The 9th edition of Raglan’s iconic cycling event on gravel roads around Mt Karioi is coming up on Sunday July 29th 2018.
There are three distance options :
The Classic 43km – The Classic XL 57km – The Enduro 85km.
The Enduro is only recommended for the fit and experienced riders.
Cost :
- Individual u16 : $40 (Classic) $45 (Classic XL) $75 (Enduro)
- Individual Open : $50 (Classic) $65 (Classic XL) $90 (Enduro)
- Tandem Teams : $85 (Classic) $95 (Classic XL) $165 (Enduro)
A Spanish paella meal is included with your entry fee.
This meal will be available after the race at the Raglan Town Hall in Bow Street, where the prizes will be presented.
More info about this will be on the Karioi Classic Facebook page.
You can register online (online fee) or at Cyclery Raglan, 10 Bankart Street – Raglan
There will also be a registration evening at Speights Ale House, Hamilton on Thursday 26 July.
There will be a late registration fee of $10 on race weekend.
Races will start at 8.30am (Enduro) – 9.30am (Classic XL) – 10.15am (Classic).
Start will be on Stewart Street in front of the Raglan Old School Arts Centre.
Finish will be at Raglan Airfield.
Race numbers can be picked up from the Old School Arts Centre on Saturday, 1pm – 5pm, or on race day from 7am.
Raglan’s famous Karioi Classic bike race is on mainly gravel roads around Mt Karioi. Image Karioi Classic Mind you : all three distances are challenging rewarding rides.
43km and 57km riders need to be able to finish within 4 hours.
Enduro riders need to be able to finish within 6 hours.
The first male and female of each distance will receive a cash prize.
Enter the event with a pre 1990 bike and be in the draw to win the Strade Bianchi Award, in true L’Eroica style.