Thank you to everyone who attended the 2023 Central Bicycle Studio Winter Series.

 

A massive shout out to Ross and the crew that helped get the tracks ready, to the Ramage Girls for doing registration for most of the races, Monica, Roy, and Jacob for helping do registration, timing, spot prizes, briefings, and to everyone who helped marshall, set up and back up. Our events can not run without all your amazing help.

A massive thanks to Central Bicycle Studio for the amazing spot prizes throughout the series and our major spot prize today.

Results are published at www.mmbc.co.nz/results.

 

Dates TBC for the 2024 Winter Series

The Central Bicycle Studio Winter Series is back for 2023, with the first round on Sunday 21st of May.  We have 5 rounds planned for the all-weather trails at Scott’s Ferry and Whanganui’s Araheke Trails. Winter Series events have something for everyone, from little nippers on balance bikes through to seasoned campaigners. While we time all riders and there’s competition for the top spots, the emphasis is on having fun and challenging yourself.  We are welcoming E-bikes to all events.

To help us allocate numbers and get the race database organized before the first race we are providing the opportunity for club members (or members of other MTBNZ affiliated clubs) to enter for the series online before the first or second rounds. As another incentive to enter online, you will get entry for the 5 race series for the price of 4 individual rounds.  You can enter on the day (Cash Only)

 

You can join MMBC here: mmbc.co.nz/join

Non-club-members are welcome to enter at each round at a slightly higher entry fee (cash only on the day).

There will be great spot prizes at each event.

Every rider in the series will be expected to help out with at least one race. Race set-up, marshaling, course marking, Tail End Charlie and helping pack up at the end of the race are all tasks people can help with, so it won’t prevent you racing on the day. You can also have a rep do the task for you. 

Timings

Junior, U11, U13Time
Registration11.00 -12.15 pm
Race Briefing12:15 pm
Race Start12:30 pm

 

U15 & OlderTime
Registration11.30 -1.15 pm
Race Briefing1:15 pm
Race Start1:30 pm

Race 5 Details – 3rd September 2023 – Scotts Ferry

Grades and Laps

GradeMen
CourseRace length
Junior RecMites20 minutes
Under 11Junior30 Minutes
Under 13Junior30 Minutes
Under 15Long2 laps
Under 17Long3 laps
Under 19Long4 Laps
SeniorLong4 Laps
Vet 1 (30 – 39)Long4 Laps
Vet 2 (40 – 49)Long4 Laps
Vet 3 (50 – 59)Long4 Laps
Vet 4 (60+)Long3Laps
Open RecShort2 Laps
E BikeLong4 Laps
Single SpeedLong4 Laps

 

GradeWomen
CourseRace Length
Junior RecMites20 minutes
Under 11Junior30 Minutes
Under 13Junior30 Minutes
Under 15Short2 Laps
Under 17Short3 Laps
Under 19Long3 Laps
SeniorLong4 Laps
Vet 1 (30 – 39)Long3 Laps
Vet 2 (40 – 49)Long3 Laps
Vet 3 (50 – 59)Long2 Laps
Vet 4 (60+)Long2 Laps
Open RecShort2 Laps
E BikeLong4 Laps
Single SpeedLong4 Laps

Start Waves

Wave 1    Go

Wave 2    2 min

Wave 3    3 min

Wave 4    4 min

Senior Men, Senior Women , Vet 1 Men, Vet 2 Men, U19 Men and Single Speed

E-bikes

U19 Women, Vet 1 Women, Vet 2 Women, Vet 3 Men, U17 Boys, U15 Boys

Vet 3 Women, Vet 4 Women, Vet 4 Men, Rec Men, U15 girls, U17 girls, Rec Women

Race 3 Details – 3rd September – Scotts Ferry

Grades and Laps

GradeWomenMen
CourseRace LengthCourseRace length
Junior RecMites20 minutesMites20 minutes
Under 11Junior30 MinutesJunior30 Minutes
Under 13Junior30 MinutesJunior30 Minutes
Under 15Short2 LapsLong2 laps
Under 17Short3 LapsLong3 laps
Under 19Long3 LapsLong4 Laps
SeniorLong4 LapsLong4 Laps
Vet 1 (30 – 39)Long3 LapsLong4 Laps
Vet 2 (40 – 49)Long3 LapsLong4 Laps
Vet 3 (50 – 59)Long2 LapsLong4 Laps
Vet 4 (60+)Long2 LapsLong3 Laps
Open RecShort2 LapsShort2 Laps
E BikeLong4 Laps
Single SpeedLong4 Laps

