Hot on the heels of our announcement about next month’s Biketober 2026 programme, let’s cast our mind back to when it was last held three years ago. Not surprisingly, there were a LOT of events on that month too, …
Tag: Cycle culture
We’re nearing the end of September – and then it will be Biketober 2026!
Some of you may recall the very successful Biketober festivals of cycling, set up here originally back in October 2017 and continued annually for several years after that. The last one was back in 2023, after which there was …
Flashback Friday Spotlight: Steven Muir, showing us the way
The never-ending US-Iran war halfway around the world has at least had a silver lining for sustainable transport use while fuel prices stay high. For example, this week it was reported that the Aranui Bike Fixup has been seeing record …
Photos of the Day: Return to Copenhagen
Way back in 2010, I first visited Copenhagen, as reported here back in 2016. Copenhagen really is one of the top cycling cities in the world (competing hard with Amsterdam), so I took various photos of interesting cycling facilities …
Events in May: Spokes AGM and Big Bike Film Nights
As we head into May, there are a few cycling events of note coming up (check out our Events Calendar for more of them). Let’s start with this info from Spokes Canterbury:
Announcing our SPOKES 2026 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING…
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 …
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 …
Is Big Bike Film Night getting a bit… niche?
Last Friday night, I attended the second screening of this year’s Christchurch Big Bike Film Night series, This year there were only eight films shown, with five of them being about 20 minutes each. Here’s what was on the menu …
Flashback Friday: Biking Activities for May 2017
Earlier in the week I gave you a run-down of the numerous bike-related activities that are coming up in Christchurch over the next month or so. If you thought that was quite the collection of events, let me take you …
Time for some Autumn Cycling Activities
The days might be getting a little shorter and cooler, but that doesn’t mean the cycling-related activities are dwindling – in fact, quite the opposite! Here’s a summary of what is coming up over the next month or so (remember, …
Flashback Friday – Theatre Review: MAMIL
Nearly ten years ago, Mark Hadlow entertained the crowds at the Court Theatre with his humorous depiction of a cycle-hater’s transformation into a lycra-loving rider. Starting next week, for a limited season at the Isaac Theatre Royal (10-21 Feb), Hadlow …
Chch Urban Cyclist Social Club takes off
If you’re looking for another opportunity to connect with other people who bike in Ōtautahi Christchurch, then the Urban Cyclist Social Club might be for you!
Started just a month ago by Aussie/Slovakian duo Samantha Chapman-Bielik (aka UrbanCyche) and …
Flashback Friday: Vale, Keith Guthrie
Nearly a week ago, my partner’s father passed away; needless to say it has been a sad and emotional time – rest in peace, Poppa… As all of us get older, sadly we can expect to have more in our …
If not bikes on buses, how about prams again?
Seasons greetings everyone! I hope you will have a fun Christmas and summer break and also hopefully get out and about on your bike when you can too…
I’ll pop up an end-of-year review in a week, but certainly one …
Flashback Friday – Book Review: The Bike and Beyond
While we’re in the mood for book reviews today, let’s take you back to another interesting cycling book that I looked at back in Jan 2017…
The Bike and Beyond: Life on Two Wheels in Aotearoa New Zealand
by …
Book Review (and a Launch): The Cycling Pioneers
The Cycling Pioneers
by Michael Toohey
138pp.
Kennett Brothers: $25
(Book or PDF versions)
While cycling history may often seem like the realm of other parts of the world, New Zealand was a surprisingly early adopter in trying out the …
Flashback Friday: Biketober 2018 is here!
As we get towards the end of September, some of you might be wondering what has happened to the annual Christchurch Biketober festival this year. Unfortunately, the decision was made to pause Biketober for 2024 (although I see that our …
In the spotlight: Jess Smale and RAD Bikes
Community bike workshop RAD Bikes has been operating in the central city for over ten years. During that time, the team has helped over 21,300 people, recycled more than 60,500 bikes and bike parts, provided 4,300 hours of education, and …
Flashback Friday – Photo of the Day: Grocery Shopping by Bike
Bike parking is on my mind at the moment. Last night we went to a concert and some pubs in town and, despite the chilly night, biked there and back. There was some pretty good bike parking at some venues, …