Counties Cycle Classic

The Counties Cycle Classic returns this year on October 13, at Pukekohe Park Raceway. Once again, we’ll be using the world famous V8 track to start and finish the races.

For more information and to register to ride, visit: http://countiescycleclassic.co.nz/

The Counties Cycle Classic caters for all levels: serious riders can take on the 92km challenge, there’s a 52km course for those looking for a bit of a challenge, and the shorter 42km course for casual riders.

As well as the traditional rides, the Classic has a special e-bike section where riders are challenged to get as close as they can to a pre-set time; and rides for children around the V8 track – definitely an experience to share at school talks.

About the Counties Cycle Classic

Fast becoming a fixture on the cycling calendar, the event organized by the Rotary Club of Pukekohe Inc. is shaping up to be even bigger and better this year. Organiser Graham Russell says the Classic has again been well supported by sponsorship from local businesses and a grant from the Franklin Local board of Auckland Council. As a Rotary initiative, every dollar raised goes to charity and youth sports.

Day and Time

This year’s Counties Cycle Classic will be held on Sunday 13 October 2019, just a couple of weeks ahead of the K2 on the Coromandel and about six weeks before the Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge, which is also a Rotary initiative. So it’s a perfect warm-up opportunity to start getting yourself in shape.

Details

Distances are the same as last year: 42km, 52km, 97km plus a time trial for electric bikes on the 52km course.

The ride is on roads with very little traffic and great scenery, and there’s also the opportunity for children to ride around the V8 track whilst the cycle races are out on the road, so all in all it’s a great family day out.

For timing of the races, and details of entry fees, visit the Counties Cycle Classic website.

What participants said about last year’s Counties Cycle Classic

• It was really enjoyable and well managed. (Our first time in Pukekohe)
• Congratulations with organizing a great cycle race.
• what a great event I thought yesterday was. We will encourage more of the local club members to come along next year.
• thank you for putting on such a well organized race. We enjoyed being a sponsor and the boys had a great ride.
• I really enjoyed the event.Just the second cycle event I have done.  I entered the 97km event and enjoyed the route and felt safe with the traffic management you had in place.  The road chosen had plenty of shoulder space where there was traffic.
• Thanks for a well run event in the weekend.
• Thanks for a great event. It was my first race in New Zealand and I thoroughly enjoyed it .  Please thank all the marshals along the route for guiding us and stopping the traffic to allow us to keep going.  I felt very safe along the whole ride and will definitely ride again next year.
• Great cycling event, flawlessly organized.
• Fantastic organisation this year!