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NEW SEASON PRODUCTS Issue 72 OCTOBER 2013

BMX

WORLDS 2013

TOUR DE FRANCE

PHOTO SHOWCASE

PARALYMPIC WORLD CHAMPS

PRO CYCLIST

TAYLOR GUNMAN

CHRIS FROOME 2013 TOUR WINNER! 04

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The peloton on Stage 20 of the Tour de France 2013

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The peloton on stage eighteen of the 2013 Tour de France

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EDITOR Matt Tuck

EDITORIAL TEAM Cat Wile

NEWS INTRODUCTION

I'm not sure about all of you out there in velo-land, but the winter of 2013 seems to have been pretty short lived.

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It all started with a hiss and a roar (especially down here in the lower South Island) with a big dump of snow and a cracker of a start to the ski season, but then a couple of warmer months have really eased the pain.

The Tour de France delivered pretty much as expected, and Chris Froome certainly showed himself as the rider of the year, able to defend - and attack - with or without his Sky Team around him.

The inconsistency within the Sky Team in their ability to control, defend and attack where necessary was probably one of the biggest surprises for me, especially after their dominant team performance in 2012 doing just that for Bradley Wiggins.

The top five wasn't too far off the mark and it was great to see Quintana arrive on the world stage and emerge as an exciting Maillot Jaune prospect for future tours. Interesting also to note Contador's return to the top flight and a good overall performance despite the lack of punch when it counted.

And speaking of punch when it counted, Mark Willers' Silver Medal at the UCI World BMX Champs in Auckland was a cracker. While it was disappointing not to have Sarah Walker firing at her best, it was wonderful to see all of the Kiwi Team representing and winning medals right through the age groups.

Walker showed her class just getting to the start line mid-way back from a broken arm, and was 5th best in the solo Time Trial, but shoulder-to-shoulder in the main event she was unable to deliver. Willers was consistent through the rounds and pulled out the stops in the final to the delight of a packed Vector Arena.

A World Championship medal in front of your home crowd has to rate as a career highlight.

So where to now as the days get longer and Daylight Savings is upon us?

It's really just a matter of getting out there and doing it. For the thousands preparing for the Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge the mild winter will have no doubt been a blessing, and for those looking for some fitness, a new pursuit or something for the kids, the network of new tracks and trails springing up around the country are a wonderful resource.

It seems that no matter where you live these days, there are new MTB tracks, trails and parks to explore, all novice friendly but with plenty to challenge experienced riders too.

Having just experienced the rewards of skiing

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So as you prepare for summer and try to regain some of that fitness from earlier in the year, why not drag someone else out once a week and share the experience all over the mountain with my 5 and 7 year old kids, getting them comfortable on similar levels of tracks and trails on their bikes has to be the challenge for summer.

Whether it's your own kids, newcomers to cycling, friends or workmates, it's both motivating and rewarding to take some time and make at least one ride each week with some company. If your kids are just getting into it, run next to them. You'll quickly find that 20-30 minutes is more than enough for you and them!

If getting out on the roadie is your thing, then you have a lot to offer to novice riders as far as skills, comfort in the traffic and staying safe and visible is concerned. It's an environment that challenges a lot of people - and with good reason - yet can be so rewarding as we all know.

So as you prepare for summer and try to regain some of that fitness from earlier in the year, why not drag someone else out once a week and share the experience. You'll find it both rewarding and challenging, and a great way to do your recovery ride (or get a bit of cross training in if you are jogging next to the kids).

We all know how great cycling is on many levels, so why not share the love and spread the word. You never know how rewarding it might be!

See you at the races.

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JOCKEY As cycling fans around the world rejoice at the extra sleep they’re now getting “post Tour de France” it gives us time to reflect, explain to non-cyclists where we’ve been for July, and get back to our day jobs.

I always find TdF time to be one big juggling act. I find myself recording some stages in full on MySky, watching others live or just watching the highlights package. This whole exercise takes a bit of planning ahead, but having written the preview for the last edition of NZBike, I felt like I had a head start on most people. For me, like the contenders, I had targeted some key stages where fireworks were likely to occur, and I wasn’t disappointed.

My personal Tour highlights were plentiful. I love the way Froome stamped his authority on the race early in the Pyrenees with his now trademark super high cadence seated climbing attacks. I’m a big supporter of this technique as a coach, so it was good to see, and makes it easier to explain to my athletes

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Froome’s technique will mean I can’t really criticize or comment on people’s form on the bike for a while now. Like everything, there are always exceptions to the rule.

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what the benefits are. I was excited by the fight for positions in the top 10 on GC right up to the penultimate day. The Tour organisers did a great job with the route, which kept it suspenseful right to the end. If it wasn’t for Froome being way out in front, it would have been even more exciting. I was quietly happy when two Spanish contenders dropped out of contention for various reasons.

Perhaps it was their flat refusal to accept any responsibility or show any remorse during their recent drug suspensions that had me thinking, “good ol’ Karma”.

I always find the subtle things going on at the Tour to be the most intriguing. A lot of stuff you only get hints of by reading between the lines.

The subject of drugs in cycling is never far from the surface when talking about a race with this much riding on it. Many are pointing the finger

at the winner. How could he be so much better than anyone else? I’m still of the opinion that you’re innocent till proven guilty, and I like to enjoy the spectacle right now, today, and get angry and feel cheated later on when the results of testing come to light. I like to think that this year’s Tour could have been a relatively clean one.

For me, there were a few things that reinforce that. Froome’s power files from the last 4 years have been released, and he isn’t doing anything now that he wasn’t within 5% of being able to do 4 years ago. That is a believable improvement.

The fact that he looked awesome compared to previous Tour winners suggests to me that they looked ordinary compared to their former selves because what we were used to seeing wasn’t a true reflection of hard work and natural ability. Froome had moments of weakness and finished a few stages looking completely spent; this is what I would deem normal human behaviour, un-enhanced.

There are so many little sub-plots going on in the Tour that can explain some random tactics at times. Apparently, one of the French teams is well-hated by the other Frenchies, so they’ll often get chased down or unfairly isolated due to spite, no other tactical reason.

I remember when a certain American dominated the Tour de France a few years back, and the punters around the world all changed the way they pedalled. High cadence was where it was at. Now that we have a new winner in Froome, is everyone going to be pedalling like a spider monkey on a bike?

I hope we don’t all start riding with our seats slammed down, knees and elbows sticking out and head lolling about like one of those nodding dogs on a Japanese cars dashboard. As a coach, Froome’s technique will mean I can’t really criticize or comment on people’s form on the bike for a while now. Like everything, there are always exceptions to the rule.

I want to briefly comment also on the other cycling related topic that has been hot in the media again lately, and that is road safety. The relationship between cars and bicycles on our roads has again been brought to prominence by a recent decision by police not to prosecute a truck driver who killed a cyclist, despite him admitting to crossing double yellow lines to get past the bunch of cyclists. All this sort of media attention does, in my experience, is to heighten the feelings of the “ten-percenters.”

Most road users whether on bicycle or motor vehicle are reasonably considerate of others and generally stick to the rules, but 10% of both cyclists and motorists give that particular mode of transport a bad rap. I hear this argument from motorists all the time “but you cyclists are all over the road and misbehaving, you deserve to be knocked off.” The problem with this 10% stat is that the 10% of idiot cyclists on the road are only really endangering themselves, so natural selection will prevail in the end, but the 10% of motorists with bad skills or even worse, vendettas towards cyclists are endangering cyclists. So the argument is a little one sided, and in both cases, the cyclist comes out worse off. I don’t really have a quick fire solution to this problem, but I wonder, why we all can’t get along.

Regardless of attitudes, one thing is certain, as cyclists on the roads of NZ we are vulnerable, so defensive riding is the best solution.

Encourage your friends to take up riding too, so that we are more of a nuisance to motorists and something has to be done about it. Improved infrastructure would be a start. Take care out there, summer is on the distant horizon.•

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BMX Worlds 2013

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Introduction 12 Newsbytes 16 Bike Talk

Features 20 Bike Store Profile: Hot Cycles CREDIT: GUY SWARBRICK

UCI Junior World Champs

Cycling Advocacy 22 Paralympic World Champs

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26 Natasha Hansen Blog 28 UCI Junior World Championships

Road 32 Tour de France: Highs and Lows 36 Pro Cyclist: Taylor Gunman 38 Road Bike Profile: Colnago 40 Gran Fondo New York 42 Rider Profile: Dion Smith 44 Not About The Bike 46 Rider Profile: Georgia Williams

Family Rides

Schools 48 Hawkes Bay School Cycling Championships 50 Baradene Cycling Club

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The Tour - The Legend of the Race

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The Tour – The Legend of the Race sheds a new light on the last 100 years of the Tour de France, now considered one of the world’s most popular sporting events.

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Fully archive-based and colourised, The Tour – The Legend of the Race cleverly weaves together all these individual stories with the story of the Tour de France itself, with the goal of creating a timeless and epic sports saga.

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If you read my review of the Garmin 510 from a couple of months ago, then excuse some repetition below, but the 810 also has these great features and a few more.

• A touch screen – with many people now familiar with the technology in our smart phones it was no surprise that Garmin too have gone down this path. The unit surpasses my iPhone in one aspect. I can use it with long finger gloves. The usual responsiveness of a smart phone isn’t quite the same though. I suppose there have to be some sensitivity concessions if you don’t want the unit changing screens when hit by a raindrop.

• One function the 810 has which the 510 doesn’t is mapping. A little bit disappointing was the lack of functionality of the base map that comes already downloaded onto the unit. To get the full benefits of having onscreen maps you need to download an aftermarket application. Once you do however, the “routable mapping” ability of the unit is quite impressive. This means that if you miss your turn, the unit can tell you to take the next turn to get back on course. Clever stuff.

• Improved satellite acquisition – now using GLONASS as well as GPS satellites, I have found the start-up time to be greatly improved. No longer do I have to wait anxiously while the black bar of satellite acquisition takes forever to complete its journey across the screen. Now I’m ready to roll about 5-10s after switching the unit on.

• Live tracking – an interesting new feature is the ability to sync the head unit with a compatible smart phone via Bluetooth and upload your ride instantly to the Garmin connect website. This application could give your loved ones peace of mind when you’re out training or let your fans follow you on race day. I’ll admit though, I don’t know whether I would ever use it. It does have potential, but I feel like the possibilities haven’t been fully explored yet.

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• Easier profile setup and selections for different bikes – upon start up I can now choose between my Specialized TT bike OR my road bike with one touch.

• Post ride records displayed instantly – a new quirky little feature which instantly displays any new personal bests at the end of each ride. No doubt there are countless more, but so far I’ve seen 40k best, longest ride, best 20min power and most ascent gained. Garmin’s answer to Strava perhaps?

• Bluetooth sync with Smart Phone – by installing the Garmin connect App on my smart phone I was able to quickly upload courses that I had saved on Garmin connect previously or previous routes I had taken for directions on the go, right in front of me on the Garmin 810.

For me, personally, I wouldn’t get enough use out of the mapping capabilities to make the

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the 810 pretty much has everything anyone would want on a cycling computer upgrade from a 510 to an 810 worthwhile, but if this is something that you would find useful or you are planning on riding in some far away land, then the upgrade could be useful. I’m probably a bit old fashioned in this regard and really love a big paper map where I can see a route laid out in front of me. Overall though, the 810 pretty much has everything anyone would want on a cycling computer.•

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Dane-turned-Kiwi, Linda Villumsen, left it late to win the prestigious Route de France stage race, which is widely accepted as the unofficial women’s Tour de France. Villumsen started the final 130k stage one second behind Australian Emma Johansson (Orica-AIS) on general classification. The time trial specialist used a tough climb mid-race to bridge across to early leader Evelyn Steven (USA), and then went solo to win the stage and the race by almost six minutes. Villumsen, who won the inaugural Route de France in 2006 before taking New Zealand citizenship, had actually walked away from her professional contract earlier in the year after lack-lustre form and motivation but returned on a short term contract as part of her build up to the world road championship in Italy during September.

Anton Cooper continues to make history.

The “Canterbury Kid” became the youngest rider to win an under-23 mountain bike world cup when he celebrated his 19th birthday with a comeback win in Canada. The 2012 World Junior Champion has struggled with a virus this year that forced him to abandon the first half of the international season to recuperate at home.

He returned to racing in Spain with a solid 18th after only a few weeks training, but in Mont Sainte Anne, Canada he sat in fourth place during the first lap before riding through to beat Germany’s Julian Schelb by 67 seconds.

Rotorua’s Dirk Peters finished 19th, and both

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men will be on the World Champs start line in South Africa in late August.

Jack Bauer became the 11th Kiwi to ride the Tour de France. The 27 year old pro for USA’s team Garmin Sharp joined compatriot Greg Henderson at this year’s race, which was of course won by Kenyan-born Brit, Chris Froome for Sky Racing. Unfortunately, Bauer didn’t fare quite so well. On Stage 19, while descending the Col du Glandon, he crashed after a front puncture, but remounted after a wheel change only to crash again within a few minutes, this time flipping over the bars into a barbed wire fence. He was withdrawn by doctors and received stitches to his face. Bauer, however, joined Harry Watson (1928), Tino Tabak (1971, 1972, 1973), Paul Jesson (1979), Eric McKenzie (1982, 1983, 1985, 1986), Nathan Dahlberg (1988, 1989), Stephen Swart (1987, 1994, 1995), Julian Dean (2004, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011), Hayden Roulston (2009), Chris Jenner (2001) and Greg Henderson (2012, 2013) as the only New Zealanders to have participated in the world’s premier cycling event. Henderson was prominent throughout the 2013 race as the right-hand-man for German sprint ace, Andre Greipel, who won stage six.

Kiwi BMX riders didn’t have far to go to race the best when the UCI world championships were staged at Auckland’s Vector Arena during July. Olympic silver medallist Sarah Walker couldn’t make the final on home soil, but otherwise it was New Zealand’s best ever World Champs with 12 world titles, 26 minor medals

Linda Villumsen in the Elite womens time trial champsionship

Eddie Dawkins in action at the 2012 World Championships

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and 46 finalists. Among elite, Marc Willers nabbed a career-best second in elite men, and Hannah Sarten claimed bronze among junior women.

Auckland’s Georgia Williams is another youngster on the rise. The 19 year old finished third in the Young Rider category in Italy’s Giro Rosa, which is considered the equivalent of the men’s Tour of Italy. Racing for the Be Pink team, she finished 17th overall in the eight stage tour.

This followed her breakthrough second place at the New Zealand elite national championship in January. Olympian Linda Villumsen, riding for Wiggle Honda, was best placed Kiwi in 14th before going on the Route de France win.

Olympian Lauren Ellis won the opening criterium in Tokyo’s Odaiba Cycle Festival. A Kiwi squad of fellow Olympian Jamie Nielsen and teenagers Raquel Sheath and Georgia Wilson dominated the race tactically and set up Ellis for a sprint win. In the men’s race, Kiwis Brad Evans and Andrew van der Hayden were prominent, with Evans managing to get in an early break that allowed van der Hayden to attack when the break was caught. He was caught, but attacked again with three laps remaining. Japan’s Nishizawa Yamato from Meiji University managed to tag on and sprint past for the win.

BikeNZ’s track program continues to be world class. Racing the prestigious Adelaide International Series, the squad claimed three wins and nine podium placings with Eddie Dawkins claiming the opening keirin and sprint titles, while Olympic medallist Simon van

Velthooven also claimed a keirin. Europeanbased Shane Archbold was second in the men’s omnium and Hamilton Olympian Jaime Nielsen third among women.

The trackies had already opened the year well when the sprint squad scored an upset by beating reigning team sprint world champions, Germany, in their own German Grand Prix.

On a 333m outdoor track in Cottbus, the Kiwi combination of Ethan Mitchell, Sam Webster and Eddie Dawkins was qualified fastest in 60.40 seconds, more than a second ahead of Germany, who fielded a world champion, an Olympic champion and a national champion.

Matt Archibald replaced Dawkins for the final where the BikeNZ trio improved to 60.14 seconds to win. They then backed up in the individual events, with Webster second in the sprint final and Dawkins second in the keirin.

Shane Archbold and Dylan Kennett were on fire after Adelaide, winning Italy’s prestigious Giorni delle Rose Fiorenzuola six-day in Italy. Sixday racing – a spectator friendly array of points races, scratch races, flying laps, Madison and elimination races – is a big part of the European cycling culture, and the BikeNZ pair out-gunned world and European champions. In fact, their main opposition early in the week came from fellow New Zealanders Myron Simpson and Aaron Gate until Simpson crashed heavily and injured his shoulder. Arhcbold and Kennett sealed victory on the final day with five wins in six races.

