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]

Here are some FAQ's that could be useful to you...🧐See our comments below for where to find further information ℹ️
18/06/2026

Here are some FAQ's that could be useful to you...🧐

See our comments below for where to find further information ℹ️

Introducing our Lake Taupō Cycle Challenge Ambassador... 📣We're delighted that Bryony Botha - Athlete is returning as an...
18/06/2026

Introducing our Lake Taupō Cycle Challenge Ambassador... 📣

We're delighted that Bryony Botha - Athlete is returning as an ambassador this year!

A true star on two wheels on both the road and track, she's an Olympic silver medalist and Commonwealth gold medalist, and all at the age of 28 🚴🏼‍♀️

So far this year, she has earned herself a few more medals at events around New Zealand, with a record-breaking first place at the Oceania Championships 🏆

With an impressive resume, she's a true inspiration to budding cyclists, both young and old, and we're excited to have her on board for this year's event again!

Follow Bryony's journey around New Zealand, overseas and back to Taupō for the 2026 Lake Taupō Cycle Challenge in November by visiting our website - see more in our comments 👇🏼

Don't forget to lock in your Early Bird rate, available now! This special rate ends 31 July 2026, which will come around...
15/06/2026

Don't forget to lock in your Early Bird rate, available now! This special rate ends 31 July 2026, which will come around fast!

Enter now and save 🤩📲
www.cyclechallenge.com/enter-now

If the Shimano Round the Lake seems a bit too long for you, but the Independent Traffic Control Length of the Lake is to...
13/06/2026

If the Shimano Round the Lake seems a bit too long for you, but the Independent Traffic Control Length of the Lake is too short, this could be your "Goldilocks" ride of the Lake Taupō Cycle Challenge? 🤩

Great Lake 100:
✅ 100km, approx.
✅ 863m, approx., vertical climb
✅ The perfect "level up" from shorter distance rides
✅ Start line out of town
✅ Enjoy all of Lake Taupō's epic views and scenery along the way

Could this be the ride for you? 👀
Look below in our comments for directions to more info 👇🏼

It's never too early to think about event day.With our hospitality packages, you're guaranteed a comfortable spot for yo...
10/06/2026

It's never too early to think about event day.
With our hospitality packages, you're guaranteed a comfortable spot for you and your crew to relax post-ride.
You can choose:
🎪 The Corporate Village Package
◦ Prime view of the stage
◦ Enjoy a fully set-up marquee and courtyard
◦ Perfect spot to host and entertain your VIP's or teammates

⛱️ The Club Village Package
◦ Join other teams and clubs in this fun area
◦ You'll have a marked site for your own marquee or ezy-up
◦ You can arrange any other creature comforts/hire items for your site from our suppliers

Further info in our comments 📲

Singletrack. Switchbacks. Speed. It's no ride in the park... 🚴🏼‍♀️😎If that sounds like your kind of fun…join us at the s...
08/06/2026

Singletrack. Switchbacks. Speed. It's no ride in the park... 🚴🏼‍♀️😎

If that sounds like your kind of fun…join us at the start line.

Love the Thrills. Love the Ride. 💪🏼

Get in on the action and take on one of our gravel and mountain bike events this November.

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 👇🏼

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Taupo
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Tuesday 8:30am - 5:30pm
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Thursday 8:30am - 5:30pm
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