Location: Rotorua, New Zealand (Google Map)

Our first foray into New Zealand will see riders tackling the iconic trails of Rotorua in the country’s North Island. This one day race will give a great tour of the area – famous for its geothermal pools, fern filled forests and flowing singletrack. With no lifts and minimal outside assistance allowed, riders will need to be self-sufficient and ready to tackle a long day in the saddle. And with a stacked field of local wildcard entries, there’s the potential for some new talent to make their mark on the scene too.