Wellington Vets
There are a couple of Vets club rides coming up over the next two weeks as it is the Vets season start.
We have been working with the Vets folks to encourage more OTB’s to have a go as so many of you are such capable riders!
The club level races are far less scary than Taupo (and similar events) as the groups are smaller and you will be seeded with riders of similar ability.
It is similar to the TTT’s we run in that the group works together to chase/stay away from the group infront/behind you.
There will be a few Vets mentors in the first groups away to help if you are unsure what to do
Intro to Racing Day
Sun 5th Sept
Wainui, 35km Handicap Road Race, register by Thursday nite
The Wellington Vets invite you to come and stretch your racing legs on the 35k Wainui coast
and return course on Sunday September 5, 9am start.
Visitors and newcomers to racing especially welcome, $5 entry.
Handicap race, bunches graded on experience and recent times.
Information and entry can be found on the Vets site here
http://www.sportsground.co.nz/ClubSite.asp?SiteID=8675&PageTypeID=1&PageID=28511
If you have any questions feel free to get in touch
Cheers,
Steve aka Scorchy
3 day Tour de Wairarapa15-17 Octobber
This year we will drive to Solway Park in Masterton and stay both nights there, with day rides in the Wairarapa. This reduces the risk of getting caught in the wrong place with bad weather.
While we will retain the social nature of the ride, we will spice it up this year with teams and competitions for king of the mountains and sprints. We have jerseys sponsored by KPMG, Contact and PAK’nSAVE Lower Hutt and Petone. Frank will have more details on this later.
The cost, including accommodation, breakfasts, lunches and dinners will be roughly $375. Alcohol will be your own cost and unlike previous years you will need to bring your own energy bars and powder for your water. We want a $100 deposit now to secure your place and allow us to firm up numbers for planning purposes. Final payment will be required by 30 September. Numbers are strictly limited to 45 by our accommodation. We will of course return your deposit if we’re over subscribed and can’t fit you in.
We can make no promises for the weather, so the riding is weather dependent but we’re up for the accommodation and meal costs regardless.
The draft itinerary is as follows:
Friday 15 October
Arrive Solway 9:30am
Ride briefing 10am.
Depart Solway at 10:15 am (sharp)
Ride to Castlepoint and back (140 km).
Lunch at Whakataki Pub.
Dinner at Solway Park
Saturday
16 October
Ride to Tui Brewery Mangatainoka for lunch and back (172 km).
Dinner at Countryman (same place as last year) in Masterton.
Sunday 17 October
Ride to Lake Ferry pub for lunch and return (169 km).
Drive back to Khandallah for beer at Monteiths
Other Logistics
We will be accompanied by a car that we will need to take turns driving. This will carry water, spare clothes and offer a refuge for anyone who needs it.
We will split the 45 riders into sub bunches. This will be a random split – not on pace, as the pace will be easy for everyone
We will send update emails to those who register setting out the details on what to bring, where to be when, etc.
To confirm your interest:
1.
Deposit $100 to Digger, 12 3035 0542372 00 no later than 31
August. You MUST include your name in the reference so we
know who it is from. The Child Cancer Foundation thanks you
in advance if you’re foolish enough not to include your name
as a reference!
2. Email Digger confirming you’ve made the deposit, any dietary requirements and whether you’re prepared to take a turn driving the van.
Once numbers are confirmed we will finalise the full price, which we expect to be around $375. Feel free to fire questions to Frank Geoghegan (021 666 816) or Chris West (021 220 6231).
Regards
Frank, Westie, Digger & Diesel
18-19thth September
Sick of all the wet, windy & cold riding conditions in Wellington? Well the annual Martinborough team race is on the 18th September. This involves ( for those of you who have missed this event in the past):
Arrive at Margrain Vineyard in Martinborough at 1.30pm on the Saturday for the team race of 50kms. All of you will be allocated to a team & time handicaps will have already been allocated by ME. We have a long standing committee which Frank G has been trying to get into for years to try an put some maths around the handicap. I will of course ignore his spread sheet and be very fair. As long as my team wins.
Major prises are:
- An hour of financial consulting from Chris West
& Barry Lindsay (First NZ Capital) on how to win when the
market goes both up & down.
- An hour of discussion with Digger on how to have a
baby girl with one arm in a sling. A demonstration will of
course be part of this sort after prize.
- This is for the girls mainly, but strange men may also apply. Yes, Jo has offered a full night with Frank on discussion of such things as computer technology, the ways to create electricity from a windmill, photography & sleeping with your bike (no pun intended).
So have I captured your interest yet?
- Accommodation will be booked for you at Margrain or villas surrounding Margrain. If you wish to stay somewhere locally please indicate.
- At 5pm approx come to our room for drinks & platter food. Please bring some of each.
- We dine at a local house at 7pm. I will let you know further details of cost later. Once again, bring your own drink.
- Second ride leaving Margrain gates at 9am Sunday. Same circuit as Saturday but the other way around. If you want a longer ride go out early & meet up with us at 9am.
- Check out at 11am & meet for brunch in Martinborough township.
Three options for riders:
- Ride & stay over
- Ride & stay in own accommodation locally
- Come up just for the Saturday ride & return to Wellington
Partners /wives/girlfriends/boyfriends who don’t ride can join in with others at the Margrain gates at 2pm on the Saturday. This is a couples weekend. We have plenty of fun, riding catch up with everyone after such a shocking winter.
There will be a woman’s team (or 2) included in the mix, Barry will lead this group.
So what do you have to do?
Either email or phone me (No I don’t have a facebook page Frank) with your details by 30th September & which of the three options you want. This event fills up quickly so please book early
Regards
Peter
Cell 0212478785 or Hme 4796659
SANZ Spin Class
Every Monday evening, except public holidays, at 6.45pm at Les Mills on the Terrace and cost $10 per person per class. All you need to bring is some liquid replenishment and a towel.
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