MEMBERSHIP

Membership fees for the 2024-2025 Season

Senior - $40.00, Junior - $10.00, Non Racing Social - $5.00

Sub will be paid via the Cycling NZ membership site - further details will be posted

 

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The Tinwald Cycling Club offers a number of weekly events to cater to all grades and levels of cyclists. All cyclists whether seasoned veterans or new to the sport are warmly welcome.

SUNDAY

TINWALD CYCLING CLUB PROGRAMME RACES

Venue           Refer programme
Start date      29 September 2024
Reg. time       Juniors (U17) and Division 2 12.30pm, Senior 1.30pm                                             
Start time      Juniors and Division 2 12.45pm, Senior 2.00pm
Cost              Junior $2.00, Division 2 $5.00, Senior $10.00
Prizes            Refer program for after race venue
Race types     Scratch, handicap, graded scratch, teams

An exciting program has been prepared for the 2024/2025 season, with courses changing from week to week along with varying distances.  With a number of different grades integrated into the program it enables a wide range of riders to participate in this growing and exhilarating sport at a level you find comfortable.   The club has introduced a Division 2 grade into the program, raced over the shorter course used by the juniors, so a great opportunity for one and all to get involved, of course those wishing to ride in the open senior grade will again be warmly welcomed.  All new and old cyclists are most welcome, bring along a friend and find out why cycling is taking off.


WEDNESDAY EVENING

MID CANTERBURY SOCIAL WHEELERS (SUMMER ) 

Venue             Fords Road, Tinwald
Start Date      TBC - Wednesday evenings

Start Time      Reg. 6.00pm - 6.15pm         Start 6.30pm

Cost                $10.00 social sub plus $4.00 entry fee                
Distance         8 km out and back - total 16 km
Race Type      Variety

A great opportunity for those new to the sport to introduce themselves to road riding at a comfortable level and learn the fundamentals of bunch riding etc in a relaxed and enjoyable environment.  The numbers of those competing have grown dramatically over the past years, its great to see new faces enjoying the fresh air and extending themselves, so come on down and see what it is all about.


FRIDAY EVENING

TRACK RACING

Venue         Tinwald Velodrome - Clubrooms, Maronan Road, Tinwald
Start Date    TBC
Finish Date   March 2024

Start Time    Reg. 5.50pm         Start 6.00pm
Cost             Nil
Points           accumulated points on nights racing
Prizes           awarded to winner and runner up in each grade on the evening

A chance for all the youngsters to make their bikes go fast in a controlled and fun location.  The wizz wheeler grades (any age) have a great following, all you need is a bike and a smile.  It is also a great chance to see the junior (under 17) up and coming stars of the club hone their skills on the track, as well as the open grade for those parents or adult riders seeking the thrill of track racing.   The clubrooms are open afterwards for refreshments and a chat.  A great way to start the weekend.


SATURDAY

MID-CANTERBURY SOCIAL WHEELERS (WINTER)

Venue            Fords Road, Tinwald
Start date       

Start time       Reg. 1.00pm - 1.20pm         Start 1.30pm
Distance         8 km out and back - total 16 km

Mid Canterbury Social Wheelers cater for both a summer and winter ride.  Another great opportunity to get out and feel the breeze in your face, riding with friends and feeling fitter in the process.  A wide spread of ages and ability enables all cyclists to be catered for.  The ride is finished off with an afternoon tea at the clubrooms.


UNDER 17 DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME

In the summer months, track development takes place on Monday and Tuesday evenings on the velodrome, with a great variety of training sessions, a lot of which are motor paced accompanied with fun relays etc.  Parents and open grade riders are also welcome to take advantage of this facility and sessions.

Session usually start 5.50pm. - Session times and dates to be confirmed

A winter road development programme also runs on Sundays.


CYCLING ACADEMY TRAINING ROOMS

The Club have two rooms at the Tinwald Family Sport and Recreation clubrooms set up with cycling ergs and wind trainers.  The club is very fortunate to have the support of Hayden Roulston and senior riders who are passing on advice and knowledge by way of preparing training programmes, also overseeing some of the clubs potential stars of the future.  The equipment is available to any Club member wishing to have some off road sessions.

