INSTRUCTIONS ON THE DAY

This is not a race. All riders must have fun!
Taking short cuts or racing along is not the aim of the game.  If you want to rush – this event is not for you !
It is anticipated this ride, taking time to stop at the rest stops, should take NO LESS than 60 minutes.
We encourage riders to dress up – especially if they are riding as a team.
Wear a cycle helmet to protect your head.
All registered riders receive a wrist band when arriving.  Only those wearing a wrist band are eligible for the free refreshments around the course.
Keep both hands on the handlebars to avoid wobbles and shakes, and always remember the ‘stay left rule’ especially when approaching opposing walkers/riders around the Te Ara Tahuna Cycleway.
Single file riding over any bridge.
We heartily encourage the rules of bells.  If your bike has one – ping it!
Please – do NOT bring your dog to run beside you.  No dogs are permitted.
Roller skates / roller blades / scooters or electric scooters are not permitted.
Be considerate of pedestrians, cyclists, dogs and vehicles at all times – remember that all the roads are open to traffic throughout the event.
All riders within a group under the age of sixteen, are the responsibility of the persons completing the online registration.
At any road crossing – DISMOUNT to cross the road. Follow Marshall instruction.
Stop at each pitstop, dismount, enjoy the surroundings and refreshments provided (free for all event participants), before heading off again.
Always obey the road rules, stay safe, have fun!

PROGRAMME

12 noon   Check in

1pm   RIde commences

2pm    First riders back

5pm    Event finishes

Something new for bike owners to beat the bike thieves

An website/app has been set up to help combat bike thieves.529 Garage is a community-run bike registration and recovery service. It’s free and secure and helps to get bikes that are stolen back to their owners.  It takes only a few minutes to register your bike and is easy to do with 529 Garage.