New Zealand’s junior trackies are on song too, taking five silver medals with a nine-strong

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team at the world junior championships in Scotland. Team pursuiters Liam Aitcheson (Alexandra), Regan Gough (Hawke's Bay), Josh Haggerty (Invercargill) and Connor Stead (Christchurch) were second to a rampant Australia. Haggerty was on the podium again in the men’s scratch race where he controlled the field in the final laps to secure silver after Germany’s Manuel Porzner got a lap up early in the 10k race. Liam Aitcheson also won a second silver, this time in the 25k points race behind Frenchman Benjamin Thomas Aitcheson produced a last ditch sprint to claim second by a single point. Then on the final day of competition there were two narrow world title misses, firstly for Aitcheson and Regan Gough in the Madison when they recovered from two crashes to lose out to Denmark by a bike length. Then, minutes later, Southland’s Jeremy Presbury won the first of three races in the sprint final against Lithuanian Svajunas Jonauskas, only to be edged by centimetres in the second and third races. On any other week of the year there might have been two more medals too, with the men’s team sprint trio of Quinn Karwowski and Callam Saunders (both Blenheim) and Jeremy Presbury (Invercargill) finishing fourth, while Hawke’s Bay rider Regan Gough was fifth in the two-day omnium after being 10th after day one.

Kiwis were to the fore in the Tour of Utah.

Against a mix of Pro Tour international teams and American-based continental teams, Michael Torckler was aggressive from stage one and went on to claim the King of the Mountain jersey. Fellow Kiwis Hayden Roulston, Jeremy

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team sprint cottbus - From left, Ethan Mitchell (completing his lap), Matt Archibald and Sam Webster in the team sprint final in Germany

Vennell and Sam Bewley were also prominent work horses all week for their respective teams, Radio Shack Leopard, Bissell Pro Cycling and Orica GreenEdge, but it was Kiwi compatriot George Bennett (Radioshack Leopard) who shone brightest with a confirmation of the talent that many consider will one day make him the best grand tour rider New Zealand has ever produced. The six stage Tour of Utah is a climbers race and Bennett claimed fourth on stage three’s uphill finish, 34 seconds behind breakaway Australian Lachlan Morton (Garmin Sharp). On an even tougher stage five former Tour de France top-10 placegetters Tom Danielson (Garman Sharp) and Chris Horner (Radioshack Leopard) cracked all-comers on the final climb, with Horner coming out on top. Bennett worked for Horner all day and then

held on for fourth only 37 seconds off the pace to start the final day in fifth on overall General Classification behind Horner. The final stage was a short but savage 125k with attacks aplenty over several key climbs before an 8k descent to the finish. A 15-man break got away early, but over the second half of the stage the GC contenders Danielson and Horner went to war, with Danielson catching stage leader Francisco Mancebo (Energy PB Kenda) on the final climb.

Mancebo won the sprint, but Danielson had left Horner 90 seconds in arrears to take the overall GC win. Horner’s demise on the final stage meant George Bennett had a hard day working for his leader and the Kiwi lost his legs on the final climb to finish 16th on the day and 11th overall, but illustrated yet again that his time is coming.•

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NZB: How long have you been in business?

HC: 14 years

NZB: What type of bikes do you stock?

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HC: We are specialist road bike store which also carries a few city and kids bike for the families in our area.

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NZB: What is your favourite local ride?

HC: Favourite ride is the Hunua Range 95KM - We head towards Botany, turn onto Te Irirangi

Drive, up Hollyford St. Once at the top we head to Alfriston, then Papakura through the Hunua range, back through Clevedon, Twilight, Sandstone then back to Hot Cycles.

NZB: What key services do you offer?

HC: We’re unique because we only specialise in road bikes and accessories. We carry a lot of high end toys, and have the friendliest staff with years of expertise in the trade. We are all

about great equipment, riding to have fun and enjoying every moment. We only stock what we would use ourselves. We love that our customers are comfortable to buy what they love without having to justify it to anyone. The great part of it is helping them build their dream bike, and then getting out on a bunch ride and seeing them beam with enjoyment. We also offer full servicing facilities.

NZB: How many staff do you have?

HC: Five

NZB: What bikes are you currently riding?

HC: Between all staff we are currently riding the following: BH G6 with Dura Ace 9000Di2, SCOTT Foil Premium with Dura Ace 9000Di2, Cipollini RB1000 with Campagnolo Super Record EPS, LOOK 695 LTD Flanders with Dura Ace 9000Di2 and MadFiber Wheels and a Neil Pryde BURA SL with Super Record and Ksyrium SLR Wheelset.

NZB: Has being involved in the bike industry come about because of your passion with cycling?

HC: Being involved is all about my passion for bicycles and cycling!

NZB: How is Hot Cycles involved in the local cycling community?

HC: We try and get involved as much as we can with helping at events, helping schools with coaching, and running the bunch rides which cater to a range of different level cyclists every Sunday.

HC: We cater for the novice to the competitive recreational, coffee social cyclist, and also the families in the area.

NZB: Anything else you would like to share?

HC: We are always there to help, try our hardest, but we aren't perfect. One thing we

ask is when shopping on-line, maybe before hitting the buy button, pop down to your local, and ask if they can match the price. Sometimes we can, sometimes we can't, but it's always

really nice if we get the chance to try. We all love going to events, and we all need to think about how expensive these events would be without local sponsorship.•

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NZ PARA-CYCLING TEAM ready for top international Para-cyling event New Zealand’s top Para-cyclists are excited about what lies ahead as they take on the world's best at the UCI Paracycling Road World Championships in Canada from 29 August – 1 September 2013.

The nine strong team is a mix of highly experienced cyclists joined by several young and developing athletes.

The team is headlined by Paralympic stars and tandem cyclists Phillipa Gray and Laura Fairweather (sighted pilot), along with Fiona Southorn. Phillipa and Laura took the trifecta at the London 2012 Paralympic Games with outstanding performances that included a world record. Fiona won bronze in the 3km Pursuit and was New Zealand’s first medallist in London.

The team includes a number of talented hand cyclists such as Tiffiney Perry, Jonathan Nelson and Brendon Stratton who qualified after strong performances at the recent Australian Para-cycling Road Nationals. Tim Williams concludes this strong group after outstanding performances at the BikeNZ Club Road National Champs.

Tandem cyclists Emma Foy and Gabrielle Vurmunt (sighted pilot) are the newest members of the team. Emma was introduced to the tandem programme in February and is already showing outstanding potential.

Brendon Cameron (Bike Head Performance Coach) says, “We are very excited about this team as we believe we have a great mix of experience and enthusiasm,” he continues, “this team highlights the recent work that has been done following on from London to ensure that we have developing athletes coming through. Competing at international events such as these are vital on our road to Rio.” The team will compete in the UCI Paracycling Road World Cup prior to the World Championships across the St Lawrence River in Matene, Canada.

Paralympics New Zealand would like to thank Pactimo, the sole provider of cycling apparel to the NZ Para-cycling team, for their support.

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Thursday 29th August

Tiffiney Perry

17.3km time trial

H2 W

Jono Nelson Brendon Stratton Tim Williams

17.3km time trial

H1-4M

Fiona Southorn

17.3km time trial

C5 W

Emma Foy/ Gabrielle Vermunt Phillipa Gray/ Laura Fairweather

25.9km time trial

BW (tandems)

Tiffiney Perry

51.8km road race

H2 W

Tim Williams

43.2km road race

H1 M

Jono Nelson Brendon Stratton

69.1km road race

H3 M

Fiona Southorn

57.2km road race

C5 W

Emma Foy/ Gabrielle Vermunt Phillipa Gray/ Laura Fairweather

80km road race

BW (tandems)

Team tbc

22.8kms

H1-4 (handcycling team relay)

Friday 30th August

Saturday 31st August

Sunday 1st September

Para-cycling Classification What: Classification is a structure for Paralympic competition. It determines who is eligible to compete in a Paralympic Sport and it groups eligible athletes into sport classes according to the activity limitation resulting from their impairment.

Why: Classification in Paralympic Sport ensures fairness and equitability and that winning is determined by skill, fitness, power, endurance, tactical ability and mental focus, the same factors that account for success in sport for athletes who are able-bodied.

How: A Classification Panel evaluates athletes at major or selected events and must include a medical representative, physiotherapist and technical expert.

Who: Athletes with physical and visual impairments can compete in Para Cycling. Those with physical impairments either compete on hand cycles, tricycles or bicycles; those with visual impairment compete on tandems with a sighted “pilot.”

Handcycle Sport Classes H1-4: There are four different sport classes for handcycle racing and lower numbers indicate a more severe activity limitation.

Tricycle T1-2: Tricycle athletes are divided into two classes, T1 and T2. Due to impairment affecting their balance and coordination they cannot ride a bicycle.

Bicycle C1-5: Athletes who are able to use a standard bicycle compete in the 5 sport classes C1-5.

The sport class profiles include amputations, impaired muscle power or range of motion and also impairments affecting coordination.

Sport class C1 is allocated to athletes with the most severe activity limitation, while the sport class C5 is allocated to athletes who meet the minimum disability criteria.

Tandem TB: Cyclists with visual impairment race on a tandem with a sighted cyclist sitting in the front.

Cyclists with visual impairment either have a low visual acuity (less than 6/60) and/or a visual field less than 20 degrees.

PROFILES: The Coaches Brendon Cameron Sport: Cycling Residence: Cambridge, Waikato Occupation: Head Performance Coach – Paralympics NZ Athletes: Phillipa Gray, Laura Fairweather (nee Thompson), Emma Foy, Gabby Vermunt, Kylie Young Growing up in Te Awamutu, which has a strong cycling community and a public velodrome, Brendon became involved in cycling at 13. He joined the local club, and 27 years later, he’s still a member! Over a 15 year racing career, he raced from club level to the Olympics, racing with different teammates, working with a lot of different coaches, and traveling around the world. Over the past 27 years, he’s watched as technology has changed, “When I first started riding I had a 12 speed, steel framed racing bike, and now I have a 22 speed carbon machine about half the weight!”

The highlight of his coaching career to date was supporting and coaching his partner Sarah Ulmer, as she chased down a gold medal at the 2004 Athens Olympics. She was to retire after Athens, so this was the final attempt, but with setbacks within Bike NZ, it was up to them to develop a support team to achieve the goal. “Probably the biggest learnings I took away from it was that great things can happen if the athlete is a true champion, and is supported and lead in the right direction.”

A life long coach, Brendon enjoys coaching and has always wanted to do a thorough job no matter what level. “Whoever I’m working with I get involved in the common goal, and you start to ‘live it’ too.” Currently contracted with the Paralympics NZ Bike Team, Brendon is enjoying the challenge of coaching a team of individuals all with different disabilities and limits. Even though the text book of ‘cycling coaching’ is used with most, a lot of innovation is needed in every training program design.

“I’m in a career now doing what I love, so whatever the next 10 years looks like as long as the chase is big enough, and I’m enjoying it – who knows!”

As a dad of two gorgeous little girls under 4, balancing work and family time takes up most of his time, but he keeps some time for his DIY projects in the ‘shed’ and can often be spotted most weekends in the hardware stores, with the girls in tow.

JONO HAILSTONE

Cycling and racing since he was young, Jono completed a degree in Sports Science at AUT University, and as part of his work experience in 2009, he worked in the physiology lab at the Millennium Institute. The Para team came into the lab to do some physiological testing for their talent ID programme xcellerate2xcellence. After the testing, Jono ended up working for the programme managing the SRM distribution and power monitoring for the team, evolving to coaching and sport science support.

“My personal sporting career was only moderately successful, but winning the Team Sprint two years running as an U19 at the National Track Champs and finishing 2nd at the National Champs in the Team Pursuit with the Auckland team would be highlights,” he says. In his young coaching career, he has already had many highlights as his athletes and teams continue to take home medals.

As a coach, Jono has a passion for high performance and elite sport and would like to develop into a highly experienced and qualified coach whom riders respect. One day, he hopes to be in a position to help the world’s best cyclists achieve their goals Outside of cycling, Jono is an outdoor enthusiast enjoying hiking, running, swimming, camping and fishing. He is also very interested in exercise physiology and likes researching and learning about new techniques to improve human performance.

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Date of birth: 20 October 1988 Sport: Cycling Residence: Gatineau, Quebec, Canada Occupation: Cycling coach Athletes: Fiona Southorn (Para); Kate Horan (Para); Dion Smith; Assistant coach to PNZ HP bike team; PNZ development coach

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PROFILES: The Athletes 1

BRENDON STRATTON

DOB: 18 April 1973 Sport: Cycling Disability: Paraplegic Classification: H3 Residence: Auckland Hometown: Hawera Occupation: Company Director/ Athlete Coach: Ralf Lindschulten Prior to his injury, Brendon was involved in BMX, on his way to the world champs in the USA. After several years playing basketball for local and national teams, he returned to his true passion, cycling. A driven athlete, Brandon races to win and hopes to achieve the elite level of handcycling and continue to compete in the World Championships and Paralympic Games. His driven attitude resulted in winning the Australian Handcycle Series 2013. His life is cycling, but as a certified PADI open water diver, he makes time to dive, travel, and spend time with family and friends outside of training.

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EMMA FOY

DOB: 6 April 1989 Sport: Cycling Disability: Visual Impairment Classification: B/VI Residence: Wellington Hometown: Dargaville Occupation: Student Coach: Brendon Cameron First referred to PNZ by a client while working at Marina Fitness in Half Moon Bay, Emma was invited to attend the Talent ID camp in New Plymouth. Since then, she’s been fast tracked into the high performance squad, and is thankful for the huge amount of support with coaching, equipment and training that has helped her get to where she is now. Still fairly new to the sport, Emma was selected to the team to race in Canada where she wants to race each event the best she can and gain experience.

Beyond her cycling career, Emma is pursuing a graduate diploma in design from Massey University in Wellington.

We are very excited about this team as we believe we have a great mix of experience and enthusiasm

GABRIELLE VERMUNT

DOB: 11 April 1983 Sport: Cycling Disability: n/a – Sighted Pilot Classification: Pilot Residence: Invercargill Hometown: Invercargill Occupation: Physiotherapist Coach: Brendon Cameron Gabrielle became involved in cycling about eight years ago when she returned to Invercargill post Uni, when she went riding with her brother and father. Tagging along to the odd race with them, she got hooked. The highlight of her career so far is winning the Road Nationals and racing in Belgium, but she is currently training for the Road World Cup and World Champs and looking ahead to qualify for the Rio Paralympics. Outside of cycling, Gabrielle enjoys catching up with family and friends, baking, finding new music to listen to, and getting up to Central Otago for a weekend away and a change of scenery for training.

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TIFFINEY PERRY

DOB: 1 April 1969 Sport: Cycling Disability: Paraplegic Classification: H2 Residence: Hamilton Hometown: Hamilton Occupation: Trustee Coach: Mike Jones Tiffiney thought it would be good to cycle with her kids and keep fit. She borrowed a bike from a friend one day and never looked back. The highlight of her career to date is representing NZ in the World Champs in Canada 2010 and World Cup in Sydney in 2011 and getting another chance in 2013. She is aiming for the Paralympics in Rio 2016. As a Mum, Tiffiney loves spending time with her kids and husband at home or at the beach house. She is also involved in disabled sporting organizations and philanthropic trusts within the Waikato community.

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JONO NELSON

DOB: 28 October 1983 Sport: Cycling Disability: Spina Bifida Classification: H3 Residence: Timaru Hometown: Whakatane Occupation: Support Worker Coach: John Rich Jono got involved with handcycling through a Have-A-Go Day up in Christchurch and has never really looked back. The highlight of his career thus far is attending the Oceania Championships 2009 in Darwin, but with a goal of qualifying for the 2016 Paralympics, that could change. Outside of cycling, Jono enjoys swimming, karting, and spending time with friends and family.

PROFILES: The Athletes LAURA FAIRWEATHER

DOB: 4 June 1987 Sport: Cycling Disability: n/a – Sighted Pilot Classification: Pilot Residence: Catlins Occupation: Cafe owner and chef Coach: Brendon Cameron As a sighted pilot for Phillipa Gray, Laura’s outstanding performance in London saw them achieve the trifecta – gold, silver and bronze medals.

Phillipa started cycling through the Paralympics New Zealand Talent Identification programme Xccelerate2Xcellence.

Laura has a strong sporting background including being a past member of the Tall Ferns New Zealand basketball team.

In February 2012, Phillipa and Laura secured their first world championship medal in the 3000m Individual Pursuit on the track.

Laura works as a Chef in the Catlins, running her family café.

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TIM WILLIAMS

DOB: 3 March 1976 Sport: Cycling Disability: Tetraplegic Classification: H1 Residence: Ngatea Hometown: Thames Occupation: Father of two/husband Coach: John Rich, Velolab In 2008, a friend offered Tim his old handcycle to use and told him to come along to the local bike club. He completed a couple of events and loved it. A previous representative for New Zealand winning silver in 1998 as a part of the Wheelchair Rugby team, Tim’s proud to be selected to represent New Zealand again. Like any athlete, Tim hopes to take his cycling as far as he can, with an eye on Rio. With two children, Katie, 12 and Noah, 5, the busy dad loves watching all sorts of sport on TV while trying not to eat his wife’s yummy baking!!

This team highlights the recent work that has been done following on from London to ensure that we have developing athletes coming through.

