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Flashback Friday: Have Your Say – Cycleways in New Projects

More cycle-friendly transport projects continue to happen around the city, with the news this week of the start of construction around the Wigram/Hayton intersection. We first heard of consultation for this (and other projects) over two years ago, as reported …

Flashback Friday: South Express cycleway now out for consultation

Last week, Chch City Council announced that construction was about to start on the section of the (slightly mis-named) South Express cycleway from Islington to Templeton, allowing it to then connect with the cycleway continuing on to Rolleston. There is …

Flashback Friday: Feb 2020 – Time for Aotearoa Bike Challenge again!

As mentioned a couple of days ago, we’re about to head into another month of the Aotearoa Bike Challenge, with lots of different events and activities to take part in. Six years ago, the calendar for February was equally …

Aotearoa Bike Challenge is back for 2026 with lots of events

Another February looms and with that is another month of getting out and biking as much as you can – because it’s time for the 2026 Aotearoa Bike Challenge!

You should know the drill by now: (1) sign up …

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

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 …

Top end of Nor’West Arc cycleway is making progress

Even while funding for some cycleway projects has stalled, it’s nice to know that work is still ticking along on some of the Major Cycle Routes around the city. One of those is the Nor’West Arc cycleway through Ilam and …

Flashback Friday: Hey world, have you heard of Christchurch?!

The media have just picked up the announcement from Christchurch City Council that our fair city has been named the most bicycle-friendly city in Asia and Oceania and 38th globally (I’d like to think they got the heads-up from an …

Cycling in Chch 2025 in Review: Slow and Steady wins the Race…

And just like that, we’ve reached the end of 2025! As we herald the New Year, let’s look at how things have gone in the cycling world over the past 12 months…

While the signs were looking somewhat worrying at …

Flashback Friday Guest Post: Biking to the Boundary – Waimakariri River Regional Park, Pt.1

Merry Christmas, and I hope you’re enjoying Boxing Day as well! The summer holidays are always a great time to get out and explore a few new places by bike. If you need some suggestions on where to go, guest …

First Look: City to Sea Pathway Stage 1

The lovely (albeit windy) weather over the weekend was the perfect opportunity to finally have a chance to check out the first section completed of the City to Sea Pathway. As the name suggests, this shared pathway follows the …

Flashback Friday: Bicycle Jousting a Hit at the Santa Parade

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 …