The goodnessgravel Parkes event is taking place this weekend, so you can expect to see a large number of cyclists in the area.
Currently there are 160 riders locked in with riders coming in from all over NSW, ACT and QLD. This event series is designed to bring riders to exciting locations to ride, see and cycleRiders had the choice of registering to cycle either 130km, 110km or 50km. The 130km, 110km and 50km courses are a challenge and riders are expected to have put in training.
It seems that the weather is going to be a bit warm, reaching 30C, but no rain is expected. Riders are excited to experience the rolling hills of Parkes. This loop has a little bit of everything, tarmac, ascents and descents, great rest stops, villages and of course plenty of good(ness) gravel.
Ricers will start departing from Harrison Park at 7.30am, 300m above sea-level (ASL) – riders will ride a bit of tarmac for the first 6km which is ‘flat’. Rest Stops will be positioned along the way at Cookamidgera and at Eugowra.
The great people from Parkes Action Group will be the suppliers of complimentary sausage sandwichs & cold drinks once the riders roll over the finish line.
On the Sunday 2 November in an effort to get out and explore more of the glorious Parkes Area, the group will enjoy a Social Pedal out to The Dish.
Motorist’s are advised to keep an eye out for Riders across both days. Riders will be following NSW Road Rules – it’s a ride, not a race.