Competing at international events such as these are vital on our road to Rio

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FIONA SOUTHORN

DOB: 8 July 1967 Sport: Cycling – Track and Road Disability: Limb deficiency – left arm Classification: C5 Residence: Waipu, Northland Hometown: Tokoroa Occupation: Real Estate Sales Coach: Jono Hailstone It took a lot of hard work, perseverance and time, however, Fiona Southorn did it in London.

She won her elusive Paralympic Medal. This was Fiona’s third Paralympic Games, and she was determined to medal in 2012. She won a bronze medal in the 3km Pursuit.

Fiona started riding her bike as a means of transport for getting to and from work. She got the cycling bug and started club racing. This lead to her first international appearance where Fiona won a silver medal at her first World Champs, and she has been competing ever since.

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PHILLIPA GRAY

DOB: 16 February 1989 Sport: Cycling – Road and Track Disability: Ushers Syndrome II (Visually and Hearing Impaired Classification: B/VI Residence: Invercargill Hometown: Thames Occupation: Student Coach: Brendon Cameron Phillipa started cycling through the Paralympics New Zealand Talent Identification programme Xccelerate2Xcellence. As a visually impaired cyclist Phillipa rides at the back of a tandem bike with pilot, Laura Fairweather, at the front.

Off the bike Phillipa is kept busy studying as she is currently working towards a Bachelor of Therapeutics and Sports Massage as well as a Diploma in Sport and Recreation at the Southern Institute of Technology.

Phillipa believes goal setting is vital and as a result has excelled in all areas of life.

Her story is one of inspiration and will act as a catalyst to motivate others.

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Following my trip to the Caribbean, I have been trying to keep busy over the winter months and between working in the Control Tower, doing ambassador work for ANZ and the Olympic Committee, and bike training in the States, I have managed to fill in all my time.

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I am currently in the USA where I have been racing and training for the past three weeks. I have two more days to go before I return to NZ and begin a three month block in Invercargill leading into the Oceania Championships.

Before heading to the States, I spent time visiting primary schools around the Southland region where I was not only able to share some of my Olympic experiences with the children, but also reinforce the Olympic message and values. This work is done through my role as an 'Olympic Ambassador' for the New Zealand Olympic Committee. The NZOC runs an initiative where they give the opportunity to all primary schools around the country to sign up for the 'Olympic Schools Program'. It is free for each school to register and gives them access to Olympic resources and materials to educate the children on the Olympic values, which generally align with the school's values. One of the main benefits of signing on to this program is that each school is then assigned an Olympic Ambassador from within the schools region, to come and speak to the children, which is where my role comes in. Not only is it a great chance to spread the Olympic message, but it also acts as a platform to continue to promote track cycling' to the youth.

When not formally acting as an Olympic ambassador, I also continue to do ambassador work for ANZ. ANZ were one of my main sponsors leading into and throughout the Olympic period and continue to support me today. This role is varied and may require me to attend different ANZ functions around the country, with my latest work being in Invercargill speaking on behalf of OnePath to clients of financial advisors, lawyers and accountants.

It is a stark contrast to speaking in front of primary school children, but again, it allows me to promote track cycling and share my Olympic journey of balancing life as a full time athlete and full time air traffic controller. In the capacity of ANZ ambassador, this was my first speaking engagement in Invercargill, and it was great to

be able emphasize how much track cycling has grown in New Zealand thanks to Invercargill's indoor velodrome and the continued support of the Southland community. With our second indoor velodrome currently being built in Cambridge, I am sure if we receive only half the amount of community support we have received down in the South, then it is sure to be a success!

As mentioned earlier, I am currently in the USA where I have had an independently organized training and racing block in Trexlertown, Pennsylvania. Amongst the track cycling community, the Valley Preferred Cycling Centre here in Trexlertown is renowned for being a hub for international cyclists to

capitalize on high quality international racing every Friday night throughout June, July and August. The whole community is very cycling orientated so along with all of the track racing, there is also a variety of road races, criteriums and training rides that you can take part in. All this combined with the beautiful summer weather and support from the staff at the Valley Preferred Cycling Centre creates a great centralized spot for whatever training phase you may be in. It's been great for the motivation to get out of the winter weather for the last few weeks, but it’s back to reality next week to begin my next phase of training building up to the Oceania Championships to be held in Invercargill in November.•

It's been great for the motivation to get out of the winter weather With Men's Keirin winner, Kamil Kuczyski

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UCI Juniors Track World Championships Words by Emma Bryant/Ian Hepenstall

BikeNZ’s rising stars took to the track in the battle for glory at the recent UCI Juniors Track Cycling World Championships.

The team of nine riders proved yet again that New Zealand punches well above its weight on the track, finishing the campaign with a total of five medals, compared with ten at last year’s World Championships from a team of 16 competing at Invercargill.

“Overall, it has exceeded our expectations,” said BikeNZ coach Ross Machejefski. “The competition was a step up from last year.

There were more nations, more riders and the strength was higher, which is probably

always going to be the case when the championships are in Europe. So for me this was progress and a top effort by these fellas.”

The team enjoyed a five-week build-up at BikeNZ’s European training base in Belgium, where they had two training tracks at Ghent and Roubaix nearby, easy access to training roads, and a plethora of kermesse racing close at hand.

“It has not only sharpened the team to this competition but given them an idea

about the life of a cyclist in Europe which will be invaluable.”

The championships began with a classic battle with Australia in the final of the team pursuit, with the BikeNZ quartet led by Liam Aitcheson, Josh Haggerty, Regan Gough and Connor Stead. Australia proved to be the class of the field taking out the gold medal in a time of 4:06.182, with the young Kiwis taking the silver with an excellent 4:12.298. The second placing continued

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Liam Aitcheson in action in the men’s points race at the UCI Juniors Track Cycling World Championships at the Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome in Glasgow

New Zealand’s three-year medal winning streak in the event.

The success continued on day two, with Southland’s Josh Haggerty claiming a second silver medal in the men’s scratch race.

Aitcheson continued the trend on day

three in the points race. The 18 year old, who also won a silver medal in last year’s World Championships in New Zealand, produced a superb final sprint which saw him move from fifth place overall to second by a single point.

There were more nations, more riders and the strength was higher, which is probably always going to be the case when the championships are in Europe

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It has not only sharpened the team to this competition but given them an idea about the life of a cyclist in Europe which will be invaluable above and below: Regan Gough (Hawkes Bay) and Liam Aitcheson (Alexandra) in action during the Madison at the UCI Juniors Track Cycling World Championships in Glasgow credit: guy swarbrick

BikeNZ 2013 UCI Juniors Track World Championships: The Team: Regan Gough (Central Hawkes Bay) Alex Hooper (Ashburton) Connor Stead (Christchurch) Josh Haggerty (Invercargill) Liam Aitcheson (Alexandra) Jeremy Presbury (Invercargill) Zac Williams (Auckland) Quinn Karwowski (Blenheim) Callum Saunders (Blenheim) Staff: Ross Machejefski John Rastrick Dale Hollows Ant Croucher Jessica Massey

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The final day was no less action packed, with the pairing of Gough and Aitcheson recovering from two crashes to gain the silver medal in the 120 lap Madison, almost running down the Denmark leaders on the line.

Moments later Southland’s Jeremy Presbury was rolled on the line in the

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deciding third race of men’s sprint gold medal ride in the Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome.

Machejefski believes there are excellent futures ahead for the group.

“Of the second year riders, I can see many of them going through to senior development in the next few years, and we have some first year riders who will be much better for

the experience to lead us through to next year in Korea.”

New Zealand finished with five silver medals to the team pursuit (Liam Aitcheson, Regan Gough, Josh Haggerty, Connor Stead), Haggerty (scratch race), Aitcheson (points race), Gough and Aitcheson (Madison) and Presbury (sprint).•

Overall, it has exceeded our expectations...

The competition was a step up from last year

Jeremy Presbury edges Svajunas Jonauskas (LTU) in the first final of the men’s sprint at the UCI Juniors Track Cycling World Championships in Glasgow

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This year's much loved sporting event was certainly a remarkable celebration. Our favourite riders kept us entertained throughout the three plus weeks providing some fantastic riding and action packed spectator viewing for the 100th celebration of Le Tour.

Over the next few pages we include some fantastic images that captured what the tour was all about for 2013, together with some of the most memorable quotes from cycling stalwarts Phil Ligget and Paul Sherwin.

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THE HS HIG AND S LOW

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IMAGES: Graham Watson joaquim rodriguez leads quintana and froome on stage twenty of the 2013 tour de france

chris froome on stage twenty one of the 2013 tour de france

the peloton on stage sixteen of the 2013 tour de france

I don't suppose we should tell these guys going off the back that we haven't actually started the hardest part of the final climb yet

He's turning himself inside out here this afternoon

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chris froome on stage fifteen of the 2013 tour de france

greg henderson has crashed on stage twelve of the 2013 tour de france

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The peloton on stage 3 of the 2013 Tour de France

Contador has a hand full of cards but hasn't been able to lay them down today

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Chris Froome on stage eleven of the 2013 Tour de france

the peloton on stage twenty one of the 2013 tour de france

Quintana ...he's a peddler of charm that's for sure

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Well these boys have used all their ammunition today... they've thrown it at each other

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Taylor Gunman From Boulder to Belgium Taylor Gunman first got into cycling because he hated running. His dad introduced him to cycling to help him improve his fitness for rugby, and he ended up enjoying the freedom it offered and the chance to explore beyond the lines of a rugby pitch. Slowly, he became involved in racing, and his career is beginning to develop and unfold taking him around the world.

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Taylor is currently based in Belgium for the racing season. Since the team doesn’t find out what races they will compete in until the week of the race, Taylor and his teammates don’t get structured training with a peak and taper. They have to always be ready to race. It can’t always be 2-3 hour coffee rides! With a loose training and racing schedule, being flexible is the most

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important thing Taylor has learned this year.

Though a few tours were removed from the team’s calendar, Taylor has been fortunate to race nearly all of the top competition one day races. “Most of the racing I have done this year has been 180km or more, and because of this, I haven't really had a chance to try my hand at many kermesse races (traditional Belgium

races consisting of a certain number of laps over approximately 120km generally beginning and ending in the host town’s center),” says Gunman whose last focused race is the Rhonde Van Oost Vlandereen Tour. After that, it is kermesse racing until he comes home.

This year, Taylor knows he’s been riding a lot better than in past years, but with a lot of flat

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racing, he has struggled a bit with the tactics of racing and would prefer a challenging course that would let him showcase his strong skills. “I admit I am not the master tactician and need a challenging course that breaks half the field before I can start showing my hand. A flat race can be rather random. They could let the first break go, or after two hours of attacking, the field gives in and lets a small group ride off the front. Half of it is pure luck, but you have to be ready to make the most of the opportunity when you get it. It hasn't been until we have had a few races with rolling hills that I have been able to show what I can really do on the bike, and that is what keeps me going.”

Racing in Belgium has proven to be different from his time racing on the Kiwi and American circuits. “Racing in Belgium I have found it to be very random. Even when there is a break up the road people still attack. Every rider has a point to prove and we all share the same dream of being a professional. Compared to American and the Kiwi circuits, there are a lot more guys on the start line that have good legs on any given day. You just have to want it more.”

Taylor has loved travelling to race because it allows him to experience new cultures and languages, and explore the smaller towns and back roads that are tucked away from the normal tourist track. Compared to when he was based in Boulder, Colorado racing with Pureblack Racing, and his racing schedule included lots of travel across America, the majority of his season has required little travel as there is plenty of local racing in the small country.

“Living with the Pureblack Racing boys in Boulder was a incredible experience, and is certainly one of my most favourite places. The

everyone travels a different path, and what I like about cycling is that there is no direct way to the top.

Everyone has to fight for that right

Boulder Bubble is certainly a cyclist’s dream,” he says when asked where his favourite place is to ride. “More recently, I spent 2 weeks in the Alps living on Col Du Glandon and rode a lot of the famous climbs. I think they can equally be my two favourite places to ride due to the rewarding views, and the fact you can be so isolated and far away from the big cities. All you want to is ride.”

When asked about his long term goals, he responded, “I share a dream with everyone on the start line: to make a living out of bike racing and to race some of the most famous races in

the world. The only thing is everyone travels a different path, and what I like about cycling is that there is no direct way to the top. Everyone has to fight for that right.”

Though his career is developing, and he has big goals for the future, his advice to the young Kiwi cyclists new to the international circuit is to enjoy being on the bike and not take the training to seriously too early. “It is great seeing a lot of young kids coming through and taking it seriously, but they seem to get lost as the worry about training and whether they are training hard enough. My greatest memories of cycling are riding my bike and doing 100km with a bunch of my friends on a Saturday morning, then sitting and eating Nados burgers and chips before going home as a U17.”

As for his own mentors and inspirations in the sport, he tributes the cycling community on the North Shore that Scott and Vanessa Guyton have helped create. “They have always helped me in any way they can. There are a lot of people we draw inspiration from as we would all certainly love to be Bradley Wiggins or Fabian Cancellera, but it’s the people around you in the cycling community that make riding a bike the pleasure it is.

“I would personally like to thank Kiwivelo for their on going support and help, Aaron Strong for his coaching and Brent Botha of Steel Roofing Limited. Everyone has made the season possible.”

Outside of cycling, Taylor says he’s your typical North Shore boy, “any excuse to go to a cafe for a coffee, and I will be down there as quick as a flash. I always have to be doing something, I am useless at sitting around for too long.” •

Listening to Now: Mumford and Sons, to The Rolling Stones to Macklemore.

Whatever is going.

Top of the DVD Stack: Lock Stock and Two Smoking Barrels, Snatch, Layer Cake and Rock and Rolla.

Food of Choice: I like a lot of food, but when I arrive home it’s tradition to spend the first morning at the local Cafe Latin Larder and have their mushrooms on toast with real Kiwi coffee. I do enjoy Japanese food the most and would happily live off it!

Currently Riding: a Fuji Altamira with DI2 and we have to supply our own race wheels. The frame it self though has proven to be very comfortable for the rough and average roads here and is certainly a bike I am enjoying riding.

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The new york Gran Fondo 2013 Where dreams are made Words and Images: Scotty Brown

Often there are times in your life when all the stars align and you are able to do something that just ignites you! The New York Gran Fondo 2013 was one of these moments for me.

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I was inspired to do this magnificent event for two reasons. First, my love for New York City, and second because my closest friend who had lost 30kg after I introduced him to cycling took part in 2012.

The Gran Fondo events worldwide are the perfect event to take part in due to the nature of the event being a ride/race rather than an all out slog fest.

I was personally over the moon when The New York Gran Fondo made me (Scotty Browns) the official New Zealand partner to the event. So, with my small but excited NZ rider group joining me for the maiden voyage, we all met in NYC for days of shopping, food, sightseeing and of course the NYGF. On Friday, a few days after arriving in NYC, we all took cabs to the event centre that hosted the official sign in and GFNY bicycle expo.

The Kiwis went mad, buying up GFNY cycle kit, picking up our race packs with our wine, snagging an official NYGF cycle top for the race. We even got interviewed for GFNY TV! As an official partner, the Scotty Browns NZ crew also got race numbers, which meant we started in the top 200 riders let go at the start.

The 170km ride starts on the iconic and famous landmark of the George Washington bridge, and we were expecting the most beautiful May weather like we had been having for the four

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The rain gods were angry my friends. And we were instantly riding to the start line from our hotel in solid rain

days leading up to the event. It was not to be.

The rain gods were angry my friends. And we were instantly riding to the start line from our hotel in solid rain. The only respite that morning was while we were waiting for the start on the lower level of the George Washington Bridge.

The pre start was epic. We had the foresight to take survival blankets, which ended up making us famous on the bridge. All the while in the starting blocks we were dancing and singing to the latest songs pumping on speakers worthy of a Beyonce concert. After an emotional live performance of the Star Spangled Banner, we were set off. 3-2-1----- go! Hearing “Welcome Kiwis!” from the enthusiastic MC definitely added hype, then we rode straight into the storm. We were soaking wet from km 1... EPIC! As we rode north winding up and over rolling hills following the Hudson River, we all started to feel the magnitude of the event. Police cars with lights blazing on every corner stopped motorists like we were in a live show of "cops." Even though the rain was thick, the views were sensational.

There was a smell in the air of wet roads and forests that are hard to describe, just adding to

the exhilaration of riding with thousands. That being said, none of us saw a crash all day.

The feed stations were so beautifully American: bagels, peanut butter, PBJ, and Power Bars sports drinks; a cyclist’s feast every 20-30km.

As we neared the peak of the event, the 8km rise up Bear Mountain, the fog was thick and there were cyclists and people everywhere!

There is nothing like climbing, talking to cyclists from all over the world, then hearing the thump thump of a live DJ at the crest of the hill to get your cadence moving and the goose bumps growing. At the top of Bear Mountain, we stopped for photos, ate New York bagels and drunk Power Bar sports drink, loaded our pockets with Power Bars and headed off. It was freezing, wet and god damn exciting.

