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Lake Taupō Cycle Challenge Volunteer Series
Lake Taupō Cycle Challenge is a locally owned, not-for-profit Rotary event, with surpluses distributed back into the community. We take a look at some of the community groups who benefit in this five part series.
Enter with your group and you could win a $400 Tineli merchandise voucher
Enter with your group before the end of September 2025 and you could win a $400 Tineli merch voucher.
Volunteer Series Part 2: Te Hapori Ora – The Village of Wellbeing
From its first event, supporting the Lake Taupō Cycle Challenge as a volunteer group has become something meaningful for Te Hapori Ora.
Win the ultimate Lake Taupō Cycle Challenge weekend with your entry
WIN the ultimate Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge weekend with your entry!
Volunteer Series Part 1: Benefits right around the lake
For Marotiri School principal Rose Symes, money raised by parents and students volunteering can go a long way to helping local families.
Awesome prize added to this year’s Major Spot Prizes
Awesome prize added to this year’s Major Spot Prizes!
Fundraise while you ride
So many charities need support, and you can help by turning your Lake Taupō Cycle Challenge ride into a fundraiser.
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Beat those Winter Blues - our top tips for riding safely through winter
When the temperature drops, don't let it keep you indoors! Discover how you can make the most of winter cycling with our essential tips for staying comfortable and safe on your training rides.
Major Spot Prizes Up for Grabs This Year!
Thanks to our amazing family of event partners we have some awesome major spot prizes up for grabs!
Our Contact Energy Volunteers
Each year we have over 400 Contact Energy Volunteers who give up their time to help us bring the event to life. We were curious as to what motivates them to be involved so we asked them!
Meet our 2025 Ambassadors
We’re stoked to introduce four incredible riders who’ll be taking part in this year’s event and inspiring others along the way.
2025 Groups, Schools, Clubs, and Corporates opportunities
We’ve got 6 great reasons to get your group, school, club or corporate entered into the 2023 Lake Taupō Cycle Challenge.
Shimano NZ Delivers Ultimate Bike Builds to Lucky Road Rider in Nelson
Shimano New Zealand is proud to support the local cycling community by delivering two ultimate bike builds to Andre Weal of Murchison, the lucky winner of the Shimano prize at the 2024 Lake Taupō Cycle Challenge.
Ride Holidays Lake Taupō Cycle Challenge 2025 Travel Package ex Auckland
Join Ride Holidays at the Lake Taupō Cycle Challenge! If you’re travelling from overseas, book your flight to Auckland, and Ride Holidays will handle the rest.
2024 Special Awards
These awards represent the essence of the Lake Taupō Cycle Challenge and we are proud to be able to honour people in the name of these awards each year.
Thousands of riders took to the start line today at the 46th edition of the Lake Taupō Cycle Challenge
The atmosphere of New Zealand’s greatest cycling event has been electric as organisers, riders, supporters, event partners and the Taupō community celebrate this milestone event.
Catchup with Lake Taupō Cycle Challenge Ambassadors: Bryony Botha
Taupō local and Lake Taupō Cycle Challenge veteran, Libby O’Brien recently had the privilege of sitting down for a chat with our awesome Cycle Challenge ambassadors, Bryony Botha. Catch up on their convo here…
Para Cycling champion Nick Blincoe gears up for the Shimano Round the Lake
After a year of ups and downs, Nick Blincoe is excited to take on the Shimano Round the Lake this November.