Comments for Cycling in Christchurch

Comment on Flashback Friday: New Walk/Cycle Overbridge planned for Brougham St by Michael Hammond

Michael Hammond — Fri, 03 Jul 2026 02:29:49 +0000

Im keen to see it in operation. I spoke to a worker there yesterday and they said it would be November before its officially opened.

Comment on New Walk/Cycle Overbridge planned for Brougham St by Bill Harrison

Bill Harrison — Sat, 27 Jun 2026 22:15:46 +0000

In reply to Criggie. A tunnel is just somewhere for undesirables to congregate, intimidate, do drug deals and just generally make the whole installation generally user UNFRIENDLY

Comment on Highlights from the 2025 Winter Solstice Ride by Nick Laxton

Nick Laxton — Sat, 27 Jun 2026 05:31:36 +0000

What a great solstice turnout and celebration,thank you to all the organisers who arranged and supported the event. I particularly liked the fairy lights along the pathway at the top end of the park great for a little extra safety in the darkest part of the ride. Thank you
Nick Laxton

Comment on What are your current Chch cycle safety concerns? by Russell

Russell — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 08:13:51 +0000

I’ve nearly been swiped a couple of times by other cyclists going past me; I go at a moderate speed. I’ve only used the cycle lanes few times but it seems they could easily get overcrowded.

Comment on Europe here we come! by LennyBoy

LennyBoy — Mon, 25 May 2026 12:23:47 +0000

A belated update from me: so it turned out that actually, by the time this post was published, we weren’t yet on our way to Singapore because our flight was cancelled due to engine problems! A few rejigged travel plans later and we eventually made our way to Athens, albeit via four flights now and a much later arrival time! Currently now catching our breath in Santorini for the next few days…

Comment on Europe here we come! by Russell

Russell — Sun, 24 May 2026 23:25:00 +0000

Bon Voyage
Have a great trip, will be interesting to read your Experiences especially Amalfi Coast anc Croatia if you cycle them

Comment on Europe here we come! by chris morahan

chris morahan — Sun, 24 May 2026 22:52:42 +0000

In reply to Stephen.

Cheers for the link – that Wellington article is interesting.
I wrote something similar for Christchurch but have just realised it’s now 7 years old – might be due an update!
https://talkingtransport.com/2019/03/28/nobody-rides-bikes-in-winter-right-wrong/

Comment on Europe here we come! by Stephen

Stephen — Sat, 23 May 2026 06:03:32 +0000

Bon voyage! Hope it’s a great trip.

Just leaving this link here I stumbled on today. I found the analysis of weather effects on people’s willingness to cycle in Wellington interesting – love to see a similar one for Chch… https://radomski.co.nz/blog/te-ara-tupua-first-look

Comment on Guest post: Low Traffic Neighbourhoods and Cycling by Daniel Griffiths

Daniel Griffiths — Thu, 07 May 2026 05:58:02 +0000

I love your suggestions, but I am afraid that you may start a riot in our car centric city. On of the things I noticed cycling in Amsterdam was that it was less about the infrastructure and more the sheer number of cyclists giving safety in numbers. Chicken and egg, I know!

Comment on Bike parking at Te Kaha (One NZ) Stadium by Hilary

Hilary — Sun, 03 May 2026 22:53:50 +0000

Oooh, you captured my bike in one of your photos. I attended the Highlanders vs Moana Pasifika game (go ‘Landers!) and left before the Chiefs vs Fijian Drua game. The bike racks were looking very full, and there was plenty of informal bike parking against light poles etc too.