Motorists are being asked to share the road with hundreds of cyclists tomorrow as competitors prepare for the Bike the Lake race.

Cyclists will be using State Highways 5, 36, 33 and State Highway 30 and from 7am as they bike around Lake Rotorua.

Hundreds of cyclists will gather tomorrow to take part in a bike race around Lake Rotorua.

The NZ Transport Agency says aside from driving carefully and keeping an eye out for cyclists, drivers need to be aware to expect delays.

The race is expected to finish by 2pm, the Transport Agency apologises to drivers for any inconvenience and we thank you in advance for your assistance in keeping cyclists and yourselves safe.