Prizes and Awards

Prizegiving will be held at the Event Village from 5:30pm

Thanks to our amazing family of event partners we have some awesome major spot prizes up for grabs. Here is a selection of what you could win.

Register for prizegiving

We love getting feedback and you’ve told us you’d like to see fewer re-draws for the major spot prizes at Prizegiving.

To minimise the number of redraws, we need you to register and let us know you’ll be at Prizegiving. By letting us know you’ll be there, you’ll be placed in the pool of rider names to be eligible for the major spot prizes.

Here’s how to register:

  1. Click on the “enter Here” link on the website & login

  2. On the “Summary” page, find the green “Prizegiving” button under your name and category

  3. Click it, select “Yes” or “No” and hit save

Cut-Off for Registering for Prizegiving

The cut-off for registration for Prizegiving is 2pm on Saturday 30 November 2024.

2024 Major Spot Prizes

A 19-month lease of a Suzuki Jimny 5-Door JLX Manual valued at $19,000

Grab your bikes and the crew as it's even easier to share your big adventures in the Jimny 5-Door. Go wild, and make unforgettable memories with its roomier interior, ALLGRIP PRO 4WD system and off-road manoeuvrability to take your next cycling adventure to the extreme. The 19 month lease includes all registration and servicing costs.

T's & C's: Winner must be 25 years or older, hold a full driver's license and show proof of having comprehensive vehicle insurance of the prize (at their cost) prior to taking possession of the prize.

#RideToWin The ultimate Shimano DURA-ACE bike build valued at $15,000+

#RideToWin. Take part in any Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge road specific event (Shimano Round the Lake, Length of the Lake or Enduro) and be in with a chance to win your very own bike build with a DURA-ACE groupset, selection of PRO Bikegear components, and a top-end frame from your favourite brand.

Terms & Conditions apply.

Lun Performance Carbon Road Wheelset, valued at up to $3,000

  • 1 x complete carbon wheelset (excl. MEGA) from the Lun Performance Wheel Range

  • $300 store credit towards any frameset purchase www.winspace.co.nz

T’s and C’s apply: Stock variant, sizing subject to availability at time of prize claim.

4 person Private charter on Levante premium boat for 4 persons valued at $2,400.00

Join Chris Jolly Outdoors onboard Levante, our premium boat, for a 3-hour charter on Lake Taupō for up to 4 people.  Cruise to see Ngātoroirangi and the Māori Rock Carvings and enjoy a delicious lunch onboard and do some fishing and clay target shooting.

Ride Holidays Fiordland National Park Minibreak valued at $2350.00

4 fantastic days (27 – 30 March 2025) in arguably New Zealand's most beautiful region - Fiordland National Park. 2 nights in Te Anau and 1 night on our own Milford Sound charter boat. We ride from Milford Sound to Te Anau. A once in a lifetime opportunity to ride this very special (but hilly) road as it journeys through the UNESCO Fiordland National Park. Includes all transport ex Queenstown, support and meals. This is 100% a charity venture. All proceeds go towards buying bikes for Fernworth Primary School in Invercargill.

T’s and C’s apply: Non-transferable or redeemable as cash. Twin Share (sharing accommodation with another person)

Grapid 700c Carbon Gravel Wheelset valued at $2,000

  • 1 x complete carbon wheelset Lun Grapid 700c from the Lun Performance Wheel Range.

  • $300 store credit towards any frameset purchase www.winspace.co.nz.

T’s and C’s apply: This prize is for Gravel Grind entrants only. Stock variant, sizing subject to availability at time of prize claim.

Choice Hotels Accommodation Vouchers valued at up to $1000

Thanks to Choice Hotels, you could be the lucky winner of three x one-night accommodation vouchers to be enjoyed at any Ascend Hotel Collection, Clarion, Quality, Comfort or Econo Lodge property across New Zealand or Australia.

Terms and Conditions:

  • Two (2) people – standard room (double or twin share)

  • These vouchers are each for one (1) night’s accommodation, at any Choice hotel across Australia or New Zealand

  • Subject to occupancy levels, seasonality, and availability

  • Not available during school holidays, public holidays, public holiday weekends and special events

  • Valid at any Ascend Hotel Collection, Clarion, Quality, Comfort or Econo Lodge across Australia or New Zealand

  • Voucher is for accommodation only. Prize is not redeemable for cash or transferable to another person

  • Any booking cancellations or amendments require a minimum of one week’s notice

Valid for one year from date of issue  

Win one of two prizes of Free Harraways breakfast for a year and a set of quality Harraways branded cycling kit, valued at $700 each

Bryony Botha (NZ track cycling medallist) and Harraways have formed a winning partnership. Harraways Oats are NZ’s favourite homegrown oats, milled in Dunedin since 1867. This superfood fuels Bryony each week against the world’s best. She has designed the cycling suit. The suit and a year’s free oats are worth grabbing.

Lakesider Prize

One lucky rider in the Lakesider will win a $500 gift card from Pascoes.

Pascoes the Jewellers stock the largest range of jewellery and watches in New Zealand and together with over a hundred years of jewellery experience and dedicated excellence to customer service, Pascoes the Jewellers continues to be the leading name in jewellery in New Zealand.

Spot Prizes T & C's

Major spot prizes for the Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge are drawn at Main Prize Giving held in the Event Village on Saturday evening. You must be present at Prize Giving to claim the prize. Minor spot prizes are drawn and collected at Registration on Friday.

To be eligible for the major spot prizes you must …

  • Register as per above that you will be attending prizegiving

  • Be present in person at Main Prize Giving

  • Indicate your presence on the domain within 15 seconds of your number being drawn

  • Provide identification if requested

There will be a re-draw for any prize not claimed after 30 seconds.

Prizes can not be transferred or exchanged for cash.

Awards

Dan Dunne Awards

The Dan Dunne Award is for that special person who rides the Cycle Challenge ‘against the odds’. It is awarded annually to a cyclist who overcomes hardship and adversity to complete the Cycle Challenge. Dan Dunne completed the Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge in 1996 after struggling for some time with life-threatening cancer. Dan and his family became friends and active supporters of the Cycle Challenge and after Dan’s death his family dedicated a trophy to his memory. We are proud to be part of this annual award, and hope that we live up to Dan’s memory each year as we choose a worthy recipient. Nominations for the Dan Dunne Award can be made using the form below and handed in to the Information marquee on Event Day before 1pm.

Nomination forms are also available from the Information marquee on Event Day.

Fred Ogle Award

This award is for a ‘Good Samaritan’ act during the event. The award is in memory of Northland cyclist Fred Ogle who was killed in 2008. Fred was a regular entrant.

Nomination forms are available from the Information marquee on Event Day and must be submitted before 4pm.

Matthew Dryden Memorial Cup

Awarded to the most promising young cyclist, this cup is in memory of promising young cyclist Matthew Dryden who died tragically in 2005 aged 14 years.