Ride Holidays Martinborough
Charity Fun Ride

Save the date for this iconic Martinborough fun ride!

Bring the whole family for a fabulous day out in picturesque Martinborough! Set in the stunning Wairarapa Countryside, the Martinborough Charity Fun Ride has been an essential calendar event for Kiwi cyclists since 1995. This year, the event will take place on Sunday 17 November.

All riders are welcome to enter, including e-bike riders. The first fifty entrants will go into a draw to win one of two registrations for the Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge (Sponsored by Ride Holidays. Special conditions apply - see below*).

Online registrations close Saturday 16 November
While a registration desk will be available on the day of the race, there will be an additional $10 late fee.

Planning to also enter the Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge?

Our sponsors have generously advised that all Ride Holidays Martinborough Charity Fun Ride entrants will be eligible for 15% off your registration for the Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge (special conditions apply - see below*)

Date

The 2024 Ride Holidays Martinborough Charity Fun Ride is scheduled for Sunday 17 November.

Start Times

115km Ride - 9:00am start
67km Ride - 9:15am start
48km Ride - 9:30am start

Pricing

Individual Adults Earlybird $50
Individual Adults $65
Individual Juniors $30
(16 and under on the 31 December 2024)

Course Description

Both the 67km and 115km rides will do the big loop through Gladstone first, turning off Longbush Rd at Gladstone Rd.
The 48km ride turns off Longbush Rd at Millars Rd and goes across to Ponatahi, then back towards Martinborough over the bridge at Boundary Rd.
After the first loop, the 115km riders turn left from Princess St into Huangarua Rd in Martinborough, being the first left up from the Huangarua bridge, and do the 48km loop.
All riders turn left from Princess St into New York St to the finish.
Drink stations are not provided. Entrants are responsible for carrying sufficient fluids for the ride.

Download the course map here
And the satellite view here

About
A fun ride for cyclists starting in Martinborough and passing through the surrounding countryside. Organised by the Rotary Club of South Wairarapa in collaboration with Athletics and Cycling Masterton, and sponsored by event company Ride Holidays, all profits from this event will be donated to charity.

Local Amenities
A foodtruck / coffee cart will be available on site.
The race starts just a short walk from the Martinborough village square. Awash with colonial charm, packed with great cafes, restaurants and boutique wineries, and criss-crossed with walking and cycle tracks, Martinborough is one of the country's must-visit destinations.

Ride Packs + Race Duration
Ride packs can be collected from the Martinborough Rugby Club on New York Street on the morning of the race between 7am and 9am.
Course marshalling and timing for the Martinborough Charity Fun Ride will finish at 1:30pm. This allows you 4.5 hours to complete the 115km ride. If you have not reached Huangarua Road by 11.45 a.m., you will be redirected to the 67km course.

Our Charities
All profits from this event will be divided equally between the following two charities:
East Coast Rural Support Trust
The Life Flight Trust

Registrations open 1 August 2024

Timing Tag
Fitting Guide

View the seat-post kit fitting guide

View Guide

*Special conditions: Promotions are not available for cyclists currently registered for the Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge (i.e. refunds will not be made). This applies to both the draw for 2 free entries, and the 15% discount offered on the registration fee.

Ride Holidays Martinborough Charity Fun Ride