Lakesider

If you’re looking for the perfect entry-level, mostly off-road, recreational cycling challenge that showcases the best of this stunning region, the Lakesider is the event for you.

Grab your family and friends and make a weekend of it. This leisurely 16km ride is predominantly flat and offers plenty of jaw-dropping, beautiful scenic moments synonymous with the Lake Taupō Cycle Challenge.

This truly special course winds its way around the iconic lakefront bays via the paths and parks Taupō is famous for. This is a perfect mixture of “on-road” and off-road riding, including concrete paths, gravel paths, and a bit of grass; suitable for kids’ bikes, mountain bikes, and leisure cruisers.

A new addition to the course this year, takes riders up through the new Ngaroto Estate gullies, lined with beautiful native plantings. Have a picnic on the lake front and soak up the views, then head to the finish line and take in the atmosphere of being part of New Zealand’s largest cycling event.

Distance

Approx 16km

Vertical Climb

136m

Entry Fee From

$59*

*Pricing details Click Here

  • Start Time:
    2.30pm

    Start Line:
    Wharewaka Reserve (4 Mile Bay)

    Finish Line:
    Tongariro St

    Rider Check In:
    Friday from 12pm till 8pm and Saturday from 6am till 9am
    Great Lake Centre, Taupo

  • Riders will be started in waves of 20 with 3 minute intervals between each wave – this will allow a spread of cyclists along the route to avoid bunching.

  • Lakesider participants are not eligible for the Major Spot Prizes but will have their own prize draw.

  • Electric bikes are permitted as part of the event category and will be timed separately from the non assisted bikes. All e-bikes must be pedal assistance and have a maximum power output not exceeding 300 watts. We will not be supplying charging stations around the course. Please ensure you register in the ebike event category when you enter online.

  • Minimum age for this event is 8 years old (or 5 years old if riding with an adult). Children under 12 should be accompanied by an adult.

    If your child is aged between 5 - 8 years and you will accompany them at all times please email info@cyclechallenge.com for entry information.