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The Counties Cycle Classic returns to Otaua tomorrow, November 9, with all proceeds going to local community charities.
Beginning at Otaua Hall on Maioro Road, the classic route includes three circuits: two laps for beginners (30 kilometres), three laps for e-bike riders (45 kilometres), and six laps for riders seeking a serious challenge (90 kilometres).
The E-bike circuit was added in 2019, and all electric bikes must have pedals and no motors to be eligible to enter.
The Counties Cycle Classic has been organised by the Rotary Club of Pukekohe since the 2010s to raise funding for youth sports and other charities.
The circuits also give participants a chance to get in extra training for the Lake Taupō Cycle Challenge that takes place on November 29.
Registration opens at 8am, and races start at 9.45am. Entry fees are $65 for the short run and for E-bikes. The main race costs $75.
With road management costs rising each year, the Counties Cycle Classic is now one of the few competitive races held on open roads.
