Carl Paton 3 Peaks Cyclocross

Carl Paton finished in the 3 peaks cyclocross race in the Yorkshire Dales National Park in the weekend.
Carl completed the 61km race in 4hrs and 57min. Well have a full report from Carl soon.
All went well, this years winner was pro rider Scott Craig who completed the course in 3hrs and 8min.

Results:
http://live.sportident.co.uk/home/event/search/entrypunchsummary.html?racenumber=&name=carl+paton&club=&entryid=e5d19947-1f3b-40c1-a300-f85b57b88a51&eventid=8693b77e-1b33-4e7a-a56d-d732b18cf40d&mobile=false

Check out the photos of Sunday's race in Upper Hutt

See the photos here

Sunday 18 September

CXHB is taking a crew down to Upper Hutt for the North Island Champs Cyclocross Race 18 September.

Please email us at blackpeloton@gmail.com if your keen to come we will do our best to hook you up with a CX machine if you dont have one to use. Will mostlikely have two vehicles going down.

See link to event:

http://blog.thebikehutt.co.nz/2011/05/cx-series-info.html

Kids Results Race 4

A traffic jam on the single track.....

1. Mitchell Heney

2. Jacob Cooper

3. Caitlin Stent

4. Sam McArdle

5. Anna Welch

6. Ben Gouldsbrough

7. Kiri Gouldsbrough

8. Alex Scurr

9. Francis Rainbow

10. Te Wairama

11. Aiden Welch

12. Te Raumati

13. Toby Evans

14. Aimee Estcour

15. Hannah Estcour

16. Zara Evans

Boys Points series:

1. Mitchell Heney

2. Jacob Cooper

3. Ben Gouldsbrough

Girls Points Series:

1. Kiri Gouldsbrough

2. Caitlin Stent

3. Anna Welch

*Please contact us if you feel the results posted are incorrect there were some gaps in the full result sheet so we had to make as estimate based on lap position....

B Race Results Pakowhai Country Park

1. Mirko Zatezalo (picture left)

2. Hayley Davis

3. Laura Harris

4. Bill Barker

5.Paul Gouldsbrough

6. Stephen Ford

7. Andrew Pollock

8. Brent Chamberlain

9. David Barclay

10. Stephen Shearh

11. Warren Foulds

12. Fraser MacKenzie

13. Ashleigh Neave

14. Pheobe Treseder

15. Mark Coombe

16. Gemma Newland

17. Delwyn Gouldsbrough

18. Jonty Barker

19. Denys Scott

20. Abigail Neave

21. Mathew Krebs

22. Nathan Welch

23. Kendra Mower

24. Rox Price (UNI-X Cycle)

25. Mad Maori (UNI-X Cycle)

A Race Results Pakowhai Country Park

1. Dan Warren

2. Gary Hall

3. Josh Page

4. Vaughn Phillipson

5. Ken Feist

6. Andrew Bott

7. Blair Heney

8. Mark Vincett

9. Andrew Townsend

10. Steve Charles

11. Ben Ross

12. Scott Estuarti (spelling?)

13. Jamie Sinclair

14. Ricko (Richard Mills)

15. Mad Maori

Dan Warren takes A's & Hayley Davis snatches B's

Hayley Davis deep in concentration on her way to winning the B race series.

After some last minute pre weekend race prep the day was magic 20 degrees plus and the biggest turn out for this season. 2012 is looking promising already and we'll be announcing dates for a couple of summer events along with our 2012 winter series very soon. We are currently working with sponsors to promote next seasons events which will include an NZ series 4-5 races from Auckland to Queenstown. Potentially with riders from Australia to add a international flavour to the winter months.

Dan Warren our New Zealand CX Champ took out today A race in style powering away in the last laps from Gary Hall and Josh Page, Ben Ross took the overall prize for 1st junior from the 4 race series. The B event had a re shuffle from our last race podium with Marko Zatezalo topping the leader board after coming 3rd in the last event, Hayley Davis and Laura Harris completed the podium with Hayley Davis taking out the B race series overall.

Our future champions event kids under 12, saw Mitchell Heney clear away from 2nd place Jacob Cooper with 3rd place & first girl going to Casey Stent.

See cxhb.blogspot.com for full results posted in the next few days.

