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July 20th, 2008Bike NZ’s electronic Newsletter. Check it out HERE
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Quick ReleaseJuly 20th, 2008Bike NZ’s electronic Newsletter. Check it out HERE The email bulletin of Cycling Advocates’ Network, NZJuly 20th, 2008Following the distressing deaths of two cyclists in the Wellington region, CAN has launched a campaign, which includes an e-petition and meetings with Government Ministers and key officials to adopt our Nine Point Plan. Triple Crown preambleJuly 20th, 2008The RMTBC’s annual Triple Crown race is coming up next weekend, entries have been full for a couple of weeks and folks are starting to get excited about it. There are guys out training with timing watches, re-rding technical sections, checking their lines (smoothing some out!). For some people (like me) this race is one of the only events that appeals to the racer in me, maybe this years inaugural Peak 2 Pools event in September will be another. Meanwhile the Euro’s and and Americans have been having their own sort of endurance dounhill races. The MegaAvalanche has been happening in France, there is a really funny report from the kiwis racing on NZride here, A Canadian ladies report here on Fluidride. The American race is the Downieville Super D, a 30 mile downhill singletrack race, check out reports on NSMB and Fluidride. There is a helmet cam of the course here Go wild AGM minutes 2008July 17th, 2008The Rotorua MTB held its AGM on 7th July 2008. A good turnout of members saw some new faces nominated for the top jobs. Check out the full minutes here Help to recover Stolen BikeJuly 12th, 2008Mel Whiting has had her almost new, dark gray Avanti Hammer stolen (from her back door!!). Rats (Saturday), N-Duro (Sunday)July 7th, 2008AGM & MowerJuly 7th, 2008The AGM is upstairs at the Pig N Whistle tonight at 7pm, open to all members. Ric Balfor will be speaking. If you’re in the forest this week, keep an eye out for the huge mower that is mowing the roadsides, it’s really wide, please get well off the road so it can get past you and shield your eyes from flying bits. The presidents report text follows. Winter in RotoruaJuly 6th, 2008Today was so cool, there was snow up the top of Tawa. Matt Stulen and I got first tracks through Tuhoto Ariki mid-morning and there was snow all along the sides of the track, covering the pungas, it was an amazing sight. I got a call from photographer Graeme Murray who was up on Tarawera shooting pictures in the snow and then out in the forest shooting pictures. You’ll probably see them in mags, but here’s a taster… Don’t forget the club AGM is on Monday night, 7pm upstairs at the Pig N Whistle Triple Crown Entry ListJuly 4th, 2008Triple Crown-27 July 2008 Entry List follows World champs footageJuly 3rd, 2008Just in case you’ve been hiding in a cave, and didn’t realise, well all the mtb world champs footage can be viewed for free on the internet on freecaster.com and also on mtbcut.tv. It pays to have a broadband connection and the latest version of Apple’s Quicktime software (free to download). Singlespeed club eventJuly 3rd, 2008Saturday July 5 - Poker Run at Midday Okareka Trail mapJuly 2nd, 2008The RMTBC has been in discussions with DOC and with Forest and Bird with regard to putting a dual use mountain biking and hiking track in the Okareka Scenic Reserve. It’s still early days and nothing has been agreed, but the current proposal under discussion is shown in the attached map. Timberlands approves new trailsJuly 2nd, 2008Timberlands is the Forestry Management company that looks after the tree cutting rights in Whakarewarewa Forest on behalf of Havard Endowment Fund and the NZ Super Fund. The underlying land is currently owed by the crown, but is part of the recently agreed “treelord” Treaty of Waitangi settlement, which passes land ownership to a collective of local iwi. The current “wander at will” provision that allows for walking cycling and horse riding access to Whaka is one of the conditions of the new ownership. However the right to have and build mountain biking trails in Whaka is a little uncertain, though at this stage there is no reason to expect the new owners would not want trails, as they provide great benefit to their local community. NZ Ride newsletterJuly 2nd, 2008NZ Ride is a downhill racing website based in Auckland, it reports on all things downhill. You can subscribe (for free) to a fortnightly e-newsletter that provides a good update on local events and how kiwi riders are going internationally. It’s a highly recommended read. Working Bee 6th JulyJuly 1st, 2008Well winter is certainly here, the good thing is the trails are holding up really well. World Champs - RMTBCJune 24th, 2008Matt Walker had a spectacular crash on the last jump of the downhill, while on a scorcher time, here’s the pic from his Mum
There’s also a video on Vorb. We’re still waiting on race reports to filter in from the other riders from Rotorua. Keep an eye on craigpattle.com for an update from Craig RATs & Red Stag “Kids Winter Duathlon”June 18th, 2008RATs & Red Stag Kids Winter Duathlon - only for kids! This weekend on 22nd June. The course is targeted for primary and secondary school kids and we have two distances on offer. RMTBC AGM noticeJune 17th, 2008The Rotorua Mountain Bike Club, is having its Annual General Meeting on the 7th of July and all members are invited to attend. The venue is the Pig N Whistle Pub upstairs at 7.00pm The meeting will feature a presentation by IMBA trail builder and TECT park ranger Ric Balfor. It is also a chance to discuss any issues that concern members. All committee positions are up for election. Current committee members have advised they are stepping down from the following positions: The RMTBC need fresh people to come forward and continue the good work the club has done. Attached is a description of the committee positions and a nomination form. Can you see yourself undertaking one of these roles? Do you wish to make changes, give something to the sport you love, get involved, don’t be shy, now is your chance! Anyone is welcome to call me and discuss any of the roles further, 021619954. Regards |
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