Category: New Zealand

Te Akau Gravel Grinder

Post author By claire
Post date May 8, 2019

You asked and we have delivered! The first ever Dynamo Events Winter Fun on Gravel! This is one not to be missed, the sleepy rural community of Te Akau has some of the best gravel roads in the North Island.

A very rural setting for this event and obviously the locals are not use to having cyclist racing around the local roads. Please show respect for the local community.

Race starts with a 7.2km section of sealed road, but that is pretty much it with just another 1.6km of seal over the rest of the course.

Gravel surface is generally good with nice wheel tracks to ride in, but watch for the unexpected pot holes!

There is 672m of climbing with most (555m) of this is in the last 35km of the long course, most is gentle climbing between 4% to 6% . Obviously this means for the short ride you have most of the hills.

Take some care on a couple of the fast downhill sections, or you could end up down the bank with some gravel rash!

Type:

Open Recreational

Where:

Te Akau, NI, NZ

When:

8 September 2019

Distance:

8.8km

Cost:

$55

Terrain:

Easy to Medium

New Zealand North Island Ride Rotary

Counties Cycle Classic

Post author By claire
Post date February 26, 2019

Counties Cycle Classic will be held each year just prior to the Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge – another Rotary initiative. Our event which runs through some of New Zealand’s richest growing country with spectacular scenery gives cyclists a chance to blow out the cobwebs in preparation for Taupo, or just enjoy a day’s ride in the picturesque Franklin countryside. 3 ride lengths and electric bikes allowed!

Type:

Open Recreational

Where:

Pukekoke, NI, NZ

When:

13 October 2019

Distance:

42km, 52km & 97km

Cost:

$65 – $80

Terrain:

Varied

Tags #cycleevents, counties cycle classic

New Zealand North Island

Pedal 4 Prostate

Post author By claire
Post date February 26, 2019

Pedal4Prostate is an exciting and fun one-day endurance cycling event at Hampton Downs Motorsport Park in support of the Prostate Cancer Foundation of New Zealand as part of Blue September. An event not to be missed!

Race as fast as you can to complete as many laps as possible while manoeuvring around the various bends and angles of the track. It’s a race against time, strategizing how you or your team will win this 4-hour endurance race.

By taking part you’ll be helping raise funds to enable the Prostate Cancer Foundation to raise public awareness of this disease; provide peer support to men who are dealing with the diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer, as well as their partners and families, to advocate for patients fund New Zealand-based research to improves diagnosis and treatment outcomes.

Type:

Individual & Team

Where:

Te Kauwhata, NI, NZ

When:

13 October 2019

Distance:

4 Hr / as many laps

Cost:

$75 each

Terrain:

Track

Tags #cycleevents, pedal4prostate

New Zealand North Island

Cycle for Life

Post author By claire
Post date February 25, 2019

The Cycle for Life Cycle Challenge is not a road race but a “FUN RIDE” and we believe is Auckland’s longest running charity road cycling event. The event has been organised and run by the Bucklands Beach Lions Club for the past 20 years and in the process has raised tens of thousands of dollars for children’s charities.

Type:

Open Recreational

Where:

Auckland, NI, NZ

When:

31 March 2019

Distance:

45km & 107km

Cost:

$39 & $49

Terrain:

Elevation to Challenging

New Zealand North Island

The Big Easy

Post author By claire
Post date February 25, 2019

The Big Easy on the Hawke’s Bay Trails is the ultimate antidote to all those serious lycra laden cycling events held across the country. The Big Easy ride is 42kms and we encourage you to take all day and enjoy the many tasty Hawke’s Bay distractions along the way.

Type:

Open Recreational

Where:

Hawkes Bay, NI, NZ

When:

19-20 April 2019

Distance:

43km – 45km

Cost:

$15 & $35

Terrain:

Fun & Easy

New Zealand North Island

Raetihi Gutbuster

Post author By claire
Post date February 25, 2019

The Raetihi Gutbuster (April 21st, Easter Sunday) is a fun way to experience the scenery and history of the Raetihi – Pipiriki road that lies between the Tongariro and Whanganui National Parks.

Starting outside the Waimarino Museum in Raetihi, it’s an out & back course with options to suit most. The 18k has been completed by a 6 year old, even though it has a sharp 2k climb before the turnaround. The 50k is hotly contested by locals & out-of-towners, even though it’s a ‘fun ride’.

The road is sealed all the way.

The 25km ‘downhill’ option, is strictly limited to 20 riders, so don’t delay.

Type:

Open Recreational

Where:

Raetihi, NI, NZ

When:

21 April 2019

Distance:

18km, 25km, 50km

Cost:

$30 – $47

Terrain:

Fun to Challenging

New Zealand North Island

Bike the Bridge

Post author By claire
Post date September 3, 2018

Bike the Bridge! In a once a year event that supports both Bike Auckland and MS Auckland, 4000 cyclists of all levels can bike over our Auckland icon. What bike will you ride over?

Type:

Open Recreational

Where:

Auckland, NI, NZ

When:

17 February 2019

Distance:

4km – 22km

Cost:

$10 – $44

Terrain:

Easy to Challenging

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N8D6fqTAzbI

New Zealand North Island

Tear Fund Poverty Cycle

Post author By claire
Post date August 10, 2018

We’re giving you the opportunity to create your own challenge from wherever you are in New Zealand. Whether your hobby is cycling, running, surfing or some other form of exercise – we want you to #moveforfreedom as part of our community. Get ready to move with us this March and help break the cycle of poverty for some of the world’s most vulnerable people. Take up the challenge yourself and try beating your personal best, or grab some mates and make it a team venture.

Type:

Virtual Event

Where:

New Zealand

When:

1 March 2019

Distance:

Various

Cost:

$fundraise

Terrain:

Various

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New Zealand North Island

Cape to Kaitaia Cycle Challenge

Post author By claire
Post date August 10, 2018

It is a unique ride in that it is New Zealand’s northernmost Cycle Challenge. It starts at the beautiful Cape Reinga and meanders its way south down S.H.1 to Kaitaia. The hospitality is second to none here in the far north and we welcome you to join us on this annual pilgrimage….There are no sign posts to say which way to go…its just one straight drag south!

Along the way you pass by Waitiki Landing (the last store), Te Kao (which boast the largest ice creams in the far north), through Houhora (fishing resort), Awanui (home of the Kauri) and finishing in the lazy metropolis of Kaitaia.

The hospitality is second to none here in the far north and we welcome you to join us on this annual pilgrimage….

Type:

Open Recreational

Where:

Kaitaia, NI, NZ

When:

15 June 2019

Distance:

110km

Cost:

$45

Terrain:

Varied

New Zealand North Island

Tour de Ranges

Post author By claire
Post date August 10, 2018

The SRAM Tour de Ranges is a celebration of the sport of cycling. Join us to ride 110km or 30km, A & P Showgrounds Clevedon, Auckland. This event was created to attract all levels of cycling ability to some of the most remarkable roads in Auckland. Starting and finishing at the Clevedon A & P Showground’s, the rides will wind their way through the tree-lined country roads and rolling hills of the Hunua Ranges before taking in the breathtaking sea views of the Hauraki Gulf.

Type:

Open Recreational

Where:

Auckland, NI, NZ

When:

11 January 2020

Distance:

30km & 110km

Cost:

$50 & $90

Terrain:

Flat to Hilly ~ Spectacular