Ride for Good: The Great K Valley Cycle Adventure!

The Great K Valley Cycle Adventure is an action-packed, family-friendly outdoor challenge designed for families, adventurers, friends, and workmates.

Location: Meet at the 17th Avenue entrance to Kopurererua Valley (K Valley), Tauranga - near the Skate Park

Cost: Entry is just $45 per team, with teams made up of one to six people. Larger groups are welcome to enter multiple teams.

Prizegiving at 2:00pm

Cause: All profits will be donated to the Graeme Dingle Foundation for their Project K programme which supports Year 10 students in four schools around Tauranga. So you will be riding for the good of your wellbeing and your local community!

If you joined us last time, welcome back! You can look forward to brand-new clues and an exciting new course.

What to Expect

Meet at the 17th Avenue entrance to K Valley and choose between a longer or shorter course, depending on what works best for your family, workmates, or group of friends. Bring your water bottle, some snacks and full enthusiasm for a memorable adventure which will include:

· A fun scavenger hunt

· Biking, with the option to walk or run

· Map reading and navigation

· Puzzle solving and exciting clue challenges

This event is designed to be inclusive, social, and fun, whether you are competitive or just keen to explore. It is not a mini-Tour de France and beginner bikers are most welcome! Optional team themes and dress-ups are warmly encouraged. There will be games, spot prizes throughout the day, a celebration and prizegiving with awards for completing the courses with the best times 2:00pm.

Why you will love this event

· Explore New Zealand’s largest urban wetland reserve

· Discover the history, wildlife, and environmental importance of the Kopurererua Valley

· Be part of a positive, community and family-focused adventure

· Raise funds to support young people in Tauranga through the Graeme Dingle Foundation’s Project K programme which supports them to build confidence, resilience, and life skills.

Rain date

If the weather doesn’t cooperate for a great day of safe riding, the rain date is set for Sunday 12 April 2026.

Book now!

Register your team now to secure your spot and spread the word! We can’t wait to see you there.

The Great K Valley Cycle Adventure began in 2018 and is proudly run by the vibrant and active Rotary Club of Tauranga Sunrise, established in 1997. It is one of nearly 33,000 Rotary clubs in 200 countries with more than 1.2million members. This global charity with over 1.2 million members worldwide, is united by their commitment to serving community needs, taking action and volunteering to create lasting positive change.