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Why I Ride

We ask our participants why they take part in the Lake Taupō Cycle Challenge.

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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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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!

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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.

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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.

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Supporting our Taupō community

As New Zealand’s longest-standing cycling event, the Lake Taupō Cycle Challenge brings together thousands of riders and supporters, showcasing the vibrant spirit of our Taupō community.

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Get involved!

Join the Lake Taupō Cycle Challenge and help support the community! Whether you're riding, sponsoring, or cheering from the sidelines, there are plenty of ways to get involved. Read more to learn how!

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Facebook Live with Taylor Gunman

Join us for another Facebook Live - this time with Taylor Gunman. Taylor will share about his love of riding, and his experience doing the Lake Taupō Cycle Challenge.

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