If you’re new to cycling, or at least to cycling in Christchurch, this page has links to help you get started.
Know how to ride
- For youngsters starting out, CycleSafe is the Council’s cycle training programme for school kids (~Yr 6-8).
- For adults or kids needing to work on their skills, NZTA’s Bike Ready programme may be able to help you. It also has lots of useful information for getting started with cycling, whether for transport or just fun.
- If you’re wanting to brush up on your mountain-biking abilities, then look to Chch Adventure Park or Be-Spoke Coaching for beginner MTB skills courses and general cycle skills assessment.
- If you want to know the Road Rules when it comes to cycling, NZTA has the NZ Road Code for Cyclists.
- We also have a growing selection of posts advising on traffic rules and how they apply to cycling.
- goRide is a great resource for people starting cycling in NZ, especially for women and families.
- Our blog has a growing range of posts on cycle skills to help you improve the riding by you and your family.
- If you’re commuting by bike, we also have handy info on how to do this safely and conveniently.
– Top Tips for Starting Bike Commuting
- Our new Suburban Guide to Cycling in Chch features local info on “beginners” places to go when you’re just starting out.
Tips for Riding around Christchurch
- If you want to know where you can ride in Christchurch, see our handy webpage of links
- Need to report some maintenance issues? Here’s how
- Had a crash or near-miss? Here’s how to let the right people know
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