Bikes & equipment – Cycling in Christchurch

Flashback Friday: Shutl brings e-bike subscriptions on demand to Christchurch

LennyBoy — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 23:40:48 +0000

Earlier this week, we introduced to the new WorkRide bike purchasing scheme. You may not know that the founders of WorkRide actually started off first looking into an earlier e-bike subscription service, Shutl, nearly 4 years ago before pivoting after …

WorkRide: An opportunity to get bikes for your employees

LennyBoy — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 08:50:18 +0000

As mentioned previously, all of the current concern about driving with high fuel costs has seen a surge of interest in alternative travel modes, including more people looking at buying new bikes. But what if you might struggle to …

Flashback Friday Guest Post: RAD Bikes

Cycling in Chch (Guest) — Fri, 06 Feb 2026 06:20:39 +0000

Happy Waitangi Day! I hope you have been enjoying the first week of the Aotearoa Bike Challenge too. Last week, we highlighted many of the cycling activities and events planned over this month. One of them was the newly …

Flashback Friday Guest Photo of the Day: Theory and Practice of Wheel-Bender Cycle Parking

Cycling in Chch (Guest) — Thu, 15 Jan 2026 22:08:34 +0000

I’ve just biked over to The Palms shopping centre in Shirley to pick up some new glasses and a few groceries – thankfully the weather stayed relatively dry. The Palms has a number of handy bike parking areas, generally …

Flashback Friday: Bicycle Jousting a Hit at the Santa Parade

stevenmuir — Thu, 11 Dec 2025 21:06:40 +0000

Tomorrow morning from about 10am, New Brighton will host a seaside Christmas Parade. Spokes Canterbury and other local cycling groups have been regular supporters and attendees of Christmas Parades in the city over the years, often delighting the onlookers …

Flashback Friday Photo of the Day: Hagley Oval Bike Parking

LennyBoy — Fri, 05 Dec 2025 01:55:49 +0000

This week, NZ has been playing the West Indies in a cricket test match at Hagley Oval; at the moment, it looks like the Black Caps will prevail in that one. I haven’t been along to watch this time, …

Spokes Cargo Bike Picnic Ride: Dec 7th

LennyBoy — Wed, 03 Dec 2025 07:14:04 +0000

This Sunday 7th December, Spokes Canterbury are organising a fun activity to celebrate the end of the year, teaming up with Action Bicycle Club and Christchurch Electric Bicycles. Come along to the City to Sea pathway from 10am…

The basics of fixing and maintaining your bike

LennyBoy — Tue, 25 Nov 2025 09:40:15 +0000

My trusty old bike has now survived more than 20 years with me. Over that time, virtually every part has been replaced at some point, often several times (I think the frame might be the only remaining component of my …

Flashback Friday Photo of the Day: Canterbury Show Bike Parking

LennyBoy — Fri, 14 Nov 2025 02:38:37 +0000

Happy Canterbury Anniversary Day! Always nice to have a extra holiday and a short working week… I suspect that many people may be heading over the Royal A&P Show near Wigram this weekend. We’re flagging it this year, but two …

Photo of the Day: New Locky Docks at Little Poms

LennyBoy — Wed, 05 Nov 2025 07:48:42 +0000

We’ve talked a few times lately about the various Locky Dock secure bike stands popping up around the city – and now another one has shown up. This time, it’s actually just by my offices, outside the popular Little Poms …