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Plans for New Bus Interchange

Plans for New Bus Interchange

Sneaking out in amongst the other big headlines last week was the release of some preliminary information about the new Christchurch Bus Interchange, which will be located in the Lichfield/Tuam/Colombo block. This one of the anchor projects for the …

Author LennyBoyPosted on 9 March 201418 April 2025Categories Cycle infrastructureTags Bicycle racks, Bike parking, Buses, RebuildLeave a comment on Plans for New Bus Interchange

Open Streets was a Blast!

Open Streets was a Blast!

Well it’s taken a few days (too much work in the day job…), but here are some pics from last Sunday’s Open Streets event in town.There are also some great photos on the City Council’s Facebook site.

It …

Author LennyBoyPosted on 3 October 201315 April 2022Categories Cycle-centric ideas, Events, FlashbackTags Bicycle maintenance, Buses, Central City, Cycle culture, Events, Recreational riding4 Comments on Open Streets was a Blast!

Handy Tips: Playing Nice with Trucks and Buses

Handy Tips: Playing Nice with Trucks and Buses

Cycling and trucks got a bit of media attention in Christchurch a couple of weeks back after the scary incident in Sockburn. I don’t know all the specifics of this case yet, although I’m glad to see that the …

Author LennyBoyPosted on 10 August 20132 April 2026Categories Cycle-centric ideas, Flashback, People riding bikesTags Buses, Cycle skills & training, Trucks3 Comments on Handy Tips: Playing Nice with Trucks and Buses

Bikes on Buses: Latest Stats

Bikes on Buses: Latest Stats

Some months ago we told you about how you can combine your bus and bike trips for even greater flexibility, thanks to bike racks on most Christchurch urban bus services. Bike racks have been trialled in the city since late …

Author LennyBoyPosted on 10 April 201325 August 2019Categories Bikes & equipment, Cycle-centric ideasTags Buses, Cycling numbers2 Comments on Bikes on Buses: Latest Stats

Bikes on Buses

Bikes on Buses

Another reason why cycling in Christchurch is great: you can combine bike and bus trips!

This evening I had to go to a meeting in Burnside. From work it was only another 5km – easy to get there by bike. …

Author LennyBoyPosted on 26 July 201221 April 2022Categories Benefits of cycling, Cycle infrastructure, Flashback, General A2B by bikeTags Bicycle racks, Buses, Commuting, Environment Canterbury, Public transport1 Comment on Bikes on Buses

Bike vs Bus in the bus lane?

Bike vs Bus in the bus lane?

Had a minor incident this morning with a bus.
First he decided to pass me on a short narrow section of road
running me into the shingle (he would have seen me in plenty of time as I am lit …

Author Cycling in Chch (Guest)Posted on 21 May 20125 June 2018Categories General A2B by bikeTags Bus lanes, Buses, Environment Canterbury, Legal issues

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