People from the Bay of Plenty looking to spend some time up in the Coromandel over the weekend are advised to take care on the roads.
About 1500 cyclists are expected there as they compete in various races.

"The main event is the eighth annual K2 Cycle Race that takes off from Buffalo Beach Rd, Whitianga at 7.45am,” says Waikato Police Inspector Leo Tooman.
"These riders will be on the Whitianga-Coromandel Rd for the next two hours with the front riders expected to come through Coromandel about 9.25am and the last about 11am."
Race leaders are expected in Thames about 10.30am as they head over the Kopu Hikuai Hill towards Tairua.
Meanwhile about 700 riders in the K1 Race will head off from Albert St Thames between 11.45am and 12.15pm.
In addition 100 riders competing in the QK Race will head off from Grey Ave Tairua at 9.30am.
"Basically motorists can expect to encounter groups of cyclists on various stretches of road from between 7.45am through to about 5pm.
"Last year the event was marred by a serious crash and both Police and race organisers have worked to ensure a more visible, safer event.”