South Canterbury Mountain Bike Club
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Wanting to ride in the upcoming XScenic race and want a bit of pre race practice?
Come and ride the revamped shortened course.
Meeting at the lake carpark in the Scenic at 6pm Monday nights weather permitting.
First ride Monday the 30th of November.
More info: wallyg@xtra.co.nz
Described by the organisers as a “scenic mountain bike adventure. A spectacular and exciting course over cliffs, stream crossings, strenuous gullies and farm tracks along the beautiful coastline of the Pacific Ocean.”
The race starts and finishes on the picturesque farm property of Tannaghmore on the south side of the Hinds River, south east of Ashburton.
The Tracks:
For more information, click on: www.longbeachbikeride.co.nz
This is a Secondary School event and may include both Yr 7 & 8 riders and non-Aoraki region racers. All racers must be attending a school and have their entry form signed by the school principal.
The Course is on Private Property and cannot be ridden without permission of the South Canterbury Mountain Bike Club. There is no access to the property during September due to lambing.
Please respect the landowner’s property, do not interfere with any stock, fences or gates. Smoking or any flames are not permitted in the forest.
VENUE:-Graham Talbot’s farm, Pareroa Ford Road South Canterbury 20 Km from Highfield Timaru
DIRECTIONS: (from Timaru)
Wai-iti Road – Left on to Claremont Road follow the road right at Whale Bones corner as it becomes Taiko Road – down Taiko zigzag - Taiko Valley and left onto Pareora Ford Road. The route will be signposted from Claremont Road.
WHEN: Sunday October 18th 2009 (NO postponement date!)
EVENT MANAGER: Simon Coventry
COORDINATOR: Regional Sports Director (RSD) Bob Pringle
ENTRY FEE: $10.00 per rider covers one or both races.
Pay on the day to Bob Pringle (R.S.D).
ENTRY DUE: On or before 3.00 p.m. Tuesday October 13th (2nd day of Term 4). All entries must be signed by the school principal.
AGE CATEGORIES: Age as at 1 January 2009
Cross Country (Group 2) Yr 7 & 8, Un 14, Un 15 - (Group 1) Un 17 & Un 19
Downhill: Un 14, Un 15, Un 17& Un 19 (Note any Yr 7-8 entrants with parental written approval will be entered in the under 14 category for the downhill)
MANAGERS MEETING: 9.30 a.m.
CROSS COUNTRY: Start Time 10.00am
The cross country race will be multi-lap with a two stage staggered start with Under 15 riders taking approximately 45 minutes and Under 19 riders 1.10 hour. The course is a mixture of open farm country, pine forest, ascent, descent and flat. (No major climbs)
DOWNHILL RACE: Start Time 12.30pm
This is a timed event where you go individually. There will be two practice runs followed by a timed run.
The organizers reserve the right to make modifications on the day. (E.g. Number of practice runs due to entry numbers, or changes due to conditions). The Downhill Course will be open for practice in the morning.
Transport by 4 wheel drive vehicle to the top of the course will be available for racers as there is no public road access to the top.
The course begins on a hilltop paddock, quickly moving into a pine forest with a number of jumps, humps, steep sections and drop offs. There are chicken routes for those who prefer to keep their wheels primarily on the ground, however this will slow you down. Care must be taken on the jumps associated with steeper territory and they should only be undertaken by experienced riders. There are several flattish sections where pedaling is required. Nearing the end of the forest section there are two alternate routes. Do not take the right hand route unless you are accomplished at rock drop offs/jumps. The track then moves into open country with a rock descent and several more jumps before the end is reached.
Year 7 & 8s can only race in the downhill in the Under 14 age category race if parents have given written permission. (Held by School T.I.C. and MUST be sighted by Event Manager Simon Coventry or Bob Pringle.
Please note the downhill course has jumps and steep drop offs and requires a high level of mountainbike skill.
FOOD: Competitors - have a good breakfast AND bring your own lunch, snacks and drink. There is no running water at the site, please come prepared.
TENTS: Schools can erect sun shades or tents on the grass near the start of the events.
PORTALOO: A portaloo will be available
BIKES: As you will be aware Mountain Bikes are NOT cheap. DO NOT touch anyone else’s bike or personal property. (Aoraki S.S. Sport and SC Mountain Bike Club will take no responsibility for loss of or damage to any property)
ALL bikes need to be well prepared and up to racing standard.
Approved HELMETS and suitable clothing must be worn at all times.
ALL bikes will be checked prior to racing.
EVENT FORMAT: 9.00 - 9.30 am Registration
9.00 – 9.45 am Cross Country Bike Safety Checks
9.30 am Managers meeting
9.45 am Cross Country briefing: Miss briefing then you may be scratched.
Males and females race together in age category. Age category is age as
at 1 January 2009
10.00 am Cross Country Race starts
11.45 - 12.15 pm Downhill bike checks
12.15 pm Downhill Race briefing: Miss briefing then you may be scratched.
12.30 pm Downhill Race (Start times will be age related)
4.30 pm’ish: Presentations
WINNERS: All placings decided on time.
An inter school Teams Race winner will be awarded based upon points gained
across both disciplines.
PROTESTS: These must be lodged within ten minutes of completion of either race. This must be in writing with a $20.00 fee and lodged with the Event Manager or RSD. This will be reimbursed if the protest is upheld.
FIRST AID: An official St. John Officer will be available on site.
Schools bring own first aid kit as for RAMS requirements.
PRESENTATIONS: To be held immediately after the event.
