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| Rotarians Elizabeth Wright and Chris Kay present the bikes to the cycling club |
After
nine great years based in Te Awamutu, 2015 sees the Maunga Cycle
Challenge operating from a new home and under new management for the 10th anniversary event on November 15.
Previously
the event has been organised by the Rotary Club of Te Awamutu, NZ with
the assistance of Te Awamutu Sports Cycling Club and Sport Waikato
Energizers from 2006 to 2014, bringing hundreds of local, national and
international riders to the district each year, with events off and on
road, catering for all ages and abilities.
Instigator
of the event Rotarian Vic Richards says, “The event brought the
community together, with great support from local businesses,
volunteers, Rotarians from neighbouring clubs, schools, Waipa Council
and Waikato businesses”.
Over the years, the community profited in the form of scholarships,
purchase of road bikes and $15,000 to the Maungatautari Ecological
Island Trust’s education facility.
Increased
event management demands and the retirement of several key members of
the organising group have resulted in exciting changes for the event.
Relocating to the magnificent venue and facilities at Karapiro, a new chapter in the history of this iconic event will begin.
New
management team Red Events operate many of their existing cycling and
triathlon events from Mighty River Domain which has become one of the
best event locations in NZ.
Vic added, “It’s clear that The Maunga Cycle Challenge has a great future and thanks to everyone for their past involvement”.
Rotary
are thrilled to see the event continue evolve and grow and also look
forward to continuing to support its future development.
New information about the event is easily accessed at www.themaungachallenge.co.nz or www.redevents.co.nz or email Errol Newlands errol@onyabike.co.nz for more information.
The 10th Maunga Cycle Challenge will be on November 15. Online registrations will open on September 14 to save your slot.
