This is our final gravel event this season in the Lower North Island, and again we return to Eketahuna on the 20th of June 2026

Three distances 65km, 130 km and 180km which allow us to start a little later at 9:30am in front of the Lazy Graze.

65 km Route

Still a challenging route and great for people getting into endurance gravel riding. There are no resupply options so take enough water and food to get around the course.

795 metres of climbing, 61% unpaved

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/40948868

130 km Route

My favourite and an absolute cracker taking in some of the best gravel in the district. There are no opportunties for resupply so take enough water to get around the course.

1,378 metres, 48% unpaved

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/42657471

180 km Route

Not for the feint hearted, especially this time of year - make sure you have lights. You pass through Pongaroa around the 100km mark where there is a pub and a shop. 

2,575 metres, 60% unpaved

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/42549311

If your new to our events, particularly gravel, you need to be self supported and carry enough spares so you can get back if something goes wrong and enough food/water to complete the course. We recommend any bike to do this that has tires of 32mm or wider.

Article added: Thursday 08 June 2023