Pedal Talk Issue 1 - February 2010
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February is a great time of year to get out on your bike and get cycling. The weather is great and of course it is Bike Wise Month with lots of fun activities to take part in.
Spot the Cyclist - Monday 1st February to Sunday 28th February
Each week 5 lucky cyclists will be spotted & rewarded for riding their bikes. To win get on your bike and ride to school, ride to work or just ride for fun and get spotted by the dedicated spotter! Those cyclists lucky enough to be spotted will receive an instant prize worth a minimum of $20 kindly sponsored by our local bike shops.
Mayoral Challenge / Go by Bike Day - Wednesday 17th Feb 7.00am @ Great Lake Centre
Free breakfast from 7 am. Heaps of spot prizes including a bike to give away. Prizes for the best dressed bike, best dressed person, and best dressed helmet.Awesome Entertainment - BMX Freestyle guru Jed Mildon will perform with a few others performing tricks on the ramps and half pipe.
Last year Taupo was 3rd in the category City/District between 11,000 - 58,000. We were beaten by Central Hawkes Bay District and Selwyn District Council. Taupo had 357 points, Selwyn DC 360 points and Central HB 507points. This year we want to win!!!! so please put this in your diaries (Wed 17th Feb) and remember to invite your families and friends along.
For more info on all of the above contact Christine Hutchison 376-0720 or Rose Prisk 376-0350
Wairakei Resort is one of the first hotels to be given the Bike Taupo “bike friendly accommodation” tick. They are keen to have more bikers stay at the hotel. They have got two nights accommodation for a group of six people including breakfast to give away.
Email them at
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with Wairakei resort in the title by 19th March and tell them why your group win. The hotel also has the Fairways Caf�. Call in there for a coffee on you next ride.
Need a coffee? Hub Caf� at Helistar has some new cycle friendly people running it. They have a great food and coffee and a supply of chilled water for bikers in the fridge. They are also doing a barbeque dinner for $20 on Saturday and Sunday nights.
Phone 07-374-8405. Go for a ride first and then a bbq after. A great place to spend an evening.
Speaking of coffee, if you are in Kinloch go to the Crouton caf�. Just mention that you are a Bike Taupo member for a cheap coffee. If are going to ride the W2K or Kawakawa Bay tracks it is great place to park.
There has been a lot of talk lately about the council relocating to the domain in the centre. This is only one proposal in the Commercial Retail Industrial Structure Plan. There lots of initiatives in there to make Taupo more cycle friendly. It is worth reading and taking the time to make a submission. These can be done online. The plan can be downloaded from http://www.taupo.govt.nz/Projects/Commercial-and-Industrial-Structure-Plan/
Have you been annoyed about how much glass there has on the roads over summer? I certainly have. If you want it removed. Ring the council on 07-376-0899 or fill in one of the comment cards at the council building on Lake Terrace.
You don’t have to be very old to remember the joys of cycling to school with your mates, but a glance at most school bike racks shows it’s a dying practice. Wouldn’t to be great if all these racks were full again. Cycling to school teaches children to be independent and gets more oxygen to their brains. Teach your children good habits by biking with them. Remember, your children will copy the way they see you riding your bike.
- Everyone must wear a cycle helmet.
- Make sure the tires are pumped up and that the brakes are working.
- Wearing bright clothing that improves visibility is a good idea.
If you want information on what resources and cycle skills course that are available contact Christine Hutchison, road safety coordinator at the Taupo District Council phone 07 376 0720
With a new course the famous MTB handicap series is back. Starting on Thursday evening the 14th of January 2010, and running each Thursday for ten weeks. Be there for registration by 5.40pm for a 6.00pm start. Based at Wairakei Forest, MTB car park off the Craters of the Moon road. The cost to enter is $5 per person. This is a handicap event, starting in groups, with the fastest riders leaving last. The course will be around 8 km in length. You will need a bike in good repair, a helmet and legs. All MTB riders who can handle the distance are welcome (younger riders unsure of the area should be accompanied by a competent adult).
The Taupo Cycle Club has a cycle race every Tuesday evening @ 6.00pm at the Taupo Car Club Race track. Meet at the start / finish line at 6:00 pm.
This is a graded event with grades from A to E. This racing caters for all levels of ability. Contact Graeme Usher phone 0274 932 558 or evenings 07 378 6487
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