training for a metric century or century

[MillieNZ]

I never realised there were some many kiwi's on the board.......... I've been slack since returning to work and tended to lurk quickly each day for catch ups but not enough time to post........

I think we should do a team entry for the Grape ride plenty of time for training between now and then

RR - any website or anything for the Tour de Beautiful ???? tempting and that's dorkland aniversary weekend ..........

Hilldweller - where abouts are you based ???

<---------- turning the wheels up Hautepe hill

[crazycanuck]

It's nice to see the Kiwi contingent coming out of the pohutukawa trees!

[Pip]

Here's my own top of Hatepe shot from this year (my avatar). It was 34 degrees and you can't really tell from this photo but I was sweating like crazy!

As for how far I'm riding at the moment, I'm ashamed to admit I haven't clocked up more than 100km on the road since Taupo. So yeah, Yarrow might hurt a bit. My physio gave me permission to run again and I got a bit carried away. I had to stop for two months until Taupo was over because I was having knee issues and I was enjoying being back in running shoes so much I kinda neglected my poor Cleo (my gorgeous Genius). I've been doing a couple of spin classes a week and, provided I've managed to solve some mechanical issues I've been having with Cleo, I'm going to go out for a nice long ride tomorrow.

Are any of you Graperiders still looking for accommodation?

[RoadRaven]

RR - any website or anything for the Tour de Beautiful ???? tempting and that's dorkland aniversary weekend ..........

I'm doing the 50, one of my sons is also doing the 50, another son is doing the 100, and my partner is going to help out with marshalling. Would be great to meet you Millie if you can make it down.

http://www.centralhawkesbay.co.nz/To...tifulCHB.shtml

The courses on this years Tour de Beautiful head south of Waipukurau and take on ocean views amongst stunning countryside.

This has been a great year for CHB Bats with the club reaching record numbers - so come along and help make this event even more powerful.

The 100km Course - $35.00

The 100km course starts at 9am from CHB College on Tavistock Road, Waipukurau along into Farm Road, Porangahau Rd, Hunters Road through to Porangahau Township, returning Middleton Rd, Farm Road and finishing at Tavistock Road, Waipukurau.

Anyone can enter if you're up for a challenge!!

The 50km Course - $35.00

The 50km course starts at 9.10am at CHB College and leads onto Porangahau Road, similarly to the 100km course, with the turn around 25kms out. Cyclists return on the same road.

The 10km Course - $5.00

This course starts at 9.15am. It is especially suited to primary school children. Parents and caregivers are welcome to ride with their children. No late entry fee.

The Women's Only Ride - $15.00

The Women's Only ride will cover approximately 25kms. This ride has a different course, taking them out on Porangahau Road, Middleton Road, Farm Road then finishing at the CHB College, Waipukurau. This ride caters for all abilities, so come along and enjoy the day.