Bridge to Bridge

Bridge to Bridge - Mountain Bike Ride
Sunday 7th December 2025

The original Bridge to Bridge is a mountain bike ride from The Waimakariri Gorge Bridge to State Highway One Bridge, on the South Bank of the river.

There are now 4 mountain bike rides held that day, the traditional 58km ride from the Gorge, a 30km ride from The Willows a 12km Recreational Ride from Haul Road. In 2018 the Enduro of 115km going up the North Bank of the River and back down the South Bank was introduced.

All races finish at Whites Crossing by the Motorway Bridge (Hence the name Bridge to Bridge).

The 12km, 30km and 58km races start at 9:00am, with Race Briefing 8:45am.

The Enduro 115km starts at 6:45am, with Race Briefing at 6:30am

Mountain Bike Ride cut offs for all rides:
Waimakariri Gorge - 9:35am
The Willows - 11:05am
Haul Road - 12:20pm
Finish - 1:00pm

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