Contact Neil Wylie, 308 1682 for more information

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2024 / 2025 PROGRAMME - ROAD

29 September 2024 - Opening Day

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Christys Road Block , Wakanui
Barrett, Gluestin, Roulston, Grieve Transport Cup and D Grade Trophy
Graded Scratch - A,B - 36km, C,D - 27km, Division 2 - 18km,
U17 A - 18km, B - 9km Handicap
(Presentation: Clubrooms, Maronan Road, Tinwald)

6 October 2024

(ACL) Ashburton Contracting Ltd
Wakanui Beach Block
Bushell Memorial Cups

Handicap - 32km, Div 2 - 16km, U17 - 16km
(Presentation: Clubrooms, Maronan Road, Tinwald)

 

13 October 2024

Brad Hudson Flooring : KPMG
Wakanui Beach - Hakatere, start/finish - Beach Road/Wilson Road
Wakanui Cups

Handicap - 38km, Div 2 - 18km, U17 - 16km
(Presentation: Clubrooms, Maronan Road, Tinwald)

20 October 2024

RMF Silva - Lawyers 
Dawsons Road
Tinwald Club Cups

Handicap - 45km, Div 2 - 15km, U17 - 15km
(Presentation: Tinwald Tavern, Main Road, Tinwald)

27 October 2024

Advance Ashburton : Spray Marks
Grahams Road Block - start/finsh - Grahams Road
Cavill Shields, Chertsey Tavern Shields  
Handicap - 48km, Div 2 - 16km, U17 - 16km
(Presentation: Clubrooms, Maronan Road, Tinwald)

3 November 2024

AshburtonOnline : LL Kirwan and Sons Ltd
7 Rises Course, Wakanui
Merv Ineson Cups, !st local home

Handicap - 44km, Div 2 - 18km, U17-18km
(Presentation: Clubrooms, Maronan Road, Tinwald)

10 November 2024

Peach Family : Canterbury Hotel (Methven)
Highbank- Cairnbrea Road,  Methven 
Peach Cups
Handicap - 43km, Div 2 - 20km, U17 - 20km
(Presentation: Canterbury Hotel, Methven)

17 November 2024

Stoked Cycles : Netherby Meats
Wakanui Beach block
Ruth and Don Kirdy Challenge Trophies

Graded Scratch - A,B,C,D - 48km, Handicap - Div 2 - 16km, U17 - 16km
(Presentation: BBQ, Wakanui)

24 November 2024

Stonechrubie 
Mt Somers - Hakatere Station return
Cox, Mullins, Strathern and Whiting Cups

Handicap - 45km, Div 2 - 20km, U17 - 20km Handicap
(Presentation: Stronechrubie)

1 December 2024

Aaron Stewart Memorial : McDonalds Family Restaurant
Grahams Road Block, start/finish Grahams Road
Wakanui Cup, Bressure Cup, FC Williams Snr. Tom Peach 18.04.59 Wakanui Cadets, Aaron Stewart Memorial Cup
Handicap - 48km, Div 2 - 16km, U17 - 16km,
(Presentation: Clubrooms, Maronan Road, Tinwald)

8 December 2024

McIntosh Group
Dawsons Road block
E Ward Shields, C Ward Cups
Handicap - 60km, Div 2 - 20km, U17 - 20km
(Presentation:Clubrooms, Maronan Road, Tinwald)

15 December 2024 

Nelson Building Society (NBS) Ashburton Club Championship                                                          Beach Block, Wakanui
Opperman Trophy, Andrew, Coe, Butcher, Kirdy, Novices Cup
Mass Start, Sealed Handicap - 64km
Mass Start, Sealed Handicap U17 - 16km
(Presentation: Clubrooms, Maronan Road, Tinwald )
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CHRISTMAS / NEW YEAR

