AROUND 3000 riders joined the Blayney to Bathurst on Sunday - making it one of the largest cycling events in NSW.
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Western Advocate photographer Zenio Lapka was on hand to capture all the action and excitement as the riders completed the grueling course.
HAPPY DAYS: A rider shares the joy of finishing with his nearest and dearest. Photo: ZENIO LAPKA
THE LAST CORNER: A rider is in the home straight of Sunday's NAB Blayney to Bathurst Cyclo Sportif 2014. Photo: ZENIO LAPKA
ALMOST THERE: A group of cyclists round the last corner and head for the finish line in Sunday's Blayney to Bathurst Cyclo Sportif 2014. Photo: ZENIO LAPKA
WELL EARNED: Time for road-side refreshments during Sunday's Blayney to Bathurst Cyclo Sportif 2014. Photo; ZENIO LAPKA
LAST CHECKS: Ridres go over their machines in preparation for the Blayney to Bathurst Cyclo Sportif 2014. Photo: ZENIO LAPKA
TALKING TACTICS: Gearing up for the long haul to Bathurst. Photo: ZENIO LAPKA
START TIME: Riders prepare to tackle the course in Sunday's Blayney to Bathurst Cyclo Sportif 2014. Photo: ZENIO LAPKA
BIG NUMBERS: Almost 3000 riders took part in Sunday's Blayney to Bathurst Cyclo Sportif 2014. Photo: ZENIO LAPKA
LAST-MINUTE ADJUSTMENTS: Riders take the chance to go over their machines one last time. Photo: ZENIO LAPKA
FOLLOW THE SIGN: A team of riders collect themselves beore the start of SUnday's race. Photo: ZENIO LAPKA
WARM UP: Riders get their legs in order before the start of Sunday's Blayney to Bathurst Cyclo Sportif 2014. Photo: ZENIO LAPKA