Taupล Hill Climb Series 2026
Five stages, five weeks โ ride each Strava segment during its open week and submit your time. Your best four of five results count toward the season total, scored both on raw time (Standy Points) and an age/weight-adjusted handicap (Handy Points). Plus, during the final week, earn the Mad Dawg badge by riding all five stages in one ride.
Entry to the 2026 THCS is complimentary, covered by the Taupo Cycling Club. Each stage's Strava segment isn't revealed until 6pm the Sunday before its open week, but you can get a good guess from the stats below. Stages 2, 3, and 5 are gravel โ bring the right tyres.
Stages reveal Sundays at 6pm โ the evening before that week opens.
Stage 1 preview
Like a record baby; right round, round, round
2 Nov โ 8 Nov
Stage 2 preview
It's a long way to the top..
9 Nov โ 15 Nov
Stage 3 preview
Dammit
16 Nov โ 22 Nov
Stage 4 preview
L'Arte up
23 Nov โ 29 Nov
Stage 5 preview
Jumpin' Jack Flash, it's a gas!
30 Nov โ 6 Dec
Season standings
Mad Dawg
NZ-wide ยท All 5 stages in one rideComplete all 5 stages in a single ride and earn your place on the Wall of Fame.
Wall of Fame โ