A great location at Pakowhai Country Park Hastings saw fast dry conditions, a couple of muddy holes and a steep flood bank run. Riders started today's event by running 50m with their bikes to the first single track where they were allowed to mount their machines. This set for a rampant start and really mixed things creating a lot of chaos. Due to some dry weather condition in this week the gravel sections and off road tracks were hard and fast calling for a high skill level with a lot of loose unstable shingle.

Finally the afternoon was finished off with most peoples first spring BBQ courtesy of Will & Andy's Gourmet Sausages that went down a fine treat while everyone toasted Springs first day of sun tanning!

Now that cyclocross is finished in the Bay for 2011 a team of CXHB riders are planning to make a trip down to Wellington in September for the North Island CX champs held by The Bike Hutt in Upper Hutt. If anyone is keen please contact us and we'll reserve a spot for you.

for details see http://blog.thebikehutt.co.nz/

A big thanks goes to all the volunteers and organising committee for set up and clearing of the course without the strong support from Hawkes Bays local cycling community we could not have made this years series the success it was.

A big thanks also goes out to Ramblers Cycling Club and the Hawkes Bay Mountain Bike club (Pan Pac), Hawkes Bay Regional Council and Hastings District Council who have supported the events and we hopefully continue to work together in 2012's bib to host the NZ Cyclocross Champs in the Bay.

Lastly a big thanks for the following sponsors who provided prizes:

The Old Church Restaurant,

The Hub Cycle Centre

Avantiplus Hastings

Raiseys Sports Nutrition

Worralls Ltd Auckland.

The Shot Coffee.

Hoops BBQ hire

Wil & Andy's Gourmet Sausages.

Looking forwards to the summer ahead and recommend all keen crossers to visit there local bike shops and order a cyclocross bike early for next years events. Join a few Mountain Bike events throughout summer and ride your cross bike to get familiar with the position and you'll be half way to having the most fun with a bike on the planet.

See ya next year.

CXHB

Race 4 Series Final Pakowhai Country Park

Ken Heist in action today (A Race).

Link to more photos courtesy of Vicki Butterworth:

https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/sredir?uname=BikeChic99&target=ALBUM&id=5645819486387177265&authkey=Gv1sRgCPD1r-ys7d6aswE&feat=email

Grand Final CXHB Chesterhope Park, Hastings

Join us for the final event of the CXHB Cyclocross series Race 4 August 28.

See link to map you will access Pakowhai Country Park riverside of stock bank via Farndon Road.

http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?hl=en&q=chesterhope+park+hastings&gs_sm=e&gs_upl=1438l11671l0l12354l25l22l0l0l0l3l1929l19228l2-2.4.0.1.4.7.3l21l0&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.&biw=1280&bih=709&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=N&tab=wl

CXHB are finalizing the course this weekend and well have it posted next week.

Cash prizes for overall series winners and some great prizes to be won.

Kids will be racing for Series medals and spot prizes up for Grabs.

There will be a BBQ on the go from 11am well also have a few refreshments.

Hope to see you all there, if your from out of town, want to come and race let us know and well do our best to get you a bed, don't forget there is a Ramblers event Apley/Glengary/Puketitiri Rd on Saturday August 27th so make it a weekend of fitness and sign up. http://www.ramblers.co.nz/programme.asp

If you need any further info drop us an email at blackpeloton@gmail.com

A Race Results Roys Hill

A Race 45min +1 lap

1. Gary Hall

2. Dan Warren

3. Blair Heney

4. Andrew Bott

5. Ken Feist (Wellington)

6. Paul Langford

7. Andrew Townsend

8. James Lochhead

9. Ben Ross

10.Mark Vincett

11. Richard Mills (ran last lap carrying bike!)

12. Mad Maori (Alias)

B Race Results Roys Hill

B Race 35min +1lap
1. Hayley Davis

2. Cliff Fellingham

3. Mirko Zatezalo

4. Hannah Van Kampen

5. Paul Gouldsbrough

6. Laura Harris

7. Tim Jardine

8. Ashley Neave

9. David Barclay

10. Warren Foulds

11. Fraser MacKenzie

12. Brent Chamberlain

13. Phoebe Treseter

14. Andrew Pollock

15. Gemma Newland

16. Cadell Heney

17. Rox Price

18. Denys Scott

19. Delwyn Gouldsbrough

Kids Results Race 3

Kids Race:

Boys

1. Mitchell Heney

2. Jacob Cooper

3. Sam McArdle

4. Oliver Van Kampen

5. Ben Gouldsbrough

6. Lochlan Stent

7. Te Wairama

8. Finn Van Kampen

9. Cameron Steed

10. George Stent

Girls

1. Caitlin Stent

2. Kiri Gouldsbrogh

3. Sophia Langford

4. Halle Steedman

5. Ruby Langford

Lets stop here for a minute and do a double hi5 with the mud!

