Sunshine, light winds, stunning course and new friends made.
When Tour of New Zealand 2012 rolled out of Cape Reinga and Bluff the 400 (plus) riders knew they had 7 days / 7 stages / 700 km ahead of them. What they didn't know was that the magnificent journey ahead would be so much more than just riding a bike.
"Scenery spectacular. Being part of the Tour 'family' unforgettable" - 2012 Tour rider
You are invited to join us on the 2013 Tour - or wait until 2015 - as more Tours are now in the planning. Our plan is to run (largely) the same routes, allowing riders who competed in 2012 the opportunity to swap islands and enjoy another stunning experience - or stay in the same Island and challenge themselves further!
The Tour will be run bi-annually after 2013. In 2015 new routes will be introduced.
Entries for 2013 are now closed but you can join a stage on the day for $40.
Check out the website for more details and join the fun and adventure of Tour 2013.
Peter Yarrell and the Tour of NZ team
Tour doco teaser
Ben Carter, Pianohill Productions (some filming by Adele Lambie) is producing a one hour doco on the Tour. So herewith a teaser... Immerse yourself in the Tour for two minutes, you'll love it!
Tour of NZ 2013 competitors have until the 20th of May to collect any final racebook donations before the racebook will close down as part of preperations for 2015 entries.
Results updated - 01/05/13
SI stage 2 and 7 and NI stage 6 results have been updated and corrected. Please see the results page.
Underwood defends Tour of New Zealand - PRESS RELEASE, 27/04/13
Dan Underwood defended his individual Tour of New Zealand title today, beating Tim James in a close and exciting criterium in the shadow of the Beehive in the grounds of Parliament House in Wellington.
Both riders had been the dominant solo individuals in the North and South Islands as the tour ...read full story
