Based in Wellington's rugged Akatarawa Ranges, the Merida Karapoti Classic is New Zealand's premier mountain bike event. Combining a huge but achievable challenge with spectacular scenery and an awesome social scene, Karapoti is the event on every mountain biker's wish list. Enter now for New Zealand's favourite mountain bike race. Entries are limited to 1000 starters.

Karapoti once again welcomes Life Flight as the official charity of the Southern Hemisphere's longest running mountain bike event.

Mountain biking often taps into emergency air services and we want to give something back in return.

If you want to support Life Flight you can donate when you enter, or become a Karapoti Life Rider.