CX rider for the future George Stent,

Powered by determination in the kids race today at Roys Hill, Hastings.

Photos courtosy of Vicki Butterworth for more see link below:

https://picasaweb.google.com/BikeChic99/Cx14082011#5640562450157461522

Cross fever~!!

CX fever is building in Hastings riders have been out in force today checking out the course and testing tyres, a little damp under the tyres in places and a few pockets of mud here and there two testing hills and some fast gravel.

We are excited and hoping for some precipitation tonight to dampen things off.

If you are a good photographer and are keen to take some sharp pics for us please come and let us know out CXHB photo girl Gaby is going to be away for the next two events and we want to make sure we capture riders in compromising positions!

Come have a chat to us before hand if your keen.

So weather has been fine today, a little fog and Sunday morning is forecast to remain fine with weather not planned to change until later in the day.

So wash the mud of your mud beast, oil the chain and we'll see you there.

Roys Hills Series Race 3

Dont miss out on our 3rd race the series Sunday 10am first off is the B event 35min plus 1 lap followed by the kids race and then the A race at approx 11.10am.

Remember bad waether is what we cyclocross guru's seek out so make sure you come on down we will have fresh coffee available so no excuses.

The CXHB team have been out at Roys Hill mapping the course so come race day well have it well mapped and ready for action.

Points in the series up for grabs, spot prizes and a lot of fun so where: Highway fifty close to Unison Winery look for cycle race signs right in the middle of Hawkes Bay wine country.

Any questions or concerns email us at blackpeloton@gmail.com

Cyclocross Training Hastings Thursday night 6pm.

Yes you heard it the home of Cyclocross and training base for some of New Zealands best cyclocross racers!!

When: Thursday night.
Where: St Leonards Park
Time: 6pm
Map Link: http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?hl=en&q=st+leonards+park+hastings&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.&biw=1024&bih=571&wrapid=tlif131173316444810&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=N&tab=wl

Bring your MTB or single speed anything that can be ridden on the grass and prepoare for a lung burning work out!!

If you intend coming please email us today at blackpeloton@gmail.com

Next event, Race 3 CXHB series: 14th August Roys Hill Highway 50 Hastings.

Results: Series Race 2

CXHB hosted its second race of the winter cyclocross series today Sunday at Pan Pac’s Eskdale MTB park and it proved to be the perfect course for all involved. No rain or wind perfect cool conditions and due to bucket loads of rain during the week we have heaps of mud!!

The course used was modified due to flood water on many of the tracks, so one of the testing climbs was eliminated due to safety, however the revised route without much in the way of hills proved to be just as testing. Several jumps were added to make things more challenging but all in all it was pretty much as hard as it gets.

Recently crowned NZ Champ Dan Warren took out the A Race is style clearing out from his rivals, Josh Page coming in second and Gary Hall after loosing a lot of ground from braking his chain and riding a borrowed bike rode extremely well to get up for 3rd place over taking Blair Heney (4th) in the final lap. The first lady home in the A race was Hayley Davis and the first junior was Ben Ross.

The B race was dominated by Richard Mills who cleared out early and was never pulled back in taking first place followed by a close match with Laura Harris and Ashleigh Neave ..neck and neck until the fianl lap. Ashleigh lost valuable time in the mud along with fatigue setting in allowing Laura to take second place ahead of a fast finishing Gareth Howard.

The kids race was a shorter course but had its fair share of mud and water to deal with. Mitchell Heney came out on top with Jacob Cooper second and a close sprint to the line for 3rd and 4th between Ben and Kiri Gouldsbrough, Ben coming in a few bike lengths ahead of Kiri.

Our next events:

Race 3: 14th August Roys Hill- Highway 50 Hastings

Race 4: 28th Chesterhope Park/ Pakowhai Hastings

Full results will be posted Monday night.

For Photos see the link on the previous post.

