PHOTO: SUPPLIEDAfter a five-year hiatus, the Lake Hawea Epic mountain bike race marks its triumphant return this weekend. ‘‘I think, in their eyes, I was someone that could potentially help to carry the event forward,’’ Mr Allan said. With the founders convinced that Mr Allan was the man for the job, it was important to get the landowners onside. ‘‘Luckily, they were keen for me to be the person who moved it forward,’’ Mr Allan said. ‘‘The Lake Hawea community centre is the start and the finish line, and that will be a bit of a hub.

Source: Otago Daily Times March 28, 2026 15:05 UTC