After what even I would call a wet hairy descent, it was a beautiful rolling and fast wet 70 odd km back to Weehawken, NJ to the finish line, which on most days, would lend itself to stunning majestic views of the world’s most stunning skyline, but for us this year it was an airy misty skyline that was testament to how bad the weather was on race day.

The feed stations were so beautifully American: bagels, peanut butter, PBJ, and Power Bars sports drinks; a cyclist’s feast every 20-30km

dinner at what I would call the most special, unique and breathtaking restaurant I think we all had experienced. Speechless!

For 2014, and while the US dollar is at record highs, don't miss out on being part of this incredible, intimate and truly bucket list trip. In 2014, we are staying on the Upper East Side, the prestigious and fabulous address of the stars. By joining the trip, you will get to start in the top 200 riders, receive a race pack and entry to the GFNY bike show, enjoy six days of

NYC living with me, Scotty Brown as your guide to the best things to do while in NYC, stay in a sensational hand picked hotel, enjoy a welcome to NYC with cocktails at a rooftop bar that will ignite the start to your stay and a farewell dinner that will manage to ruin any future meal you ever have out, again.

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The event was run like clockwork. You've never seen anything like it. The organizers, Uli and Lydia are passionate cyclists, and we could tell that from the second you rolled up to the George Washington Bridge.

Without question, this was the best event I have ever taken part in. Here we are, riding 170km with 7,000 people from around the world riding from New York City, heading north on stunning super fast electric roads to famous Bear Mountain then south home toward the NYC skyline. The second we finished, Jess and I both said "see you next year!" It's that simple!

Sadly, the magazine won't allow me 20 pages to tell you blow by blow the whole experience, but maybe you'd like to come in 2014?

Either side of the event, we had an absolutely insane time. My love for the city and having spent loads of time there due to family on the East Coast gave the Kiwi travellers something far more unique than just going to Times Square! We travelled to Brooklyn and had red velvet pancakes for brunch, walked the highline, even had a sneaky brewskie, shopped like we were possessed, had dinners that prove NYC is the foodie capital of the world, ogled the famous people walking beside us, stayed in a fabulous hotel, diners to die for, breakfasts with "coorrrfee", morning rides in Central Park, Empire State Building, SOHO at night, the East Village, loads more coffee and a goodbye

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RACING TO THE TOP

of North America and Beyond Words and Images By Astrid van Uden

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Dion Smith has taken the North America cycling scene by storm with his performances in the saddle these past six months.

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Scrambling to find a team to race for this year after finding out in December 2012 that his team would no longer continue in 2013, Dion Smith has stamped his authority on the North American cycling scene.

Dion joined Full Circle Cycling at the end of January this year after former teammate James Williamson put him in touch with the manager, Patrick Caro, who was interested in adding a young New Zealander to the team. Before Dion knew it, he was jetting off to California for a team training camp.

Once settled in California and training camp was over, it wasn’t long before he was standing on top of his first podium. On his 20th birthday, Dion won the final stage of the Merco Cycling Classic. Knowing the profile suited his style of racing, Dion had planned to make his move in the final stage, and the move paid off.

“It was very early in the season but I was coming off a good training camp,” said Dion, “It was great to race against pro team such as Bissell [Pro Cycling] and Jamis [Hagens-Berman] and was a really good race to do well in.

“I definitely aimed for that last stage which was full of rolling hills and was a fast, tough race. I was in a good position and managed to follow the right wheels to take out the sprint.”

With Full Circle Cycling, Dion spent the first half of his season mainly racing the local California races, where he continued his winning style.

In May, he was invited to join Predator Carbon Repair Cycling Team as a guest rider for the Tour of Gila after getting noticed at a race in Santa Monica.

At Gila, Dion finished a commendable 13th on the General Classification and 4th in the Under-25 category against some tough ProContinental competition. The opportunity for Dion to race at Gila was huge, he knew that should he do well, this would be a great platform to make stepping stones for his career, and it was a race that very much suited his riding style.

“It was definitely a hard race, but a good stage race,” said Dion, “It was very hilly, so it was one of those natural selection races that was tough on everybody.”

With Predator, Dion continued to go from strength to strength; in May he joined them for some altitude training in Boulder, Colorado before officially leaving Full Circle Cycling and joining them as a team member.

2013 has been an epic year for Dion and his cycling career. Dion’s favourite race and best result to date has been the Philadelphia Classic, where he took out the King of the Mountains

It was definitely a hard race, but a good stage race (points race) jersey. The KOM was Dion’s goal for this race, while the team’s goal was to just make something out of the race. When Dion heard this, he knew that he had free range, and he could spend the time working towards the KOM Jersey.

“I got in the early break and made sure I was able to take out the max points for the KOM before the break got caught in the final laps. I really wanted to go for that KOM jersey.

“I was feeling really good and the course suited me really well, it was steep and technical. I was able to do what I needed to secure that jersey” Three quarters of the way through the race, the bunch was caught and Dion was able to spend some time recovering in the bunch before the final sprint.

“The end was everyone for themselves. I had enough time to recover in the bunch, and it was everyone for themselves coming into the finish.”

As well as taking the KOM jersey, Dion also finished the day in 6th place overall.

From Philadelphia, Dion headed to the Tour of America’s Dairyland in Winconsin. Predator’s goal was to get the team’s sprinter into the Yellow Jersey and protect it. The team had a great race over the eight stages, finishing with the overall, and Dion won two stages of his own.

“I was there to lead the sprinter out and protect the leader’s jersey, but once we got enough points to secure that, I was able to go out and race for personal results.

“There were two criterium that suited my style of racing, and I just went for them.”

Dion’s final two races in North America with Predator were BC Superweek in Vancouver, Canada and The Cascade Cycle Challenge in Bend, Oregon.

BC Superweek is made up of five separate events held over the course of ten days. At these events Dion finished 7th at the highly contested Gastown Grand Prix and 3rd at the Giro di Burnaby, these two tough races were

dominated by the “Orange Train” also known as Optum Pro Cycling. At the UCI 2.2 Delta road race and the Tour de White Rock Road Race, Dion was piped at the finish line twice, only to finish just outside the podium in 4th place.

After spending six months racing across America, Dion has caught the eye of more teams and is looking to make that next step up in his cycling career. In August, he will be heading to Europe to race with a pro-continental team as a guest rider for the remainder of the season.

“My goal for the year was to keep stepping up to the next level, and I am achieving that this year.”

Dion credits part of his success this year to teammate and former Tour de France rider, Aurelien Passeron, who has passed down experience and invaluable knowledge to the young cyclist.

Through hard work and dedication to training, Dion has moved from racing with a local California trade team to guest riding with a pro-continental team. In the sport of cycling, this move does not come easy, but with good results and a team that will back you towards those results Dion has surprised even himself as to how far he has come in 2013.•

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not about the bike A number of notable New Zealand businesses are exercising their social responsibility by taking part in TEAR Fund’s Poverty Cycle Challenge this September. The road relay race pits teams of six against each other to complete six laps of a 20km circuit.

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This year the likes of ASB, Ricoh, Marbecks, Unlimited Potential and Paymark will enjoy a little bit of healthy competition as they race on behalf of the world's most vulnerable children both here and overseas.

Kiwis are known to have big hearts and a knack for ingenuity. Many thriving New Zealand businesses are motivated to look outward at larger world issues and find ways of contributing to solutions with their own talents and resources.

Some opt to sponsor children, others set up microenterprise trusts or just choose to donate on a monthly basis. The Poverty Cycle is a new grassroots event that gets everybody in the office on board. You’re either on the bike or you’re cheering for your team!

After being involved in the race last year Nigel Jones, General Manager of Fonterra, said “The Poverty Cycle Challenge was a great, fun way for members of our staff to work together in a co-operative spirit both in the team relay and

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fundraising to do what’s right for the most vulnerable in our community; our children.”

Mike Pollok, Managing Director of Ricoh New Zealand also spoke highly of last year’s race saying “We were delighted to be involved with TEAR Fund’s Poverty Cycle Challenge and will be back this year. If your business is considering entering a team in this event, we challenge you to get on your bikes.”

So where’s the money going? All funds raised are going towards preventing and rehabilitating children caught up in human trafficking in Nepal and a mentoring programme for at-risk youth here in New Zealand. Human trafficking is the illegal trade of human beings, mainly for the purpose of commercial sexual exploitation and forced labour.

As one of New Zealand’s leading Aid and Development agencies, TEAR Fund believes that poverty isn’t just about food, it’s about freedom. Believe it or not, there are more slaves on the planet (27 million) today than at any other time in history. The average age of a trafficking victim is only 12 years old. TEAR Fund is working in this critical area to educate parents about a trade which often goes under the guise of legitimate work for their daughters.

Brothers in Arms will also be receiving a portion of the funds raised through The Poverty Cycle. This local not-for-profit organisation

works with at-risk youth here in New Zealand.

Brothers in Arms connects the youths to university students, young professionals and retirees who act as positive role models in their lives.

Gavin McCulloch, Event Manager for the TEAR Fund Poverty Cycle says, “The Poverty Cycle is a fantastic team-building exercise that challenges, unites, and encourages people to get together for a great cause. With such a hugely positive impact on business culture as well as positive brand exposure, we encourage anyone who’s interested in putting together a team to get in touch!”

The event will be happening on Saturday September 7th at the Ti Papa Events Centre in Clevedon, Auckland. Taking part in the challenge is easy. All you need is a couple of bikes, a team of six and a positive attitude. After setting individual goals, teams can then create a fundraising page. So, if you’re up for the challenge and keen to exercise your social responsibility, visit www.povertycycle.org.nz to register.•

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Georgia Williams

NZBike magazine caught up with talented female cyclist Georgia Williams this issue. Georgia is living the dream racing for professional womens cycling team BePink, based in Europe.

Short term goal would be to finish my European road season with a white young rider’s jersey in the Tour Cycliste Féminine Internationale de I'Ardèche in France

NZB: How did you get into cycling?

GW: I use to enjoy running and would do well in school cross country races as well as the beep test. The Peter Snell Institute of Sport was impressed with my school beep test, so they asked me to come do some more fitness testing for different sports, and one of the tests was on a bike. I must have done well on the bike as I got a letter a week later saying they thought I would be good at track cycling (which I knew nothing about!). They offered me eight training sessions at Manukau Velodrome, so I went and gave it a go and really enjoyed it. The coach gave me a year free coaching and use of a bike for a year as he thought I had potential. I was 14 then, and it’s progressed from there. I raced track nationals, then bought a road bike for the winter and started school racing.

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NZB: You race track and road. Do you have a passion for one over the other?

Do you plan to continue to balance both disciplines?

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GW: I really enjoy both! It’s too hard to choose a favourite. I hope I can balance both disciplines, but it is hard though! If I have to pick a focus I think it would be track for the next few years while I'm young, then maybe more road focus later on.

NZB: What are your short term and long term goals?

GW: Short term goal would be to finish my European road season with a white young rider’s

jersey in the Tour Cycliste Féminine Internationale de I'Ardèche in France (2-9 Sept). My long term goal would be to get selected to the track team for the Commonwealth Games next July, and hopefully come away with a medal. Also, to hopefully compete in the road race.

NZB: You’ve been in Europe racing with Milan based BePink for the past several months. How has that gone?

GW: It's been great, such an awesome experience. I have been all over Europe to so many different countries for races. It’s definitely a great way to see the world. My teammates have been so nice, and I have made some great friends and had heaps of fun.

NZB: You are one of the younger members on the team. Is that intimidating or inspiring?

GW: It's been good. They have taught me lots like tactics and teamwork, which has been really helpful.

NZB: Initially you had planned to race in the States before making the move to Europe. How has it been jumping straight in?

GW: It was pretty hard at the start in my first few races mainly because the racing is so much different to anything I have done before, especially racing in a bunch of 80-140 riders every race. You have to have full concentration the whole time.

You have to stay in the top half of the bunch the whole race as it’s hard if you get caught at the back, so that takes a lot of work always trying to move forward. You also have to watch everyone around you as there's always so many crashes every race. You also need to expect lots of traffic

islands and round abouts at any time. Also narrow roads racing through small towns. It's a lot different to back home!

NZB: What advice can you offer a cyclist who is venturing onto the international circuit for the first time?

GW: It will be tough at the start, but don't give up. It's hard stepping up from the national circuit to international, but once you are used to the racing it's good fun!

NZB: What’s the best part of living in Italy?

GW: Lots of things! The summer weather is the best. The training is pretty awesome with some nice flat roads and some really cool mountain climbs around where I live, so it's perfect. Italians also do have the best pizza and gelato. Perfect recovery food after a hard week-long tour!

NZB: What bike are you currently riding?

GW: I'm currently riding my team road and time trial bikes which is a brand called Kemo. I will be back on my Pina when I get home though.

NZB: What do you do outside of cycling?

GW: Back home in NZ, I love hanging out with friends and family. I like to work for my Dad at his plastics factory in the afternoons after training to earn some money to pay for my shopping addiction! Haha!

NZB: What is your favourite food?

Hmm does chocolate count? I’m definitely a choco addict, although my favourite meal right now would be mum’s roast, which I'm really missing. I haven't tried to recreate it here myself as it would probably be a disaster. It will definitely be my first dinner when I get back home!

NZB: What is your favourite movie?

GW: I would love to do a quick thank you. To my coach Karl Murray who has helped me so much over the last two years and has been so great at helping me even while I have been on the other side of the world. Also thanks to my NZ sponsor KiwiVelo. I’m looking forward to getting back in that kit when I get home.•

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The training is pretty awesome with some nice flat roads and some really cool mountain climbs around where I live, so it's perfect

GW: No idea! I love watching movies, but my movie memory is so bad. I can never remember the names of them haha!

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Hawkes Bay School

Cycling ChampIONsHIPS Words: Vicki Butterworth

Hawkes Bay is proving to be the place to be for talented youngsters on the road, and with the support of BikeNZ and local clubs, is helping to develop our future champions.

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The 2013 Hawkes Bay School Cycling Championships were held on July 7th & 8th, hosted by Ramblers Cycling Club. The event attracted students and schools from around Hawkes Bay, Central Hawkes Bay and as far as Ashurst and Taupo, with 100 entries and fourteen schools taking part over the two days.

The individual road race was held from Pukehamoamoa School on Saturday with 45 entries. The Y7&8 and U14/15 riders had a combined race, completing an undulating 16km Matapiro Road out and back course. The stand out ride was from young Y7&8 Taupo rider Kiaan Watts, who managed to stay with the older U14/15 riders to the finish line. The U16/17 riders raced one lap of the hilly Ohiti Road circuit, with U20 riders doing two laps. The U20 race saw the experienced club riders Regan Gough, of Central Hawkes Bay College take the win, William Green of Napier Boys High School in 2nd and Ben Ross of Lindisfarne College, 3rd, break away to an early lead. This bunch then split 8km

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from the end, when Regan Gough put them in the hurt locker, to take the win and title, adding to his growing list of accomplishments.

On Sunday the championships were concluded with the Team Time Trial being ridden in fine but gusty conditions. This made it challenging for teams of 4-5 riders to stay together to complete the 17km Ohiti road course, where skills and team training shone through. The Y7&8 titles where taken out for the boys by Havelock North Intermediate, followed by Haumoana in second and Taradale Intermediate B in third place. The girls event was won by Taradale Intermediate A team, followed by Taradale Intermediate B in second place. The junior boys title saw Lindisfarne College win narrowly from Karamu High School.

In the premier senior events, there was a great rivalry match between Napier Boys High and Lindisfarne College, with teams hotly contesting for the title out on the road. In the end the ‘Sports Cup’ was won by the stronger Napier

Boys High Team, followed in second place by Lindisfarne College and Karamu High in third.

Central Hawkes Bay Senior girls won the senior title and ‘Champagne Cup’.

Vicki Butterworth, BikeNZ Regional Development Coordinator said, “It has been excellent to see a new depth of talent coming from local schools, thanks to the BikeNZ programmes. The Hawkes Bay Champs hasn’t been run for many years, so to be able to reintroduce this event with Ramblers Cycling Club and see over 100 entrants over the weekend is fantastic. The team work between BikeNZ and Ramblers locally has worked well.

We are both keen to develop this event further and keep fostering a cycling culture in schools, with students, teachers, instructors and coaches engaged. There has been some great racing, and I look forward to seeing some of these riders grow into our future New Zealand representative cyclists.’

Full results and photos can be found on the Ramblers website www.ramblers.co.nz.•

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BARADENE CYCLING Club The growth in cycling is mirrored in the secondary school racing scene. 2013 has seen record fields in both North and South Island events in road racing and team time trialing.

At NZBike we want to ensure we cover this important next generation of cyclists and each issue will feature one of New Zealand’s top schools. In this issue we chat with David White the chairman of the Baradene Cycling Club (BCC). The Baradene College girls are currently the National Champions, the North Island champions and look set to win medals at the seven race Auckland Secondary Schools Time Trial Series.

improvements are so great that the winning times this year will not be fast enough to win next year. A great illustration of this can be seen in our first year riders (Year 7 age 11-12). Their times in the Auckland Secondary Schools TTT series are faster than the girls who competed in that division last year.

