That's the advice rider Craig Granger has for others taking part in this year's Tour de OROC.

The 2021 ride was launched at Dubbo City Toyota last week.

During the launch, Mr Granger, who took part in the Tour de OROC in 2015 as ride captain and has signed up again this year shared his experiences.

Despite thinking he was well-prepared for the event, Mr Granger said temperatures above 45 degrees and dehydration got to him, leading to a stint where he had to temporarily give up the riding and be driven to the next stop.

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But this year, despite agreeing it would be a challenge, the rider said he wouldn't be getting in the car.

"From a rider's perspective it's tough. If you've never done it before you won't be able to prepare enough for it. But just take it every day at a time. It doesn't necessarily get easier but it does get better and just enjoy the moment," he said.

Mr Granger said by the end of his first Tour de OROC he felt confident he could have gone for another week.

All up, the participants ride about 100 kilometres across the entire six-day tour. The ride will start in Mudgee and finish in Dubbo via Cobar, Bourke and Walgett.

The Tour de OROC, which is a Rotary Club of South Dubbo event, raises money for Macquarie Home Stay. In total, the past four rides have raised almost $500,000 for the accommodation facility.

This year's Tour de OROC will be held from October 4 to 9. More information on the event, inducing how to donate, is available at tourdeoroc.bike.

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