us additional access.
Have a great xmas and new year and i look forwared to seeing you all racing again in the summer.
Barry.
Week 9
Tonight was probably the best nights racing so far across the Grades. Even the lone stars Joe and Frank in grade A put up a spectacle for all to watch. Grades B, C and D all produced bunch sprints that made great racing to watch. Well done Naia who on her first race achieved 3rd in Grade E. Full results here including E Grade and juniors from last week.
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2015 Interclub Series Results
The interclub races are raced annually between the Rotorua, Tokoroa and Taupo clubs. Its is a fantastic series which allows us to race on some different courses around the region. They are very laid back events with barbeques to finish off the day & to socialize.
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2015 Club Nationals - Napier
Congratulations to all those TCC members that took part in the Club Nationals in Napier at the weekend.
Results were
- Matt Webber 5th in TT
- Kiaan Watts 1st in both TT and Road Race
- Wendy Brightwell 2nd in Road Race
- Jack Edwards 9th in TT and 10th in Road Race
- Megan Lockett 12th in TT and 16th in Road Race
- Jak Brightwell 22nd in Road Race
- Jess Clarke 22nd in TT and 19th in Road Race
- Isla Sando 18th in TT
- Loren King 17th in TT 21st in Road Race
- Maddie Edwards 19th in TT
Extremely well done Kiaan and Wendy, awesome effort to all.
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2015 Summer Series
Final results for the summer series 2015 attached above. Thanks to everyone who helped out, especially Kylie who was available nearly every week for time keeping. Well done to the Grade Winners. Look forward to seeing you on the road or next spring! Safe riding during the winter.
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2014 King/Queen of the Crank
A great event had by all (with the exception of Frank - Ouch). Well done to everyone who competed. We would like to see more of the road club competing in this event. Its a fun and social event.
2014 KQ crank Results
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2014 Interclub ResultsInterclub 3: Taupo:
Copy_of_2014_Central_North_Island_Interclub_-_Race_Three.xlsx
Interclub 2: Tokoroa
Taupo has done well to come up to second place in the standings thanks largely to the super effort of the ladies!
Tokoroa Results page 1 Tokoroa results page 2
Interclub 1: Rotorua
Taupo Cycling Club had a modest turn out to the first interclub of the year, but though few in numbers they performed well in C grade and the womens 40k ride. The course starting from the Bluff club in Ngakuru was a great 20 k circuit with nice climbs and a few technical parts.
The results here
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2014 Summer Series results
Thanks to all who made the 2014 Summer Series a success.
Thanks once again to the series sponsors PaknSav and to our wonderful timekeepers.
Final Series Results are up here
Next Tuesday we are hoping to run a three person team race, details are as follows
And look forward to seeing you all on Monday night!
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CHB Ultimo Tour April 2014 results Taupo Cycling ClubUnder 15 boys
- Prologue Kiaan Watts- 4th, Jak Brightwell- 17th, Jack Edwards- 14th
- Stage 1- 42.5 kms, Kiaan- 9th, Jak-13th, Jack- 16th
- Stage 2-37.6kms, Kiaan 1st, Jak-9th, Jack-11th
- Kiaan Watts -3rd overall
Under 15 girls
- Jessica Clarke, Prologue 6th,
- Stage 1- 26.5km 6th 26.5km,
- Stage 2- 3rd 37.6km 37.6km
- Jessica Clarke-4th overall
Under 17 Women
- Prologue Loren King 8th, Sarah Clarke 9th, Maddison Edwards 10th
- Stage 1-42.5 km Loren 8th, Sarah 10th, Maddison 9th
- Stage 2- 53.8kmLoren 8th, Sarah DNA (injured), Maddison 10th
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Spring Series 2013
Thanks to the time keepers and of course Pak N Save for their sponsorship
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WBOP Champs 2013, 24th March. Taupo
Fantastic racing over all grades. The only group that stayed together was the Elite/U23/U19M. The Aratiatia climb allowed stronger climbers to really put on the pressure.
Results: WBOP2013results.pdf
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Summer Series Race Results 2013
Well the last track race of season has been run. The weather has been fantastic for the summer series
Results are here Summer Season
Please stay tuned for the Road Race, will confirm date asap
Latest results for the summer series race 26th March
Summer_Series_race_results_2013_ap.pdf
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2012 Dec: KING & QUEEN OF THE CRANK RESULTS
The King and Queen was the last race of 2012, which we co-hosted with the mountain bike club. It was a fantastic event , enjoyed by all. The emphasis was on a fun, social race and then topped off with a BBQ and plenty of free refreshments. Thanks to all who participated. The Mountain Bike club ended up taking the club title. We can win this, but we just didn’t have many of our club members compete. Let’s see you all next year.
Crank_results_2013_pdf.pdf
What a great way to finish the year. We need your support to make sure we get the title. Remember the mountain bikers have won it for the last 2 years. They scrapped in last year. Lets make sure we have riders in all grades. Our women riders - we need you!! So get out there, & enjoy yourselves.
Poster
Registration form
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2012: Taupo cycling at the Brendon McFee North Island Champs
After three years the Brendan McGee Memorial track carnival in Te Awamutu was finally on. The weather turned it on for the Track cycling contingent of the Taupo cycling club who turned up in force to race all the races in all the grades. Local talent Patrick Bevan raced well all day taking out the coveted Brendan McGee Memorial 15000m. Also placing well and showing a competitive set of wheels in the hardest category was Corby Price who was competing in the same grade as Patrick. Tony Tinworth, Claire Hume, and Lewis Eccles were our most successful local riders of the day each taking out 2 wins each in the various races on the day. A very special mention for all the other riders that also raced hard and placed well all day. Abby Eccles, Beth Owen, Jaymie King, Isla Sando, Sam Dobbs, Brendan Hawkins, and Adian Hawkins. This bodes well for the Waitangi day Track carnival to be held here in Taupo Febuary 6th. Racing starts at 10am. Support on the day will I’m sure make our riders ride faster on the day in front of a home crowd. For more information on Track cycling and what’s happening in the local cycling scene visit the Taupo Cycling club web site.
