Whangārei Marsden Wheelers Cycle Club

Have-A-Go is on for this Sunday at Pohe Island Bike Park from 1:00- 3:00. Come down and have a free ride on a modern road bike. All welcome.

Didn't make the AGM - sorry you missed great presentations from GeoffH on his epic randonneur adventure and Paula on riding the high cols of France.
On the business side the committee is the same. Ruth - acting president, Bob acting vice-president, GeoffW - secretary, Jane - treasurer, Dave - club captain with members Leslie and GeoffH assisting.
To continue with quality events the club needs a couple more committee members. if you think you can help talk to one of the committee.

A Belgium theme for Spring Series II with a short lumpy course to add a bit of spice. Sunday September 20th. Dust off your best Belgium team kit to be in to win.

A final selection from Sunday's Waiotira 52 Gravel Event including 104 km riders Collette and Gabor looking very relaxed before heading off. No one identified the special flag we had flying - Kansas to celebrate "Unbound" so Bob our favourite American got the last packet of Oreos.

Here are some photos of yesterdays gravel event.

Our uncanny ability to strike great weather continues - today was another great Sunday event from the Waiotira Village and Community Hall. Visiting riders blitzed the field today with locals Tom and Jane taking fastest times in the 52km distance.
Cliff bars for Gabor and Collette for completing 104km before soup time. And inline with the Americana theme there was coke or oreo biscuits for 52km MTB finisher Paul and those who had a few navigational issues - Jo, Murray and Nathan.
More photos to follow.

Who is coming on Sunday? It would really help the organisers if riders could message letting us know. Please add your distance choice - 104km (2 laps), 52km (1 lap) or 34km (out 'n back to Ararua Hall). Please note 2 lappers need to grab a number at the Waiotira Village and Community Hall between 8.00 and 8:30 and pedal off - timing themselves. All other riders will be timed and leave in organised ability groups between 9:30 and 10:10am.

The WMW Youth Cycling Programme is now in full swing. Youth riders participate in a mix of riding, games and instruction over Terms 2, 3 and part of 4. Group sessions are held twice weekly. The programme is focused on Year 8 upwards boys and girls. Bikes can be supplied.
Interested in joining contact Youth Coordinator Ruth 021 438252

For great events we need a great team. Can you help?

You are invited to the AGM on Monday 24th August at Sport Northland Sports House. Meeting starts 6pm. Hear what the club is doing and help make plans for the future.
After the formalities there is a talk by members of their recent cycling exploits while you munch on pizza.
All are welcome but only current financial members are able to vote on motions.
Link to previous minutes and agenda. https://aus01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.marsdenwheelers.co.nz%2Fagm-2026&data=05%7C02%7C%7Cad8f8fbc39c44a4d71e108defb1aa8f5%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C639224289081728329%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Duybsei%2FUdLXEBQdmj41gXTS20MhIud45sWkrrQbHh0%3D&reserved=0

Junior Spin is starting on Wednesday 12th August for four weeks. A great way for youth riders to get fitter and faster.