NZBike: Can you tell us a little about the club?

DW: The only way it will work is if you have the trifecta of support. You need the girls to be keen, the parents willing and the school supportive. If you have these three you will have the right foundation to start the building process.

The next step is forming the right values and structures and ensuring that the parents and kids understand and buy into this. Once you have this agreed it becomes your reference point for all decisions and actions.

DW: It is quite incredible the variety of sport that many of these girls do, and we have to balance the demands of cycling with this and of course their academic work. We do not do hours and hours of training each week but do train in a very prescriptive and structured way. The majority of the girls will be riding four times per week. The specifics of the programs vary, and of course are not something I really want to be sharing.

NZB: What challenge?

NZB: How many of the girls continue cycling competitively after leaving school?

David White: The club was initially formed just over 8 years ago with a handful of girls wanting to try their hand at cycling. It has grown to over 30 girls, and this year we have had our largest intake of new riders in one season with more than a dozen new riders. We have a very clear mission which does not vary from year-to-year.

We want to make sure we have fun, we are safe, and we are winning. While the specific races and competitions we set as goals may vary, our core mission remains unchanged. The focus point for this season has been to retain the national title we won last year.

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NZB: What has been the key factor in Baradene becoming such a powerhouse in girls cycling?

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DW: There is not one single thing. My personal belief is that we have become strong through perseverance, the desire for a constant improvement cycle, smart training and making sure we have fun. When we started, the girls were happy to just be out participating. However, over the first few years we had occasional wins, and this created a desire for more success. We never stopped improving our program and how we suppor the girls. The other critical success factor has been our coach Paul Leitch. We have worked with him since the club’s beginning, and his understanding and development of the girls’ training is second to none. There is never time to stand still, and this year we are seeing more schools and tougher competition than ever. The

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DW: Something that we are always striving to improve has been our communications and managing the expectations of parents. Any school cycling program will not succeed without the support of the parents, however, as we have started winning races and competitions we have found that the parents can sometimes become a little too involved. They start to want involvement in the selections of teams, the training programs, and can sometimes push the girls to train more than they need to and more than they should.

NZB: How do you manage this?

DW: You have to be transparent in your selection policies and must have independent selectors. This means getting the teams picked by someone who is not a parent and not a committee member. We are currently putting in place a formal structure for development and feedback for all the girls as well as how this is communicated. This is important as it is only the coaches on the road who know how the girls are really riding. You have to make sure that the

girls and parents know that pure speed is not the only deciding factor in selection. The girls have to be great bike handlers, be a strong team player who can hold a wheel as well as being mentally strong in the race environment. The Team Time Trials are a big focus of the school racing scene in Auckland. I am hopeful that next year there will be a road race series as this removes many selection dilemmas I am sure many schools have.

NZB: How much training do the teams do?

DW: There have been a number who have gone on to race at national and professional level. One of the recent and notable old girls is Emily Collins. Emily’s first big win came in 2008 at the New Zealand Secondary Schools National Championships, and she hasn’t looked back. In 2011 and 2012, she raced on the Vanderkitten Racing team and in 2012 was also named in the New Zealand National team for the World Road Cycling Championships in Valkenburg.

The girls can take their cycling future at whatever level they choose. One of the best things about cycling is that most of the girls continue at some level after school albeit sometimes in varied disciplines such as mountain bike or triathlon. When I compare this to another sport with a tough training regime such as rowing the percentage of girls who continue to cycle is exponentially higher.

NZB: What keeps the girls going and motivates them to train so hard from such an early age.

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You need the girls to be keen, the parents willing, and the school supportive. If you have these three, you will have the right foundation to start the building process

DW: It is the camaraderie. This is an amazing group of kids who all share similar core values.

They love the training, and they love the fun. The other thing that is very distinct for cycling at the school level is how vertically integrated it is. It is one of the few sports where the senior girls and the junior girls travel together, train together and play together. This has an enormous impact on them throughout their schooling and our senior girls take an active part in helping with the development of the young riders.

NZB: What do you see changing in the club over the next few years?

DW: I think we are going to need to extend

beyond road cycling. Triathlon and duathlon are growing, as is mountain biking and track cycling.

We are going to have to work out how best to incorporate these sports and training programs with the cycling team. We want to be a club that supports all girls of all abilities getting on a bike and having fun in a safe way and it makes sense to build out our program to support these.

NZB: Any last thoughts?

DW: I think one topic of note is funding. At the moment the club is funded by fees although we are seeing many clubs trying to secure sponsorship funds. We have thought a lot about this and have not historically been down this

road for two main reasons. The first is that we want to ensure we continue to deliver value back to the girls and the school. The second is that we ensure we deliver value back to the sponsor.

This year we have broadened our committee experience base and now have a team with years of experience in brand and sponsorships and think now is the perfect time for us. We are now happy that we can deliver the right value back to a sponsor and are hoping to find a principle sponsor in the next couple of months (and welcome all enquiries).

NZB: Thanks for your time and good luck at the Nationals!•

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Aero helmets The New Choices

Here at NZBike Magazine we managed to get our hands on two of the newest aero helmets to hit the market this year.

Conventionally, serious time-trial bike racers and triathletes wear helmets with dramatic, swoop-away tails. These aero helmets cut wind drag but are heavier and hotter than regular road helmets.

Aero gear has gone through an amazing transformation since it first gained popularity. At first, aero gear was seemingly restricted to races only and often underperformed in every way other than straight line speed. Aero helmets, for example, were laughed at, and then adopted by everyone. Now, the aero helmet has been transformed into something that can be used every day.

Our two models for focus this issue are the Louis Garneau Course Limited Edition and the Giro Air Attack Shield helmets. These are two different helmets offering some great new innovations in the aero market.

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Louis Garneau Course Limited Edition

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Features: • In mold construction • Super MSB technology: Ring shaped plastic protection at the base of the helmet reinforces the perimeter for enhanced protection.

• Integrated strap system with inner nerves: Inner frame which distributes the shock of impacts, this providing support and protection while being lightweight.

• Evacuation channels: Moisture channels provide better airflow and moisture wicking.

• Spiderlock PRO II: Helmet stabilizing system featuring a polymer neck support. Easily tightened on the head using one hand.

• Pro-lock divider: Small and light cam-locking device to quickly adjust strap position

• Wind tunnel tested resulting in a helmet which follows the shape of the head without excessive material in the back, allowing better air evacuation from the front of the helmet to the cyclists back.

• X-Satiatic XT2™ Padding: Quick drying antimicrobial material that inhibits growth of odor-causing bacteria. Its ergonomic design gives you optimum comfort.

• Spiderlock Vision light included: Whether you ride to work early in the morning or late at night, the back light will make sure you'll be seen.

Technology: The manufacturer claims it is the fastest aero road helmet out there. The LG Course helmet bridges aerodynamics and ventilation for a practical solution for everyday cyclists.

By superiorly achieving the upmost in aerodynamics, ventilation and comfort, safety and design the Course Helmet is a frontrunner.

Through analysis, it was determined that it was possible to optimize performance by maximizing the frontal surface of the helmet. In order to reduce the highest pressure zone on the helmet, the front and frontal openings were designed to optimize air follow and evacuate air internally to the back of the helmet. Internally molded evacuation channels move the airflow, cool the head and eliminate moisture. The LG Course Helmet was designed directly on the head of a rider in a cycling position so it naturally adapts to the contour of the human head without excess material.

The shape was chosen after extensive use of fluid dynamics software and wind tunnel testing. Claimed figures show a time saving of 2min 40sec over a distance of 40km, compared to an undisclosed ‘regular road helmet’, and a 1min 58sec saving over the same distance with an undisclosed aero road helmet.

Cooling functionality – 31 vents should go a long way to keep things from getting too warm.

The reason that the company can use so many large vents and still produce a strong helmet is

down to the LG Course’s construction – a lot of its strength comes from an internal frame.

Meanwhile, quick-drying antimicrobial padding has been used to fight off the inevitable odours of perspiration.

The Spiderlock Pro II retention system uses a large turnwheel that makes singlehanded adjustment a doddle, so it’s easy to tweak fit even on the fly. Also included is a nifty little rear light that attaches to the click wheel of the retention device – called the Spiderlock Vision, it’s waterproof, features three illumination modes and is bright enough to get you noticed.

The straps also use a cam-locking device for further fast and fiddle-free fitting.

It’s available in three sizes covering 52cm to 62cm heads.

Findings: The LG Course Helmet appealed to me because it looks like a normal helmet (better, even, in some aspects) and the vents are massive.

Overall I found the LG Course Helmet to be an extremely comfortable model of helmet. With 31 air vents providing exceptional ventilation, ensuring you weren’t too hot. It fits well on the head with some great adjustable functions including the rear cage and internal padding.

The straps were super soft against your skin.

The LG Course Helmet seems to do its part and bring the good looks and features we want when we’re not blowing our legs apart.

The LG Course Helmet is priced inline with other high end helmets but gets the added benefit of being more aero. One other noticeable key benefit is the quietness of this helmet. There seemed to be less wind noise, which meant I could enjoy the sounds of nature better, or just hear traffic more clearly. Both of which are worth something, for sure.

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The New Choices Giro Air Attack Shield

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Features: • Optical shield with magnetic attachment (Gray/Silver Flash included. Clear/Silver Flash available) • Wind tunnel aided design • Removable X-Static comfort padding • Featherweight webbing with Slimline buckle • 6 Vents, internal channeling • Roc Loc Air • In-Mold polycarbonate shell with EPS liner Technology: The Giro Air Attack Shield blends aero design with the benefits of a standard road helmet to create a helmet that can shave you seconds on every ride and keep you more comfortable during a race. Giro’s offering sits in between a highly-vented road bike helmet and the “speed racer” look of the aero design. It is touted to reduce wind drag yet remain comfortable for the long haul on a hot road.

The shield is held in place with three simple magnets. They create a solid connection and the visor doesn’t rattle. You can use the shield, take it off completely, or take it off and flip it upside down so it is attached to the helmet but out of the way. The shield itself is not a simple piece of flimsy plastic. It is a Carl Zeiss lens that allows for clear vision.

Six large vents, four along the top and two in the back, help bring in airflow. With fewer vents, this aids in the aero department, but also gives it a skateboard look. This helmet has been compared to skate helmets. The Roc Loc Air

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retention system keeps the helmet slightly off your head for a light feel. As with all Roc Loc systems, a simple dial is used to tighten it down.

The adjustments are in small increments so you won’t find it just a bit too tight or loose. The rear basket is adjustable up or down in three increments to allow for the best fit possible.

Findings: First, it is noticeably cooler than a full aero helmet. A big advantage is that without flaps coming down and covering your ears the Giro Air Attack Shield lets more wind around your head. Furthermore, the four large vents on top and two in back create a nice flowing channel of air around your head. With the Roc Loc keeping the shell off your head you can feel the circulating air. Staying cooler may allow you to have a faster day overall during a hot race, despite giving up a little time due to aerodynamics.

The view out of the Carl Zeiss lens shield is crystal clear. At no point did I experience any fogging of the lens. Unlike wearing sunglasses, there is no frame to look over or to push back up on your nose. Peripheral vision is very good and I found that I didn’t experience the feeling of tunnel vision that I normally get with a regular aero helmet. The gray/silver flash tint is relatively dark, which is going to be good or bad depending on the weather. There is a clear/ silver tint shield available for those that want to be fully prepared for any sunlight conditions. Of course you can always omit the shield and use sunglasses if need be. I found that sunglasses did fit nicely under the helmet.

Another benefit of the Giro Air Attack is that you can take off the shield to use this as your daily helmet. It’s not as svelte or sleek as a regular helmet, but for those on a budget, this helmet can be the only one you own without sacrificing much comfort during training or speed while racing.

On my local group ride I got few odd looks and some comments about having a skateboard helmet on my head. Some riders asked me if I was racing. Shrugging off these comments will be a common theme for any Giro Air Attack owner, but that’s a small price to pay.

There are three versions of the Giro Air Attack in black, and the white pictured here. In my opinion, the black versions look sleeker than the white but that is a matter of taste.

The Giro Air Attack has many true benefits for cyclists and triathletes, including heat management and comfort. It does give up some aerodynamics performance compared with a pure time trial helmet, but its practical applications make it a viable option. This may be just the start of a new revolution toward semi-aero gear that can be used in both racing and training, but for now the Giro Air Attack sits at the top of this new category of helmets.

The helmet breathes and vents similar to its road-helmet cousins, so even with the subtle gain it may have wide appeal.

Weight: Approx 283grams (Medium) Attack RRP: $299.00 Shield RRP: $349.00 Distributed by Worralls

Overall Realistically, having two helmets is not exactly the cheapest of propositions. But if you want to be fast on race day you are going to want an aero helmet, and if you also spend time on your road bike you are going to want a standard road helmet. Much like the choices we make when buying a frame (road or TT), triathletes and any cyclist either makes do with what they have or spends twice the money to get twice the product; but there are products out there that attempt to give you the best of both worlds without forcing you to make too much of a sacrifice.

One of these products is the Aero Road Bike that has become so popular lately and we are such fans of. Now there is another, the Aero Road Helmet. Above are two awesome options for consideration. Both offer substantial functionality around aerodynamics including ventilation and multipurpose for both road and time trialing. Enjoy!•

Waikaremoana Waikaremoana - Wairoa - Hawke’s Bay

15-16 November 2013 The Genesis Energy Lake Waikaremoana Challenge is one of New Zealand’s greatest multi-sport races.

Situated on and around Lake Waikaremoana, the jewel in the crown of Te Urewera National Park, the event is now being run over one day and, with a variety of event options, it is ideal for both the weekend warrior and the elite athlete.

Event options include: 105 km, 4 stage multi-sport event for teams & individuals 50km, 2 stage off road duathlon for teams and individuals 20km trail run for individuals

Friday 15 November Registration / Scrutineering: midday onwards Welcome buffet dinner: 6pm Compulsory briefing: 8pm

Saturday 16 November Competition commences: 7am Saturday Awards dinner: 7pm Saturday Come and experience the legendary hospitality and stunning scenery of the Waikaremoana region, with the camaraderie and entertainment that make this a ‘must do’ event.

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BMX WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS Success for Kiwis Words: John Coker and Emma Bryant

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As well as hosting one of the most spectacular World Championships the world has seen, New Zealand enjoyed its most successful UCI BMX World Championships at Auckland’s Vector Arena.

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In front of a packed house of 6,000 fans, Kiwi riders claimed 12 world titles, another 26 podium places and 46 more made finals in virtually every class from six and under boys to the 45 years and over Cruisers.

The majority of the success came in the Challenge age group classes, but there were positive signs at the elite level too, with Marc Willers finishing second in elite men, his best World Championship result, and Hannah Sarten claiming a bronze medal in junior women.

“I’m very satisfied with the results,” said Ryan Hollows, The BikeNZ BMX National Coach. “It’s beyond our expectations.”

Fellow Kiwis Kurt Pickard, Daniel Franks, Matt Cameron, Trent Jones and Victoria Hill also rode impressively but were victims of several spectacular pile ups and crashes during the intense racing. Cody Hobbs was the best of the junior men going as far as the semifinals.

“It’s been a breakthrough week for the guys,” said Hollows, who noted that Kurt Pickard had showed good speed, but got out foxed in his quarterfinal.

Willers turned his season around with the runner-up placing. “Four weeks ago I motoed (didn’t qualify) at a big meeting in the States. I

I’m very satisfied with the results... It’s beyond our expectations didn’t know how I was going to go here.”

Hollows said the California-based rider had got stuck into a solid block of training. “He worked really hard and got the result.”

Four riders stood on the podium twice during the championships. Hamilton’s Calien Calkin won the 12 year boys class and 24 hours later was runner up in the 12 and Under Cruiser.

Rangiora’s Tahlia Hansen put the disappointment of finishing runner-up in the 16 girls behind her to win the 16 and Under Cruiser.

Auckland’s Adam Coker won the 25-29 years men’s 20 inch class, and then had to settle for second in the same age group Cruiser class.

Maynard Peel from the Puni-based Sunset Coast club was third in both the 14 boys and the 13-14 years Cruiser.

Mike Batterton, the chairman of BMX New Zealand, believes the results are vindication of the progressive coaching and development programmes across the sport.

“We’ve had success at all levels which shows the depth the sport now has,” said Mr Batterton. “I know the host country advantage helps, but riders don’t come from Europe, North and South America to make up the numbers. They have sent their best riders and ours are very competitive with them.”

BMX in New Zealand starts with a “Sprocket Rocket” programme for riders under eight years which concentrates on skills and technique development. That is followed by the annual, more competitive “Mighty 11s” test series against Australian 11 year olds.

A Junior Development programme is run for 13 to 16 year olds who make a final at the National or North Island Championships.

This leads into the High Performance programme run by Bike NZ for the sport’s elite riders like Olympic silver medalist Sarah Walker.

