Recreational riding – Cycling in Christchurch

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 …

First Look: City to Sea Pathway Stage 1

LennyBoy — Sun, 14 Dec 2025 01:00:00 +0000

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 – Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail: Scenery meets Distance

LennyBoy — Thu, 30 Oct 2025 22:32:54 +0000

This weekend, Tracey and I are heading down to Mt Cook and Tekapo for a quick getaway mixing a bit of work and holiday – at least we’ve avoided the snow from last week! The last time were down there …

Photo of the Day: City to Sea pathway crossing at Stanmore Rd

LennyBoy — Mon, 13 Oct 2025 07:09:24 +0000

Many of you will be monitoring the steady progress of the City to Sea pathway winding its way out to New Brighton from the central city along the Ōtakaro Avon River corridor. I certainly plan to do a bit of …

Semi-Hidden Treasures: Chch Northern Corridor Pathway

LennyBoy — Sun, 05 Oct 2025 03:38:05 +0000

The weather this weekend certainly hasn’t been the flashest here (or in most parts of the country…), but we’re starting to see more nicer spring days returning (next week looks particularly good). So, as the warm months arrive, it’s …

Flashback Friday: A Boost for Avon River network

LennyBoy — Thu, 25 Sep 2025 20:58:21 +0000

Earlier this week, the Christchurch City Council celebrated the opening of the 4th walk/cycle bridge over the Ōtākaro Avon River corridor near Dallington – another piece in the puzzle creating a lovely recreational riding route from the central city to …