Volcanic Epic MTB Stage Race

Volcanic Epic MTB Stage Race

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Welcome to the Shimano Volcanic Epic — the ultimate five day mountain bike stage race set amidst the geothermal wonders of New Zealand’s North Island.

29/08/2026

The Aussie invasion is coming 🇦🇺… there are now more entries from Australia than there are local riders adding the pool 14 nations… have you got your entry in yet ?

28/08/2026

“You’re saying volcanic because of some extinct hills right?”Our name is no exaggeration.

Our stages use singletrack shaped from eruptions of old, we pass over active geothermal sites riding through the steam, and shred trails on the caldera of a supervolcano 🌋

Photos from Volcanic Epic MTB Stage Race's post 25/08/2026

Moments like this are what makes the Volcanic Epic so epic. Unique cultural experiences in one of New Zealand’s best regions!

📍Stage 5, Te Puia - Rotorua, NZ

24/08/2026

You’ll be in it together, for 5 days straight 🚴👏

tokoroa taupo

12/08/2026

You don’t need to pay for the full five-day entry all at once. Secure your place with an initial payment of NZ$399, then spread the remaining cost across six payments of NZ$250.

The payment plan is available until 31 August.

Five days riding through New Zealand’s volcanic heartland. One of the most memorable weeks you’ll have on a bike.

Lets Ride 👉 www.volcanicepic.co.nz

16/07/2026

WHAT THE RIDERS SAY: Absolute world class 🙌

15/07/2026

One of the best places to ride in the Southern Hemisphere, RotoruaNZ

13/07/2026

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝘆 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 🚁 The Volcanic Epic is the only cross-country mountain bike stage race in the world that starts with a helicopter.

Your journey begins with a flight into the remote Kaimanawa Ranges, where you'll roll out a private backcountry trails few riders ever get to experience. It's more than an unforgettable way to start a stage race.

It's the beginning of five incredible days riding through New Zealand's volcanic heartland.

Entry spots are limited, enter at www.volcanicepic.co.nz

11/07/2026

Entries are going fast 💨 there are only a handful of Tier 2 discounted entires left. Save $200 by entering today!

Volcanic Epic uses tiered demand-based pricing, which means the lowest prices are available in the earliest entry blocks. If you know you want to ride, entering early is the best way to secure the best available price.

Enter now at www.volcanicepic.co.nz/enter

11/07/2026

Want to work behind the scenes at Volcanic Epic?

We’re looking for paid casual event crew to support one of New Zealand’s most unique mountain biking stage races.

Roles are available across event operations, participant experience, logistics, course support and more. If you’re reliable, practical and enjoy being part of a hard-working event crew, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply here: https://www.nduro.co.nz/jobs.html

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Rotorua

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm