Ride The Rakaia - Cycle Race

Join the exhilarating ride along the picturesque Rakaia River, starting at Mead Hall, 1km away from State Highway One. This event takes you through vast dairy farms on the North Bank, towards the Rakaia Gorge, where you'll traverse over 100-year-old historic bridges. As you climb towards Mt Hutt Station, you'll catch a glimpse of the towering Mt Hutt, watching over you as you pedal by. The final leg of the journey is a thrilling descent from Mt Hutt Station towards Rakaia Township, passing through some of New Zealand's biggest and highest-yielding crop farms. The fast finish outside the Rakaia Domain promises an exciting sprint for every cyclist. Prize giving will take place at Salmon Tales Cafe, a fitting venue as you'll have accomplished what salmon cannot - traversing up and down the Rakaia River in a day. Many riders will complete the 93km ride in less than three hours, and the prize giving ceremony will commence approximately 30 minutes after the last competitor finishes, around 2:00 pm. Don't forget to check our Apparel Tab for cycling tops that can be purchased, available in various sizes. Check out our Clydesdale section for men and women, this is for men 100kgs and women 75kgs plus. Race packs will be at the Mead Community Hall on race day between 6.30am and 7.30am. Look forward to seeing you all in 2023. John Moore Race Director