An Intermediate Development Programme is about to start for riders who haven’t made the High Performance squad, to encourage them to stay in BMX.•

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Willers and Nyhaug over the pro line, Kurt Pickard crashed in turn 2 moments after this picture was taken, leaving him out of contention for a main event. credit: WWW.CLINTONTUDOR.COM images appear courtesy of BIKE NZ

New Zealand's H.P rider Trent Jones manuals down the 3rd straight rhythm section in commanding fashion, Jones with Pickard both unlucky not to make the main event credit: WWW.CLINTONTUDOR.COM images appear courtesy of BIKE NZ

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BMX is a gift from heaven, according to UCI BMX Commission President, Abe Schneider. “When I was a boy there was no BMX,” he told the Zero to Hero participants at the World Championships, “but then God made BMX for kids just like you.”

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These kids, the Zero to Hero BMX finalists who took part in the UCI BMX World Championships in July, had only just begun their BMX careers three months earlier. They had their first taste of bike and track at various BMX club Have-a-Go days, then progressed to regional Zero to Hero finals, and finally, they were on the world stage; the massive indoor track at Vector Arena, in Auckland, watched by 6,000 spectators.

The track was huge, and the bikes were tiny.

One brave youngster had yet even to master the technique of standing up on his pedals, but his grin showed how proud he was to have earned his place on the big track and just how far he had come in the three months since his first club Have-a-Go day.

Out the back, the boys and girls waited on their brand new Haro bikes, bought especially by the

BMX Council of New Zealand with the aim of giving many more Kiwi kids a chance to try BMX. The cheeky ones were high-fiving the challenge athletes as they strode by, on the way to the top of the monster ramp.

The 6-8 year olds were the first age group led up onto the first roller, bypassing the ramp, by members of staff from the regional sports trusts, who had worked so hard to involve schools in

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The Kiwi track officials helped the kids relax and get ready for the ride of their lives, around one of the most technical BMX tracks the UCI BMX worlds have seen for a while.

Behind the scenes, 10-year-old Lachie Stace, who had his initiation at the North Harbour BMX Club open day, had to keep swapping bikes until he found one that would work for him. Like his hero, Sarah Walker, he was riding with a broken arm! And, like Sarah, it wasn’t stopping him.

Lachie’s younger sister, Amelia Stace, 8, gave it everything she had in the final, but took a nasty tumble and was seen clutching a bag of ice during

the prize giving.

Luke Hanna, 8, won his heats and the age-group final, showing the same determination that had him begging his mother to drive him all the way to Paeroa from Rotorua, to take part in the first of the clubs’ Have-a-Go days. Connor Leaman, 7, who has the Papakura BMX open day to thank for his introduction to the sport, came in second and Brooklyn Sewell, 7, who started at the Te Awamutu BMX club, came third in the group.

Harry Russ, 10, who also went to the Te Awamutu BMX club open day, took first prize in the 9-12 years age group, with Joshua Bouchet, 11, (Waitakere BMX) a close second. He was

followed by Daniel Howell, 10, (Sunset Coast BMX) in third place.

It is just as well that “God made BMX” because judging by the kids’ excitement & that of the organizers, in fact Lynne Munro, from BikeNZ, said she found it “hard to give back some of the children” at the end of the night, the event was a success & BMX clubs can expect membership to grow.

One enthusiastic participant, Caleb James, had an enormous grin at the end of the ceremony. “I’m definitely taking up BMX now!” he said. And another keen hero, Luke Boucher was buzzing, “I had a great time!” he said.

“Have you seen my medal?”•

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Maynard Peel NZBike magazine caught up with top shot Maynard Peel who is a young rising force in the BMX world. Maynard shares with us his experience to date, his dreams and what the future holds in his chosen sport of BMX. NZB: When did you get into BMX?

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MP: When I was seven years old, my brother had rugby training near the local BMX track, so we went and checked it out.

NZB Earlier this year you won the 14 year old cruiser and 20" classes NZ National Championships. Can you explain the difference between the 20" and Cruiser classes?

NZB: What is your prerace routine?

NZB: Who has inspired/influenced you most in BMX? MP: The motivation from my family and their support. Also the competition between me and my older brother Avon, he makes me work harder because he's always that one step higher than me.

NZB: How do you balance riding with school?

MP: I train twice a day, before and after school, most mornings I'm up by 5 to train and do my homework in between.

NZB: It is awesome that you won bronze at last months World Champs! How does that make you feel?

MP: It motivates me more, because I was so close to number 1.

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MP: This was my third time at the World Champs, I came seventh in 2009 and last year it didn't go so well because I made mistakes.

Having a home crowd gave me an adrenalin rush to push myself even more. My family and friends helped me do well. A few friends that came thought it was amazing and my family supported me. I had the biggest family

MP: Cruiser is alot bigger and an easier bike to ride compared to a 20inch.

NZB: What is your favourite thing about BMX racing?

MP: When your on the gate against seven other riders, you get the energy push right through your body all the way to your heart, waiting there for those lights ready to explode when the gate drops.

There's always something new to learn and that it's different to what our national sport is, e.g Rugby. I feel like I can let loose and be free, it’s like this is what I was born to do. Its my passion, I love to jump and feel like I can fly, the adrenalin rush on the gate and when I cross the finish line first, I feel like the fastest man on earth

NZB: Who is your mentor? How has this person contributed to your riding?

MP: Mainly my dad because he trains me and tells me what to do, he’s by my side supporting me all the time. Hes trains me when I don’t have anyone to train with, he puts all his time into me.

NZB: What is your ultimate goal in BMX? MP: To compete at the Olympics and bring

MP: I do a few sprints up and down the road and before I go onto the gate I jump up and down. I make sure I have a good mind set.

NZB: Do you have time for anything outside of riding?

MP: No, because the training is so intense, training twice a day. In the off season I play a few games of rugby when I can. At the moment I’m trialling for the Counties Maori Rugby team.

NZB: What is your favourite chocolate/movie/music?

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MP: My favourite food would have to be butter chicken, my favourite chocolate is black forest, movie, Abduction and music/song, Let it go by Passenger.

NZB: Anything you would like to share with our readers?

MP: Yes, I want to say a massive thank you to my Mum, Tina Peel, she doesn't need an introduction. Also, If I could please acknowledge and thank everyone who has supported me, my sponsors, Identiti (based in UK), Mr Westlake, Francine & Gerald Tito (my very first sponsors), Shannon & Nicki Philcox of Powerhouse Civil Ltd, Ants -The Bike Medic, Vans NZ, Leah & Tony Belle and all of my family and friends, I wouldn’t be where I am today without their ongoing support.•

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Living in New Zealand and trying to race bikes of any description internationally has always taken a bit more effort than for riders in other countries.

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For starters, there is the gap between our National Champs and World Champs.

Northern Hemisphere countries generally have their National Champs right before World Champs, at the end of summer. For us there is quite often a five or six month gap between our seasons racing and World Champs.

Or you race our season when other countries are resting, then go race internationally. Before you know it, you have been racing a year solid and are wondering why you are struggling to get out of bed in the morning.

BMX World Champs is not too badly placed with National Champs held over Easter weekend, and World Champs at the end of July. There is only a three month gap where you have to hold everything together over winter. With the World Champs being held in New Zealand this year, and 32 riders from each class being able to qualify, there are over 800 riders from New Zealand going. I haven’t had anything to do with the rest of the country, but it was really cool to see how the Wellington region riders have handled training through winter.

The four Wellington clubs extended their club racing season until the week before Worlds (weather permitting). They ran an inter-club series of races, which everyone was keen

on, except the weather. Sam Cotton from the Kapiti club ran training camps and coaching sessions pretty much every single day, and watching how much these guys have improved since Nationals has amazed me! There is a video kicking around of about fifteen kids coming around the second corner at Kapiti and jumping the third straight, all in a train.

Kids from the age of 40ish all the way down to five or six are participating. The Rebel Racing guys ran a two day camp, and there were riders from as far away as Gisborne coming to ride. The first day was perfect, everyone was raving about it. The second day was a little damp and cold, but it’s winter.

During the week, after work, it’s a bit hard to get to the track before dark. Our tracks don’t have lights, and it’s kind of scary ripping around a track with a set of lights strapped to your bars… (don’t ask how I know this). So with winter fast approaching I bought a BMX tronic start gate. They are locally made, just a single lane gate, with a magnet holding the gate up. It has a box (run off a battery) that has all the start calls that they use over seas, and the standard Random UCI call. It also has a timing mat that you can plug in, which starts timing when the magnet lets go and stops when you run it over. The timing mat came

with a ten meter cable, and goes down to .000 of a second. This made for some intense competition between people, and more than once, people that had their bike packed up in their car (having had the fastest time) had to unpack it all again after their time was beaten to have another go.

I got a one hundred meter cable made up for it too, much to the disgust of a few people. We would go to the local Mitre 10, and do laps in their car park. Then, when it was wet, we found that the local mall had an under ground, under cover, under lights, and surprisingly warm tar sealed carpark. Because Upper Hutt is such a thriving metropolis, we had to wait until 6:30 for everyone to go home before we could cut laps. It’s not uncommon to have fifteen or more people lined up down there each night.

There was the worry of being kicked out by security (it’s not quiet having a gate drop in a building like that), but the security guard that would have been called to kick us out just happens to race BMX. He would call in for an hour every night and bring his bike. There was a story that mall security were in the office watching us on CCTV, trying to pick the winner too!

The other thing which is kind of hard for race training is funding. Even though it’s “only in Auckland,” some families have a couple of kids and maybe one or even two parents racing, bikes, entries, accommodation, food… It all adds up. So in between, working, training, organizing everything, there is also fundraising.

For 99% of the New Zealand riders competing,

being a sponsored rider means, maybe getting product a bit cheaper, either from the local bike shop or if you are really lucky, from a wholesaler. Maxxis tires in New Zealand have helped me out a huge amount over the last couple of years, so I asked them if they could help the riders from Hutt Valley Thunderbolts club who are going to the World Champs. I thought they may consider a one off cheap price for some tyres. I was hoping… The woman I spoke with said she would put it to her bosses and let me know. She got back to me, and said, “Maxxis in America have agreed to give you forty tyres… FREE!” This is huge. After I had scraped myself up off the floor, I read it again, and yup, it was still written there. So I cannot thank Maxxis in New Zealand enough for sorting this out, and Maxxis in America for looking out for a BMX club in little ol’ Upper Hutt. So if you ever needed a reason to buy a new set of tyres, besides being the best tyres, they are also, quite possibly the best people in the world!

So right now, it’s seven days till racing starts, and from what I’ve seen most of the Wellington riders have done everything possible to be in the best shape for World Champs. They have busted their arses in the cold, in the wet, and in the dark. Most of them are still at school, and they have handled it professionally and with the attitude of riders much older than them.

I’m sure it’s the same all over New Zealand, and I hope every single person exceeds their expectations.•

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rotorua bmx club An exciting time for Rotorua BMX! Words and Images by: Melanie Short

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It’s been a busy and exciting ten years since the Rotorua BMX Club was established in 2003 at its current site, in the middle of Rotorua. The Rotorua track has always been, and remains one of the best in the country. Over the years, alterations have been made to ensure the track remains challenging and exciting for all age groups to ride.

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The club doesn’t rest easily though, as there are always improvements to be made, and many have been completed during this time including replacing the start gate and start system, hotmix tar sealing the berms, regular resurfacing of the track and reroofing the start ramp.

The recent success at the UCI World Championships held at the Vector Arena in Auckland in July, shows the club is doing something right. Out of 40 riders competing at the Worlds this year, 10 riders made podium placements. This is extraordinary, and the club is thrilled to have had such a strong result. In the lead up to the main event, the track was open every night to riders to train and a real sense of camaraderie was generated. Many families travelled as much as possible to other club tracks to experience different environments and to give their riders as much opportunity as possible to improve their performance.

Club President, Grant Butterworth comments “The club performed brilliantly, particularly given that it was the first World’s event for most of the riders. In particular it was great to see the support given to every rider from the other Rotorua club

riders and supporters. The club is very proud of all the riders who participated with special congratulations to those who achieved world plate status and ofcourse our two World Champions, Dave Mohi and Lachlan Stevens-McNab.”

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Bailey Punter

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Blair McLeod

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Lela Punter

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Caitlin Flavell

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Maggie Donovan-Cotter

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Cameron Butterworth

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Megan Williams

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Michaela Steel

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Cate Gulliford

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Reeve Hildreth

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Cody Gulliford

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Regan Elliott

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Daniel Butterworth

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Rhys Cheesman

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Darryl Winsor

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Rohm Dixon

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Dave Mohi

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Rupert Hastings

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Dave Mohi

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Ryan Hastings

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Finn Parsons

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Ryan Newson

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Graham Cheesman

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Sam Short

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Hamish Carr

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Tuhoto-Ariki Pene

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Hamish McLeod

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Wayne Bigwood

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Jaydan Pollock

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Will Skipper

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Jeanette Davies

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Wyatt Stevens-McNab

7 Boys

Jenna Hastings

9 Girls

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Zach Paterson

11 Boys

Jenni Conway

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Zander Steel

17-24 Male

The club is committed to providing technical development for their riders to enable them to perform at their optimal level

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There are 35 BMX clubs around the country, each one with a different track and each club hosting competition meets during the season. There is also a regional approach to the National Qualifying Meets (NQM’s), and Rotorua is part of a region including Tauranga, Gisborne, Taupo, and Hawkes Bay. Long standing committee member Sharon Cheesman comments “Involvement in BMX has been a great geography lesson for our family. We have been to towns/cities with BMX that we may have never considered visiting. Over the many years we have been involved as a family, the camaraderie and togetherness of the club has been amazing. You certainly get to meet lots of different families from all around the country.”

Since its inception, the Rotorua BMX Club has hosted a variety of events including the North Island titles in 2004 and 2010 and the New Zealand Nationals in 2012. The 2013 BMXNZ race meet was held in conjunction with the inaugural Rotorua Bike Festival, which also included the Bicycle Speedway and Dirt Jump Competition which was a lot of fun and frivolity. This collaboration between the two events was such a success that it will continue in February 2014.

One of the core strengths of the club is the committed groups of volunteers to run and

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organise the club from committee members, working bee participants and race meet/club day workers. In an era when volunteers are ever difficult to come by, the Rotorua BMX Club has seen an increase in new members and volunteers and is looking to the future building on its successes in the past.

The long term plan for the Rotorua BMX Club is to build on the great membership and facilities that are in place. The club is committed to providing technical development for their riders to enable them to perform at their optimal level, to play an important role in the community for bike skills development, to provide a healthy, safe and fun sporting facility and to ensuring that the club provides a pre-eminent BMX facility.

And finally, some advice for anyone who is keen to take up the popular sport, have fun! It’s also really important that all riders appreciate that BMX is a technical sport, and it is vital that they focus on learning the basic skills before trying to be the fastest. BMX is a fantastic sport that will develop skills which can be applied in all forms of biking from riding in the forests, doing dirt jumps or simply riding to school safely. The other advice the club also gives to new riders, is to listen and learn from the experienced riders, they will help you develop skills, go faster and have a blast! •

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So, you’re looking to take the family on a cycling holiday? The thought of it is either going to fill your heart with warm fuzzies at the potential for deep family bonding and fun or fear at the thought of the logistics and what happens if they don’t like it.

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If your family is anything like ours, you’ll have a mixture of both because each child brings something different to the mix. In this article we’ll be looking at easing the family into “cycling holidays” with the day trip and overnighter / weekender. With its manageable gradient, stunning setting, broad range of accommodation and eating options and proximity to both Queenstown and Dunedin, the Otago Central Rail trail is an excellent destination.

Carol and I own and operate shebikeshebikes, a bike hire and itinerary planning company on the Otago Central Rail Trail. We’ve accumulated a fair amount of experience assisting families to cycle the Rail Trail and learnt numerous approaches from observation and talking to some great parents. Having a young family of four ourselves also helps to add some perspective on things.

You’ll have a good idea about your own abilities and those of your children so keeping the mission realistic is key (though children have a habit of surprising Mum and Dad on the trail and it’s generally a positive surprise). You can always employ some “tools” in the form of bike seats, trailers, tag along bikes and tow leads to help meet the objective and these are available for hire.

If you’ve never cycled with the kids before, then hit one of your local trails as an experiment,

and if that goes well, line yourselves up for a day trip. It’s important that they get some time on a trail as compared to a sealed bike path because riding on a gravelled surface is different.

How you do a day trip is up to you and your budget, but the general format is either an out and back ride or get some transport to the start point and ride back. There are of course other variants for the very fit and enthusiastic. For a family, we’d suggest that the rail trail is a good option in spring, summer and autumn. In the spring you’ll find the paddocks full of new lambs and spring growth. Summer is great because the sun warms up the swimming holes and the evenings are wonderfully long, getting dark around 10pm. Autumn brings the fall colours that Central Otago is so renowned for.

You need to pick something scenic with some features that the kids will enjoy. For a day trip, on the Otago Central Rail trail, we recommend the Auripo to Omakau section which takes in the Poolburn gorge with the highest viaduct on the trail (great for dropping pebbles off) and its two tunnels. Distance wise it’s 17.5 km or thereabouts and trends downhill, which makes it manageable for most kids that ride their bikes.

