Contact Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge

25 November 2014

The country's biggest cycling event is back for 2014 and will see about 8000 cyclists riding into town for the event on November 29.

The Contact Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge is in its 38th year and this year the Enduro event is being dedicated to the memory of the late Keith Crate, who spent many years as director of the cycle challenge.

The challenge is best known for its 160km Bike Barn Solo event, the one-lap circumnavigation of Lake Taupo, and this is one of 20 categories available. There are both road cycling and mountain bike options for individuals and teams, with something to suit all levels of cycling and fitness abilities.

The district will be buzzing during the cycle challenge weekend with thousands of spectators and supporters flowing into our towns to enjoy the show. Make sure you get out there, see what it's all about and enjoy the action!

Some roads will be temporarily closed to allow for the event to take place.

• Tongariro Street from Tamamutu Street to Heuheu Street:Friday, November 28 from 4pm to Saturday, November 29 at 2am.
• Tongariro Street from Spa Road to the intersection of Lake Terrace and Ruapehu streets:Saturday, November 29 from 2am to 8pm.
• Lake Terrace from Ruapehu Street to Mere Road:Saturday, November 29 from 8.30am to 3pm.
• Tamamutu Street from Tongariro Street to Ruapehu Street:Saturday, November 29 from 2am to 10am.
• Horomatangi Street from Tongariro Street to Service Lane 3 (the alleyway by Shirley's Shoes):Friday, November 28 from 4pm to 8pm.
• Redoubt Street from State Highway 1 to Ferry Road:Saturday, November 29 from 5am to 10am (controlled restricted access).
• Story Place from Tongariro Street to Redoubt Street:Saturday, November 29 from 5am to 10am (controlled restricted access).
• Ferry Road from Tongariro Street to Redoubt Street:Saturday, November 29 from 5am to 10am (controlled restricted access).
• Poihipi Road from State Highway 1 to Tuhingamata Road:Saturday, November 29 from 6.55am to 10.30am.
• Whangamata Road from Poihipi Road to State Highway 32:Saturday, November 29 from 6.55am to 10.30am.

During these times the road will be opened in the event of an emergency.