CYCLING

Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge - 40 years young and stronger than ever

By Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge

When 26 riders decided to get together and ride around Lake Taupo back in 1977, no one knew that
it was the beginnings of what is now New Zealand’s largest cycling occasion.

Celebrating its 40 th anniversary on Saturday 26 November, the Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge is
stronger than ever.

With recent funding from Major Events aimed at attracting more international riders, a new Event
Director has been appointed - Aaron Carter - with previous Event Director - Kay Brake - taking on the
newly appointed role of Project Manager – International Marketing.

Aaron brings with him a vision of creating inspiring event experiences for everyone, enhancing the
overall rider experience. With a purpose of providing cyclists, as well as anyone interested in
physical activity, the flexibility to choose a ride distance which best suits their cycling ability and
aspiration, the event is providing options to ride either as a team, a group, a family or as an
individual.

Aaron comments “At Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge, we’re making some exciting changes this year.


Photo courtesy of Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge

Accompanying our already popular road and mountain-bike categories, we’re excited to confirm the
introduction of the all new 40km Quarter Lake on road event option (taking in the final 40km of the
course), complementing the iconic 160km Round The Lake and the addition of the 80km Half The
Lake category in 2014, which will now replace the traditional relay categories. Along with the
introduction of incentives for both groups and families, we want everyone to join the ride and
celebrate our 40 th anniversary with us”.

The event has just launched their revamped website where you’ll find all the information about New
Zealand’s premier cycling event, visit www.cyclechallenge.com.