The Bega to the Beach 30km bike ride ran a little differently this year than previously.
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Event director Richard Gallimore said measures had been taken to condense the finish of the ride by using a delayed start for the quicker entrants.
“We’re running two starts this year,” Gallimore said prior to the launch.
“All the casual riders run at 10 to five and everyone who is a bit more serious launches 10 minutes later.”
Gallimore said the ride was non-competitive so gave riders the choice to self-seed which group they should ride in but had some simple suggestions.
“If your bike costs more than two-grand, if you’ve ever done a mountain bike race or you’re wearing lycra, you’re probably in the quicker group,” he said with a laugh.
Wharf to Waves committee member Jane Courtney said she was stunned by the response to the weekend overall with almost 150 signing up to the ride.
About 50 had registered online with nearly 100 more turning out in the hour ahead of the launch to register.
“Last year we had around 120 and the year before around 130, so it’s a good growth on both of those,” Ms Courtney said.
About 25km through the course at the Mogareeka bridge many riders still had plenty of energy, smiling or waving to the camera, while a few went a bit further, popping wheelies for a laugh.
Ms Courtney said this year had come together astonishingly well with even volunteers easy to come by as around 120 people threw their support behind the Wharf to Waves over the weekend.
“Everyone from the pre-school, the surf club, the community and even visitors who want to get involved and help out.”
Sport editor’s note: Sorry Justin Roscoe, I missed your mono mate. Next time?