New Zealand
My Next Challenge helps you find your cycling event in New Zealand. Whether you are looking for your next road race or mountain bike ride, check out some of the amazing cycling events around our beautiful country.
5 Bike events
Queenstown Otago
This iconic Mountain Bike is through the magnificent Motatapu, Soho and Glencoe Stations.
Karapoti Park, Upper Hutt Wellington
Based in Wellington's rugged Akatarawa Ranges, 10k north of Upper Hutt City, the Karapoti Classic is oldest mountain bike event. Established in 1986, this old-school adventure ride combines a huge but achievable challenge with historic trails, superb scenery and an awesome social scene.
Taupo | Tokoroa | Rotorua Waikato
RIDE. RELAX. REPEAT. Welcome to the Shimano Volcanic Epic — the ultimate five-day mountain bike stage race set amidst the geothermal wonders of New Zealand’s North Island.
Lake Tekapo Canterbury
With a history best suited to a movie plot, the Mackenzie Region is bursting with legendary stories. The Mackenzie by Devold is an ode to the farming background in this majestic country. MTB, Gravel Bike, E Bike options, and a range of distances to suit everyone.
Rotorua Bay of Plenty
Highlander MTB Challenge by Whaka 100 Experience the thrill of New Zealand’s premier point-to-point mountain bike race! The Highlander MTB Challenge takes you from the geothermal wonderland of Te Puia, past the iconic Pohutu Geyser, through Rotorua’s legendary Whakarewarewa Forest trails, and finishes at the serene shores of Lake Tikitapu.