RIDE. RELAX. REPEAT.
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The Shimano Volcanic Epic, is a unique five day mountain bike stage race held across New Zealand’s spectacular North Island geothermal region. If you’re looking for a truly special mountain bike event, the Shimano Volcanic Epic is your ticket to the experience of a lifetime.

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​THE EVENT

RIDE.
Three outstanding trail locations, over two or five days. Experience unique geothermal and forest trails, some of which are only rideable in the Epic. Challenging but accessible and fun 35-60km grade 2-4 trails.

​RELAX.
After each morning stage event, enjoy finish line vibes of burgers, beats and beers. Explore the local sights, scenes and flavours in the afternoon while you rest your legs.

​REPEAT.
As a tour of the best the Central North Island has to offer, get back in the saddle for the next adventure on trails 30,000 years in the making.

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THE STAGES

Pair's and Solo riders race a new course each day, with different challenges and terrain.

Our stages are between 30 and 60km do not require a high-level of technical skill with the majority of the stages on grade 3 and a  4 trails but may include the rollable grade 5 trails and navigation skills are not needed with our well-marked stages.

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SOLO OR  PAIRS
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2 OR  5​ DAYS

SOLO OR PAIRS
​Choose between riding solo, by yourself or with friends, or in a pairs team. The extra challenge of pairs is you must stay near each other for the duration of each stage. 

2 or 5 DAYS
​Get the full experience riding entire event across five days, Alternatively, keep it to the weekend and ride as a solo with our 2 day option.

​How will you take on the Shimano Volcanic Epic? 

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