Two wheel cruise in Ōrewa

A new free event has been designed to showcase the flat, easy terrain and varied scenery that Ōrewa has to offer cyclists.

Organised by Destination Ōrewa Beach, the inaugural Beach Bike Cruise is supported by sponsors, Auckland Transport and Bike Auckland. It will be held next month, on Saturday, March 25.

Destination Ōrewa operations manager, Hellen Wilkins, says the 11.5km route, which starts and ends on Western Reserve (behind the HBC Youth Centre), weaves along Te Ara Tahuna, around Maygrove Lake and through surrounding streets. To keep energy levels up, ‘pit stops’ along the way will give registered riders snacks such as sausage sizzle, Mr Whippy ice creams and lollies. New World Ōrewa is providing bananas for all riders as they cross the finish line.

Hellen emphasises that the event is not a race.