Cyclists sprint to the finish during the third stage of the Tour of the Bay of Plenty last year. Photo / Stephen Parker
The Tour of the Bay of Plenty is returning to Rotorua this long weekend, with riders from across the North Island tackling the three-day race.
The Tour of the Bay of Plenty was first held last October and is being held again this year.
Event organiser Shane Hooks said Rotorua was
a brilliant location for a cycling tour, with some excellent roads and easy access for riders across the North Island.
"It really is unique and it takes advantage of the centralness of Rotorua. About 85per cent of the riders are coming from out of the region."
He said he was not sure which riders had entered this year, but expected some top young cyclists to be on the start line.
"I know there are a couple of young development riders and it is a great tour for them," he said.