TA_results.pdf
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2012 Huka Cycles Spring Race Series Road Race Results
Congratulations to everyone that turned out on Sunday for the road race. With the rain staying away it made for some great racing, with final placings for the overall series decided by today's racing. Keep an eye on the website for the new gradings to be posted in time for the Summer Race Series.
Check out the race results here: Spring Race Series Results
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Central Nth Island - Interclub Series - Race 2 update & Results
June 25th, 2012
Click for full results central north island interclub results.pdf
Race 2 of the Central North Island Interclub series was help in Taupo on the 24th. Riders were divided into 5 grades, however the junior grade was small due to a school time trial event being held on the same day. Riders encountered wet conditions, which then improved through the race.
The race was held in Taupo’s historic Huka course 8km in length with enough climbs to keep the riders honest. Most Grades did finish with bunch finishes, but the position of the finish after a climb ensured the strongest riders where at the front, stringing out the rest of the field.
Race organiser comments:
- Riders well behaved, staying left.
- Plenty of punctures and some of those riders not having spares.
- Witnessed 2 riders throw out gu packets on the road. Don’t do it.
The competition between the Rotorua and Taupo clubs is heating up – the winner will be decided in the final race at Tokoroa!
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Waikato BOP Champs 2012 - Recap
April 26th, 2012
On behalf of the Taupo Cycling Club Committee, I would like to thank everybody, who made the WBOP champs a success.
We were congratulated by Graeme Bell, out of town cyclists, and I received a particularly glowing report from Stephen Cox, the current centre president, whom has seen and organised an incredible amount of races. We can deservedly be very proud of ourselves. Also, as a club, we will have made a good profit on the event which makes the efforts worthwhile.
We had over 35 people volunteering for the event and many other helpers.
In particular I would like to thank the following people
1. All the participants – 23 in all. Well done.
2. Graeme Usher who co-ordinated the marshals.
3. Thanks to all the marshals – 17 in all. Thank you for your time
4. Glen Sando & Nigel Tipene for helping with Setup and teardown AND driving lead cars
5. Grant Nichol & Donna Hume for registration
6. Grant, Sheryl Duncan & Mike Langley for handling ALL of the 131 entries.
7. Our lead car drivers
8. Brian Eccles for the use of his flatbed truck for a judging platform.
In talking with many of the out of town participants, they loved the course and coming to Taupo. We were praised also for the facilities at the events centre - there are not many events that provide showers!!
This is a good time to mention that the club has secured the 2013 Centre Champs. We will plan on using the same course and venue. I would like to see more Masters and Woman riders riding - you have the ability. An $40 upgrade in license allow’s you to compete in some excellent centre events at a reduced cost.
Remember we have postponed the Club champs. We are planning an interclub series between Rotorua, Tokoroa and Taupo, focusing on fun & participation. The first event will be in Rotorua on a fantastic course at the end of May/Start of June. Keep training!! More details to come.
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2012 Avanti Plus, Pak n Save Summer Series Results & Wrap Up
April 2nd, 2012
Taupo Cycling Club would like to extend thanks to, our generous sponsors Avanti plus & Pak n Save Taupo for the fantastic spot prizes - much appreciated by everyone at prize giving and to Taupo Motorsport Park for allowing us the ongoing use of this fantastic facility. Also, big thanks to all our volunteers and parent helpers who, without their continued support, we would not be able to
run these events. Thanks also to the group of riders from Rotorua that came over to support Taupo and to ride the Huka circuit on one of nicest days we’ve had this summer.
The final road race for the series on the Huka Falls road circuit saw perfect weather conditions and bought 53 riders to mount their final efforts for double points and podium honours. All grades were well represented and very hotly contested. Most impressive were the junior grades, with the boys and girls, showing how much their cycling skills have improved over the last 10 weeks, displaying good sportsmanship to each other, riding very safely and giving 100% in the final 100 metres over the last hill to the finish line. The senior grades including women also rode very strongly, with several new members, showing they have the talent and ability to
take it to the next level. The Club is very encouraged to see the increased number of junior riders coming along this summer to the Motorsport Park, which is a great place to learn cycling skills in a safe environment. The next race series will begin at the start of daylight savings in October, in the meantime, we welcome any juniors & seniors riders wishing to continue safe cycling through winter to join up to the Taupo Cycling Club and come along to the Wednesday night track riding at the Velodrome on Centennial Drive, bikes are supplied, just bring your own helmet and pedals and shoes.
Congratulations to our winners of the 2012 Summer Series;
A Grade
- 1st Brad Setters,
- 2nd, Wayne McConnachy,
- 3rd Andrew MacKay
B Grade
- 1st John Kirkaldie,
- 2nd, Tony Tinworth,
- 3rd Gerard Archbold
C Grade
- 1st Aaron White,
- 2nd Giles Turner
- 3rd Chad Keir
D Grade
- 1st John Kuper,
- 2nd Ralph Kumm
- 3rd equal, Claire Hume & Luke Braithwaite
Women’s Grade
- 1st Lynette Braithwaite
- 2nd Claire Wakeling,
- 3rd Kathy Wilson
Junior boys
- 1st Kiaan Watts
- 2nd Jak Brightwell
- 3rd, Flynn Fierro
Junior Girls
- 1st Sarah Clarke
- 2nd Madison Edwards
- 3rd Jessica Clarke
Click for full results Summer Series Race Results PDF
