Recreational riding – Cycling in Christchurch

Flashback Friday: Biketober 2023 is Here!

LennyBoy — Thu, 24 Sep 2026 22:31:02 +0000

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, …

We’re nearing the end of September – and then it will be Biketober 2026!

LennyBoy — Thu, 24 Sep 2026 09:03:09 +0000

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: Taking the bike on the train – completing the Hurunui Heartland Ride

Angela Cassidy — Fri, 18 Sep 2026 00:24:00 +0000

Last week, there was some news that another section of the Whale Trail (a cycling route from Picton to Kaikōura) is set to be completed by the end of the year from Kaikōura to Hāpuku. It is certainly encouraging to …

Flashback Friday: Discovering Local – Kaiapoi

Robert Fleming — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 23:57:27 +0000

Some interesting news just reported: New Zealand’s first long-distance cycle/art trail, the W75 Ride, will be officially opened in Kaiapoi this weekend. This 75‑kilometre cycle and walking trail will link existing paths and back‑country roads through Waikuku, Ashley, Mandeville, …

Flashback Friday: Winter on the Little River Rail Trail

Angela Cassidy — Thu, 07 May 2026 20:30:34 +0000

I was just reading about some good news down south, where a new section of the Central South cycle trail has opened from Fairlie to Rockwood Rd a few kms south along SH8 – another step in the long-term plan …

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 …

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 Hidden Treasures: Rapaki Track

LennyBoy — Thu, 01 Jan 2026 21:08:40 +0000

Happy New Year! I trust that most people are enjoying a nice summer break and the opportunity to get out and try a few new rides – flat or hilly… Six years ago I tested out one of the more …

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

Robert Fleming — Thu, 25 Dec 2025 20:45:09 +0000

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 …

Flashback Friday: Seasons Greetings for Christmas 2019

LennyBoy — Thu, 18 Dec 2025 22:00:52 +0000

Gosh, how did we get to the end of the year already? Hopefully you’re starting to wrap up before Xmas (if not already on leave), and I wish you all a Merry Christmas and a great holiday break! Here’s some …