Grim weather
and a Desert Road closure didn't deter 36 cyclists from around New Zealand who
travelled to Taupo last weekend for the inaugural BNZ Trainer Wheels camp as
part of the Wattyl Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge.
The BNZ
Trainer Wheels programme is aimed at beginner cyclists who are attempting their
first Cycle Challenge, either as a member of a relay team or as a solo rider.
"Feedback
from the entrants was extremely positive - they all appreciated the effort put
in by the Taupo Cycle Club and the other volunteers," said Keith Crate, Event
Director.
"Over the
weekend, they learnt basic bike mechanics and practical and theoretical bike
riding tips," said Crate.
Entries for
Cycle Challenge on November 28 are tracking very well with over 1500 people
entered in the Linfox Tarmac Relay and more than 2400 riders tackling the BNZ
Solo event. In its second year, the Contact Huka Challenge is proving to be
popular again with over 130 mountain bike riders entered.
Posted
10-12-2009 2:34 p.m.
by
Benji