Both events offer leisurely riding throughout the region’s superb trail network, with plenty of tasty pit-stops en route to the finish line.
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Little Easy, on 19 April is 12km, Big Easy, on 20 April is 42km |
The Little Easy Central Hawke’s Bay will be kicking off the long weekend on Friday 19 April at 11.30am. Participants will start and finish at Russell Park in Waipukurau, coasting through a 12km loop along the scenic Central Hawke’s Bay Rotary River Pathways, and across the impressive 100m swing bridge.
CHB Tourism Coordinator, Molly Baldwin, says riders can look forward to plenty of exciting activities on the day.
“The Little Easy is always such an amazing day out for the family. This year the ride includes plenty of surprise fun around the trail, finishing up with an afternoon of food, live music, and plenty of entertainment for the kids.”
The Big Easy on Saturday 20 April offers a flat, mainly off-road 42km trail spanning Napier city and Hastings District. The course has been reversed this year, with riders now starting at Church Road Winery in Napier at 10.30am. Cyclists are encouraged to take the trails at their own pace, taking time to pop in at the tasty participating outlets dotted throughout the course.
Great news for novice riders and kids: the ‘Family Start’ will be riding out from the Spirit of Napier statue on Marine Parade, allowing participants to enjoy the day over a shorter distance – around 25km.
The day finishes up at Black Barn Vineyards in Havelock North, where riders can make their way to the amphitheatre for a family-friendly concert. A concert announcement will be made closer to the time.
Vist thebigeasy.co.nz for more information.
