Monday, June 27, 2011
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.
Sunday, June 26, 2011
Saturday, June 25, 2011
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
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
"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
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 (1st to 5th), 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
Friday, June 24, 2011
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
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.
Sunday, June 19, 2011
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.
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
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
Monday, June 13, 2011
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/
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
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.
Thursday, June 2, 2011
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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