Photos A grade race - Eskdale Park - July 2011

https://picasaweb.google.com/110250351846261438739/PhotosAGradeRaceEskdaleParkJuly2011?authuser=0&authkey=Gv1sRgCJnm4LqxrKn_PQ&feat=directlink

Results:

1. Dan Warren

2. Josh Page

3. Gary Hall

4. Blair Heney

5. Ben Ross (1st junior)

6. Jamie Sinclair

7. Carl Paton

8. Tony Hooper

9. Hayley Davis (1st lady)

10. Tim Jardine

Photos B grade race - Eskdale Park - July 2011

https://picasaweb.google.com/110250351846261438739/CXHBBGradeRaceEskdaleParkJuly2011?authuser=0&authkey=Gv1sRgCP2rgrPch5DavAE&feat=directlink

Results:

1. Richard Mills

2. Laura Harris (1st lady)

3. Gareth Howard

4. Ashleigh Neave

5. Brent Chamberlain

6. Hannah van Kampen

7. Paul Gouldsbourgh

8. Phoebe Treseter

9. Celia van Kampen

10. Fraser MacKenzie

11. Gemma Newland

12. Ingrid Perols

13. Delwyn Gouldsbrough

Photos Kids race - Eskdale Park - July 2011

https://picasaweb.google.com/110250351846261438739/CXHBKidsRaceEskdaleParkJuly2011?authuser=0&authkey=Gv1sRgCOzw6oi-q_nDNg&feat=directlink

Results:

1. Mitchell Heney

2. Jacob Cooper

3. Ben Gouldsbrough

4. Kiri Gouldsbrough

CXHB Series Race 2 Eskdale Course

Eskdale CXHB Series Race 2

Don't miss the chance to see our very own NZ CX champ Dan Warren in action this weekend at Eskdale for the number 2 race in the CXHB series. Eskdale/Pan Pac MTB Park Tait Road entrance. You might even be able to pick up some pointers by riding along side the man and learn the secrets to becoming an icon CX rider.

10am start with the B event on the same format as the first race, kids race will commence at approx 10:45am and the A race will start at approx 11.10am.

Please arrive a little early to ride the course which will offer something a little different from the EIT edition.

Follow signs from the car parking area which will lead you to the start line.

Remember any cyclocross bike, MTBs, single speeds, modified road bike, and even bmx if you very keen! Its all fun there will be mud, some fast gravel sections a small hill and a little slalom through the forest.

Lots of spot prizes again this week and we will even have a little something to warm you and spectators up before the start.

The course will be posted tomorrow but if you require any further info email us at blackpeloton@gmail.com or send us a message on facebook CXHB.

Training Thurs July 14 6pm & Sun July 16th

Training this week will take place providing its not hosing it down with rain at the following locations:
Thursday 6pm at car park behind Pettigrew Arena
Sunday 10am Eskdale MTB park Tait road entrance.

Please take advantage of coming to our training you will gain some good tips from experts like Hawkes Bays newest NZ champ Dan Warren. As well our second race in the CXHB series is less than two weeks away.
Remember all welcome MTB, single speed etc.

In addition:

Don't forget to get a permit for Pan Pac's Eskdale MTB park if you intend training out there see their website for more details: http://www.hawkesbaymtb.co.nz/ its well worth it and for a small fee you will ensure tracks are maintained and access to facility will continue into the future.

Ramblers cycling club is also holding a club road tour at the end of this month see link for details:
http://www.ramblers.co.nz/

Sportzhub Article NZ Cyclocross Champs

http://www.sportzhub.com/site/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=12596&Itemid=1

No training this week.

The crew at CXHB want to know who would be keen on meeting mid week for Cyclocross training and on what night? If there is sufficient demand we could me in Hastings or Havelock North. So please email us at blackpeloton@gmail.com for ideas.

This weekend there are several riders heading to Wellington for the 3rd race in the Bike Hutt Cyclocross series, to be held at California Park in Upper Hutt. We will be heading down Saturday afternoon and returning Sunday afternoon. So email if you are keen to join us.

Keep practising you skills just 20 days to the 2nd race of the CXHB series at Eskdale MTB Park 24th July.

Dan Warren tops the podium at CX Nationals~!@

Dan Warren took out the NZ Cyclocross Championships in Queenstown today with a destroying performance taking more than 2 minutes out of the next rider.

