Cycling courses and tours
E-bike cycling skills
This course is ideal for anyone who has recently purchased an e-bike or for those who simply want to improve their e-bike riding skills.
- Learn to ride safely in a variety of traffic conditions - focus is on riding on the road
- Must have basic bike handling skills
- Bring your own e-bike
COURSE: E-Bike cycling skills | |
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Course dates: | Saturday 2 September, 9am - 11.30am |
Location: | To be advised |
Cost: | Free, but places are limited |
Enquiries: | Contact Sarah Wraight on swraight@taupo.govt.nz or phone 07 376 0720 |
Taupō Historical Cycle Tour
Cycle the Taupō Lakefront and learn the history of Taupō and significant historical sites with Taupō Museum's Programmes & Engagement Coordinator Hawira Karaitiana.
All you need is a bike, helmet and basic bike handling skills.
Taupō Historical Cycle Tour | |
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Course dates: | To be advised |
Location: | To be advised |
Cost: | Free, but places are limited |
Enquiries: | Contact Sarah Wraight on swraight@taupo.govt.nz or phone 07 376 0720 |
Cycling skills for women
Learn cycling skills to keep yourself safe on the road in a variety of conditions and meet some likeminded cyclists while you’re at it! This course is ideal for any women who have recently purchased a bike or for those who simply want to improve their bike riding skills.
All you need is a bike, helmet and basic bike handling skills and you can come along and learn from a female instructor with other women alongside you!
- Learn to ride safely in a variety of traffic conditions - focus is on riding on the road
- Must have basic bike handling skills
- Bring your own bike
COURSE: Pedal Safe Women's Cycling Skills | |
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Course dates: | Saturday 5 August, 9am - 11.30am |
Location: | To be advised |
Cost: | Free, but places are limited |
Enquiries: | Contact Sarah Wraight on swraight@taupo.govt.nz or phone 07 376 0720 |
Adult cycling skills
Learn cycling skills to keep yourself safe on the road in a variety of conditions and meet some likeminded cyclists while you’re at it! This course is ideal for anyone who has recently purchased a bike or for those who simply want to improve their bike riding skills.
- Learn to ride safely in a variety of traffic conditions - focus is on riding on the road
- Must have basic bike handling skills
- Bring your own bike
COURSE: Pedal Safe Adult Cycle Skills | |
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Course date: | Saturday 14 October, 9am - 11.30am |
Location: | To be advised |
Cost: | Free, but places are limited |
Enquiries: | Contact Sarah Wraight on swraight@taupo.govt.nz or phone 07 376 0720 |
Basic bike maintenance workshop
Topics covered include:
- How to use quick release skewers
- Broken chain
- Removing front and rear wheels
- Bike cleaning
- Routine checks before riding
- Safety tips
- Repairing a puncture / changing a tube & tire
COURSE: Basic bike maintenance workshop | |
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Course dates: | Sunday 17 September, 4pm - 6pm, Torpedo7 |
Cost: | Free, but places are limited |
Enquiries: | Contact Sarah Wraight on swraight@taupo.govt.nz or phone 07 376 0720 |
Pedal Safe programme for students
Learn to pedal safe these school holidays! Pedal safe is a free programme to teach your students the cycle skills needed to ride safely in a variety of traffic conditions.
For students in year 6 or above. Please bring your bike, helmet, lunch, snacks and water.
COURSE: Pedal Safe programme for students | |
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Course date: | To be advised |
Location: | To be advised |
Cost: | Free, but places are limited |
Enquiries: | Contact Sarah Wraight on swraight@taupo.govt.nz or phone 07 376 0720 |
Tri kids training
An opportunity for children to learn the basics of triathlon from riding safely on our roads, to swim technique and everything in between. Get the best preparation for school triathlons, Ironkidz or the Sanitarium Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon.
This session is for children aged 7-15 years old. Children interested in attending must be able to bike confidently, without training wheels. They need to bring a bike, helmet, running/cycle shoes, togs, towel, goggles, snacks for the day and water.
- Improve swim technique
- Gain bike confidence
- Get other running and training tips, including transitions
COURSE: Tri Kids training | |
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Course date: | To be advised |
Location: | To be advised |
Cost: | Free |
Enquiries: | Contact Sarah Wraight on swraight@taupo.govt.nz or phone 07 376 0720 |