Choose Your Challenge

12 event options to cater for all levels of cycling abilities & fitness levels

Click on each category for more information

Bike Barn Solo (160km)  ($110)	1 lap around Lake Taupo - our most popular category
Relay ($110)	4 x 40km legs – teams of 2, 3 or 4 riders
Tandem ($110)	160km on a tandem bike
Kids@Heart Ride ($25)	5km for kids under 10 (must be accompanied by a parent)
Barfoot & Thompson Enduro ($110)	2 laps around Lake Taupo
Barfoot & Thompson Maxi Enduro  ($110)	4 laps around Lake Taupo
Barfoot & Thompson Extreme Enduro ($110)	8 laps around Lake Taupo
Men's Classic ($110)	160km Men’s Race
OPI Women's Road Race ($110)	100km Women’s Road Race
Contact Huka Challenge ($110)	85km approx Mountain Bike
Contact Huka Cruiser ($110)	35km approx Mountain Bike
Contact Huka XL ($110)	85km Mountain Bike Race
Lakesider (TBA)	16km Lake side ride
Progressive Relay (110)	Team of 4 riders

What you get for your entry fee:

• The opportunity to cycle one of UCI’s Golden Bike Series 6 greatest cycle events world wide and to enjoy the spectacular scenery of the Taupo region
• Fantastic new Mountain Bike Trails
• Chance to win major spot prizes at prize giving, simply by entering the event and being present at prize giving 
• Chance to win spot prizes at Registration
• Outdoors Mark safety accredited event
• Online Entry and secure credit card payment facilities
• Online results
• Regular updates via email
• Welcome guide posted to you before the event
• Electronic timing
• Bike transport free of charge for relay riders
• Bus transport free of charge for relay riders
• Entertainment around the course
• Drop bag service
• Bike Mechanical Support around the course
• First aid cover from St John Ambulance
• Water and Supplement stations on the course.
• Sport and Lifestyle Expo open on Friday in the Great Lake Centre showcasing the latest in cycling, apparel, bikes, nutrition etc
• Live music and entertainment on Friday and Saturday
• Certificates
• Cadence club (10,15,20 event participation recognition)
• Personalised online magazine post event
• Free bike checks and discounts at bike stores nationwide
• Free training programme
• Secure bike park facilities
• Unique opportunities from our sponsors
• Live web streaming on event day

Also available for purchase

• Photos and DVD’s available for purchase of yourself riding the event
• Food and bar facilities
• Massage Marquee