In Dan's first season of competitive Cyclocross this is a great result with many more appearances to come here in the Bay and around NZ.

Well done to Dan in bringing home the gold to the home of Cyclocross Hawkes Bay!!!

Results link: http://www.queenstownmtb.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/NZCXChamps2011_Race-Results.pdf

Dan's report to come soon.

Training Sunday 10am Eskdale MTB Park

Just one day training this weekend on Sunday 10am at Eskdale MTB park Tait Road entrance, fine tune some of your new skills and join us for a couple of hours.

CXHB - 1 race 2011 series - EIT Course - A Race

CXHB - 1 race 2011 series - EIT Course - Kids race

CXHB - 1 race 2011 series - EIT Course - B Race

CXHB Series Race 1 Report: EIT

It was a great start to the CXHB cyclocross series today with local Dan Warren taking the win on the A race. Bill Barker went ahead early to secure honours in the B race riding a single speed bike showing big gears were not needed here today. A great effort was shown by Sam McArdle taking out the kids race in a close battle of the 4 lap custom course.

Well done to all riders who braved the cool but sunny conditions, here are the results:

A race:

1. Dan Warren 10pts

2. Gary Hall 8pts

3. Josh Page 6pts

4. Vaughn Phillipson 4pts

5. Carl Paton 3pts

6. Ryan Hunt (1st U19) (Taupo)

7. Alex Fierro (Taupo)

8.Ben Ross

9. Hayley Davis (first Woman)

10. Richard Mills

11. Rick Martin

12. Jamie Sinclair

13. Jamie Welch

14. Tony Harding

15. William Green

16. Damien Lysaght

17. Gareth Howard

18. James Lochhead

A grade photos

B race:

1. Bill Barker 10pts

2. Fraser McKenzie 8pts

3. Paul Gouldsbough 6pts

4. Denys Scott 4pts

5. Ingrid Perols 3pts

6. Delwyn Gouldsbourgh

B grade photos

"Future of NZ CX" race:

1. Sam McArdle 10 pts

2. Lachlan Welch 8 pts

3. Ben Gouldsbrough 6 pts

4. Karsen Vesty 4 pts

5. Kiri Gouldsbrough 3 pts

6. Torin Welch

7. Sofia Vesty

Kids race photos

All riders from 6th place will receive 1 point for starting.

We apologise for any incorrect spelling or mistakes in copying text!

A great success was had today in our first race of the winter series we had a great number of supporters cheering on competitors which is great for moral and confidence especially when things start to get tough....usually after 2min!!

Also a big thanks to all the CXHB crew and volunteers who helped set up and break down all the equipment after the race.

Looking ahead to the next race at Eskdale MTB Park 24th July same start time, keep an eye on the blog for news but be ready to meet next Sunday 10am at Eskdale Tait road entrance where well go over some of the trails to be used for Race 2.

Don't forget if you want to get your fitness up for the next CXHB race you can join a Ramblers winter series road race see www.ramblers.co.nz and also if you wish to use the Eskdale MTB Park prior to the next race and you are not a part of the HBMTB Club see www.hawkesbaymtb.co.nz/ for details.

Gabriela Gomez Fell took some great pics, links are below each race results.

Series Race#1 EIT: Race Day Information

Race Day Information

1. There will be 3 events, all riders must assemble 5min prior to race start for a brief.

1.1 B Race Open to Cyclocross and MTB 35min plus 1 lap start 10am

1.2 Kids Race under up to age 13yrs any bike allowed 10min plus 1 lap start 9:50am

1.3 A Race Open to Cyclocross and MTB 45min plus 1 lap start 11:10am.

1.4 Spot prizes announced 12:10pm after presentation of A Race.

2. All riders are to wear the race number given at registration, failing to do so will result in no placing for that event. Number must be visible from the front so should be tied to the front of the handlebars, an example will be give on race day.

3. Riders shall not deviate from the course layout, in doing so you will receive no placing for that event. The course will be marked throughout with some of the following markers: orange cones, plastic race tape, Orange Dazzle spray and flags. The final lap will be signalled with a bell and the finish will fly the checked flag.

4. Pit will be located and marked in the car park area and will be pointed out on the day. No free lap with be give for a mechanical.

5. Entry fee to be $10 for A & B, $30 for the 4 race series, students $5, kids will race for free.

6. Prizes will be awarded to the first rider in each race.

Series prizes will be awarded for the first 3 in the A & B races based on the highest accumulated points during the 4 race series. If a tie should occur the winner will be determined by best placing in the final event.

7. First junior and first woman prizes will be awarded at the completion of the points series

( Points for these 2 categories will be as follows 5,3,1 and accumulated separately )

Points will be as follows: 10,8,6,4,3 (1^st to 5^th), all finishers will receive 1 point.

The most points in A and B grade will be crowned the Open East Coast Champion.

8. Not applicable for the first race but from race 2,3 & 4 the top 5 riders on points will be called up to the front row prior to starting.

9. Judges decision is final and the first 3 in each race must be present for a podium presentation at the finish area on completion of the last rider across the line (approx 10min).

10. Spot prizes will be awarded after the A Race is complete. You must be present to collect your prize. Numbers will be drawn and collected by the respective competitor.

11. Parking can be anywhere in the EIT campus area but not inside the marked course tape.

12. Please respect the campus and the public when changing clothes and use the toilets and rubbish bins provided.

13. By signing up to this event you become an automatic member to CXHB and will receive news and emails about upcoming events.

14. All riders must sign the waiver prior to competing stating you race at your own risk and have read the race day information. Are in a healthy state of fitness to compete in a cyclocross race and you are award of hazards involved due to the nature of riding off road etc.

15. Official complete results will be posted on the CXHB blog later on Sunday night.

Email: Andrew at blackpeloton@gmail.com

Mountain & Singlespeed Bikes Welcome!

We just want to confirm that mountain bikes are very welcome at our cyclocross races. Single speed riders are also welcome as Some courses depending on the weather can actually give single speed riders a clear advantage.In fact your welcome to bring along any bike you choose providing it doesn't have a motor! This applies to all races run A, B and kids race.

We are promoting this new sport to the Hawkes Bay Region and want to give everyone the opportunity to have a crack and participate.

We are well aware that there are only a few cyclocross bikes in the region so as the sport grows we want to encourage as many participants as we can.

We and most of the public are well aware that you can source a cyclocross bike from your local bike shop usually by special order or can modify an existing touring type bike.

Trademe is an option or alternatively we encourage those who have cyclocross items they wish to sell to bring them along. There will be a lot of people around on Sunday who can offer advice and thanks to local radio stations and the Hawkes Bay Today we should have it well publicised.

Anyone who still requires further information can email us at blackpeloton@gmail.com, send us a message on facebook to CXHB or just call into your local bike shop and they should be able to help out.

Finally just a message of advice these sort of events: Historically cyclocross events are held in very muddy conditions, therefore you will most likely get very dirty! Its a chance to wallow in the mud with a lot of other people on bikes, there will be all sorts of obstacles such as logs or barriers to jump, stairs to climb & grassy paddocks to ride through.

Make sure you bring a change of clothes, towel and a plastic bag to put all your dirty clothes into, often things like a scrub brush or a bucket can be helpful when washing down.

Water and hoses will be provided close to finish line as will be changing facilities and toilets.

So good luck and we hope to see you at EIT this coming Sunday 10am for some good old fashioned fun.

Training Thursday 23rd June 6pm Pettigrew Arena.

Last chance to brush up on your cross skills ahead of the 1st race of the series this coming Sunday 10am.

Again Thursday night 6pm car park behind Pettigrew Arena, remember MTB's welcome come and try your skills in the mud.

Race rules and info for Sunday will be posted in the next day or so for Sundays race. Also see our facebook page CXHB.

The addition to A & B races a kids race will be held at approx 10:40am, free entry and spot prizes up for grabs. Any bike allowed and cycle helmets compulsory.

Entries on the day.

Course Map EIT 26th June 1st CXHB Race

GPS map of proposed EIT CX course for the 26th June..In its current form it measures 1.6km.We reckon it will be around 5-6 mins for the fast guys as it is, once we add a few barriers etc . There's plenty of toilets just 50 mtrs from the start, and we have an electric jet washer that we will have available for washing down bikes.

There will be a kids race run in between the two events so if have little ones and they want to have a go bring them along.

See link:

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=222466147777091&set=a.217436228280083.63389.197709920252714&type=1&ref=nf

Training Thursday night Pettigrew Arena.

CX training this week Thursday 16th June, we will meet in the car park behind Pettigrew Arena at 6pm dont forget your lights.

Also this Sunday 19th June 10am at the same venue as above,

We will cover several parks, beaches, and river bank areas practising technique and remount/dismounts.

All welcome would be nice to have a few more starters so anyone who is keen to race should come to training. The tips you can learn in one session can make a world of difference.

Take advantage of riding along side a former Great Britain cyclocross coach and sports physiologist Carl Paton, in form Dan Warren and the rest of the CXHB fraternity...

See you there.

Dan Warren 2nd at Trentham CX Race.

Dan Warren managed a great second place in the first race of the Bike Hutt Cyclocross series at Trentham, Wellington. Carl Paton also scored a great finish a little further back in 7th place. Having to deal with very wet mud riders were probably carrying an extra 2 or 3kg of mud during the race as a result of wet pre race conditions in the days leading up to the event.

The leaders managed 8 laps of the course which included field riding, stairs, a technical bush section and several jumps. A great result leading up to CXHB's first race on the 26th June at EIT.

Warren led on the first lap but was passed by strong contender Alex Revell who went on to win, with Warren about 40 seconds back.

See official Results: http://blog.thebikehutt.co.nz/

8 June CX training Pettigrew 6pm

Training this week will meet at car park behind Pettigrew Areana 6pm.

Don't forget to have your light fitted and ready for an hour lung works.

All welcome CX bikes and MTBs recommended...

No CX training this week, riders interested in going to Wellington for the first race of the Bike Hutt Series please email blackpeloton@gmail.com for details.

Cross Fever has hit max heart achieved!

Great night of skills training at Pettigrew Arena last nite, a hearty 9 riders showed up to be put through their paces by Ex Great Britain coach Carl Paton. 10am this Sunday for the next longer ride.

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Wednesday 1 June CX training 6pm Pettigrew, Taradale

Wednesday 1 June 6pm will run for 1 hour please bring lights, MTB riders welcome.

Sunday 5 June 10am Pettigrew Arena, Taradale Will ride from park to park, jumps etc approx 2hrs.

Shops are now starting to stock CX gear & equipment etc.

The Hub in Hastings are stocking tyres now so head in and see the team for some advice.

CX Training Sunday 10am

Just letting you know Sunday CX training will start at Pettegrew 10am but will cross several parks, cycle ways/paths and end up somewhere near west shore.

Prepare for some good dismount/remount efforts Carl Paton will lead the ride any enquiries please email Andrew: www.blackpeloton@gmail.com

Team McKenzie's prototype CX machine!

So your think, I don't have a CX bike, what can i ride with out getting my fancy shinny road bike dirty? Well here's the answer... Drag out your old MTB you used to ride to school or work etc, find some old bits and pieces in your shed, put your road wheels on, and VOILA! You can have your very own "pimped out custom" CX bike! Feel free to ask questions on how to do conversions.

CX Training

This weeks Cyclocross Training

Thursday night @ 6pm and Sunday morning @ 10am

Meet at Carpark Pettigrew arena, make sure you have good night lights as we might ride to a few different parks to practice dismount/remounts.

Cyclocross bike or if you dont have one an MTB will get you started.

Winter CX Series Hawkes Bay

Dont miss the Bays first Cyclocross Series hosted by Cyclocross Hawkes Bay (CXHB) over 4 Sundays this winter.

There will be 2 events at the following times:

B race 10am (any bikes allowed) 45min

A race 11am 60min

Entry $10

Prizes: first overall in each race plus first junior (U19 @ 31/12/2011)

A number of spot prizes will be awarded for each race.

Points will be awarded for each race, accumulated over the 4 events and a East Coast Champion will be crowned at the completion of the final event.

Points: 10,8,6,4,3 (1st to 5th plus all finishers out of placing recieve 1 point for starting)

Presentation 10 min after the completion of each race.

26 June EIT Taradale

24 July Pan Pac Eskdale MTB Park (Tait Road entrance)

14 August Roys Hill, HW50 Hastings

28 August Chesterhope, Hastings

Info will be posted regularly here but for questions about any of the races please email Andrew at blackpeloton@gmail.com

Links to other events in NZ this winter:

Some links to other events in NZ
http://southerncrosscx.blogspot.com/p/photos.html
http://blog.thebikehutt.co.nz/
http://www.queenstownmtb.co.nz/

This events will be supported by the Ramblers Cycling club.