Summer Series 2024

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Summer series for 2024/25. This is a weekly evening event between 16th October until Christmas
We would love to see you all get in behind this new 2024/5 series; all bikes and levels welcome.
All riders welcome.
6:00pm - Sign-in
6:15pm - Social Ride starts (no times, just a lot of fun!)
6:20pm - Race briefing for main race - ALL MUST BE PRESENT
6:30pm - Race Start, e-Bikes
6:32pm - Mass Start for all other riders
Have a look at the club web page for the race protocols
ALL RIDERS MUST HAVE A REAR FLASHING LIGHT FOR SAFETY
- non-licensed riders are welcome for 3 races.
16th October
RACE LOCATION - Bolton Rd
COURSE - Morrinsville-Walton Rd -> Tahroua rd -> Starky rd -> Bell rd. 19kms
COURSE MAP - https://www.strava.com/routes/3043368012220475782
23rd October
RACE LOCATION - Bolton Rd
COURSE - Bolton rd -> Hutchinson rd ->Pakaru -> Kereone rd-> Settlement rd at the intersection either left into Hutchinson rd to go to back to the start. 23kms
COURSE MAP - https://www.strava.com/routes/3264894849131002196
NB: this course has two loops, tonights event is one loop
TROPHY - Hazel Summers trophy
30th October
RACE LOCATION - Bolton Rd
COURSE - Morrinsville-WaltonRd -> Station rd -> Railway rd x 2 32km
COURSE MAP -
TROPHY - Craig Mc Connell for the open. Ozey Hadley u17 u15 u13
6th Nov
RACE LOCATION Hangawera Rd
COURSE - Morrinsville-Tahuna rd -> Tauhei ->Matuku rd -> Hangawera Rd - 21km, 1 lap
COURSE MAP. - https://www.strava.com/routes/3264889510931519828
TROPHY: Club TT Champs
13th Nov
RACE LOCATION Bolton Rd
COURSE: Hutchinson Rd Loop - 33km
Bolton rd -> Hutchinson rd circuit
COURSE MAP: https://www.strava.com/routes/3264888365771777324
TROPHY: Bill Summers Trophy Race
20th Nov
RACE LOCATION Kerone Hall
COURSE: 3 laps, Pakaru Rd - 33km
Hutchinson rd ->Pakaru -> Kereone rd-> Settlement rd at the intersection either start another loop by turning right into Hutchinson rd or finish.
COURSE MAP - https://www.strava.com/routes/3043371163267436704
TROPHY: Club Champs
27th Nov
RACE LOCATION Taharua Rd
COURSE: Scottsman’s Valley - 35km
Bolton rd -> Tahroa rd -> Scotsman's valley-> Stakey rd -> Tahroa rd back to Bolton Rd
COURSE MAP - https://www.strava.com/routes/3264898322205676844
TROPHY: Cates Cup
4th Dec
RACE LOCATION Bolton Rd
COURSE: Mass Start, Finish at Waterworks Rd Car Park - 18km
Bolton rd -> Kiwitahi-Railway rd-> Kiwitahi-Station Rd-> Morrinsville-Walton rd -> Chepmell rd -> Waterworks rd -> finish at Waterworks rd mtb car park. (ride back together afterwards)
COURSE MAP - https://www.strava.com/routes/3264890228851071276
Event: Hill Climb Champs
11th Dec
COURSE: Hutchinson Rd Loop - 33km
Bolton rd -> Hutchinson rd circuit
COURSE MAP: https://www.strava.com/routes/3264888365771777324
RACE FORMAT - Handicapped
Health and Safety Guidelines & Code of Conduct https://www.morrinsvillewheelers.org.nz/index.php/events/twilight-series-protocol

