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RIDE. RELAX. REPEAT.
In Rotorua New Zealand 3 - 7 April 2024 The Shimano Volcanic Epic MTB Stage Race is a unique five day mountain bike stage race held across 200km’s of New Zealand’s spectacular North Island geothermal region. If you’re looking for a truly special mountain bike event, the Volcanic Epic is your ticket to the experience of a lifetime. |
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Choose your event
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PAIRS
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or SOLO
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Enter solo or pairs into the five-day event, and hit four stages plus prologue, or try the two-stage event solo only.
Explore the Stages
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Rotorua
Geothermals, volcanic ‘hero’ dirt and centre of Maori culture, Rotorua’s Whakarewarewa forest is one of only six gold-level IMBA Ride Centers in the world. |
Taupō
Sitting on the edge of a huge volcanic crater lake, Taupo’s trails are some of the best in the North Island, with great eateries, activities and more to ride, relax and repeat. |
Tokoroa
Hand-built trails at Tokoroa’s Cougar Park are the hidden gem of the Epic, with beautiful native forest, fern-lined singletrack, and some woop-inducing flow. |
Travel & Stay
Rotorua, the base of the Volcanic Epic is located 3 hours drive from Auckland. Not only does Rotorua proudly hold one of only six gold level IMBA ride centres awards globally, it is home to 18 lakes, geothermal landscapes and amazing Māori culture experiences. Check out www.rotoruanz.com to learn more.
Where to stay
To allow maximum good times, ensure you secure your accommodation early. It's where you'll retreat to rest and recover after each stage's course and afterparty. Check out accommodations options for Rotorua or Taupō.
Explore each stage
Ride, Relax, Repeat - with races in the morning of each day, there is plenty of time to explore the region with friends new and old - from hot mud pools, to jet boating, skydiving, and cultural experiences.
Rotorua, the base of the Volcanic Epic is located 3 hours drive from Auckland. Not only does Rotorua proudly hold one of only six gold level IMBA ride centres awards globally, it is home to 18 lakes, geothermal landscapes and amazing Māori culture experiences. Check out www.rotoruanz.com to learn more.
Where to stay
To allow maximum good times, ensure you secure your accommodation early. It's where you'll retreat to rest and recover after each stage's course and afterparty. Check out accommodations options for Rotorua or Taupō.
Explore each stage
Ride, Relax, Repeat - with races in the morning of each day, there is plenty of time to explore the region with friends new and old - from hot mud pools, to jet boating, skydiving, and cultural experiences.
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AMB Ridden & Rated
AMB’s Mike Blewitt visited Rotorua in October to see the Volcanic team’s other event, the Whaka 100. You can read what the fuss is about here.
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