Volcanic Epic is Better Together!
The classic Volcanic Epic stage-race experience. Ride the full five-day journey with a teammate, from the heli-bike start near Lake Taupō to the geothermal Rotorua finish.
5 Days | Team of Two | Heli Stage Included | Food Truck Lunches Included
5 Days | Team of Two | Heli Stage Included | Food Truck Lunches Included
Volcanic Epic Pairs is built on teamwork, trust and momentum. Across five stages, you and your teammate will ride world-famous volcanic singletrack, manage the highs and lows together, and share the full journey from private alpine trail to Rotorua hero dirt.
Off the bike, the experience continues with included food truck lunches, rider support, social stage-race atmosphere and time to recover, refuel and swap stories after each stage.
Why ride pairs?
Shared Achievement
Take on every climb, descent and finish-line moment with a teammate beside you. |
Strategy and Teamwork
Pace together, support each other and make decisions as a team across five stages. |
Full Volcanic Epic Route
Pairs riders complete the full five-day journey, including the heli-bike uplift to private alpine trail. |
Premium Stage-Race Vibes
Ride, refuel and recover with food truck lunches, event support and the full week of rider connection. |
How It Works
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Pairs teams ride the full five-day Volcanic Epic route together. Your team result is based on your combined stage time, and teammates must remain close enough to support each other throughout the stage.
Team size: 2 riders Available categories: Men, Women, Mixed, Masters, Grand Masters and Super Grand Masters Route: Full 5-day course Heli stage: Included Start format: Stage starts are organised in waves Timing: Results are based on stage times and general classification |
Awards and categories
Daily podium awards are held after each stage, with non-monetary prize packs for the top three teams in each category. General Classification awards are presented on the final day, with medals for category winners and overall awards for leading teams.
Open Men & Women | Mixed Team | Masters 40+ Men | Masters 40+ Women | Grand Masters 50+ Men | Super Grand Masters 60+ Men
Open Men & Women | Mixed Team | Masters 40+ Men | Masters 40+ Women | Grand Masters 50+ Men | Super Grand Masters 60+ Men
