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Come along to #coffeeoutside October 4th 2025 Details and RSVP here.

Check out Blind Low Vision’s learn to ride a tandem event on the 1st of November 2025 Details and RSVP here

Whether you cycle already, would like to give it a go, or just want to join the fun, there will be something for you. 

Check out some of the 2023 events!

October 1, 2023
12:00 pm
Recycle a Dunger (RAD) - Bike fix-up workshop
October 1, 2023
8:00 am
The Big Biketober Passport competition begins today - discover hidden gems around the city!
October 9, 2023
8:00 am
The UC Bike Breakfast is back! Hot drinks (BYO cup), yummy food, Dr Bike, and Council Cycling team will be there.
October 11, 2023
6:30 pm
Recycle a Dunger (RAD) - Bike fix-up workshop
October 1, 2023
2:00 pm
A training session for adults to refresh your skills and build confidence on your bike.
October 3, 2023
5:00 pm
Journalist David Killick addresses this question in the first of five Spokes Tuesday Transport Seminars 2023
October 26, 2023
9:15 am
Slow 22km ride to the Agricultural Park via Merivale for bikes without motors.
October 8, 2023
12:00 pm
Documentary following six people from different continents who have devoted themselves to the bicycle
October 18, 2023
5:00 pm
Bike lessons for former refugee and migrant women. Catering for the complete beginner to those who wish to build more confidence on the road. Run by women for women.
October 4, 2023
8:45 am
Slow 32km ride through the Red Zone.
October 14, 2023
9:00 am
Ride your bike to the voting place this election
October 18, 2023
9:15 am
Gentle 27km ride to the Heathcote Valley.
October 7, 2023
9:45 am
Sorry, this edition is cancelled. You can still join the ride on 10 October.
October 29, 2023
8:00 am
For those who relish a challenge, ride to all 40+ Big Passport destinations in just one day. Bragging rights and exclusive prize draw.
October 18, 2023
9:00 am
Gentle 27km ride southeast to the Heathcote Valley.
October 5, 2023
6:00 pm
Spokes (cycling advocacy group in Canterbury) monthly meeting. Come along and find out more.
October 29, 2023
8:00 am
For those who relish a challenge, ride to all 40+ Big Passport destinations in just one day. Bragging rights and exclusive prize draw.
October 22, 2023
11:30 am
Gutted! The wind downed trees and damaged the tracks. Click through for message from North Canterbury Cycling Club.
October 29, 2023
4:45 am
Start the day the perfect way with a ride to witness the sunrise.
October 7, 2023
2:00 pm
Get a head-start collecting stamps for our brilliant Biketober Whānau Passport (+ice cream for kids!)
October 17, 2023
5:00 pm
What makes a good cycling city?
October 5, 2023
3:00 pm
Looking for help to repair your bike? Come along to the Community Bike Fixup event hosted by Aranui Bike Fixup and get back on the road.
October 10, 2023
5:00 pm
Thinking of buying an e-bike or an e-cargo bike? Get top tips from the experts!
October 3, 2023
6:30 pm
Weekly volunteer sessions dedicated to stripping, sorting and salvaging donated materials.
October 17, 2023
6:30 pm
Weekly volunteer sessions dedicated to stripping, sorting and salvaging donated materials.
October 5, 2023
2:00 pm
Get a head-start collecting stamps for our brilliant Biketober Whānau Passport (+ ice cream for kids!)
October 31, 2023
6:30 pm
Weekly volunteer sessions dedicated to stripping, sorting and salvaging donated materials.
October 25, 2023
6:30 pm
Recycle a Dunger (RAD) - Bike fix-up workshop
October 10, 2023
6:30 pm
Community bike fix up.
October 29, 2023
10:00 am
The first mass dog ride this city has ever seen!
October 19, 2023
3:00 pm
Looking for help to repair your bike? Come along to the Community Bike Fixup event hosted by Aranui Bike Fixup and get back on the road.
October 8, 2023
12:00 pm
Recycle a Dunger (RAD) - Bike fix-up workshop
October 15, 2023
3:00 pm
Let's get visible - reflective badgemaking for humans aged 8+
October 29, 2023
12:00 pm
Recycle a Dunger (RAD) - Bike fix-up workshop
October 21, 2023
9:30 am
A family-friendly jaunt around Lincoln
October 21, 2023
9:30 am
A family-friendly jaunt around Lincoln
October 12, 2023
6:30 pm
Evening 15km ride to a cocktail classic!
October 24, 2023
6:00 pm
A training session for adults to refresh your skills and build confidence on your bike.
October 11, 2023
5:00 pm
