3rd Karioi Classic – cycle the mountain in 2012
Sunday 29 Jul 2012
Fire Station, Wainui Road, Raglan
Contact Details Dirk De Ruysscher, Phone 07 825 0309
Come and take part in the 3rd Karioi Classic 46km mountain bike ride on Sunday 29th July 2012. The race starts at Raglan Fire Station in Wainui Raod and finishes at the Kopua Reserve. The route itself takes riders around beautiful Mt Karioi, with breathtaking views of Raglan, Aotea harbour, Mt Taranaki and the famous surf break at Manu Bay. There are winding uphill climbs on gravel roads, and speedy downhills. Spectators and supporters can also enjoy the race, a little more leisurely, shopping, nice food, great coffee and a beach walk.
For 2 years in a row, Sheldon Gorter of Hamilton has won the title of King of Karioi. Who will it be in 2012? Marguerite Ritchie and Raewyn Morrison have been the Queens of Karioi so far. Hopefully we will get a clash of the queens this year.
New this year : die hards can go around the mountain twice and we are also having a Karioi Classic Retro Style, only open for riders with bikes pre 1980.
So come and have a go, it’s lots of fun and you can enjoy the West Coast hospitality.