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Get Excited Christchurch!

Biketober 2020 is
Ready to Roll!

Get Excited Christchurch!

Biketober 2020 is Ready to Roll!

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.

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

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

Take a look at some of our 2020 events!
Travis Wetlands QE II Ride
Ride to the Travis Wetland and QE II and back on the Te Ara Ōtākaro Trail
Mairehau Red Zone Ride
A ride to Burwood, the Avon Ōtākaro River and the Red Zone
Build a Bike Trailer Workshop
Build your own versatile, and low cost bike (or kayak) trailer
Halswell Library Ride
A leisurely ride Halswell, returning via the Quarryman’s Trail Cycleway
New Brighton Ride
East to New Brighton and return via Te Ara Ōtākaro Avon River Trail
Passport One-Day Challenge
Visit as many Passport Destinations as possible in one day and win prizes
The Big Bike Film Night
A collection of short films that reminder us of why we love to ride!
Wheel Womyn Workshop
A dedicated workshop covering what you should check to ensure your ride is ready for summer
Post Quake Heritage Building Update Tour
A guided ride to view various heritage buildings
Wheel Womyn Workshop
A dedicated workshop covering what you should check to ensure your ride is ready for summer
Passport One-Day Challenge
Visit as many Passport Destinations as possible in one day and win prizes
Halswell Library Ride
A leisurely ride Halswell, returning via the Quarryman’s Trail Cycleway
Mairehau Red Zone Ride
A ride to Burwood, the Avon Ōtākaro River and the Red Zone
Heathcote River PMH Ride
A ride along the Heathcote Ōpāwaho River
Travis Wetlands QE II Ride
Ride to the Travis Wetland and QE II and back on the Te Ara Ōtākaro Trail
New Brighton Ride
East to New Brighton and return via Te Ara Ōtākaro Avon River Trail
The Big Bike Film Night
A collection of short films that reminder us of why we love to ride!
Build a Bike Trailer Workshop
Build your own versatile, and low cost bike (or kayak) trailer
Post Quake Heritage Building Update Tour
A guided ride to view various heritage buildings
Passport One-Day Challenge
Visit as many Passport Destinations as possible in one day and win prizes
Travis Wetlands QE II Ride
Ride to the Travis Wetland and QE II and back on the Te Ara Ōtākaro Trail
Heathcote River PMH Ride
A ride along the Heathcote Ōpāwaho River
Halswell Library Ride
A leisurely ride Halswell, returning via the Quarryman’s Trail Cycleway
Redwood Springs Ride
A gentle ride north to Redwood to enjoy the springs
New Brighton Ride
East to New Brighton and return via Te Ara Ōtākaro Avon River Trail
Mairehau Red Zone Ride
A ride to Burwood, the Avon Ōtākaro River and the Red Zone
The Big Bike Film Night
A collection of short films that reminder us of why we love to ride!
Post Quake Heritage Building Update Tour
A guided ride to view various heritage buildings
The Big Bike Film Night
A collection of short films that reminder us of why we love to ride!
Passport One-Day Challenge
Visit as many Passport Destinations as possible in one day and win prizes
Wheel Womyn Workshop
A dedicated workshop covering what you should check to ensure your ride is ready for summer
Build a Bike Trailer Workshop
Build your own versatile, and low cost bike (or kayak) trailer
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Check back soon – more events added all the time!

Announcing the BIKETOBER PASSPORT – your chance to win prizes!

Use your smartphone to check-in at city-wide destinations.
The more destinations you visit, the more chances to win!
Click here to learn more.

Biketober is Christchurch's annual independent festival of cycling INTRO VIDEO KEN BURNS PARALLAX

Biketober Was Supported in 2019 By:

Major

Gold

Silver

Thanks to

Scape Public Art, New Brighton Stitch-o-Mat, Qtopia / New Zealand Aids Foundation, Breeze Walking Festival, RDU98.5FM, Smash Palace, Creative Junk, Papanui Cycles, Beca Heritage Festival, Cultivate and Create – Bridget Allen

Plus our Passport 2019 Destinations