'Ladies hour' tonight

Cycling Nelson offers a new option for road cyclists with the introduction of the ‘Kelling Circuit’ race on Saturday which will provide ideal preparation for next month’s Te Rauparaha’s Revenge.

With many riders looking for the chance to test themselves over a shorter course with multiple laps the Moutere Highway, Neudorf and Kelling Roads 6.7km loop offers great variety with long straights, short climbs and fast descents.

All ages and levels are being catered for: youngsters (Yr 7 & 8) will ride 3 laps, allowing many to prepare for National championships whilst for beginners wanting a taste of the sport of cycling, the distance is very achievable.

It’s also 3 laps for the Especially for Women grade while the Sportif (those not wanting to push themselves to far!) will ride 4 laps and the Open grade, will circuit 8 times. The Open grade will be split into A & B starts if rider numbers require such.

Registrations for Saturday’s event will be accepted at the Moutere Hills Community Centre from 12.30pm for the following start times: Yr 7 & 8: 1.00pm; Open: 1.30; Sportif: 1.35; Especially for Women: 1.40.

The entry fee is: $5.00 with those under 19 paying $3.00. Visit www.cyclingnelson.co.nz

Also, with the re-opening of Trafalgar Park the club will again be conducting it’s weekly Monday night training sessions. Women’s Hour will commence at 5.00pm with other riders invited from 6.00 through to 8.00. The sessions are $2 casual or $20 for the period September through to December. For more information please contact Averil West ph 548 3655 or 021 303 160.

2010/2011 Series

The 2010/2011 series is starting to take shape and it looks set to be another six months of fun.

Registrations for the series will open in the next couple of weeks, so if you, or your friends and colleagues are interested, then let them know to keep watching this blog

A number of women mentioned they were keen to continue cycling with company – great news! Cycling Nelson are going to have a ‘ladies hour’ at the Trafalgar Park cycle track this summer. This will be from 5,00pm – 6.00pm on Monday evenings. Cost is $2 per session, or free to Cycling Nelson club members. Contact Averil West (Cycling Nelson Secretary) for more information on this. Averil's phone number is (03) 548 3655 or email avewest@clear.net.nz

During the month of November you can join Spring Ride Stride – a programme which encourages you to find some buddies, keep each other motivated and see how many minutes of walking, running or cycling you can ‘clock up’. The goal is to make it (virtual) around the South Island. Call Averil at the Heart Foundation (545 7112) for registration information. There’s no cost to join in.

Gaye Evans is offering any Activator woman a general fitness three week ‘tune up’ as she puts it. 2 sessions a week, just for you.
Session times:
Saturday morning, 8.15-9.00am, Tahunanui Beach
Wednesday evening, 6.00-6.45pm at the Botanics (centre of NZ)
If times don't suit, check the schedule on her website. www.fitnesstraining.co.nz and contact her about going at a different time. This will start this Wednesdsay the 1st of September until the 18th of September (Activator is due to start on the 21st of September).
Contact Gaye for more information regarding this deal.

If you have any queries about the upcoming series, please feel free to call or email me.

Also - keep the blokes you know informed that a Mens series is in the planning stages for early 2011.

2010 2011 Series

The 2010/2011 Series is due to start on the 21st of September - registrations will open in the next few weeks ... keep watching this blog for more updates.

Registration 2010 2011 Update

Just a quick update - registration has not yet opened, so no need to call into the council requesting a form just yet. If I don't have your email then flick it to me at nelsonactivator@gmail.com and I can let you know when we are ready for registrations to open. Finalising details now ... looks set to be another fantastic series. :)
Keep active,

2010/2011 Series

Don't panic - registrations are not yet open for the 2010/2011 series. Keep an eye on the blog though, as hopefully these will be out mid - late August.

Planning for Series #3 begins

It's confirmed - we are going to have a third series and planning has begun! Let me know if you have any ideas....

Cycling Nelson Mini Tour this Saturday

Saturday June 12th
Cycling Nelson's Brian Harford Mini Tour

Entry Fee $20 (Under 15 & Under 17 $10). $5 discount for Cycling Nelson Members.

Registration & Sign On: Cycling Nelson Clubrooms, Redwood Valley, 12.45 - 1.15pm. First Rider Away at 1.30pm

Entry Fee $20 (Under 15 & Under 17 $10). $5 discount for Cycling Nelson Members.
Registration & Sign On: Cycling Nelson Clubrooms, Redwood Valley, 12.45 - 1.15pm. First Rider Away at 1.30pm

New Course for 2010:
Full details and course details found on our website www.cyclingnelson.co.nz