Salsa Cycles Presents: kōpiko

Three riders descend a paved road surrounded by thick, lush green vegetation.

“Some of the faster riders afterwards were like, ‘I wish I’d done it a bit slower, wish I’d had a bit more company.’ And so it’s a looney experience, I think.”

The Kōpiko Aotearoa is a self-supported bikepacking event across New Zealand’s North Island (Te Ika-a-Māui).

Riders cover 1,100 kilometers (680 miles) of pavement, gravel, and rugged trails as they ride from East Cape to Cape Egmont. It’s a magnificent ride by any measure, packed with scenic vistas, geological marvels, generous locals, and even wild fruit by the roadside.

Deane Parker and Dylan Gerschwitz created a film during this year’s ride so you can join along. Watch kōpiko now to get in on the experience and get inspired for your next big ride.


Two bicyclists ride across a narrow, single lane bridge past a weathered rock formation.
Three bicyclists descend a twisting, paved roadway surrounded by dense, lush green landscape.
Deane Parker rounds the corner of a gravel road on his Salsa Cutthroat bikepacking bike.

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