Health and Safety Guidelines & Code of Conduct

Morrinsville Wheelers Cycling Club
Health and Safety Guidelines & Code of Conduct
I Acknowledge and agree that, where I participate in an event organised by Morrinsville Wheelers Cycling Club (MWCC):
a) I am aware of the dangers of road racing and the real risk of injury and accept all risks flowing from my participation in every event;
b) I am responsible for reading and understanding any written race instructions;
c) I will abide by all race rules and directions issued by the event organisers and will obey all relevant road rules; I will obey all instructions from race commissaires and organisers. I will keep left of the white line (or middle of the road) at all times;
d) Briefings, signage, and course marshals, are a service to me and other competitors but are not a guarantee of safety;
e) Should circumstances require a change of format or categories within an event, I consent to those changes being made by the organisers;
f) As the organisers cannot control every eventuality, I release all persons associated with every event from any claims arising out of my participation;
g) If I am involved in an accident, I will not seek to blame or make a claim against the organisers; nor will I assist anyone else in making such a claim;
h) In the event of an accident I consent to receiving any medical treatment the event organiser or medical or paramedical personnel think necessary;
i) I am responsible for the roadworthiness and safety of my bicycle and the security of all other equipment and personal possessions used in connection with every event;
j) If I have any concerns with the race organisation, I will raise them with the organisers first;
k) I will follow safe bunch etiquette as encouraged by Morrinsville Wheelers Cycling Club;
l) To ride in a manner that does not bring cyclists in general, any associated sponsors, and MWCC in particular, into disrepute;
m) To refrain from any abuse, threatening behavior, abusive language or gestures to anyone including race officials, the handicapper, club members, volunteers, members of the public or fellow riders;
When you sign your name for your number you are agreeing to these expectations. Enjoy your ride.
From Your Club Committee and race organisers.

Contact Information

CLUB INFORMATION:

Club Information morrinsvillewheelers(removeme)@gmail.com 
   

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Postal Address:

Morrinsville Wheelers Cycling Club C/- 448C Thames Street, Morrinsville, New Zealand 3300. 

PEOPLE TO CONTACT

President: Mark May

Vice President: Matt Robinson

Treasurer: Carol Findlay

Secretary: Andrew Hinton 021 814789

Club Captains: Carol Findlay; Tiffany Perry, Aaron Price

Committee Members: Dave May; Bev May; Roz Reekie-May; Matt Robinson, John Blake, Aaron Price

Delegates Centre Meetings: Bev & Dave May, Mark May, Andrew Hinton.

Club Selectors (i.e. for WBOP events or Nationals):  Bev May, Mark May

Club Patrons: Steve Bagnall

Media Officer: Bev May 07 889 6979 

Positions external to club committee:

Website: Quentin Ginever (webmaster), Andrew Hinton 

Race Day information - when available:

STMS & TC: Bev May & Dave May, Mark May, Robin Heaney, Andrew Hinton, Carol Findlay; Matt Robinson; Claire Sherrington; John Blake; Hans van den Broek

Handicapper: Bev May, Mark May 

Time Keeper: Bev May

Judging: Bev May

UCI Official Commissaire: Bev May

National Commissaire: Dave May

Club Registered Commisaires:  Mark May, Roz Reekie-May

First Aid: Aaron Price; Claire Sherrington; John Blake

HELPERS: are always needed, so if you are keen to assist the team at club events feel free to put your hand up! We haven't had to use a roster system yet, let's keep it this way!

Corner Marshalls: Volunteer system works well - please take a turn to help the enjoyment of everyone, we haven't had to use a roster system yet, let's keep it that way!

Join the Club

To join Morrinsville Wheelers there are two options:

1. Through the Cycling NZ website, selecting Morrinsville Wheelers as your club as part of either the Sport Membership or Race Licence option. To follow the Cycling New Zealand registration process click on this link . 

2. New from 2022/23 - Morrinsville Wheelers will be offering Club membership outside of the Cycling NZ process for those who would like to be a member and participate in Club rides, but do not desire to have a Cycling NZ license or pay the additional fees involved. Please use the form attached to complete this club only membership.

If you require further assistance please contact a member of the club committee.

Attachments:
Download this file (MWCC Membership form.pdf)Membership form 2022-23[ ]113 kB

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