Love the ride!

The Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge – New Zealand’s largest cycling event – is all go for November this year.

Celebrating its 45th running on Saturday 25 November 2023 entries are open for this iconic event.

All the favourite categories are on offer again this year including 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.

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 events.

Whether you’re a roadie, a mountain biker, a gravel junkie or just looking for a recreational ride, they’ve got something that’ll tick the box for you.