Tineli Huka Hundy

Be part of history and take your place at the start line of the newest most exciting challenge to hit the endurance calendar.  Introducing the Tineli Huka Hundy, one thing is for sure, it's going to be one heck of a ride!

Across approx. 100km of incredible mountain bike tracks (some of the best in the country), the Tineli Huka Hundy will wind you in and out of pine forests, through beautiful native bush and provide the most epic views over Lake Taupo.

But it’s no ride in the park, so don’t think you’ll get by with a few weekend sessions. Make sure you block out plenty of time to get stuck into some serious training - which is all part of the fun, right? 

And what makes this event even more special (aside from its inaugural year)?, it’s helping to celebrate all the hard yakka put in by the team at Bike Taupo to get Craters Mountain Bike Park up and running again. Cycle Gabrielle tore through the park in February 2023, leaving some serious damage in its wake. But the tracks are back, and better than ever.

So what are you waiting for? If you want a challenge, this is one event you don’t want to miss out on.  

Tineli Huka Hundy 100km replaces the previous Huka Challenge 80km event category

Course for 2024 will be available closer to the event.

Distance

Approx 100km

Vertical Climb

TBC

Entry Fee From

$179*

*Pricing details Click Here

  • Start Time:
    6:00 am

    Start Line:
    Tongariro St

    Finish Line:
    Tongariro St


    Registration:
    Great Lake Centre Taupo
    Friday from 12pm till 8pm and

  • Start group1 - Ride Time Under 6:00 hr

    Start group 2 - Ride Time 6:00-7.10 hrs

    Start group - Ride Time 7:10+ hrs

  • We will have a water stop and hydration point at the Kefi Café, and you will also be able to slip in and get some food and a Short Black if you need one to keep you going. This will be approximately 25km into the ride. We will have marshals on the tracks to help pick up the broken bits but in true MTB style you have to look after yourself.

    R-Line Electrolyte Drink will also be available on the course.

    Water stops are available at:

    TBC

  • Road access is available to:

    Spa Park
    Aratiatia
    Kefi Cafe
    Craters MTB Park

  • Management reserves the right to remove riders from the MTB course if it’s apparent they will not complete the event by 7pm or it is deemed the safety of themselves or others could be compromised.

  • This year’s age groups are:

    19 and under

    20 - 29

    30 - 39

    40 - 49

    50 - 59

    60 - 69

    70+

  • To ride the event alone the child must be 15 or over.

    If your child is between 12 -15 and you will be accompanying them for the full duration of their ride please email info@cyclechallenge.com for entry information.

  • Electric bikes are permitted as part of this event category and will be timed separately from the non assisted bikes. We will not be supplying charging stations around the course. Please ensure you register in the ebike event category when you enter online.