Bike lessons for former refugee and migrant women. Catering for the complete beginner to those who wish to build more confidence on the road. Run by women for women.
October 8, 2023
6:00 pm
Last day of the Whanau Passport: explore family-friendly destinations in the city using separated cycle lanes or shared paths.
October 1, 2023
2:00 pm
A training session for adults to refresh your skills and build confidence on your bike.
October 26, 2023
6:30 pm
15km pub ride - what's not to like?
October 14, 2023
2:00 pm
Fixies & Single Speeds of Ōtautahi Unite!
October 1, 2023
2:00 pm
A training session for adults to refresh your skills and build confidence on your bike.
October 3, 2023
6:00 pm
A training session for adults to refresh your skills and build confidence on your bike.
October 18, 2023
5:00 pm
Bike lessons for former refugee and migrant women. Catering for the complete beginner to those who wish to build more confidence on the road. Run by women for women.
October 11, 2023
9:00 am
Gentle 27km ride to Te Waoku Kahikatea Reserve.
October 8, 2023
6:00 pm
Last day of the Whanau Passport: explore family-friendly destinations in the city using separated cycle lanes or shared paths.
October 7, 2023
9:45 am
Sorry, this edition is cancelled. You can still join the ride on 10 October.
October 1, 2023
8:00 am
Today is day one of the Whanau Passport: explore family-friendly destinations in the city using separated cycle lanes or shared paths.
October 24, 2023
6:00 pm
A training session for adults to refresh your skills and build confidence on your bike.
October 30, 2023
6:30 pm
Try out RAD weekly club nights throughout October.
October 5, 2023
6:30 pm
Evening pub ride (15km, central city).
October 2, 2023
6:30 pm
Try out RAD weekly club nights throughout October.
October 18, 2023
5:30 pm
Practical bike maintenance from Action Bicycle Club and Two Thumbs Brewery.
October 26, 2023
6:30 pm
15km pub ride - what's not to like?
October 8, 2023
12:00 pm
Documentary following six people from different continents who have devoted themselves to the bicycle
October 8, 2023
12:00 pm
Recycle a Dunger (RAD) - Bike fix-up workshop
October 9, 2023
6:30 pm
Try out RAD weekly club nights throughout October.
October 10, 2023
1:00 pm
Learn from one man's experience finding safe cycle routes at home and across the globe
October 28, 2023
3:00 pm
Conversation about staying safe and comfortable while riding your bike in all weathers. Hosted by Women in Urbanism Aotearoa.
October 5, 2023
6:00 pm
Spokes (cycling advocacy group in Canterbury) monthly meeting. Come along and find out more.
October 6, 2023
1:00 pm
Learn more about Kate Sheppard - fearless social campaigner and enthusiastic cyclist. Gentle ride, guided tour and devonshire Tea!
October 7, 2023
9:45 am
Sorry, this edition is cancelled. You can still join the ride on 10 October.
October 14, 2023
9:00 am
Ride your bike to the voting place this election
October 15, 2023
1:00 pm
Discover the radical side of Christchurch on this gentle ride, part of the Heritage Festival and Biketober.
October 28, 2023
3:00 pm
Conversation about staying safe and comfortable while riding your bike in all weathers. Hosted by Women in Urbanism Aotearoa.
October 10, 2023
9:45 am
Explore Ōtautahi Christchurch's inner city histories
October 10, 2023
6:30 pm
Community bike fix up.
October 8, 2023
12:00 pm
Recycle a Dunger (RAD) - Bike fix-up workshop
October 30, 2023
6:30 pm
Try out RAD weekly club nights throughout October.
October 18, 2023
5:30 pm
Practical bike maintenance from Action Bicycle Club and Two Thumbs Brewery.
October 10, 2023
1:00 pm
Learn from one man's experience finding safe cycle routes at home and across the globe
October 3, 2023
6:30 pm
RAD (Recycle a Dunger) is offering a one-night workshop to encourage newbies into bike mechanics.
October 1, 2023
12:00 pm
Recycle a Dunger (RAD) - Bike fix-up workshop
October 4, 2023
6:30 pm
Recycle a Dunger (RAD) - Bike fix-up workshop

LET’S RIDE BIKETOBER!

Biketober is a month long festival that celebrates riding a bike.
There are suitable events for everyone. If you can pedal it, you are part of it.
There is an event almost daily throughout October for you to join in.
Biketober events happen all over Christchurch. Look for an event close to you.

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