MEMBERSHIPMembership 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. SUNDAYTINWALD CYCLING CLUB PROGRAMME RACES Venue Refer programme An exciting program has been prepared for the 2025/2026 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 EVENINGMID CANTERBURY SOCIAL WHEELERS (SUMMER ) Venue Fords Road, Tinwald Start Time Reg. 6.00pm - 6.15pm Start 6.30pm Cost $10.00 social sub plus $4.00 entry fee 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 EVENINGTRACK RACING (SUMMER) Venue Tinwald Velodrome - Clubrooms, Maronan Road, Tinwald Start Time Reg. 5.50pm Start 6.00pm 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. SATURDAYMID-CANTERBURY SOCIAL WHEELERS (WINTER) Venue Fords Road, Tinwald Start time Reg. 1.00pm - 1.20pm Start 1.30pm 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 PROGRAMMEIn 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 ROOMSThe 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 senior members who can pass 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 Rob Hooper, 021 191 2337 for more information
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2025 / 2026 PROGRAMME - ROAD
28 September 2025 - Opening DayDpi / EmbroidMeChristys 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) |
5 October 2025(ACL) Ashburton Contracting Ltd : Hoopers Outdoor Power Centre Handicap - 32km, Div 2 - 16km, U17 - 16km |
12 October 2025Brad Hudson Flooring : Handicap - 38km, Div 2 - 18km, U17 - 16km |
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19 October 2025RMF Silva - Lawyers Handicap - 45km, Div 2 - 15km, U17 - 15km |
26 October 2025Advance Ashburton : Spray MarksWakanui Beach Block Cavill Shields, Chertsey Tavern Shields Handicap - 48km, Div 2 - 16km, U17 - 16km (Presentation: Clubrooms, Maronan Road, Tinwald) |
2 November 2025AshburtonOnline : LL Kirwan and Sons Ltd Handicap - 44km, Div 2 - 18km, U17-18km |
9 November 2025Peach Family : Canterbury Hotel (Methven)Highbank- Cairnbrea Road, Methven Peach Cups Handicap - 43km, Div 2 - 13km, U17 - 13km (Presentation: Canterbury Hotel, Methven) |
16 November 2025Stoked Cycles : Netherby Meats Graded Scratch - A,B,C,D - 48km, Handicap - Div 2 - 16km, U17 - 16km |
23 November 2025Stonechrubie Handicap - 45km, Div 2 - 16km, U17 - 16km Handicap |
30 November 2025Aaron Stewart Memorial : McDonalds Family Restaurant |
7 December 2025McIntosh GroupDawsons Road block E Ward Shields, C Ward Cups Handicap - 60km, Div 2 - 15km, U17 - 15km (Presentation:Clubrooms, Maronan Road, Tinwald) |
14 December 2025Nelson Building Society (NBS) Ashburton Club Championship Beach Block, WakanuiOpperman 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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4 January 2026Loyal Interior Plastering : Salty PigWinchmore Church block, Ashburton JC Blackburn Memorial Cup, Blackburn Cups and Trophy, Rae Cup Handicap - 36km, Div 2 - 18km, U17 - 18km (Presentation: Salty Pig, Harrison Street, Allenton) |
11 January 2026Wylie Family : Shona McGrath Mystery TeamsChristys Road Block, Ashburton Wylie Memorial Cups Handicap - 45km, Div 2 - 18km, U17 - 18km (Presentation: Wakanui Hall) |
18 January 2026Dean Cooksley MemorialHighbank-Cairnbrea Road, Methven Dean Cooksley Memorial Trophy, TCC Points Cup Handicap - 44km, Div 2 - 14km, U17 - 14km (Presentation: Blue Pub, Methven) |
25 January 2026John Cleary Memorial : Nudges Furniture RemovalsRakaia block - start/finish - Gardiners Road Les Lisle Challenge, Butcher Cup, Cleary Memorial Cups Handicap - 50km, Div 2 - 16km, U17 - 16km (Presentation: Rakaia Golf Club, Rakaia) |
1 February 2026The Sausage Man
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8 February 2026Terrace Downs Resort : PURE Sports Nutrition Handicap - 50km, Div 2 - 16km, U17 - 16km |
15 Febuary 2026ANZCO Foods : Canterbury Tree Topping LtdGrahams Road block - start/finish - Grahams Road McElhinney Trophy, Ron Hartill Trophies Handicap - 48km, Div 2 - 16km, U17 - 16km (Presentation: Clubrooms, Maronan Road, Ashburton) |
22 Febuary 2026Hinds Seed CleaningBoundary Road, Hinds Boomerang Cup, Ted Parson's Memorial Cup, Jack Parson's Memorial Cup, L Ellis Trophies Handicap - 57km, Div 2 - 18km, U17 - 18km (Presentation: Hinds Tavern) |
1 March 2026Calder Stewart
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8 March 2026Templeton Motors : Kelly's Bar and CafeWakanui - 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) |
14 March 2026 (Saturday)Tinwald Tavern Mid-Canterbury ChampionshipBeach Block, Wakanui
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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