Name: Ride the Rakaia
Start: 2025-10-24T22:00:00+13:00
End: 2025-10-25T03:00:00+13:00
Location: Ride the Rakaia

2025 will again see the start of the race at the Mead Community Hall 2km up from State Highway One on the North Bank of the Rakaia River and the race will be 93km.
You will ride up the North Bank of the Rakaia River, across the Rakaia Gorge Bridges, which are over 100-years old and back down the South side of the Rakaia River, finishing in Rakaia outside the Rakaia Domain.
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 the Finish Line.
Many riders will complete the 93km ride in less than three hours, and the prize giving ceremony will commence approximately 15 minutes after the last competitor finishes, around 1:00 pm.
A Great Race and a Great Day Out!
Register today at www.ridetherakaia.co.nz