Le Race
Le Race is a gran fondo-style mass-participation ride in Christchurch, New Zealand, scheduled for March 20, 2027, covering roughly 62 miles.
About riding in New Zealand
New Zealand packs mountains, lakes, coastline and rolling farmland into a small area, with weather that can change quickly. Seasons are reversed from the northern hemisphere, and summer is the most reliable time to ride.
Estimated finish times
The route is about 62 miles. Here is the moving time at a steady average speed. It is a flat-ground baseline: climbing, wind, stops at aid stations and group riding all move the real number, so treat it as a starting range.
| Average speed | Moving time |
|---|---|
| 10 mph | 6h 13m |
| 12 mph | 5h 10m |
| 14 mph | 4h 26m |
| 16 mph | 3h 53m |
| 18 mph | 3h 27m |
Most recreational riders average 12–16 mph on rolling terrain in a group, and less on hilly routes.
Plan your ride
Paste the event's RideWithGPS route into the planner (many organizers publish one) to see your projected finish time, the headwind or tailwind you'll face, the temperature range, and how much to eat and drink. The ride date is pre-filled.
Open the Ride Planner · Gran fondo vs. sportive vs. century
Other events nearby
- 5 Passes Tour — November 20, 2026, Christchurch, New Zealand (0 mi away)
- Five Passes Tour — November 20, 2026, Christchurch, New Zealand (6 mi away)
- Tour of New Zealand — April 12, 2027, Arthurs PassSouthern, Alps (65 mi away)
- Around Brunner Cycle Ride — May 1, 2027, Moana, New Zealand (99 mi away)
Listing sourced from granfondoguide; last verified 2026-10-12. Dates and details can change, so confirm with the organizer before you register or travel.