Cycling

The Road Cycling Programme at St Paul’s Collegiate School is offered all year round to students of all abilities. New riders are taken through a learn-to-ride training initiative that emphasises road safety, how to act on the road, and how to behave when riding with others. Riders also learn what to do in different road situations. 

Riders require a road bike (not a mountain bike, etc.), helmet, front and rear lights, pump, puncture repair kit, suitable clothing, gloves, and a reflective jacket or vest.

Schedule

Students can opt to take part in the sport throughout the whole year or as one of the sports options for summer or winter.

• Training: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3.45 pm – 5.30 pm (summer months), with extra direction on how to increase performance and endurance.
• Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3.45 pm – 5.30 pm (winter months); riders spend some time on the road with sessions on wind trainers included to maximise their time and effort.
• Weekend rides by arrangement and club racing are available on a Thursday night.

Competition

Most school racing occurs during the winter months and riders often take the opportunity to ride with local clubs or take part in organised public events during the summer. Some of the events that students participate in include:

• Waikato-based competitions: club and school (Hamilton City Cycling, Te Awamutu Club)
• North Island individual road race Championships (Karapiro)  3 – 4 July 2027
• NZSS Northern tour, comprising hill climb, road race, individual time trial, and criterium (Auckland – Waiuku – Pukekohe) 3 – 5 September 2027
• National School Road Championships (Manawatu) 25 – 27 September 2027

See here:  https://www.schoolscycling.nz/events-and-results/ for competition details.

Levies

The levy for cycling is $20

Contact

Ben Van Meygaarden – Teacher in Charge and coach