The Contact Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge is back for another year next weekend, and there will be bikes galore circumnavigating the lake for the 39th time!
This is New Zealand's biggest cycling event and we are privileged to host it in our district each year.
It brings together up to 8000 cyclists from over 20 countries competing in 18 different events, with both road cycling and mountain biking options available.
This year the main events are on Saturday, November 28 and the Criterium event is the day before. There will be some road closures because of the event and huge number of participants and supporters, so make sure you're aware of this if you're driving around town.
Road closures include parts of several major roads in the town centre such as Tongariro Street, Tamamutu Street and Lake Terrace. Some roads will have restricted access at times including the roads around Tongariro Domain and part of Poihipi and Whangamata roads.
Stay safe out there, pedal hard and we'll see you on the other side!
Friday 27 November road closures:
