Event Categories

  • Shimano Round the Lake

    Take on the challenge of the Shimano Round the Lake, the pillar event of the Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge. Approx. 160km of iconic scenery and a ride like no other circumnavigating Great Lake Taupō.

  • Enduro

    Have you got what it takes to lap Great Lake Taupō not once, but twice in this epic Enduro road ride of approx. 320km showcasing some of the Central North Island’s most breath-taking scenery?

  • Independent Traffic Control Length of the Lake

    Join the Independent Traffic Control Length of the Lake event which will see you weave your way around the most scenic stretch of the lake from the southern shores back towards the event village in the heart of the Taupō.

  • 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.

  • Huka Steamer

    The most popular mountain biking event and with good reason, the 60km Huka Steamer is epic, challenging and offers up all the iconic scenery expected from the event.

  • Huka Teaser

    The perfect mountain biking event for those looking to take the plunge into events with a generous dose of fun, atmosphere and excitement, the 30km Huka Teaser ticks all the boxes.

  • Gravel Grind

    Let the gravel fly! Introduced in 2022, this approx. 83km adventure race offers course diversity, scenery and a chance to experience parts of Taupō unique to this special course.

  • Lakesider

    Grab your friends, family and your bike and make a weekend of it. 16km of leisurely riding which offers all the best bits, scenery, atmosphere and a chance to be a part of NZ’s largest cycling event.

  • e-Bikes

    We’re all about enabling people to do our event and are embracing the new e-Bike phenomenon. All of our event categories (except the Enduro event) have an e-Bike option.