Tri Nations Event - Australia, New Zealand and South Africa
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Want a reason to travel around the world? Well, here's an opportunity not to miss!
The event organisers of the biggest mass participation rides in Australia, New Zealand and South Africa have joined forces to create the Tri Nations Event. To be a part of the Tri Nations experience, click on the links below to find out more about these exciting events. Or see the Lake Taupo Challenge package special offer in the orange panel on the right and let us take you there!
We encourage your participation and support at the events hosted by these fine countries. Riders completing all 3 events in a 5 year period will receive a treasured memento and will be specially recognised on our tri-nations page.
Cape Argus Pick n Pay Cycle Challenge - 8 March 2009. Cape Town, South Africa
“Cycle Tour is about much more than just the top cyclists and winners. This is the only event where a fun rider can rub shoulders with the likes of Tour de France great, Jan Ulrich, and where a top cyclist who finishes the course in two-and-a-half-hours receives as much support as the father and son on a tandem whose only aim is to finish within the allocated seven hours.”
Around the Bay in a Day - 19 October 2008. Melbourne, Australia
Starting in 1992, Around the Bay in a Day has grown into Australia's largest mass participation bike ride. Over 14,000 riders participated in 2007, and raised a record tally of over half a million dollars for the official charity partner, The Smith Family.
Wattyl Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge - 29 November 2008. Lake Taupo, New Zealand 
The Wattyl Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge began in 1977 and it is now one of New Zealand's most popular sporting events. It is a non-competitive bike ride around New Zealand's largest lake, Lake Taupo, a distance of 160 km. There are seven different Challenges;
- Solo riders' 160 km Challenge (which includes Tandem riders)
- 160 km Tarmac Relay (2, 3 or 4 riders)
- 174 km Dirt & Tarmac Relay (3, 4 or 5 riders) which include an MTB rider in the team
- 320 km twice round the lake Enduro
- 640 km Maxi Enduro
- 160 km Classic Race component for the elite rider.
- For the younger ones we have the 5 km Heart Ride.
The whole town is taken over by thousands of participants, creating an amazing carnival atmosphere at the finish.
Here's your opportunity to ride the Wattyl Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge with the ATB team. This special package is designed to make sure you get the most out of your trip to New Zealand.