Remember, you can always use a tag along or kids trailer to make it manageable.

Roughly in the middle of this ride is the

Lauder Stationside Café and Lauder Hotel where you can stop for some refreshments. At the Stationside Café they’ll usually have a pet sheep that you can get up to and at the Lauder Hotel they stock a selection of very rare gins to sample that might be of interest for Mum or Dad. If you’re riding in summer, then when you arrive in Omakau cap it all off with an ice cream at the Muddy Creek Café or even one of their famous pies. Follow it up with a swim across the road in the Manuherikia River with its many swimming holes and tepid water in the summer.

Don’t forget to take a side trip into the old gold mining town of Ophir as well to visit New Zealand’s oldest operating post office and the old jail behind it. If the kids are older / very able / or really need to burn some energy, then you can choose an extended option from Oturehua back to Omakau at 30km. Oturehua also has a number of interesting features to explore such at the Golden Progress Goldmine site, Gilchrists Store and Hayes Engineering works.

If you’re looking for something a little more adventurous, or something to fit into a weekend, then try an overnighter. Transport operators like shebikeshebikes can arrange to pick you up from Clyde in the morning and drive you up to Oturehua or Wedderburn to start. From there, cycle back through the Poolburn gorge

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the Rail Trail and it’s not really suitable if you’re towing a kids trailer due to a number of narrow parts on the trail and some boardwalks. When you arrive in Clyde you’ll find some welcome refreshment at the various cafes and hotels all situated in the quaint historical township. Staying in Clyde when you finish can be a nice relaxing option, and they have a fabulous boutique cinema. If you’re after some more adventure then 20 minutes away in Cromwell you can GoKarting at the Highlands Motorsport Park or take a Fast Lap in a GT3 Porsche. Queenstown is also only one hour away from Clyde.

Like any family adventure you’ll need to bring some food and water for your time on the trail along with clothing appropriate to the conditions, and we can help advise you on this. The younger children really enjoy stamping an Otago Central Rail Trail Passport at each of the old station site, and these are available for purchase almost

everywhere.

They also like collecting the interesting rocks and stones along the trail, so Dad’s beware, you may end up carrying a little extra weight to the end. Along the way you’ll pass a number of water ways containing trout, so if you’re a family that likes to fish then bring a rod and your fishing license. For the older kids, geocaching is fun and you’ll find a large number of caches along the way. What we’ve seen time and time again is what the kids like the best is the freedom and independence of cycling out ahead by themselves. The trail is safe from cars, and you’ll often find that they’ll zoom off ahead exploring and setting ambushes on unsuspecting parents.

Below is a handy table that provides a summary of options to start with along with some price guidance. For more information see our website at www.shebikeshebikes.co.nz or email Steve and Carol at bookings@shebikeshebikes.co.nz•

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Auripo to Omakau – includes all bike hire and transport from Omakau to Auripo*

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2 to 4 hours or longer

$65

$40

Oturehua to Omakau - includes all bike hire and transport from Omakau to Oturehua*

30 km

4 to 6 hours or longer

$75

$45

Two days one night – includes all bike hire transport, from Clyde to Oturehua, bag transport, accommodation and bike return

65 km over two days

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and stay in either Lauder, Omakau or Ophir for the evening. Each township has a hotel and/or restaurant/café where you can get an evening meal or accommodation can be arranged with self-catering facilities. We can help you select an accommodation option that meets the needs of your family and budget.

The following morning, set off for Clyde.

Once again you’re trending downhill which will keep the troops happy. You’re sure to enjoy the Chatto Creek decline with its sweeping curves and when you reach the bottom, call into the Chatto Creek Tavern to meet Henry and Honky the donkeys. When you reach Alexandra you can either continue on the Rail Trail to Clyde, passing a couple of vineyard tasting rooms along the way (it’s not all about the kids) or ride the 150th Anniversary track beside the Clutha River. The 150th anniversary track is a lovely shaded route, but beware that it undulates a lot compared to

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MTB Epic Ride Marin Mount Vision Carbon XM Pro

The Marin Mount Vision line is designed and built for epic super-D/enduro racing, where riders need the geometry of a trail bike but the weight and efficiency of a cross-country (XC) bike.

These models offer long-travel suspension, with 140mm of fixed travel front and rear, and 27.5-inch wheels. Design features include a build that’s significantly lighter than our Attack Trail bikes, achieved with a simplified suspension system, fixed-travel 32mm chassis forks, and lighter components.

Pro means top of the line, and for the Marin Mount Vision XM Pro that means unbelievable trail performance in a sub-26 pound package.

Featuring SRAM's XX1 drivetrain which is super light, simple, and tough. Wheel travel is managed by Fox, with the Factory CTD Kashima fork up front and all new Float-X CTD rear shock. Formula Engineering's Carbon tubeless wheels are ultra-light and strong, with a 22mm wide section for the Schwalbe Nobby Nic Evolution 2.35 tyres to sit on. Easton's Haven stem and Carbon bar match with the Rock Shox Reverb Stealth dropper post to offer the perfect fit for all trail conditions.

Targeted at the trail and enduro markets, the Marin Mount Vision will be available in three carbon models, two opening-price-point aluminum/carbon models, and a full-carbon Women’s Fit Geometry model.

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Wheels • Hubs: Formula, Included with Wheelset • Rim: Formula/Xero Carbon • Spokes: DT Swiss Competition double butted, Black stainless • Tyres: Schwalbe Nobby Nic Evolution, 27.5 x 2.35, Tubeless

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The lightweight, responsive ALUXX SLR alloy frame features an OverDrive 2 steerer tube for stiff, responsive steering and a top tube that’s shaped for shouldering comfort. A D­Fuse SL composite seat post provides compliance over rough terrain. Additional performance­minded features include disc brakes, a 15mm thru ­axle for enhanced handling precision, and smooth, clean internal cable routing.

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CYCLOCROSS BLOG ‘Tis The Season Words: Alex Revell Images: Sarnim Dean www.sarnim.com

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Cyclocross is well under way in New Zealand at the moment, with the season about to reach its peak down in Otago.

The national series has been rolling for the last couple of months, visiting two destinations each in the North and South Islands, before the week of hell that we are about to face – three races (featuring the national championships) in four days from the 22nd to the 25th in Wanaka and Queenstown, followed by the final round of the national series in Dunedin.

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While we couldn’t be much further from Christmas, the season in which cyclocross fever absolutely overruns its founding country, Belgium, this is the closest yet that we’ve come in this part of the world to capturing the festivity and excitement that cyclocross is synonymous with around the world.

It’s been a rather bumpy track for cyclocross in New Zealand this year, with certainty about the validity and venue of the national championships unclear until fairly recently. While eligibility for, and the hosting of a national title may not be a huge factor for many riders, it is crucial that the momentum sweeping the country be maintained.

From grass roots club and local organisation of races through to the national level of competition, it is all essential and critical to keep this ball rolling.

Auckland’s Jenna Makgill and myself will be competing at the first ever Chinese cyclocross event in September, which looks to be a historic weekend with riders from around the world converging on what is a heretofore unexplored field. As the sport spreads further from its traditional home of Europe, and more recently North America, so too will its international profile flourish. The more people there are that know about the sport, the more this cycle will continue in a self perpetuating fashion.

If you’ve been wondering what all the fuss is about, it’s not too late to have a go. Grab a bike,

really, any bike will do to start with. Check out the calendar of races on the NZ Cyclocross website (nzcyclocross.co.nz) to find one near you. There are still lots of races going on around the country for the next while, and while it may be raining

outside, and you might have just cleaned your bike after yesterday’s ride, if you haven’t come along to a cyclocross race you truly don’t know what you’re missing. And the more people that come, the better it is for everyone.•

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RICHARD WOODWARD

Ambassador of Cyclocross New Zealand Words: Timo St Anton

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Richard Woodward is the poster boy of New Zealand cyclocross, known as the Ambassador of Cyclocross New Zealand, the People’s Champion, and he has quite an interesting and entertaining little known history.

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To 650b or not to 650b (that was the question) late in 1986. This was the sole catalyst for Richard to turn his back on the European Cyclocross scene. A purist at heart, he just couldn't support their movement to ban the popular French touring tyre size. Richard’s coach, Frenchman Horatio Guildenstern, was also vehemently in favour of this radical departure from the Cyclocross standard of 700c. As the fickle finger of fecund fate would have it (and unknown to them both), they shared a father. Horatio was raised in France, but born in the Lowlands to famous Dutch Cyclocross star Dick Van Kerrjokps. Meanwhile Richard was named in honour of the cyclocross star after a memorably torrid affair between Kerrjokps and Richard’s mother. The beautiful and only slightly heartbroken mother-to-be took herself off to Denmark where she would meet her future, and very understanding, husband.

How Richard and Horatio came to cross paths is quite a story in itself. Whilst en route to England for a junior track cycling meeting, Richard met up with Princè, the team owner of the Fortinbras Cyclocross team. At this time, the team was number two in Belgian ranking and fifth in the European championship, for the eighth year running. Scouting for talent in Poland, they happened to be at the same hotel.

Princè, in the bar and slowly succumbing to the local Vodka, was entertained by Richard, begging cigarettes off anyone and everyone.

A conversation began, and when team soigneur Horatio joined them... well the

loop was closed. The pairing of Horatio and Richard was accredited with the reason why the Fortinbras Team became the champions of Europe and the World in 1984 and 1985.

Unfortunately, a tragic fire in the barn where he was living robbed Richard of all photos and memorabilia of this time. This unfortunate event did make him commit to giving up smoking in beds, cars and sea vessels under 10 meters in length though.

The madness poisoning the Cyclocross scene spun out of control and swept the corridors of the establishment in Holland and Belgium during the mid '80's. At this time, Richard’s adopted father, now a trusted and well respected Danish diplomat, was offered a post to be Ambassador for Denmark in New Zealand. The timing of it all was very significant to Richard’s doting and protective mother.

She ensured they made the leap out of stifling Denmark, but unbeknownst to her, rural New Zealand was going to be less forgiving.

Richard raced under the pseudonym "Dannevirke Dick" and became the terror of many a road race in the Manawatu. After the great (and well known) PVA scandal went down he was forced to get out of town. At the heart of the scandal, was Richard securing sponsorship from the local Glue Factory 'Balzäks'. Always the prankster, Richard had put together a deal where everyone in the 1990 Palmy-Ruahine was provided with a bottle that had his sponsor’s name emblazoned down the side. And just a hint of PVA glue in the water.

Completely harmless, as many at the time thought, but later proved to be performance enhancing. This was aptly demonstrated on race day as Richard was dropped while each kilometre rolled under his wheels. He finished a dismayed last in a race he was favourite for, and then 48 hours later to be re-instated as the new champion of the Easter Classic as 99 riders were disqualified for "doping". A week later, the truth was out after Richard confessed to his prank, and Dannevirke Dick became the Dick of Dannevirke and a laughing stock over night.

He had to get away, as far away as possible.

He found himself down at the bottom of the South Island, share milking and making a very good living for himself as news of his soft hands spread. With udders in his hands and cycling in his blood the Tour of Southland beckoned. He trained in secret and entered the race in 1992.

Smashing all opposition and leading for most of the race as a solo rider with no team, everyone thought this was the great new hope in New Zealand cycling. Anglicising his Dutch last name Houtvoord to Woodward, Richard Woodward’s star was ascending.

But, point proven, he never raced competitively again. He tried his hand at managing a team, and coached many young hopefuls, some of whom went to Europe and rode well respected races in all the spring classics. But his heart was never in road cycling. When cyclocross gained its legs and the momentum grew in New Zealand sport, Richard was there from day one, the PVA incident long forgotten.•

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2013 Cyclocross Championships Words: Gavin Mason

Wanaka was the host to the 2013 Bike NZ Cyclocross Championships, the setting was the scenic Lismore park, with the lake and mountains setting the backdrop for what turned out to be a great days racing.

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The course took on a number of flowing sections with tight switch-backs to keep the skills of the riders honest. The man made mud/puddle section was an absolute hit with the crowd. The course aimed to offer a balance for those with either a road or MTB background. An inclusion of a small double up jump section enabled a number of savage cross riders to get some sweet air time on their ridged fames and drop bars.

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Gary Hall and Alex Revell Credit: Kristal Tall

With the course and the location fitting of postcard perfect backdrops, it was the job of MC Ed Taylor to keep the crowd enthralled as the race action unfolded over the period of 3 races. It was his egging on of a local competitor which lead to the competitors undoing while trying to perform a bunny hop manoeuvre over the barriers (conveniently placed in front of the Mr Whippy truck). After going over the

handlebars and taking a moment or two to stare at the cream cones the rider remounted his bike and continued his final two laps.

Meanwhile at the head of the field last year’s defending champion Gary Hall and Alex Revell were fighting it out for Cyclocross superiority and bragging rights to the “White Jersey”. They were closely followed by Scott Little, Brendon Sharratt and Logan Horn.

Gavin Mason Credit: Kristal Tall

a small double up jump section enabled a number of savage cross riders to get some sweet air time

victorious as the Bike NZ 2013 Elite Men’s Cyclocross Champion closely followed by Garry Hall, 2nd, and Brendon Sharratt, 3rd.

NZ Cyclocross Ambassador Ric Woodward reported on some great racing in the back half of the field with a few good thrills and spills to be had which was thoroughly enjoyed by the spectators. startline Credit: Kristal Tall

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Logan unfortunately had some equipment failure which saw him drop off the pace and unable to bridge the gap back to the front before the finish.

After a close and entertaining race at the head of the field the moustached Kiwi rider Alex Revell applied the skill and lessons learnt from a season racing afar in Belgium to be

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Alex revell credit: amy taylor

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In the women’s race Jenna McGill demonstrated a commanding performance riding away from the rest of the ladies to a clear (and what she made look easy) victory over Gayle Brownlee, 2nd, and Hayley Davis, 3rd.

The Masters Title race was contested by a strong field prior to the elite men’s race. Paul Gough showed his cycling class to ride away from the rest of the field to a commanding and well deserved Championship Jersey.

This event was made possible with the great support of the local Wanaka cycling community.

A particular thank you to Huxter.org.nz, Bike Wanaka, Lake Wanaka tourism and Winter Games for providing their support in making this event happen. Also a special thank you to the Cyclocross competitors who pitched in and gave a hand with setting up and pulling down the course on the day, this showing the dedication and passion for the sport they love. •

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The secret to adaptation in cycling Words: Silas Cullen

For most cyclists there is a gaping hole in training waiting to be tapped into without using up any more time in the process.

Sound too good to be true? Here’s how. Firstly let’s look at these two components of training. Training specifically and training for adaptation.

Training specificity has many levels. Specific energy systems, specific power over time and specific terrain, nutrition, tactics and as many other components as you can think of which make up your key event. Understanding the requirements of the event is the first relatively easy step.

Let’s look at a specific 75km event. This particular event has a 5km hill at the start, 60km rolling with no more than one minute of uphill, then a 10km hill to finish. A very specific session to do would be to ride on this course or as close a course as you can simulate. You might push hard on the two major hills, as well as on the steepest rollers in the middle 60km segment and also add in a hard sprint at the end. Great!

If you were to do this course twice a week from 15 weeks out from the event as your key session, you might think, “I am really well prepared!” To a point, you would be. But if we break down the session itself and look at the physical adaptation, you will have completed 30km of hard climbing, probably 8 hard rolling hill efforts and 2 sprints per week. The session is specific, but not hard enough in any one area to really stress your body to make big improvements (adaptation). The other thing missing is progression. After the first few weeks

the body would adapt and then gain very little from the subsequent sessions. Even if doing the course flat out. The body would simply maintain the same level of fitness after the first few weeks of the same training.

From an adaptation point of view it is better to start (8-15 weeks out) by doing a lot of one particular thing in each session, separating out the energy systems and specific types of training. By doing this, one particular component of the event can be stressed much more heavily, stimulating a much greater adaptation from the session (or sessions in a row for more advanced athletes). Nearly every programme I see does not do this enough.

There is not enough of one thing early on, but more a mixture and not enough real focus.

In this particular course there is a 5km climb early on, so you will be fresh when you hit this hill, so you can get into the hard work straight away. In a session you can ride straight to a 5km hill and ride up hard at race effort, if you are doing 15km p/h then that is a 20 minute effort.

Then turn around, ride down and do it again.

You might fit 3 reps in a 90 minute session, which is manageable for most people during the working week time wise. This is maximum load in one area for time spent training.

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The 60km rolling hill section will have a much greater number of efforts in it. Find a 1min hill, as steep as you will experience on the day (as this is most likely when people will attack). Warm up and then hit the hill hard, ride back down, and then do it again. It is better to do reps on the same hill especially if you have limited time, as you can do more of them.

How many times I hear you ask? Build up to at least 30 reps! “Wow but I only need to be able to do 10 over the 60km on race day,” I hear you say. Don’t be blinded by event specificity.

