The sights, sounds and scenery of Kaitangata will be on offer to those with the time to catch them during next month's second annual Kaitangata Black Gold Trail.
Event co-ordinator Jean Proctor said the mountain bike race would also include a 20km cross-country run and cover some of the most spectacular countryside around.
The event will be held on Saturday, November 15.
People of all skills and ages could take part, Mrs Proctor said.
The full 45km course was on offer, as was the short course of 20km.
Categories available to entrants were: junior and school teams, open men's and women's and master men's and women's (40 years plus).
The race starts off on tarmac at the Crescent Rugby Club before entering forest terrain with and undulating tracks. There is a moderate climb followed by a fast narrow single-track descent back into the forest.
Racing will take competitors across farmland, alongside the Clutha River and through bush before they finish at the clubrooms.
"Black Gold Trail participants will travel through an awe-inspiring tour of scenic bush trails and forestry roads, giving an opportunity to catch a glimpse of the famous wild horses living in the forestry of Taratu," Mrs Proctor said.
Riders would wind past historic mining sites, get an overview of the redeveloped Wangaloa open-cast mine, the present-day Kai Point Coal mining operation, then travel along the "famous Kai Hills" to the Matau mouth of the Clutha River, she said.
"This is your once-a-year opportunity for an experience of a lifetime to pave the way for the future by following the coal trail of history," she said.
Entries must be received by Friday, November 7.
Riders wanting to enter on the day will be accepted only if the race is not deemed full by the closing date, and a late fee of $10 will apply.
Entry forms are available at R&R Sport in Dunedin or through Kaitangata and Districts Promotions.
