North Harbour Racing
Counties/North Harbour have a combined road race scheduled for Sunday September 27th.  There will be A, B, C, and D grades and as this date coincides with the NZ Secondary Schools event in Manawatu entries from junior grades are not expected to be high.  This race will be over the Taupaki circuit. Entries must be recieved before the 21st of September and NHCC reserve the right to cancel the event should there be insufficient numbers.  

As CMC are not running a race this weekend please support North Harbour as it is in all our interests to keep several viable racing clubs going in Auckland. The travel is no more than many of us do to race out "South" 

PLEASE NOTE that NHCC will also be running a race this coming Sunday, September 13th on their Kumeu circuit.  Entries will be taken at Kumeu Hall from 9.00 a.m. with race start 9.30 a.m.

To enter please click here 

Taupo Accomodation.
One of our members Rachel Bartells has moved to Taupo to run a motel. Discounts are offered to club members who mention that fact when booking. I am sure that Rachel will look forward to accompaning you on any training rides you may want to do.
 
76-80 Lake Terrace, TAUPO, N.Z.
Phone +64 7 378 8614
Fax +64 7 378 0570
Freephone 0508 TWIN PEAKS (0508 894 673)
www.twinpeakstaupo.co.nz 

Club Champs at Mauku
A  reminder that these are on this Saturday so get those entries in! Racing starts at 1:30pm. Please bring a plate for an afternoon tea.

Auckland Cycling News - Hudson, Gavin & Martin Auckland 1000
A big thank you to all the volunteer officials who helped run the Hudson, Gavin & Martin Auckland 1000. We had about 70 people involved in various roles. It was great to see the co-operation from all the clubs.

And we have had some thanks from the riders, including some who enjoyed the brief rain!

Next year’s race is programmed for Sunday 22nd August – put it in your diaries now.

Auckland Cycling News - Junior World Track Champs
Congratulations to Sam Webster and Ethan Mitchell on their gold medal success at the Junior World Track Champs in Moscow last month. It is good to see the track programme broadening its base from endurance events based around the team pursuit into other events.

When Sam first turned up at the Velodrome a few seasons ago it was obvious he had the fast twitch fibres and leg speed to make a very good sprinter. He has realised that potential and provides a role model for other aspiring sprinters.

Auckland Cycling News - Managers needed
Cycling Auckland needs managers for teams going away to national competition in the South Island early next year. A job description for the position is available here (Yes the document is a little old, but the job is still the same! Please disregard the contact details at the top. All communication should be to Graham Codyre as below.)
The events involved are.-
Elite & U23 Road Nationals at Christchurch from January 8 to 10
Elite track nationals at Invercargill from February 10 to 13
Track nationals for all other grades from March 1 to 6

Applications close with centre secretary Graham Codyre at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it by Wednesday 30 September for consideration at Cycling Auckland’s October meeting. Please indicate clearly which events you are applying for.
By way of information, David Osten has already been appointed to manage the Auckland team at the Oceania track and road championships in November.

Auckland Cycling News - Oceania Road Championships
Riders wishing to compete for Auckland at the Oceania Road Championships at Invercargill in November, should forward a CV of their 2009 results to centre secretary Graham Codyre at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it by Wednesday 30 September for consideration by the centre selectors.
There are only a limited number of places available for Elite Men & Women; Under 23 Men and Under 19 Men & women. Entries are only available through centre teams and not by individuals. Riders will compete  in the grade in which they will race 2010.

Auckland Cycling News - Bike measuring jig
The bike measuring jig which was used at the Auckland Time Trial Championships at Aka Aka is available for checking bikes at Hedgehog Bikes, Botany during business hours.
If you are planning to go to the Club Rd Nationals at Nelson next month and have not checked your bike you are strongly advised to do so.

 
The weather has certainly been spectacular this last week or so! I for one have enjoyed some good long rides in these great conditions. I trust that you have done so as well!
 
Stay safe and upright
Chris Button