The goal initially is to improve as much as you possibly can in a 1 minute climb and not be tired for the remainder of the race. NOT to simulate the event at this early stage.

This is where 90% of people get it wrong.

They simply do not do enough of each different component to improve as much as they could have or even at all in some cases. If you cannot bring yourself to do this many reps of one thing and you want to be the best you can be, then there is a problem. What you are prepared to do and what you want to achieve do not line up, and if that happens disappointment will be the result. Communication and understanding between you and your coach will prevent that from ever being the case and keep you on track.

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Timing all of this well is one of the keys to really peaking. Understand each component of your event is the first step. Focusing on each small component of the event and doing enough of it to really improve is next. Then, prioritize the components that will have the biggest influence on YOUR end result

In this particular event, the final 10km climb will be the deciding factor, as well as an uphill final sprint as it is a hill top finish. You may begin preparing for this by simply riding a lot of hills.

Then a 10km climb hard fresh, later in the plan you will do the hill at the end of a session. The sprint can be trained for the same way. First, practice a lot of them fresh, then later at the end of the 10km climb. You improve the component first, and then it becomes more event specific.

Everyone has a different amount of load required for adaptation. A pro rider needs a lot more repetition than a weekend warrior. For the vast majority of cyclists maintaining variety

in sessions and enjoying training are far more important than winning. If training becomes too performance orientated, it can become mentally unsustainable. The key is to strike a good balance and for you and your coach to understand each other and where your balance point is.

Timing all of this well is one of the keys to really peaking. Understand each component of your event is the first step. Focusing on each small component of the event and doing enough of it to really improve is next. Then, prioritize the components that will have the biggest influence on YOUR end result. Finally,

put the components together into a more event specific session as you fine tune and finally peak for your event. Racing in the lead up is of course event specific and helps immensely with fine tuning as you can practice tactics, nutrition and anything else you need to trial.

The harder you think, the faster you go!

Silas Cullen is the founder of “Smart Coaching Limited”. If you have the desire to learn, then we can help you achieve and improve without limits in endurance sport. For all enquiries please email info@smartcoaching.org or visit www. smartcoaching.org We look forward to hearing from you!•

Silas Cullen is the founder of “Smart Coaching Limited” the coaching system designed to enable maximum performance improvement for time spent training. Silas has a proven track record of giving anyone with the desire, the tools to improve without limits. For all enquiries please email info@smartcoaching.org or visit www.smartcoaching.org We look forward to hearing from you!

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS 2013 August 2013

September 2013

22-25 UCI Para-cycling Road World Championships

1 bike88 / PNP / Hutt City MTB Series Rd 1/5 XC

Canada Cycling

Wainuiomata MTB pnp.org.nz/mtb

24 NZ Cyclocross National Championships Queenstown Cycling bikenz.org.nz

24-15 Vuelta a Espana Spain Cycling

6-8 Cycling Australia U17, U15 Junior Road National Championships

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21 Twizel to Timaru Cycle Race Timaru Cycling cyclingtimaru.com

22 bike88 / PNP / Hutt City MTB Series Rd 2/5 XC Upper Hutt MTB pnp.org.nz/mtb

7 Day Night Thriller Taupo, MTB

22-29 UCI Road World Championships

7 Wollombi Wild Ride

Tamahere , Waikato Cycling dynamoevents.co.nz

Wollombi, NSW, Australia MTB wollombiwildride.net

26-1 UCI MTB World Championships

8 Auckland City Tri Club Pukekohe Duathlon Champs and Time Trial

South Africa MTB mtbworldchamps.co.za

Victoria, Australia Cycling

New South Wales Australia, Cycling

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25 Winter Fun Ride Series - Ride 3 - Tamahere

16 Amy's Gran Fondo

Pukekohe, Cycling aucklandcitytri.co.nz

31 Cyclocross National Series Race 6 - FINALS

14 ENDURA Auckland MTB Series Round 1 - Woodhill

Dunedin Cycling nzcyclocross.co.nz

Auckland MTB aucklandmtb.co.nz

Toscana, Italy Cycling toscana2013.it/

October 2013 4-6 Yunca Junior Tour of Southland Southland Cycling cyclingsouth.org.nz

5 Scott Australian 24 Hour MTB Championships Canberra, Australia MTB corc24hour.com.au

NEW ONLINE STORE: WWW.BIKELOUNGE.CO.NZ 5-12 Australian Masters Games

19-27 Crocodile Trophy

9 The Taniwha

Victoria, Australia Cycling cycling.org.au

Australia, MTB crocodile-trophy.com/

South Waikato MTB thetaniwha.co.nz

Invercargill Cycling cyclingsouth.org.nz

12 WEMBO World Solo 24 Hour MTB Championships Canberra Australia MTB wembo.com.au

12 Motu 160 Opotiki Cycling motuchallenge.co.nz

Nelson Cycling nelsoncyclefest.co.nz

22 Tuesday Night Blast - Tasman Wheelers - Road Bike Nelson Cycling nelsoncyclefest.co.nz

24 Urban Cross Country - Nelson Mountain Bike Club Nelson Cycling nelsoncyclefest.co.nz

26 Whaka 100 13 ENDURA Auckland MTB Series Round 2 - Hunua

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26 Meridian Twizel Hard Labour Weekend

13 bike88 / PNP / Hutt City MTB Series Rd 3/5 XC Karori MTB pnp.org.nz/mtb

18 Nelson Cycle Festival Opening Nelson Cycling nelsoncyclefest.co.nz

18-3 Nelson Cycle Festival Nelson Cycling nelsoncyclefest.co.nz

18-20 Cycling Australia Masters Road National Championships New South Wales, Australia Cycling cycling.org.au

19 Heli Bike - Nelson Cycle Festival Nelson MTB nelsoncyclefest.co.nz

19 Great Southern Cycle Challenge Invercargill Cycling greatsoutherncyclechallenge.org.nz

Twizel MTB twizelhardlabour.org.nz

26-28 Milk n Honey - Golden Bay Mountain Bike Club Nelson Cycling nelsoncyclefest.co.nz

28 Meridian Twizel Hard Labour weekend Twizel Cycling twizelhardlabour.org.nz

November 2013 2 Source to Sea Nelson Cycling nelsoncyclefest.co.nz

2 Stevenson Mining Source to Sea Nelson Westport Cycling sourcetosea.co.nz

3 bike88 / PNP / Hutt City MTB Series Rd 4/5 Gravity Enduro Wainuiomata MTB pnp.org.nz/mtb

19-20 Bike & Lifestyle Show

8 Tour de Bintan - Cycling

Sydney Australia Cycling

Bintan Island Indonesia Cycling tourdebintan.com

10 Bike The Bridge Auckland Cycling bikethebridge.co.nz

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banana

grape NET WT 45g (1.5oz)

Use every 30 - 45 mins with water

Use every 30 - 45 mins with water

NEW Squeezy out now

with caffeine

NET WT 45g (1.5oz)

Use every 30 - 45 mins with water

NET WT 45g (1.5oz)

Use every 30 - 45 mins with water

Use every 30 - 45 mins with water

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Directions For Use: Swallow contents of one sachet every 30-45 minutes during continuous exercise. Take with water (100-200mls/sachet) especially if intensive exercise is likely.

Directions For Use: Swallow contents of one sachet every 30-45 minutes during continuous exercise. Take with water (100-200mls/sachet) especially if intensive exercise is likely.

Directions For Use: Swallow contents of one sachet every 30-45 minutes during continuous exercise. Take with water (100-200mls/sachet) especially if intensive exercise is likely.

Directions For Use: Swallow contents of one sachet every 30-45 minutes during continuous exercise. Take with water (100-200mls/sachet) especially if intensive exercise is likely.

Directions For Use: Swallow contents of one sachet every 30-45 minutes during continuous exercise. Take with water (100-200mls/sachet) especially if intensive exercise is likely.

Ingredients: Leppin Sport Complex (20-23 DE) Carbohydate blend, Purified Water, Fructose, Natural Fruit Flavour (from fruit concentrate), Leppin Sport Proprietary Electrolyte blend (Sodium Salts (Sea Salt), Potassium Salts, Magnesium Salts), Vitamin C, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate.

Ingredients: Leppin Sport Complex (20-23 DE) Carbohydate blend, Purified Water, Fructose, Natural Fruit Flavour (from fruit concentrate), Leppin Sport Proprietary Electrolyte blend (Sodium Salts (Sea Salt), Potassium Salts, Magnesium Salts), Vitamin C, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate.

Ingredients: Leppin Sport Complex (20-23 DE) Carbohydate blend, Purified Water, Fructose, Natural Fruit Flavour (from fruit concentrate), Leppin Sport Proprietary Electrolyte blend (Sodium Salts (Sea Salt), Potassium Salts, Magnesium Salts), Vitamin C, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate.

Ingredients: Leppin Sport Complex (20-23 DE) Carbohydate blend, Purified Water, Fructose, Natural Fruit Flavour (from fruit concentrate), Leppin Sport Proprietary Electrolyte blend (Sodium Salts (Sea Salt), Potassium Salts, Magnesium Salts), Vitamin C, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate.

Ingredients: Leppin Sport Complex (20-23 DE) Carbohydate blend, Purified Water, Fructose, Natural Fruit Flavour (from fruit concentrate), Leppin Sport Proprietary Electrolyte blend (Sodium Salts (Sea Salt), Potassium Salts, Magnesium Salts), Vitamin C, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate.

Leppin Squeezy is pasteurized during manufacture to use a minimum of preservative, and is gluten and dairy free.

Leppin Squeezy is pasteurized during manufacture to use a minimum of preservative, and is gluten and dairy free.

Leppin Squeezy is pasteurized during manufacture to use a minimum of preservative, and is gluten and dairy free.

Leppin Squeezy is pasteurized during manufacture to use a minimum of preservative, and is gluten and dairy free.

Leppin Squeezy is pasteurized during manufacture to use a minimum of preservative, and is gluten and dairy free.

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cola

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NET WT 45g (1.5oz)

vanilla

with caffeine

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peach

NET WT 45g (1.5oz)

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VO2 M

FAST FUEL FOR ATHLETES

FAST FUEL FOR ATHLETES

FAST FUEL FOR ATHLETES

FAST FUEL FOR ATHLETES

a

VO2 M

a

VO2 M

cola

with caffeine

VO2 M

a

VO2 M

x

x

x

on lime lem

FAST FUEL FOR ATHLETES

peach

FAST FUEL FOR ATHLETES

banana

grape

NEW TO 2014 - Homer Hundred - 101km from the Homer Tunnel to Te Anau nilla via th caffeine

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NET WT 45g (1.5oz)

NET WT 45g (1.5oz)

Use every 30 - 45 mins with water

Use every 30 - 45 mins with water

Eglinton Challenge - 65km from Knobs Flat to Te Anau* Directions For Use: Swallow contents of one sachet every 30-45 minutes during continuous exercise. Take with water (100-200mls/sachet) especially if intensive exercise is likely.

Directions For Use: Swallow contents of one sachet every 30-45 minutes during continuous exercise. Take with water (100-200mls/sachet) especially if intensive exercise is likely.

Ingredients: Leppin Sport Complex (20-23 DE) Carbohydate blend, Purified Water, Fructose, Natural Fruit Flavour (from fruit concentrate), Leppin Sport Proprietary Electrolyte blend (Sodium Salts (Sea Salt), Potassium Salts, Magnesium Salts), Vitamin C, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate.

Ingredients: Leppin Sport Complex (20-23 DE) Carbohydate blend, Purified Water, Fructose, Natural Fruit Flavour (from fruit concentrate), Leppin Sport Proprietary Electrolyte blend (Sodium Salts (Sea Salt), Potassium Salts, Magnesium Salts), Vitamin C, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate.

Leppin Squeezy is pasteurized during manufacture to use a minimum of preservative, and is gluten and dairy free.

Leppin Squeezy is pasteurized during manufacture to use a minimum of preservative, and is gluten and dairy free.

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Manufactured in New Zealand by: Voyager Group, Unit E, 44 Dalgety Drive, Manukau City, Auckland Ph (09) 6400006

Manufactured in New Zealand by: Voyager Group, Unit E, 44 Dalgety Drive, Manukau City, Auckland Ph (09) 6400006

Manufactured in New Zealand by: Voyager Group, Unit E, 44 Dalgety Drive, Manukau City, Auckland Ph (09) 6400006

Manufactured in New Zealand by: Voyager Group, Unit E, 44 Dalgety Drive, Manukau City, Auckland Ph (09) 6400006

Manufactured in New Zealand by: Voyager Group, Unit E, 44 Dalgety Drive, Manukau City, Auckland Ph (09) 6400006

Manufactured in New Zealand by: Voyager Group, Unit E, 44 Dalgety Drive, Manukau City, Auckland Ph (09) 6400006

Manufactured in New Zealand by: Voyager Group, Unit E, 44 Dalgety Drive, Manukau City, Auckland Ph (09) 6400006

Distributed in Australia by: Leppin Sport Australia, Suite 1A, Level 2, 802 Pacific Highway, Gordon NSW 2072

Distributed in Australia by: Leppin Sport Australia, Suite 1A, Level 2, 802 Pacific Highway, Gordon NSW 2072

Distributed in Australia by: Leppin Sport Australia, Suite 1A, Level 2, 802 Pacific Highway, Gordon NSW 2072

Distributed in Australia by: Leppin Sport Australia, Suite 1A, Level 2, 802 Pacific Highway, Gordon NSW 2072

Distributed in Australia by: Leppin Sport Australia, Suite 1A, Level 2, 802 Pacific Highway, Gordon NSW 2072

Distributed in Australia by: Leppin Sport Australia, Suite 1A, Level 2, 802 Pacific Highway, Gordon NSW 2072

Distributed in Australia by: Leppin Sport Australia, Suite 1A, Level 2, 802 Pacific Highway, Gordon NSW 2072

Nutritional Statement

per per 100ml sachet serve

Nutritional Statement

per per 100ml sachet serve

Nutritional Statement

per per 100ml sachet serve

Nutritional Statement

per per 100ml sachet serve

KCals Total Carbohydrate - Complex - Fructose Sodium Potassium Magnesium Fat Protein

100 25g 23g 2g 120mg 40g

KCals Total Carbohydrate - Complex - Fructose Sodium Potassium Magnesium Fat Protein

100 25g 23g 2g 120mg 40g

KCals Total Carbohydrate - Complex - Fructose Sodium Potassium Magnesium Fat Protein

100 25g 23g 2g 120mg 40g

KCals Total Carbohydrate - Complex - Fructose Sodium Potassium Magnesium Fat Protein

100 25g 23g 2g 120mg 40g

286 71g

10mg 0 0

0 0

286 71g

10mg 0 0

0 0

286 71g

10mg 0 0

0 0

286 71g

10mg 0 0

0 0

Nutritional Statement

per per 100ml sachet serve

Nutritional Statement

per per 100ml sachet serve

KCals Total Carbohydrate - Complex - Fructose Sodium Potassium Magnesium Fat Protein Caffeine

100 25g 23g 2g 120mg 40g

KCals Total Carbohydrate - Complex - Fructose Sodium Potassium Magnesium Fat Protein Caffeine

100 25g 23g 2g 120mg 40g

(Cola & Vanilla Flavours only)

286 71g

10mg 0 0 25mg

0 0 71mg

(Cola & Vanilla Flavours only)

286 71g

10mg 0 0 25mg

0 0 71mg

Nutritional Statement

per per 100ml sachet serve

KCals Total Carbohydrate - Complex - Fructose Sodium Potassium Magnesium Fat Protein

100 25g 23g 2g 120mg 40g

286 71g

0 0

0 0

FORMULATED SUPPLEMENTARY SPORTS FOOD Not suitable for children under 15 years or pregnant women.

Not a sole source of nutrition. Should only be used under medical or dietetic supervision. Incorrect use may result in a slight stomach upset.

FORMULATED SUPPLEMENTARY SPORTS FOOD Not suitable for children under 15 years or pregnant women.

Not a sole source of nutrition. Should only be used under medical or dietetic supervision. Incorrect use may result in a slight stomach upset.

FORMULATED SUPPLEMENTARY SPORTS FOOD Not suitable for children under 15 years or pregnant women.

Not a sole source of nutrition. Should only be used under medical or dietetic supervision. Incorrect use may result in a slight stomach upset.

FORMULATED SUPPLEMENTARY SPORTS FOOD Not suitable for children under 15 years or pregnant women.

Not a sole source of nutrition. Should only be used under medical or dietetic supervision. Incorrect use may result in a slight stomach upset.

FORMULATED SUPPLEMENTARY SPORTS FOOD Not suitable for children under 15 years or pregnant women.

Not a sole source of nutrition. Should only be used under medical or dietetic supervision. Incorrect use may result in a slight stomach upset.

FORMULATED SUPPLEMENTARY SPORTS FOOD Not suitable for children under 15 years or pregnant women.

Not a sole source of nutrition. Should only be used under medical or dietetic supervision. Incorrect use may result in a slight stomach upset.

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