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5 January 2025

Loyal Interior Plastering : Leo's Bar and Grill
Winchmore Church block, Ashburton
JC Blackburn Memorial Cup, Blackburn Cups and Trophy, Rae Cup
Handicap - 36km, Div 2 - 18km, U17 - 18km
(Presentation: Leo's Bar and Grill, Harrison Street, Allenton)

12 January 2025

Wylie Family : Shona McGrath Mystery Teams
Christys Road Block, Ashburton
Wylie Memorial Cups
Handicap - 45km, Div 2 - 18km, U17 - 18km
(Presentation: Wakanui Hall)

19 January 2025

Dean Cooksley Memorial
Highbank-Cairnbrea Road, Methven
Dean Cooksley Memorial Trophy, TCC Points Cup
 Handicap - 44km, Div 2 - 20km, U17 - 20km
(Presentation: Blue Pub, Methven)

26 January 2025

John Cleary Memorial 
Rakaia block - start/finish - Gardiners Road
Les Lisle Challenge, Butcher Cup, Cleary Memorial Cups
 Handicap - 50km, Div 2 - 16km, U17 - 16km
(Presentation: Railway Golf Club, Rakaia)

2 February 2025  

Canterbury Tree Topping : The Sausage Man
Wakanui Beach block
Farmers Cup
Handicap - 48km, Div 2 - 16km, U17 - 16km
(Presentation: BBQ, Wakanui)

 

9 February 2025

Terrace Downs Resort : PURE Sports Nutrition
Terrace Downs - Coleridge, out and back
Spicer Cups

Handicap - 50km, Div 2 - 16km, U17 - 16km
(Presentation: Terrace Downs Resort, Coleridge Road)

16 Febuary 2025

ANZCO Foods
Grahams Road block - start/finish - Grahams Road
McElhinney Trophy, Ron Hartill Trophies
Handicap - 48km, Div 2 - 16km, U17 - 16km
(Presentation: Clubrooms, Maronan Road, Ashburton)

23 Febuary 2025

Hinds Seed Cleaning : Nudges Furniture Removals 
Boundary Road, Hinds
Boomerang Cup, Ted Parson's Memorial Cup, Jack Parson's Memorial Cup, L Ellis Trophies
Handicap - 54km, Div 2 - 18km, U17 - 18km
(Presentation: Hinds Tavern)

2 March 2025

Calder Stewart
Dawsons Road block
Rangitira Cups, Hay Cup Cadet 
Handicap - 60km, Div 2 - 20km, U17 - 20km
(Presentation: Clubrooms, Maronan Road, Ashburton)

 

9 March 2025

Templeton Motors : Kelly's Bar and Cafe
Wakanui - Hakatere 7 Rises course
Centennial Trophy, Templeton Motors Trophy, Skilling Memorial Cups
Handicap - 65km, Div 2 - 18km, U17 - 18km
(Presentation: Kelly's Bar and Cafe, East St, Ashburton)

15 March 2025 (Saturday) 

Tinwald Tavern Mid-Canterbury Championship

Beach Block, Wakanui
White Swan Cup, Arnst Cup, Croft Cup, Jack McGee Memorial, Christchurch C.A.C., Veterans, and Novice Championship Cups
Handicap - 64km
U17 - 16km 
(Presentation: Clubrooms, Maronan Road, Tinwald)

 

General

Entry Fees

Open Riders - $10.00
Div 2 - $ 5.00
Junior - $ 2.00
Postered or Special Races entry fee could differ

Registration Times

Div 2 - By 12.30pm
Junior - By 12.30pm
Open - By 1.30pm - if running late please advise Nick Grijns 027 337 7986 - lateness may result in a no start or penalty 

Race Times

Div 2 - 12.45pm
Junior - 12.45pm
Open - 2.00pm
Postered or Special Races could have different start times, please check.
PLEASE BE PUNCTUAL

Junior Gear Restrictions

Under 17 - 7.000 metre roll out

Presentations
These will be held as seen as possible after the event. To support the sponsors riders must be present to uplift prizes, if not prize money will be forfeited.
ALL RACES ARE RUN UNDER CLUB AND CYCLING NZ RULES


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