NZ’s Premier Cycling Event
The Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge is more than a ride - it’s a feeling, community, a day thousands of locals and visitors come back to year after year.
With a philosophy of inclusion, the Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge offers a wide variety of options to get on your bike and be part of the annual pilgrimage to New Zealand’s largest cycling occasion, celebrating its 48th running in 2026.
If the Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge means something to you, or if it’s been on your bucket list for years, now’s the time to join us for the ride.
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Ready to hit the road? Check out our Road Events and find your next challenge.
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Shimano Round the Lake | 160km approx.
Take on the challenge of the Shimano Round the Lake, the pillar event of the Lake Taupō Cycle Challenge. Iconic scenery and a ride like no other circumnavigating Great Lake Taupō.
$236.00
Great Lake 100 | 100km approx.
Please note: The registration price includes mandatory bike and bus transport.
The Great Lake 100 is built for riders chasing that sweet-spot challenge. Longer than the Length of the Lake, but not as demanding as the iconic Shimano Round the Lake.
$263.00
Independent Traffic Control Length Of The Lake | 55km approx.
The Independent Traffic Control Length of the Lake takes you along the lake’s most scenic stretch, riding from the southern shores back to the event village in central Taupō.
$182.00
Enduro | 320km approx.
Have you got what it takes to lap Great Lake Taupō not once, but twice in this epic Enduro road ride showcasing some of the Central North Island’s most breath-taking scenery?
$258.00
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$236.00
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Mountain Bike Events
Tineli Huka Challenge | 70km approx.
Bringing back the Challenge! Delivering epic views across Lake Taupō, these incredible mountain bike tracks wind you through pine forests and native bush, in a ride that’s as scenic as it is unforgettable.
$214.00
Huka Steamer | 50km approx.
The most popular mountain biking event and with good reason, the Huka Steamer is epic, challenging, and offers up all the iconic scenery expected from the event.
$181.00
Huka Teaser | 30km approx.
The perfect mountain biking event for those looking to take the plunge into events. With a generous dose of fun, atmosphere and excitement, the Huka Teaser ticks all the boxes.
$148.00
Gravel Grind
Gravel Grind | 83km approx.
Let the gravel fly! This adventure ride offers course diversity (tar seal, gravel and MTB Tracks), scenery and a chance to experience parts of Taupo, unique to this special course.
$214.00
Lakesider
Lakesider | 16km approx.
Grab your friends, family and your bike and make a weekend of it. A leisurely riding which offers all the best bits - scenery, atmosphere and a chance to be a part of NZ’s largest cycling event.
$78.00
