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.
66 Bike events
Raglan Waikato
The Karioi Classic is an annual cycling event held in Raglan. The event will be held on the 27th of September 2020. The event offers two challenging routes along coastal gravel roads with amazing views of Mt Taranaki and The Tasman.
Papamoa Bay of Plenty
PEDAL Papamoa is back on the 27th of September 2020. Cycle the stormwater drain the length of Papamoa with family and friends this Spring.
Wairarapa region Wellington
With five races in the greater Wairarapa between September and November 2020, riders of all abilities will get a taste of high level competitive ‘teams’ racing only seen in large tours like the New Zealand Cycle Classic and the Women's Tour of New Zealand.
Hutt Valley Wellington
The National School MTB Championships will be held in the Hutt Valley, near Wellington on 2 - 4 October and will include the following events:
Thursday 1 October: Registration
Friday 2 October: Downhill - Upper Hutt
Saturday 3 October: Cross Country and Cross Country Relay - Wainuiomata
Sunday 4 October: Enduro - Wainuiomata...
Karapiro Waikato
The Ride Holidays Karapiro 100k Flyer has been postponed from the original date of 4th April 2020 to the 3rd of October 2020. Formerly known as the Rotorua to Taupo 100k, the event will be held for the second year in its new home, Karapiro.
Wairarapa region Wellington
With five races in the greater Wairarapa between September and November 2020, riders of all abilities will get a taste of high level competitive ‘teams’ racing only seen in large tours like the New Zealand Cycle Classic and the Women's Tour of New Zealand.
Invercargill Southland
The combined South Island and National School Track Championships will be held in Invercargill on 6 - 7 October.
Invercargill Southland
Open to U17 through to U23 male and female riders, the three-round series has been developed by Cycling New Zealand to provide a series of track racing opportunities for developing riders in a competitive and supported environment.
Pukekohe Park Raceway Auckland
The Counties Cycle Classic due to be held on the 11th of October 2020 has been postponed until 2021.
Wairakei, Taupo Waikato
The Craters Classic MTB Race due to take place on the 14th of June 2020 at Wairakei in Taupo has been postponed until the 18th of October 2020. Choose from the Short and Sweet 17km course.
Tokoroa Waikato
The Team Championship series is a competitive racing series where teams compete in grades according to ability. Elite riders, juniors, weekend warriors and veterans can form a team and compete.
Te Rangituhi, Colonial Knob, Porirua MTB Park Wellington
Round 3 of the Giant Wellington / PNP MTB XC Series 2020 will take place at Porirua MTB Park on the 18th of October. Courses will be made up of short loops and long loops depending on the age group.
Wanaka Otago
The Dunlop Builders Bike Wanaka 10hr returns on the 25th of October 2020. This 10 hour mountain bike race is open to teams and Individuals (U18, Schools, Open, 50+). In addition there is a 5 Hour Race open to individuals (U18, Open 50+) as well as a Kids Race.
Rotorua Bay of Plenty
The 14th edition of Emerson's Whaka100 will take place on the 25th of October 2020. The event holds the reputation of one of the toughest mountain bike marathons in the Southern Hemisphere. The Whaka100 is considered to be one of New Zealand’s toughest single day mountain bike events.
Wairarapa region Wellington
With five races in the greater Wairarapa between September and November 2020, riders of all abilities will get a taste of high level competitive ‘teams’ racing only seen in large tours like the New Zealand Cycle Classic and the Women's Tour of New Zealand.
Wellington Velodrome, Hataitai Park Wellington
WELLINGTON'S BIGGEST ONE-DAY TRACK RACING CARNIVAL WITH RACING FOR ALL AGES AND ABILITIES Entry is free for speed league season pass holders. Otherwise it's $5 juniors, $7 everyone else. Registration from 11am, racing starts at midday. Cycling NZ license required. Regular riders please bring your numbers.
Belmont Regional Park, BRP Woolshed, Stratton St, Normandale Wellington
Round 4 of the Giant Wellington / PNP MTB XC Series 2020 will take place at Belmont Regional Park, Normandale on the 1st of November. Courses will be made up of short loops and long loops depending on the age group.
Waikato River Trails Waikato
The Taniwha is a Mountain Bike and Trail Run / Walk event which takes place on the Waikato River Trails. The event offers a marathon run as well as a half marathon, 14km and 7km which can be run or walked.
Hampton Downs Motorsport Park Waikato
Pedal4Prostate is 4-hour endurance cycling race at Hampton Downs Motorsport Park in support of the Prostate Cancer Foundation of New Zealand. Participants will race to complete as many laps as possible while manoeuvring the 2. 7 km National Circuit track.
Wairarapa region Wellington
With five races in the greater Wairarapa between September and November 2020, riders of all abilities will get a taste of high level competitive ‘teams’ racing only seen in large tours like the New Zealand Cycle Classic and the Women's Tour of New Zealand.
Greymouth West Coast
Ride the Wilderness is a Mountain Bike Ride on the West Coast Wilderness Trail on Saturday 14th November 2020. This event gives riders the opportunity to see the West Coast beauty racing the fantastic West Coast Wilderness Trail.
Mackenzie Country Canterbury
The Tekapo Alpine Grind event due to take place on the 25th of April 2020 has been postponed to the 14th of November 2020. The annual Tekapo Alpine Grind offers 1hr, 3hr, 6hr and 9hr mountain bike challenges on Balmoral Station in the Mackenzie Country.
Christchurch Canterbury
Many of New Zealand’s leading cyclists will be expected to race around the inner-city streets at the Vantage Criterium National Championships which will return to Christchurch in November.
