Opening Day Karaka March 6th
Well here it is, another season about to open. Please be early as the queues are always long this day. If you have not yet done so please download license form from website and fill out prior to arriving, we will have some available but it will speed things up if already done. Race entry fees are unchanged from last year.
We will endeavour to get racing underway at 2pm or as soon as practically possible.
Please bring a plate for afternoon tea.
 
Marshalls
We still need more for this race so if you would like to get your duty done in fine warm weather please email Amanda Tisdall; This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
 
Wheels & Heels Pokeno March 7th
For those in particular that want plenty of racing prior to Nationals, consider this event just over the Bombay Hill. See website for details; www.excellentevents.co.nz/wheelsandheels 
 
2010 Australian Masters Track and Road Championships
Cycling Australia has issued an invitation to all New Zealand masters riders to compete in the 2010 Australian Masters Track and Road Championships.

You will need to have an international licence in order to compete in these events. Details of the event can be found here. Please direct any queries to This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

It is a fantastic opportunity for a holiday, some good racing and your chance to show the Aussies what we are made of!

AUT University Cycling Performance Research
AUT University is looking to recruit 12 competitive track or road cyclists for a 4-week training study. We were wondering if you might be able to offer us some assistance by either emailing the details in the attached file to club members or posting it on a website viewed by competitive cyclists in the Auckland region.

This is a great opportunity for competitive cyclists to get the full laboratory VO2 max/lactate threshold/cycling economy and time trial performance measured. Participants perform two, 1-hour high intensity interval training sessions per week for 4-weeks breathing either hypoxic (extra oxygen) air or placebo (normal air). A number of international researchers have demonstrated significant performance gains by using extra oxygen during high intensity training, so SPARC has contracted AUT to see if it's worthwhile for elite NZ athletes. Participants can continue with training outside of these sessions which are monitored with HR monitors and training diaries. Each participant receives $200 petrol vouchers upon completion. Please see attached file for eligibility criteria. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.