The adventures of 2025

It has been a while since we last shared an update and now is a good time to outline the season of adventure coming up. Read on for dates and information about the wider Great Kiwi Gravel schedule through until March 2026.

October

Spring for us kicks off with the #BigFinishLineParty - this year taking place on Saturday 18th of October in Reefton.

Heading back to the original loop of Reefton - Murchison - OGR - Paparoa - Big River, this year we are excited to share the inclusion of two new sections.

From Westport the loop now takes in the Kawatiri Coastal Trail delivering riders in style to Charleston.

Additionally, on the Paparoa, riders of the #BFLP now have the option of taking the Pike29 Memorial Track down from the Paparoa trail. However, if you wish to enjoy the hospitality of Backball, that too is an option.

Please respect the region and support the trails this route uses. Trail passes can be found here.. OGR / Kawatiri

November

Saturday the 1st will see us down at McLeans Island for the 6hr Mountain bike event hosted by the team at Muddy Gumboots events.

Le Petit Brevet returns on Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th of November. Once again early November will play host to some likely terrible weather and a lot of riding up hills. With three course options (200km / 300km / 416km) there is something for most.

As usual, the last Saturday in Spring plays host to New Zealand's premier gravel gathering with Edition Zero Gravel bringing adventure, challenge and community to Waimate South Canterbury.

Course menu options from 51km to 248km, there really is something for everyone.

Golden hour on the Tuatara 2023

February

The 28th of February sees the return of the Tuatara 1000. Last hosted in 2024, the Deep South will once again play host to a gravel bikepacking adventure. Three course options, from 320km to 1100km, all with changes from previous years thanks to the ongoing development of cycling infrastructure in the region.

The Tuatara in 2026 will be hosted as a grand depart with a few tweaks to the official framework rules too. Watch this space in the coming months for more details.

That is enough to keep us busy for now. Thanks for being here.