Events – Cycling in Christchurch

Events in May: Spokes AGM and Big Bike Film Nights

Cycling in Chch (Guest) — Wed, 06 May 2026 09:28:57 +0000

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 Photo of the Day: Anzac Day Bike Parking

LennyBoy — Fri, 01 May 2026 02:06:23 +0000

Last weekend was an Anzac long weekend, and certainly a busy one here in Christchurch. You will have seen my recent post looking at bike parking options around the new stadium. And it’s a common question that comes up …

Bike parking at Te Kaha (One NZ) Stadium

LennyBoy — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 08:37:41 +0000

The weekend just gone in Christchurch has been an awesome feast of activity as the new One NZ Stadium (aka Te Kaha) hosted the Super Rugby round for all ten teams. It certainly brought the crowds in; the central city …

Flashback Friday: Todd Litman in Christchurch – May 13th

LennyBoy — Fri, 20 Mar 2026 00:40:20 +0000

Hot on the heels of the recent visit through our fair city by John Simmerman from Active Towns, let’s cast our mind back to when other international active mode experts have graced our shores. The list has included Dan …

The final week of Bike Month 2026 is upon us…

LennyBoy — Sun, 22 Feb 2026 07:30:09 +0000

I hope that everyone has been enjoying lots of different activities this month as part of the Aotearoa Bike Challenge 2026 – as I posted a few weeks back, there certainly has been no shortage of them around…

I’ve …

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

LennyBoy — Thu, 29 Jan 2026 19:35:54 +0000

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

LennyBoy — Wed, 28 Jan 2026 09:21:54 +0000

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 Photo of the Day: New Brighton Kite Day bike parking

LennyBoy — Thu, 22 Jan 2026 22:08:40 +0000

As mentioned earlier this week, tomorrow will see the annual New Brighton Kite Day underway. Sadly it looks like the weather may not be great this year (nor when we head off to see Ed Sheeran later too…). Two …

New Brighton Market & Kite Day Bike Valet

LennyBoy — Sun, 18 Jan 2026 06:41:34 +0000

Next Sat 24th Jan, the annual Kite Day will be held out at New Brighton beach from 12-4pm; come along to check out an amazing array of kites of all shapes and sizes! The regular New Brighton seaside market will …

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

LennyBoy — Wed, 31 Dec 2025 02:55:07 +0000

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 …