TORQ Events

23/10/2026

I’m stoked to have Wheelworks on board as Official Wheel Partner for the NZ Hill Climb Series this year.

I’m a big believer in Kiwi businesses backing each other, and these guys have been building wheels in Wellington for 20 years. Tristan is the best in the biz.

Wheelworks recently launched their new R25 carbon road wheelset, and it legit crushes the competition at its weight and price point. Plus you get their legendary build quality, service, and lifetime warranty.

New Zealand Hill Climb Series
2 Nov - 6 Dec
Five segments. Five weeks.

Auckland, Cambridge, Hawkes Bay, Manawatu, Nelson, New Plymouth, Queenstown, Taupo, and Wellington.

Register now. Link in bio.

Supported by RIDE Holidays

Official Wheel Partner Wheelworks Handcrafted Wheels

20/10/2026

Where’s your city at?

16/10/2026

2 weeks to go! ⛰️

The New Zealand Hill Climb Series 2026 runs 2 November to 6 December in nine cities: Auckland, Cambridge, Hawkes Bay, Manawatu, Nelson, New Plymouth, Queenstown, Taupo and Wellington.

How it works:
1. Test yourself on a weekly Strava segment
2. Enter your results
3. Track the live leaderboards

Target handicap or standard scoring, filter the leaderboards by age, gender and club, win a coffee shout from Ride Holidays, earn the Mad Dawg badge, and feel the pride that comes from giving everything.

Huge thanks to our title sponsor Holidays, official wheel partner , and our local presenters Gravel Zombies Cycling Club New Plymouth Manawatu Cycling Club Cycles Wheelers

Register at torqevents.net

11/10/2026

Level up your hill climb: complete all five stages in a single ride and earn the Mad Dawg badge.

It’s a real digital badge you can actually touch through your screen!

06/10/2026

Get to know the real Karl - the man behind the pink!

There’s something a bit extra when kiwi brands support each other these days. So thank you Karl and RIDE Holidays for supporting the New Zealand Hill Climb Series. 😍

05/10/2026

30/09/2026

All has been revealed!

Stage segments are now live for all cities at torqevents.net - link in bio.

New Zealand Hill Climb Series
2 Nov - 6 Dec
Five segments. Five weeks.

Auckland, Cambridge, Hawkes Bay, Manawatu, Nelson, New Plymouth, Queenstown, Taupo, and Wellington.

Register now. Link in bio.

Supported by RIDE Holidays

29/09/2026

Introducing the inaugural Nelson Hill Climb Series, presented by Tasman Wheelers

5 stages. 5 weeks. Nov 2 - Dec 6.

Tackle a new Strava segment weekly, represent on the leaderboards, and go for the Mad Dawg badge (5 stages in one ride).

Registration and more info at link in bio.

Supported by RIDE Holidays

25/09/2026

Earn your chicken.

Five weeks to hill climb season

2 Nov - 6 Dec
Five segments. Five weeks.

Auckland, Cambridge, Hawkes Bay, Manawatu, New Plymouth, Queenstown, Taupo, Wellington.

And now NELSON - thanks to the Tasman Wheelers

Rego and more info: link in bio.

Supported by RIDE Holidays

23/09/2026

Karl has made a career in cycling, but still goes above and beyond to support grassroots cycling events like the NZ Hill Climb Series.

Not sure whether you’re impressed with his stats?! Check yours in ProStats on the website (link in bio)

More on Karl coming soon…