Medals (Aoraki region riders only) & Certificates to ALL winners
Certificates also for 2nd & 3rd place-getters
There will also be a number of spot prizes and or category prizes kindly
donated by The Cyclery, Howes Cycles, Reiker Cycles and Special
Events
Code of conduct and responsibility waiver
Simon Coventry Bob Pringle
(Event Manager) (Aoraki Sports Director)
If you require further information or if you are willing to lend a hand on the day as a marshall Simon Coventry would love to hear from you: literati@xtra.co.nz
Thanks to the Sponsors:
Special Events Aoraki Ltd: http://www.specialevents.co.nz/
The Cyclery: http://www.thecyclery.co.nz/
Howes Avanti Plus: howcyc@xtra.co.nz
Reiker Cycles: http://www.reikercycles.co.nz/
Leaving Timaru about 8am, 13 keen Mountainbikers headed to North Opuha on what promised to be a stunning day.
Starting off with a short climb to get warmed up, the spectacular North Opuha basin loomed into view 
after a few kilometers, showing why it is now a conservation area.
On arrival at the historic musterers’ hut we had a poke around, a bite to eat then back onto our trusty steeds for the ride back out.
A great ride on a great day - many thanks to Kelvin and Paul for organizing it.
Well worth a look if you’re up that way. Total distance to the hut and back is about 19km.
Here’s a ride profile:
KELVIN, PAUL and SIMON are continuing the Chocolate Fish Race/Ride series (fitting in around other races and events) using various short-loop tracks in the Scenic Reserve which take around 3–6 minutes riding per lap. The Race/Rides last for 30 minutes. The Race/Rides are a great way to keep up some fitness, and practice those off-road riding skills. They are all about participation – you go as hard or as steady as you like. See the Chocolate Fish Race/Ride page for upcoming Race/Rides.
The X Scenic MTB Race will be held on Sunday Feb 8th in Centennial Park, Timaru.
This year there are two races:
The Sport race is 20km (1½ laps) beginning at 10am.
The Elite race is 40km (3 laps) starting at 1pm.
On-line entries click here or pick up entry forms at local bike shops.
The Elite race will also run as the second round of the new South Island MTB Cup and the 5th round of the NZ MTB Cup. If you want to enter and get points towards the cups then click here for more details and on-line entry forms.
This is a fantastic course that has been designed by SC MTB Club members Kelvin, Alan, Simon and Wally plus others. Many thanks to them for their continuing input.
It is a demanding course that is a good test for all levels of rider, but is more suited to intermediate/senior experienced MTBers.
On Thursday 22nd January at 6.30pm Chris Thomas, the race organiser will be leading a bunch ride around the new course (one lap is 13.5km). Meet at the lake car park.
Chris is looking for support from club members to help with the mark out, set up, marshalling and pack out over the weekend of 6th (Waitangi Day), 7th and 8th February.
Please spread the word as this is a great opportunity to have the best cross country riders in NZ right here in our backyard and we want to put on a great show for them.
If you can help make this a successful event and showcase for Timaru, please contact Chris Thomas directly:
Chris Thomas
Special Events Aoraki Ltd
Professional Event Managers
Phone 03 688 5531 Fax 03 688 5647 Cell 027 297 9643
SOUTH CANTERBURY MOUNTAIN BIKE CLUB INC.
5:45 PM
TUESDAY
9TH
SEPTEMBER
2008Venue: 57A Theodosia Street, Timaru
(Offices of Mitchell McCleary Chartered Accountants)
Agenda:
1. Receive the Committee’s report on the activities of the Club over the last year and the proposed priorities and directions for the Club in the current year.
2. Receive the statement of financial position and statement of financial performance for the past financial year.
3. Elect the members of the Committee of the Club. All current Committee Members are required by the Rules to stand down, but are eligible for re-election. Nominations are now open, must be in writing and will be received by the Secretary prior to and at the AGM. The Club’s Rules provide for a Committee of no less than six members and no more than ten members. Nominees must be financial members as at the date of the AGM.
4. Resolve whether a review of the Club’s accounts is required.
5 General business:
(a) Any other business which members may wish to raise at the meeting; and
(b) The Committee wishes to give members at the AGM an opportunity to comment on the activities of the Club to date, and welcomes your input on possible future activities. This is your Club - come along and tell us what you want!
Please note that you have received this notice because you are on the mailing list for the Club. This does not mean that you are a financial member. Only financial members will be eligible to attend, participate in and vote at the Annual General Meeting.
HAVE YOU RENEWED YOUR MEMBERSHIP?
Please be aware that you need to be a financial member of the Club to vote at the AGM on 9 September 2008 and to continue to receive the newsletters and other emails concerning the activities of the Club. Annual subscription is only $10.00. If you pay your subscription prior to the AGM, you will be a financial member until the 2009 AGM. If you are not a financial member as at the AGM, we may stop sending you newsletters and other emails concerning the activities of the Club.
You can renew your membership by completing the tear-off slip below (you may need to print and cut yourself if accessing this from the website) and posting it together with your cheque for $10.00 to the Club (P.O. Box 40, Timaru).
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If you are unsure whether or not your membership subscription is paid up, please contact the Treasurer: tony@mitchellmccleary.co.nz
KEN GRAVE
Secretary
23.08.2008
Hi All
I will have notice of the Club’s 2008 Annual General Meeting out to everyone shortly – the meeting will be in the next few weeks. Apologies for any confusion caused by the early notice in the last newsletter.
Ken
Hi All - please see the following from Alan Johns
New track just opened for anyone who doesn’t know about it already. It starts from the railway track, Claremont end. It turns off 100 feet before you get to the first seat, you turn to your right and it drops down through the creek and joins up with the original low track - as you can see in the photo - Kev’s showing how it’s done. Kev’s hard work in building this for us all should be acknowledged. Thanks Alan
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