With all the drama lately about COVID-19 and social distancing, until fairly recently none of us were sure when we might be able to next undertake any mass cycling events again. But Team NZ has done its bit and the …
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Biking activities in May 2020: a bit more?
Another month and things are slooowly getting back to some semblance of normal (here’s hoping that new “normal” includes a lot more ongoing appreciation for the joys of biking!). We’re still at Level 3, so you are a bit limited …
Wanted: YOUR Lockdown Cycling Stories!
It’s been an interesting few weeks under COVID-19 lockdown, and generally everyone has been pretty good at following the rules and keeping themselves and others safe.
What has been really pleasing to see as well is the number of people …
Guest Post: Lockdown Latest – The Family Bike Bubble
8/04/2020 Stuff National:
“Data of weekly traffic flows in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Hamilton and Dunedin shows that, compared to the previous year, traffic is down between 74 and 82 per cent.”
10/04/2020, Smartview Christchurch:
- Rutland Reserve Cycle Counter
Biking Events for Mar 2020
Aotearoa Bike Challenge month is now over – did your organisation participate? I hope you had fun getting out and about with your team. Now, while the weather is still decent, let’s have a look at what’s happening over the …
Feb 2020 – Time for Aotearoa Bike Challenge again!
A new month rolls over, but of course February is no ordinary month in NZ – it’s Aotearoa Bike Challenge time! Yep, it’s that time when workplace organisations and other groups battle it out to see who gets more of …
Guest Post: Wednesday Wheelers
Regular guest writer Robert provides an update on a growing cycling group…
Wednesday November 20th 2019 marked the second birthday of the St Albans Bike Group (aka “The Wednesday Wheelers”). The St Albans Residents Association hosted a lunch to celebrate, …
Seasons Greetings for Christmas 2019
It’s almost that time of year when Santa brings bicycles to all the good girls and boys (big and little). From Cycling in Christchurch, we hope that you and your families have a great festive season.
We also hope …
Flashback Friday: The 1000-Day Challenge
When we think about how long it is taking to deliver the much promised convention centre, multi-use arena/stadium, and metro sports centre (to say nothing of inner-city housing), getting things done here in a three-year timeframe seems …
Biking Activities in Dec 2019
The end of the year is fast approaching; fortunately that also tends to coincide with better weather for biking too. So let’s see what’s coming up this month:
- Revolve Christchurch are a group dedicated to encouraging more women to bike
Cycling solo – useful “Alone Time”
“I thought of that while riding my bike” is the oft-quoted response from Albert Einstein as to how he came up with the theory of relativity. And while most of may not have a world-changing idea floating around our head, …
Biketober 2019 in Review
Biketober convenor Robert sums up this year’s activities:
The third annual Biketober Festival of Cycling held in Christchurch is over for another year. How did it go ? Did you participate in any of the 60 different events ? What …
Biketober’s almost over – what’s up in Nov 2019?
It’s been another fantastic Biketober with lots of activities across Christchurch over the past month. If you’re quick, you can still listen in on the “Reclaiming the Streets” seminar at Tūranga this evening (5.30pm) or take part in tonight’s Halloween …
It’s the final week of Biketober 2019!
Have you been getting involved in Biketober events around Christchurch this year? I’ve seen some great photos of activities to date (even if the weather hasn’t always behaved…). You’ve only got a week to get involved in the remaining activities …
Photo of the Day (Night) – Bike Rave Chch style
It’s hard to believe that we’re already almost halfway through Biketober for 2019. Already there have been about 25 events so far this month, with about as many again still to go. The weather this year has been a bit …
Biketober 2019 is Here!
It’s about that time when I usually preview what’s coming up biking-wise over the coming month. However, when that particular month is October then it’s no ordinary month – it’s Biketober! Yes, for the third year running, you’re in …
Biking Events for Sep 2019
Welcome to spring! Wow, the weather is certainly quite stunning at the moment (let’s just ignore those warnings of some looming Antarctic stratospheric thingamybob…). I’m seeing heaps of people out and about on bikes, especially on the weekends …
Biking Events for Jul 2019
Brrr, it’s been pretty cold lately on a number of evenings and mornings; certainly a good excuse to dig out all your layers for your next ride. In contrast, the night of this year’s recent Winter Solstice Ride was positively …
2019 Winter Solstice Ride is nearly here!
The shortest day of the year is almost upon us – and in Christchurch that means it’s time for the annual Winter Solstice Night Ride! For the 8th year running, people from all over the city will be congregating …
Biking Events for Jun 2019
June is being heralded with the first decent winter snap this weekend, so maybe you’re not relishing the prospect of getting out on your bike this month. Hopefully we can tempt you with some of the events coming up…
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