Free 10-Week GET FIT FOR SUMMER Training Programme
Designed around getting you into great shape by the time summer arrives. For cyclists and walkers.
We realise not all of you will be riding Ride Holidays Martinborough Charity Fun Ride (15 Nov) and the Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge (28 Nov), so you can set your own end-of-program goal.
Starting 19 September 2026
When – Starts 19 September. Finishing end of November.
What – Weekly training program with professional coach – Silas Cullen.
4 Different categories – You choose which plan is best for you.
- Espresso (designed for a sub 5hr Taupo rider)
- Latte (Approx. 5.30hrs around Taupo)
- Cappuccino (Program for those who would be 6 hours plus)
- Team Macchiato (Walking plan - Get Fit for Summer)
The above categories are purely indications based around how seriously you want to take this. For example – the Espresso program is designed for someone who can ride 3-4 times per week. Cappuccino is more for the weekend warrior. (Road, Gravel or MTB)
Cost
Free, but we would appreciate a donation to our Kids on Bikes charity https://givealittle.co.nz/org/takatrust ** Please – don’t ignore this as the kids we support don’t own bikes. It’s an important part of what we do. Thanks. (All donations are tax deductible)
For those doing Taupo - let’s celebrate
f you are riding Taupo, then you are welcome to join us at the RH marquee at the end of the ride. Dinner? Why not join us for dinner afterwards. RH has booked the Brantry in Taupo. Please RSVP as places are limited.
RH Taupo Cycle Challenge Discount
Please contact Karl for the RH Taupo Cycle Challenge 15% discount team code.
A bit about your coach
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Silas has been guiding tours for Ride Holidays since 2013 and is well and truly part of the RH family. Originally from Wellington he now calls Lake Annecy, France his home. Silas has been coaching full-time since 2000 after graduating with a degree in Sports Science, specialising in Endurance Sports Performance. While on tour he is often seen (coffee in hand) helping athletes from all over the world to become better and have more fun working towards an event, challenge or their next Ride Holidays Cycling Tour. |
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Limited Edition Merino Tee…
For 2026 we are releasing a limited-edition RH New Zealand Merino Tee (all proceeds to our Kids on Bikes Charity)
They’re 170gsm NZ Merino made by Opus Fresh based in Raetihi.
Size Chart
(measure under arms just above nipple)- XS - 32 & 1/4 - 34 & 1/4 (inches) 82 - 87 (cm)
- S - 34 & 1/2 - 36 & 1/4 (inches) 87 - 92 (cm)
- M - 36 & 1/4 - 38 & 1/2 (inches) 92 - 98 (cm)
- L - 38 & 1/2 - 41 (inches) 98 - 104 (cm)
- XL - 41 - 43 1/4 (inches) 104 - 110 (cm)
- XXL - 43 1/4 - 45 2/3 (inches) 110 - 116 (cm)
Each t-shirt allows us to buy a kids helmet.