Comments for Cycling in Christchurch

Comment on Photo of the Day: Brougham St Overbridge takes shape by Brigitte Masse

Brigitte Masse — Wed, 21 Oct 2026 03:57:19 +0000

This is such a great investment in the infrastructure that will benefit both pedestrians, cyclist and motorists!

Comment on More Locky Docks appearing all over Christchurch by LennyBoy

LennyBoy — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 19:39:50 +0000

In reply to Axel Downard-Wilke. Yep, I made a belated comment to that aspect just above - a very handy feature!

Comment on More Locky Docks appearing all over Christchurch by Axel Downard-Wilke

Axel Downard-Wilke — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 07:38:29 +0000

Just a clarification. You don’t need to use their app or own one of the Locky Dock cards. You can operate the mechanism with any card that has an RFID tag. That is, any of your credit cards will do. You just have to remember which card you used to lock your bike, as you need the same card to unlock it. That’s all!

Comment on Photo of the Day: Bikes on Trains by Jackson Davey

Jackson Davey — Sun, 11 Oct 2026 20:44:19 +0000

Whenever Christchurch gets a train I imagine that it would be great if they had a reletively large bike parking space on-board. With Rolleston in particular there’s the issue that quite a lot of people live on the other side of town to the station, and once you get to Christchurch any station (bar a tunnel and escalator to the bus exchange) isn’t going to get you very close to your destination. Makes me think that having a sizeable amount of the passengers able to put their bike on any future train might be a good idea.

Comment on Flashback Friday Guest Post – Cycling in London by Robert Fleming

Robert Fleming — Fri, 02 Oct 2026 19:40:07 +0000

Golly gee doesn’t time fly !

Worthy to note that the first photo on the post is that of Oxford Street. Progressively since 2014 Oxford St has become prioritised for public transport. From 26th Oct 2026 this will be changing as an initial trial begins.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c80460xzq5zyo

Not necessarily great news for those who bike, as surrounding streets may become busier with the change. Given the incredible developmemt of a useful cycleway network however, it may not be an issue.

If you need an hour or so to relax and be infirmed at the same time, this you tube channel is well worth a watch

https://www.youtube.com/@Londoncycleroutes

Comment on Cycling continues to reign in Copenhagen by Jimmy

Jimmy — Fri, 02 Oct 2026 12:41:03 +0000

The “mixing zone” approach at intersections is especially interesting. Letting cyclists and right-turning drivers merge before the turn seems like a simple way to reduce hook conflicts, and the dedicated blue crossings and hook-turn signals make the whole system feel much more predictable.

Comment on Cycling continues to reign in Copenhagen by Maia

Maia — Sun, 27 Sep 2026 21:24:45 +0000

I would love to see a contraflow section for cyclists on Worcester St between Park Terrace and Cambridge Terrace. Worcester St’s one-way sections both heading towards Montreal St mean a huge 3-block detour for people cycling, which could probably be avoided fairly easily with contraflow being allowed on these 2 blocks of Worcester.
From observation, currently most cyclists ride on the footpath for a block to avoid the 3-block detour, which is not ideal, especially when they ride too fast and scare people walking.

Comment on Mamma Mia, Stockholm is still a Cycling Queen… by Liam Timmer

Liam Timmer — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 13:26:44 +0000

The little details really stand out here, especially the cycle ramps on stairs and links through streets that are closed to cars. They show how a city can make cycling easier through dozens of small, practical decisions rather than relying only on major projects.

Comment on New cycle-friendly Road Rules from Oct 1st by NORM MAZZINI

NORM MAZZINI — Fri, 18 Sep 2026 06:02:11 +0000

The 1.5-metre passing rule is a welcome clarification, but driver awareness and enforcement will be the real test. I’m also curious how allowing children and caregivers to cycle on footpaths will work in practice, particularly on narrower paths shared with pedestrians.

Comment on Mamma Mia, Stockholm is still a Cycling Queen… by Geoffrey Methu

Geoffrey Methu — Thu, 17 Sep 2026 14:01:45 +0000

I like how Stockholm combines lower speed limits with practical touches like raised crossings and contra-flow cycling. It’s a good reminder that making cycling safer isn’t just about building dedicated cycle lanes, but creating a connected network that works for everyone.