The best kept secret of road cycling, the 113 kilometre-long Dave Logue Classic in Taumarunui, was expanded to include a Whānau Ora Day on Bikes to encourage whānau to get in to cycling to get fit.

Te Puni Kōkiri Kaiwhakarite Graham Bell, a keen cyclist, was heavily involved in championing the cause. The event was also supported by a number of Taumarunui community organisations, businesses, and Police.

For the 200 young people that attended, the Whānau Ora Day on Bikes provided an opportunity to improve their road safety and bike riding skills, as well as learn how to maintain their bikes.

Families could have their health checked by the nurses from the Kōkiri Trust or join in the spin cycling, wrestling and Zumba classes. While Taumarunui whānau were enjoying their day, another 40 cyclists continued their way around the back-roads of Taumarunui and enjoyed the scenery and the mountainous terrain.

The day was such a success that it promises to become an annual event.