Wairarapa's Summer of Cycling
Wairarapa celebrates a summer of cycling with a series of biking events for all levels of rider. Check out the events below and see if there's something for you and your family to get involved in this summer.
September 2018
Trust House Series
Sunday 9 September RACE ONE. The Trust House North Island Team Series for registered teams only. Cyclists will ride a loop circuit from Lake Wairarapa to Martinborough to Featherston. Click here for details. 
The Clarke Cup
Sunday 23 September An 80km Handicap road race for current CNZ license holders. Click here for details. October 2018
Club Race Nights
Every Tuesday throughout the summer from 2 October. Starts at 6pm. Organised by Athletics Cycling Masterton (ACM). Click here for details. 
Spring Biathlon Series
Every Thursday from 11 October through to December. Organised by Wairarapa Multi-sports Club. Get fit for summer and take part over nine weeks - either as an individual or a team. 5km run followed by a 20km road cycle. Meet at 5.45pm at Men’s Shed, Henley Lake, Masterton. Click here for details. 
Trust House Series
Sunday 14 October RACE TWO. The Trust House North Island Team Series for registered teams only. Cyclists will ride a circuit from Martinborough to Ngawi to Martinborough. Click here for details. 
Wheels & Vines
Saturday 27 October A celebration of all things cycling in Martinborough. Get involved in the lead-in to the Martinborough Fun Ride: cycling workshops including a special workshop for road racers, a bike film night with Jonathan Kennett, and a meandering lunch through the Martinborough vineyards. Click here for programme of events. 
Trust House Series
Sunday 28 October RACE THREE. The Trust House North Island Team Series for registered teams only. Cyclists will ride from Martinborough – Tora – Martinborough with the route including 2km of flat gravel road on the final circuit. Click here for details. 
Martinborough Fun Ride
Sunday 28 October A fun road bike ride for cyclists starting in Martinborough and passing through the surrounding countryside. Three loops to suit different cycling abilities – they are: 48km, 67km and 115km. Register here. November 2018
Trust House Series
Saturday 10 November RACE FOUR. The Trust House North Island Team Series for registered teams only. Rangitumau - Mauriceville - Dreyers Rock - Alfredton – Tiraumea. Click here for details. 
Tour of Wairarapa
Sunday 11 November A scenic rural fun ride featuring four different courses all of which begin and finish in Masterton. A great hit out for those wanting a pre-Taupo Cycle Challenge training ride as the course will test your ‘readiness and mettle’. Options are: 50km, 90km and 115km road cycle + a new 119km “Wairarapa Hard Man” course featuring 40 percent gravel and 1600m of hills (two classes: Cross bikes and MTB bikes). Register here. 
December 2018
3-Stage Mini Enduro
Saturday 1 December A three stage race featuring Boulderdash (2km), Barney Rubble (3km) and Blackberry lane (2km). Check Trailforks for a basic outline of the trails and their grades. Click here for details. 
Trust House Series
Sunday 2 December RACE FIVE. The Trust House North Island Team Series for registered teams only. Circuit includes: Masterton – Alfredton – Masterton. Click here for details. January 2019
Summer Biathlon Series
Every Thursday from 10 January to March. Organised by Wairarapa Multi-sports Club. Get fit for summer and take part over nine weeks - either as an individual or a team. 5km run followed by a 20km road cycle. Meet at 5.45pm at Men’s Shed, Henley Lake, Masterton. Click here for details. February 2019
Pedal for Parkinsons
Sunday 17 February Private land has been opened up along on the stunning Wairarapa East Coast especially for the 2019 running of this popular fun ride, that raises money for Parkinson New Zealand. Riders can take their time and and mountain bike 64km from Pahaoa to Ngawi. For more details click here. Register through Eventfinda. 
Kids Tri-series
Monday 18 February First in the series of the very popular Breadcraft Kids-Tri. 5ys & under - Swim 1 width, Bike 1 lap, Run 1/2 lap. 6yrs - Swim 1, Bike 2, Run 1 7yrs - Swim 1, Bike 2, Run 1 8yrs - Swim 1, Bike 3, Run 2 9yrs - Swim 2, Bike 4, Run 2 10yrs - Swim 2, Bike 4, Run 3 11yrs - Swim 3, Bike 5, Run 3 12yrs - Swim 3, Bike 5, Run 4 13yrs & over - Swim 3, Bike 6, Run 4 All events take place at Wairarapa College. Click here for more details. 
Kids Tri-series
Monday 25 February Second in the series of the very popular Breadcraft Kids-Tri. 5ys & under - Swim 1 width, Bike 1 lap, Run 1/2 lap. 6yrs - Swim 1, Bike 2, Run 1 7yrs - Swim 1, Bike 2, Run 1 8yrs - Swim 1, Bike 3, Run 2 9yrs - Swim 2, Bike 4, Run 2 10yrs - Swim 2, Bike 4, Run 3 11yrs - Swim 3, Bike 5, Run 3 12yrs - Swim 3, Bike 5, Run 4 13yrs & over - Swim 3, Bike 6, Run 4 All events take place at Wairarapa College. Click here for more details. March 2019
Kids Tri-series
Monday 4 March Last in the series of the very popular Breadcraft Kids-Tri. 5ys & under - Swim 1 width, Bike 1 lap, Run 1/2 lap. 6yrs - Swim 1, Bike 2, Run 1 7yrs - Swim 1, Bike 2, Run 1 8yrs - Swim 1, Bike 3, Run 2 9yrs - Swim 2, Bike 4, Run 2 10yrs - Swim 2, Bike 4, Run 3 11yrs - Swim 3, Bike 5, Run 3 12yrs - Swim 3, Bike 5, Run 4 13yrs & over - Swim 3, Bike 6, Run 4 All events take place at Wairarapa College. Click here for more details. 
Big Bike Film Night
CARTERTON EVENTS CENTRE Wednesdsay 13 March 7pm Prepare to be inspired! The Big Bike Film Night is on a mission sharing the best cycling short films from around the world with you. Showcasing the 2019 collection that has everything a cycling-centric audience could want- action, drama, humour, and plenty of inspiration; the evening is going to be unashamedly, unequivocally, and utterly Bike-alicious! Buy tickets April 2019
Mountain Duathlon
Sunday 14 April Choose the short course or long course or just do the run and take in the stunning approach to the Tararua Mountains at Mt Holdsworth. Register here. 
Race the Rock
Saturday 20 April A three lap circuit race half climb half descent. Men’s, Women’s, and children’s races. Climb up through Langlands Loop and the switchbacks of Pinball then back down through the berms and rollers. Prizes for the podium Placers and a BBQ for all. Click here for details. 
Martinborough Skyline Challenge
Sunday 28 April Enjoy stunning autumn views over Martinborough and choose your challenge, by either completing the Grade 3, 32 km course across hilly terrain, the less challenging 16km course or the easier 8km ride for novices. There is also a 3km introductory ride for children under 8-years old. |