Auckland's Native Valley cycling team will return to defend their title at the Active Post Taupo to Rotorua 100k Flyer.
More than 1000 cyclists are expected on the start line tomorrow for the annual 100km event, which begins in Taupo and finishes on Fenton St in Rotorua.
Native Valley's Nick Bain won the race last year ahead of Rotorua's Sam Phipps. While neither rider is returning this year, Native Valley will be bringing a team down to try to defend their title.
Auckland's Sam Lindsay, who won the race in 2013, will be racing for the team alongside the likes of John Newman-Watt and Matthew Markby, who finished third last year.
Flying the flag for Rotorua will be the likes of local doctor Ben McHale.