Start Waves

Wave 1    Go

Wave 2    2 min

Wave 3    3 min

Wave 4    4 min

Senior Men, Senior Women , Vet 1 Men, Vet 2 Men, U19 Men and Single Speed

E-bikes

U19 Women, Vet 1 Women, Vet 2 Women, Vet 3 Men, U17 Boys, U15 Boys

Vet 3 Women, Vet 4 Women, Vet 4 Men, Rec Men, U15 girls, U17 girls, Rec Women

Race Dates

 DateCourse
Round 121st      MayScott’s Ferry
Round 211th     JuneAraheke MTB Trails Whanganui
Round 32nd       JulyScott’s Ferry
Round 423rd   JulyAraheke MTB Trails Whanganui
Round 5/Club Champs3rd    SeptemberScott’s Ferry

Locations

Scott’s Ferry – Turn left onto High St in Bulls.  Continue straight ahead onto Parawenui Rd to, and then through, Scott’s Ferry.  The trails and event village are 1 km past Scott’s Ferry. – https://goo.gl/maps/puH3UwK5J5Ehp5wHA

 

Araheke MTB Trails Whanganui – To get there turn left from SH3 towards Whanganui onto Pauri Road. Follow Pauri Road into Pauri Doamin Road and follow for approximately 0.5 km.. – https://goo.gl/maps/Wcwry7CVebAgdh4W9

Grades

GradeYear of Birth
Junior RecreationBeginners
Under 112013 and after
Under 132011 – 2012
Under 152009 – 2010
Under 172007 – 2008
Under 192005 – 2006
Senior1994 – 2004
Vet 11984 – 1993
Vet 21974 – 1983
Vet 31964 – 1973
Vet 4Before 1964
Single SpeedAny Age
RecreationAny Age
E-BikeAny Age

 

Note:   Grades to be as per CyclingNZ.  i.e. Age at the end of 2023. Riders can change grades during the series, particularly young riders going from Junior Recreation to the U13 courses, but points will not be carried from 1 grade to another.

 

Points
Place
Points
1st
20 points
2nd

 

15 points
3rd
12 points
4th

 

10 points
5th
8 points
6th

 

7 points
7th
6 points
8th
5 points
9th +
4 points
DNF
2 points
Points from 4 out of the 5 rounds will count for the series.

Entry Fee                                                           

 

Members of Manawatu and MTBNZ affiliated Clubs

$5 per race

$10 per family

Online entry $20 for the series or $40 per family for the series

 

Non Members (On the day entries only) (Cash Only)

$10 per race

$20 per family

(Note: Online entry is available only to members of the Manawatu, Whanganui or any MTBNZ affiliated MTB club.  Not a MMBC member? It’s simple to join with membership only $35 per year for single person members or $60 per year for families. Just visit: www.mmbc.co.nz/join)

 

Series Rules

 

The series will generally be run under the rules of the UCI and MTBNZ.

Specific rules that apply include;

  • All riders must wear a correctly fitting helmet.
  • Repairs and wheel changes can be made at the start/finish area as long as competitors re-enter the course where they left it.
  • Bike changes are not permitted.
  • Passing Etiquette;
  • Please use common sense and courtesy when passing and being passed. We are all sharing the same track with a wide range of speed and skills.
  • Front rider has right of way but must not impede a faster rider.
  • Passing rider should call clearly when a passing opportunity arises.
  • No headphones to be worn while racing.

We are grateful to our sponsor, Central Bicycle Studio