Kay Brake has taken over the reins as Event Director of the iconic Contact Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge.

Lake Taupo Cycle Trust Director Doug Simmons said “Kay has done a brilliant job in her role of Administration Director over the past four years and has an intimate knowledge of the event. We are more than confident that Kay and the event team will deliver another outstanding Cycle Challenge for 2011.”

The Contact Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge is a community event operated by the Taupo Moana Rotary Club, with proceeds donated back into local community projects. Club President Murray Stanley says “the Club is looking forward to this year’s event with some new initiatives for the 35th year.”

A new loyalty scheme is being introduced called ‘Wheels of Fortune’ for riders that enter the Cycle Challenge in 2011, 2012 and 2013. In 2013 one lucky rider (who has entered all three events) will win a ‘pot of gold’ estimated to be around $25,000, which will be drawn at the 2013 prize giving. Full terms and conditions are available on the website.

The Cycle Challenge, which attracts over 10,000 cyclists from around New Zealand and overseas, is being held on Saturday 26 November. Online entries are available at www.cyclechallenge.com. The event provides something for everyone with 12 different options catering for cyclists of all fitness and ability levels.


 
About the Contact Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge
The 2011 Contact Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge will be the 35th year the event has been held. There are 12 different cycling events available, catering for cyclists all fitness and ability levels. Cyclists can enter online at www.cyclechallenge.com

The Cycle Challenge is a community event, operated by a charitable trust on behalf of the Taupo Moana Rotary Club. Over 1,000 local volunteers contribute to the event with the proceeds going back into the Taupo community. Contact Energy is the event’s Principal Partner.

@Heart is the official charity of the Cycle Challenge and will be asking riders to support their fundraising page when they enter the event. This year, all monies raised will go towards helping little hearts have a big adventure – at Camp Brave Hearts – a national camp where heart kids aged 8–12 years can participate in a range of outdoor activities in a fun, safe environment under the supervision of a medical team.


For more information contact:
Doug Simmons, Trust Chairman
Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge Trust
Phone 0274 773 271 or email doug@cyclechallenge.com
Or
Kay Brake, Event Director
Contact Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge
Phone 0274 848 219 or email kay@cyclechallenge.com

Visit our website www.cyclechallenge.com or Facebook page www.facebook.com/cyclechallenge