As a self-supported bike-packing ride, Rebel Riders are responsible for their own planning, accommodation, food arrangements, gear and safety but are welcome to ask questions in the Rebel Ride Facebook group chat.
Rebel Ride Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1Hz55PCA4M/
In the spirit of bike-packing, there is no registration fee but riders are requested to contribute to the trails.
The suggested donation is $15 - 25 per trust (total cost $45 - $75) but you choose what you can afford or think is fair.
You will be asked to send proof of your donations upon registering (instructions both below and in the registration form).
Donate to Southern Lakes Trail Trust (Lake Dunstan Trail)
https://www.southernlakestrails.nz/checkout/donate?donatePageId=656e3215950e2f083d8b8388
Donate to Central Otago Clutha Trails Ltd (Roxburgh Trail)
https://central-otago-clutha-trails-limited.myshopify.com/
Donate to Otago Central Rail Trail Charitable Trust
https://app.payminty.co.nz/d/mLYoZsvg7
Registrations now open for the 2026 Rebel Ride South.
The registration process is as follows...
Riders register through a google form link using the form below.
NOTE: One registration is required per rider (i.e. everyone in your riding group should register)
Registered riders receive a confirmation email including links to the guidebook and online map (hosted on Ride with GPS).
NOTE: Please check your junk / spam folders for this confirmation email. The email comes from katie.bikes.nz@gmail.com and can take a few minutes to come through.
Registered riders must email through proof of contributions as per the instructions
Approx. 3 weeks out from the event, riders receive an emailed final update including....
any route updates
other relevant / up to date information
confirm group ride out times
confirming location of finish party for Sunday afternoon