Christchurch Canterbury
The 5 Passes Tour is a four day cycling tour where every facet is fully supported and catered for with over 20 support crew to look after your every need. Travelling from Christchurch on the east coast of the South Island, through to the Alpine Village of Hanmer Springs.
Ngaruawahia Waikato
The Team Championship series is a competitive racing series where teams compete in grades according to ability. Elite riders, juniors, weekend warriors and veterans can form a team and compete.
Makara Peak, South Karori Rd, Karori Wellington
Round 5 of the Giant Wellington / PNP MTB XC Series 2020 will take place at Makara Peak, Karori on the 22nd of November. Courses will be made up of short loops and long loops depending on the age group.
Bannockburn Otago
Part of the annual Cromwell Summer Series, test your fitness limits with this 75km endurance ride through the iconic Nevis Road from Garston to Bannockburn. This is a spectacular ride that rewards every tough uphill with an amazing downhill and equally fabulous views. Photo credit Clare Toia-Bailey
Wairarapa region Wellington
With five races in the greater Wairarapa between September and November 2020, riders of all abilities will get a taste of high level competitive ‘teams’ racing only seen in large tours like the New Zealand Cycle Classic and the Women's Tour of New Zealand.
Waimakariri Gorge Bridge Canterbury
The original Bridge to Bridge was a mountain bike ride from The Waimakariri Gorge Bridge to State Highway One Bridge, on the South Bank of the river.
Onewhero Waikato
The Team Championship series is a competitive racing series where teams compete in grades according to ability. Elite riders, juniors, weekend warriors and veterans can form a team and compete.
Craters Mountain Bike Park, Taupo Waikato
Taking place at Craters Mountain Bike Park in Taupo on the 13th of December 2020, the Gambler is a 4 hour Mountain Bike Race.
Bannockburn Otago
Part of the Cromwell Summer Series, the XS Storage Bannockburn MTB Classic offers four ride options to cater to mountain bikers of all ages and abilities. The Adventure Ride is 56km of the best mountain biking Central Otago has to offer.
Craters MTB Park, Taupo Waikato
The Taupo Mountain Club runs a 10 week Summer Series throughout January, February and March. The annual Summer Series caters for all levels of riders from beginners through to the experienced racer. Riders can come to any of the races and simply register on the night.
Clevedon Auckland
SRAM Tour de Ranges returns on the 9th of January 2021.
Lake Dunstan Otago
The Lake Dunstan Cycle Challenge is a road cyclist’s dream. This 96km sealed road circuit – one of the only bunch rides left in New Zealand – goes around the scenic Lake Dunstan, all the way from Cromwell to Luggate before heading back on the Wanaka road.
Glenham Southland
The Glenham Trainwreck Trail is a fundraising event for Glenham School and Glenham Hall taking place on the 16th of January 2021. The event offers three distance options including a 43km mountain bike ride and a half marathon run / MTB.
Hanmer Springs Canterbury
A part of The Ground Effect "James" MTB classic, the James Ground Effect Pony Express is a shorter 65km MTB XCM adventure option to the Epic XCM race.
Hanmer Springs Canterbury
New Zealand’s premier Cross Country Marathon event – a true XCM in NZ’s most iconic big mountain high country.
Snow Farm Otago
The Big Easy is a 44km Mountain Bike course starting at the Snow Farm, including a loop around the very rideable Snow Farm cross-country ski trails. The course then traverses to the top of Mt Pisa, then a full 20km of down hill before finishing in Luggate.
Waikato
The Team Championship series is a competitive racing series where teams compete in grades according to ability. Elite riders, juniors, weekend warriors and veterans can form a team and compete.
Lyttleton Harbour Canterbury
The Famous Grouse Bays Cycle Challenge will see the peloton leave the Famous Grouse Hotel at 9:00am on the 31st of January 2021.
Craters MTB Park, Taupo Waikato
The Taupo Mountain Club runs a 10 week Summer Series throughout January, February and March. The annual Summer Series caters for all levels of riders from beginners through to the experienced racer. Riders can come to any of the races and simply register on the night.
Lake Brunner West Coast
Gold Trail is an amazing mountain bike race through the history of the West Coast and the Gold Trails that both our ancestors and many Chinese walked, in the search for their riches of the Gold of the West Coast. Competitors start in the historic Gold Town of Shantytown.
Craters MTB Park, Taupo Waikato
The Taupo Mountain Club runs a 10 week Summer Series throughout January, February and March. The annual Summer Series caters for all levels of riders from beginners through to the experienced racer. Riders can come to any of the races and simply register on the night.
Cambridge Waikato
The New Zealand Gran Fondo is a must do on any cyclists race calendar. This year the course follows the exact route that NZ’s elite riders will follow in their road race the following day.
Queenstown Park Station, Queenstown Otago
The Queenstown Park Station Fun Ride is a free community event and an amazing opportunity to mountain bike through the stunning Queenstown Park Station on Sunday 14th of February 2021. Choose from the 18km Station Ride or the 13. 5km Station to Chard Farm Ride.
Craters MTB Park, Taupo Waikato
The Taupo Mountain Club runs a 10 week Summer Series throughout January, February and March. The annual Summer Series caters for all levels of riders from beginners through to the experienced racer. Riders can come to any of the races and simply register on the night.
Rakaia River Bridge Canterbury
This amazing event is different than any other bike race because you can't do what you can in this event any other day of the week.
Craters MTB Park, Taupo Waikato
The Taupo Mountain Club runs a 10 week Summer Series throughout January, February and March. The annual Summer Series caters for all levels of riders from beginners through to the experienced racer. Riders can come to any of the races and simply register on the night.
Marlborough Nelson Marlborough Tasman
The Whitehaven Graperide due to take place on the 28th of March 2020 has been postponed until the 27th February 2021 due to the rapid global spread of the COVID-19 virus.