Scotty Mitchell News Today

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With inflation and recovery bills going up, rates rises are happening around the region.

A group of South Canterbury businesses have stepped up to donate new bicycles and helmets to get Aoraki Alternative Education’s (AAE) cycling programme moving again.

Dyer Claims Controversial Victory Over Lee in Portman Cup Tuesday, 1st May 2018 14:04 Kieron Dyer claimed a controversial 4-3 victory over his fellow academy coach Alan Lee in this season’s Portman Cup at Portman Road on Friday. The pair took charge of two teams of fans who had paid for the privilege of gracing the hallowed turf. The players arrived at Portman Road at 1.30pm to find their kit laid out in the dressing rooms, just as the real teams would be on a Saturday afternoon. Prior to k...

“It’s a pretty technical and dangerous course, there were a couple of minor crashes.” Bejon Haswell/Stuff Mitchell said he had been thinking of hosting such an event for quite some time. “I just knew it would offer something extra for cyclers and speed skaters, and I had heard of other towns doing something similar,” he said. “You’ve got a steep climb of four storeys that would test even the hardiest cyclist.” Cyclists had a standing start at the entrance, and then pedalled...

Mitchell said cyclists would have a standing start at the entrance then pedal up four storeys with those who had some energy left having a sprint finish at the top. “They will go in pairs and will flip a coin to decide who gets the inside lane. The fastest rider goes to the next round. “Some guys have been doing it in 30 seconds.’’ Strong contenders to take out honours included James Corry, Thomas Allan and Hamish McDonald. The event was also open to children. “They can have road...