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. If you didn’t register for prizegiving when you did your event entry, follow the instructions below.
Here’s how to register:
Click on the “enter Here” link on the website & login
On the “Summary” page, find the green “Prizegiving” button under your name and category
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 29 November 2025.
Our 2025 Major Spot Prizes
A 20-month lease of a Suzuki Jimny 5-Door JLX Manual valued at $20,000
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 maneuverability to take your next cycling adventure to the extreme. The 20-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.
Ride Holidays voucher – valued at $3000
Ride Holidays has been organising worldwide cycle tours for almost 20 years. They’ve also been a supporter of the Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge for well over a decade. This $3000.00 travel voucher can be used on any of their international tours. Subject to availability of course. You have 12 months to redeem this amazing opportunity.
** Non-transferrable. Can not be exchanged for cash.
Lún GRAPID Carbon Gravel Wheelset + Store Credit – valued at $3000
Supplied by Winspace NZ, the distributor of NZ's favourite range of road and gravel carbon wheelsets
1x Lún Grapid Carbon Gravel Complete Wheelset
$1300 Store Credit Towards any frameset and/or groupset purchase
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 some fishing.
Four nights accommodation at Quality Inn Acapulco Taupō – valued at $1200
Central Taupō accommodation searchers look for the best central location, quality reviews, and great service. Welcome to Quality Inn Acapulco, the best affordable Taupō accommodation.
Accommodation at Quality Inn Acapulco means quality and affordability. A genuine Kiwi-owned and operated inn with friendly service in a fantastic location.
Choose from a range of room types sleeping from 1 to 8 guests. Some rooms have a spa pool or spa bath. All rooms have air conditioning and free wifi.
You’ll win four nights’ accommodation in a one-bedroom suite including breakfast.
Subject to availability at time of booking, and is valid for six months post 29 November 2025
A year’s supply of That’s It Chamois Cream for you and your mate! – valued at over $1,000
Cover yourself in glory and grab a year’s supply of That’s It Chamois Cream and a few Hot Rubs to keep you and your buddy going. 100% natural and antibacterial with no nasties to really keep your cheeks smiling.
Prize includes 12 x 100ml Chamois Cream tubes and 2 x Hot Rub tins for each of you.
Terms & Conditions apply: Prize is non-transferable or redeemable as cash.
2 lucky winners each to receive a $1000 store eVoucher with CYCLENET NZ – valued at $1,000 each
CYCLENET NZ is the online home for a range of accessories and upgrades such as carbon cranksets and power meters dedicated to providing the finishing touches to any lightweight custom build in the road and gravel scene. We import from premium suppliers who represent the pinnacle of quality in their respective fields of design, engineering and manufacturing - e.g. the first ever 3D printed titanium road performance frameset in NZ.
· $1000 eVoucher towards any purchase storewide.
T’s & C’s apply: Total customer purchase value for order must be $1000 or more to redeem this offer. Applies to in stock items only
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 medalist) 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.