Crank It Cycles

Manawatu teams again made the podium at last weekend's Moonride in Rotorua. In the 24-hour team event the "Jill@ReMax K-Loop Krusties" came second in the Older Dudes category and 3rd overall. Local Juniors "Nutz on Wheelz" came third in their category in the 12 hour event and a creditable 6th overall.

The K-Loop Krusties include Crank It's Phil Etheridge and other Manawtu Mountain Bike Club riders Gary Hall, David Bishop, Mike Kelly and Barry Jowett. The K-Loop Krusties acknowledge the support of Jill Meyer of ReMax Real Estate and Crank It Cycles.

It was a tough event, despite the course being shortened, with atrocious conditions for the first 8 hours from 10pm Friday. As Saturday dawned and the rain subsided, conditions improved, but large boggy areas remained. The bike wash facilities at the venue had a queue for about 10 riders for the entire 24 hours.

Nutz on Wheelz comprised Jamis-sponsored rider Matthew Waghorn, Crank It Cycles sponsored Aidan Terpstra, Campbell Tannock, and Dominic Furkert. All are members of the Manawatu Mt Bike Club Junior Development Squad.

Several other Manawatu teams participated in the 24- and 12-hour events.

More details and results at the Moonride website

Keep tuned for photos.