Last Wednesday there was another good turnout for the BIKE HUTT Wednesday Worlds. 19 riders in all rode in a fast pace evening ride.
The ride left the BIKE HUTT and went up Wally Hill where the young guns took off and left us older and heavier riders to ride a solid tempo and meet them again at the top. From there it was a good 30+kph tempo to the top of Blue Mts.
After a quick drink and a chat the pace was on. The attacks began right from the start but none were able to stay away for long. Ben attacked more than George W Bush but never seemed to get the assistance he needed to keep the gap (where were you Gav?). Most people were able to hold the wheel but very few were able to challenge the pace being set at the front. Once again Phil was 100% committed and Paul Larkin was more than active at or near the front of the bunch.
As usual it came down to a bunch sprint with Dan taking it out (drug test please). Great to see another CAMPAG rider making it out for the evening. Good to see you there Nigel.
I don't know whose team ute it was giving cans of drinks out near the finish on Wednesday but if anyone got the reg I would love to make contact with them to explain that cans being thrown at riders at 50+kph isn't the best way to deliver them.
There was also a good turnout of our riders on Saturday for the PNP club race in Whitemans Valley. I think it is the first time that the BIKE HUTT shop kit was the most common kit being worn. Great to see and added a bit of team spirit to the day. Unsure of all the results but strong attacks by both Rob (SIR) and Phil (as per wed ride) kept C grade honest and fast.
At the BIKE HUTT there is a great range of both mitt and full finger LG gloves for $20. Good value for money. While you are in there, say "free wheel" to any of the staff and receive your free BIKE HUTT drink bottle which contains a number that puts you in the draw to win a UVEX helmet.
Enjoy the weather and hope to see you on Wednesday at 6pm at the BIKE HUTT.
Take care
Besty
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Friday, October 8, 2010
Worlds in Upper Hutt
What a week of cycling, on Sunday Thor Hushovd (Norway) claimed his first rainbow jersey in the annual world road race championship and on Wednesday evening Dan (Polish Kiwi) won the weekly BIKE HUTT Worlds.
Both Worlds finished in a sprint but in the end the strongest won. The sprint for second (Wednesday) was a hotly contested one between Paul and Brett. Great to see and I am sure that the Victoria Uni team, Hannes (one man team), BIKE HUTT staff and the original FASSA team (Stu, Phil & myself) will sort out their lead out trains and keep everyone honest.
There was a total of 27 riders on Wednesday and it was great to see so many new and regular riders attending. We will continue to go up Wally Hill for a few weeks until it gets a bit lighter so for those of you that want to meet at the top we should be there about 6.10pm. The main bunch will still depart from the BIKE HUTT at 6pm. Get there early and check out the latest bike bling Mike has in stock.
A big welcome to Ross and Aaron to the CAMPAG brotherhood. Your applications were accepted and you can now ride the best cycling equipment in the world. For those of you that are riding the fishing reel brand and sram, don't feel down, applications are still being taken to ride CAMPAGNOLO. If you were lucky enough to watch the Worlds in Geelong you would have noticed that there were fishing reel brand support vehicles everywhere but not one CAMPAG. The reason for this is CAMPAG doesn't break down.
Hope those of you that rode on Wednesday enjoyed it and I look forward to see more of you others in the coming weeks.
Besty Both Worlds finished in a sprint but in the end the strongest won. The sprint for second (Wednesday) was a hotly contested one between Paul and Brett. Great to see and I am sure that the Victoria Uni team, Hannes (one man team), BIKE HUTT staff and the original FASSA team (Stu, Phil & myself) will sort out their lead out trains and keep everyone honest.
There was a total of 27 riders on Wednesday and it was great to see so many new and regular riders attending. We will continue to go up Wally Hill for a few weeks until it gets a bit lighter so for those of you that want to meet at the top we should be there about 6.10pm. The main bunch will still depart from the BIKE HUTT at 6pm. Get there early and check out the latest bike bling Mike has in stock.
A big welcome to Ross and Aaron to the CAMPAG brotherhood. Your applications were accepted and you can now ride the best cycling equipment in the world. For those of you that are riding the fishing reel brand and sram, don't feel down, applications are still being taken to ride CAMPAGNOLO. If you were lucky enough to watch the Worlds in Geelong you would have noticed that there were fishing reel brand support vehicles everywhere but not one CAMPAG. The reason for this is CAMPAG doesn't break down.
Hope those of you that rode on Wednesday enjoyed it and I look forward to see more of you others in the coming weeks.
Sunday, September 12, 2010
Wednesday Worlds
Wednesday Worlds are on their way. At the commencement of daylight saving cyclists from Upper Hutt and abroad will meet up at the Bike Hutt Upper Hutt at 6pm on Wednesday and every week from there on in. For the first few weeks while the daylight hours aren't in their best form we begin by riding up Wallecville Hill and make our way to the top of Blue Mountains through the Whitemans Valley. Here we stop for a few moments, let everyone catch up, hassle one another and then head back down into the valley where the pace picks up. Pace generally runs hot all through here up until the Wallecville Church, the 'finish line.' As the nights get brighter for longer the distance is increased with the ride entering the valley at Te-Marua.
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