As New Horizons Club and Youngtown Rotary worked in tandem to deliver one of the biggest events in recent years, Launceston father-son duo Paul and Rupert Grayston also teamed up to tackle the 24-kilometre ride on a twin-seater.

“Tandem is the way to go,” Mr Grayston said. 

“I think we're the only ones this year so it would be good to have some more tandems with an athlete with a disability on the back.”

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Some textbook autumn weather was enough to coax about 150 cyclists into making on-the-day registrations, with riders given the option of six routes spanning between 24 and 170 kilometres.

New Horizons Club cycle committee member Ruth Symons said the turnout was the biggest in four years. 

“We've had a great lot of entries on the day across all the distances - I think we're just shy of about 400,” Mr Symons said. 

“We're really grateful for the support.” 

Mrs Symons said organisers were hoping to raise about $10,000 from the day. 

“All the money from rider registrations goes to the two charities, nothing comes out of those fees, they all go out to Rotary and New Horizons.” 

New Horizons Club helps those with a disability get involved in sport.