Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge

Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge The Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge is New Zealand's premier and largest cycling event with road, MTB, gravel and family ride event categories on offer.

From its humble beginnings back in 1977, the Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge has grown into one of New Zealand's largest cycling events. Traditionally held on the last Saturday each November, and with a philosophy of inclusion, the Lake Taupō Cycle Challenge offers a wide variety of options to get on your bike and be part of the annual pilgrimage to one of New Zealand’s longest and most established eve

nts. There's the iconic Round The Lake (approx. 160km), the 2 lap Enduro (approx. 320km), and the Length Of The Lake (approx.. 55km) road categories, as well as the Shimano Gravel Grind (approx. 75km) using local MTB tracks, gravel roads, farm tracks, and tar sealed roads, along with both the Huka Steamer (approx. 60km) and Huka Teaser (approx. 30km) MTB events and the 16km Lakesider recreational ride. Whether you’re a roadie, a mountain biker, a gravel junkie or just looking for a recreational ride, we’ve got something that’ll tick the box for you. Here at Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge we want our page to be a place for positive and proactive discussion. To maintain this, when commenting/posting:
- Please be positive
- Keep contributions civil and tasteful
- Objectionable or condescending content is unacceptable. By this we mean nothing that could be considered as disruptive, defamatory, offensive, harmful, threatening or abusive to either an individual or the event. Anyone who posts in breach of this could have their comment(s) hidden, removed and potentially be banned from the page. If you notice anything questionable, please flag it to us in an email to [email protected]

We have some great incentives for you to take advantage of... see if one of these could apply to you when you enter! 👀🧑‍...
04/06/2026

We have some great incentives for you to take advantage of... see if one of these could apply to you when you enter! 👀

🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒 Family Pass
Take on the Lake Taupō Cycle Challenge with your whole whānau in 2026. To help get you moving together we're introducing, for the very first time, a Family Pass. Adults enter as usual and, if you enter your family at the same time, younger riders under 18 score 20% off, and under 15's get 30% off!
Terms and Conditions apply
See more information in our comments below 👇🏼👇🏼

👭 Group Incentives
Rally your crew and ride together - lock in a group of 12 or more and everyone in your crew will get 15% off their entry fee. Your team could also be in to win $250 by clocking up the biggest total distance. More mates. More motivation. More reason to do the Lake Taupō Cycle Challenge.
Find out how to unlock this discount by finding the Group Incentive info in our comments 👇🏼

Just. Keep. Pedalling.Hatepe Hill ⛰️ it's as challenging as the views are beautiful.Halfway up, it'll feel like it'll ne...
02/06/2026

Just. Keep. Pedalling.

Hatepe Hill ⛰️ it's as challenging as the views are beautiful.

Halfway up, it'll feel like it'll never end. Once you reach the top, you'll feel on top of the world 💪🏼

Do you love a challenge? 😎💪🏼🚴🏽Enter the 2026 Lake Taupō Cycle Challenge and set yourself a goal:➡️ New PB?➡️ New event c...
30/05/2026

Do you love a challenge? 😎💪🏼🚴🏽

Enter the 2026 Lake Taupō Cycle Challenge and set yourself a goal:

➡️ New PB?
➡️ New event category (like a longer distance)?
➡️ Trying something totally new (especially if you've never completed a cycling event before)?
➡️ Or, simply want to cross that finish line for the first (or more) time?

Enter now 📲 www.cyclechallenge.com

Everyone’s favourite cycling apparel brand, Tineli, is back for 2026! The team has created another epic range of officia...
29/05/2026

Everyone’s favourite cycling apparel brand, Tineli, is back for 2026!

The team has created another epic range of official Lake Taupō Cycle Challenge kit - designed to look good on the bike and off long after event day is done.

The merch range is available now, so make sure you grab yours when you enter.

Fancy some of your own merch? Check out our comments below for more info 👇🏼

Stay connected with our latest news, key event information, resources, and more - right up until event day, and beyond!S...
27/05/2026

Stay connected with our latest news, key event information, resources, and more - right up until event day, and beyond!

Subscribe to our mailing list ⬇️
www.cyclechallenge.com/

The Lake Taupō Cycle Challenge has always been more than a ride - it's a community, a day both locals and visitors alike...
26/05/2026

The Lake Taupō Cycle Challenge has always been more than a ride - it's a community, a day both locals and visitors alike come back to year after year.

But, like many events in New Zealand, we've felt the pressure.

In 2028 we celebrate our 50th year and the team is focused on keeping this iconic event alive and rolling, but we can't do it alone.

If the Lake Taupō Cycle Challenge means something to you, or if it's been on your list for years, join us for the ride...

Entries are now open! See comments below for more info 👇🏼

See you there 🥰

25/05/2026

📣 RUN, DON'T WALK - ENTRIES ARE NOW OPEN 📣

Entering now means you take advantage of the Early Bird rates - save yourself some $$! 👀

Event date: Saturday, 28 November 2026

For full information and Terms and Conditions, visit our website
www.cyclechallenge.com

➡️👉🏼 RUN, DON'T WALK - ENTRIES ARE NOW OPEN ❗️Here's the key info:☑️ What? Entries are now open for the 2026 Lake Taupō ...
24/05/2026

➡️👉🏼 RUN, DON'T WALK - ENTRIES ARE NOW OPEN ❗️

Here's the key info:

☑️ What? Entries are now open for the 2026 Lake Taupō Cycle Challenge

☑️ Where? Enter on our website www.cyclechallenge.com

☑️ When? ENTER NOW! The event date is Saturday, 28 November 2026

☑️ Anything else? Yes! Entering now means you take advantage of the Early Bird rates - save yourself some $$!

📲 For full information and Terms and Conditions, visit our website
www.cyclechallenge.com

Don't forget... Entries open 8am TOMORROW 😱🤩
23/05/2026

Don't forget...

Entries open 8am TOMORROW 😱🤩

Pure. Human. Power.Have you got what it takes to lap the lake TWICE? What a challenge 😎💪🏼Spot the legends with the yello...
20/05/2026

Pure. Human. Power.

Have you got what it takes to lap the lake TWICE? What a challenge 😎💪🏼

Spot the legends with the yellow Enduro helmet covers 🤩

Find out more 📲 www.cyclechallenge.com/enduro

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PO Box 1560
Taupo
3351

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Tuesday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 5:30pm

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