As a self-supported bikepacking 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 bikepacking, 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 for the 2026 Rebel Ride South are planning to open end of July / early August.
Join the mailing list to be notified: https://share.hsforms.com/1GRiuAuorTNuGVn_ZJxHY4gq9jmk
The registration process is as follows...
Riders register through a google form link
Riders receive a confirmation email including links to the guidebook and online map (hosted on Ride with GPS)
Riders must email through proof of contributions
Approx 3 weeks out from the event, riders receive an emailed ride briefing including....
safety information for the ride
any route updates
other relevant / up to date information
confirm group ride out times
confirming location of finish party