Term 3 Youth Road Cycling Series

Name: Term 3 Youth Road Cycling Series
Start: 2025-09-17T06:00:00+12:00
End: 2025-09-17T07:00:00+12:00
Location: Papaiti Rd, Whanganui 4584, New Zealand

Schedule

Wed Sep 17 2025 at 06:00 am to 07:00 am

UTC+12:00

Location

Papaiti Rd, Whanganui 4584, New Zealand | Wanganui, MW

Whether you're an experienced Youth Cyclist or keen to have a crack at Road Cycling for the first time this series is a great opportunity to learn new skills, challenge yourself and have fun!
Who can take part?
Youth under the age of 19 years. Age Grades U19, U17, U15 & U13, U12
You'll need to be confident riding on the road, know your road rules and be able to ride at least 8km non-stop.
What do I need to take part?
All you need is a great attitude!
You don't need a road bike to take part, starting on your own bike is a great idea. We have a small fleet of club road bikes available.
How does it work?
Graded Road Race Series starting opposite the Whanganui River Holiday Park on Wednesdays after School
We'll race out and back along Papaiti Road
There will be a long course (max 20km) & short course (max 8km) options depending on entries and conditions
Varied races to develop your skills and challenge you!
This term features our annual Whanganui Schools Road Cycling Champs – stay tuned for further details
Term Three Dates:
1. Wednesday 23 July
2. Wednesday 30 July
3. Wednesday 6 August
4. Wednesday 13 August
5. Wednesday 20 August
6. Wednesday 27 August - Whanganui Schools TT Champs
7. Wednesday 3 September - Back up Weather day for TT Champs
8. Wednesday 10 September - Whanganui Schools RR Champs
9. Wednesday 17 September - Back up Weather day for RR Champs
Event Schedule
3.45pm: Registration Opens (You'll need an adult to sign an event waiver if you haven't registered online)
4.00pm: Registration Closes
4.00pm: Compulsory Race briefing & spot prize draw
Racing Starts as soon as the briefing is complete
Post event snack and banter provided. We'll be done and dusted by 5pm!
Entry Fees
$5 per night
Please bring cash on the day or pay into the club bank account using your Surname and "youth" as reference
Wanganui Cycling Club
03 0791 0554164 01
School groups will be invoiced at the end of the term.
Other Key Stuff
1. You only need to register once for the series. It saves heaps of time on the day if you can register online below.
2. Club Hire bikes are available to use for the term. The cost is $20. We also have helmets.
3. Working front and rear lights are expected on your bike.
4. You'll keep the same number for the series, please hand your number back at the end of each race.
5. Results and photos will be posted on Facebook and the Website each week.
6. Any cancellations due to weather & safety will be posted on Facebook by 2pm each Wednesday.
7. We'll have spot prizes up for grabs each week thanks to Velo Ronny's Bicycle Store and Mitre 10 Mega and we'll also recognise our 'Rider of the Day'.
Any questions, please contact
Cath Cheatley [email protected], 021 189 5886
Volunteer for Cycling Whanganui