Are You a Gravel Junkie?

Let the gravel fly! New for 2022, this 75km adventure ride offers course diversity, scenery and a chance to experience parts of Taupo unique to this category.

Be a part of the growing gravel riding community in the epic, new Shimano Gravel Grind event. This 75km adventure event combines sealed and unsealed surfaces and showcases some of the unique points of difference and scenery that the Taupō district has to offer.

Using local MTB tracks, gravel roads, farm tracks, and tar-sealed roads in the region, this event is all about the experience, but it also features a timed hill climb and sprint stage for those with a competitive spirit.

You’ll be fully immersed in all the event day hype and be well-appointed to soak up the atmosphere of the after-match back at the event village where you can celebrate your ride and swap stories with other riders and supporters.

Think you’re the gun male or female rider? You could be in for some prize money. Check out the Prize Money tab on the event category page.

As the course takes place on some private roads, the actual course map will be published closer to event weekend. . The course is approx. 23% Tarseal, 56% Gravel roads, 16% Mountain Bike trails and 5% other. The Mountain Bike trails are mostly Grade 2 or very easy Grade 3.