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Biketober 2026: The Wheels Are In Motion!

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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 9, 2023
6:30 pm
Try out RAD weekly club nights throughout October.
October 7, 2023
9:00 am
Learn how to fix a puncture, with expert guidance in a supportive environment. Max 5 people per workshop.
October 31, 2023
5:00 pm
Come along and cheer the prize winners!
October 1, 2023
2:00 pm
A training session for adults to refresh your skills and build confidence on your bike.
October 4, 2023
6:30 pm
Get your creative mojo on with this RAD Bikes printing workshop.
October 3, 2023
6:00 pm
A training session for adults to refresh your skills and build confidence on your bike.
October 11, 2023
9:00 am
Gentle 28km ride along the Te Ara Ōtākaro Trail.
October 26, 2023
7:30 am
Stop off for a FREE coffee and a $2 snack
October 26, 2023
9:15 am
Slow 22km ride to the Agricultural Park via Merivale for bikes without motors.
October 3, 2023
6:30 pm
RAD (Recycle a Dunger) is offering a one-night workshop to encourage newbies into bike mechanics.
October 25, 2023
9:00 am
Leisurely 35km ride to Kaiapoi.
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 12, 2023
6:30 pm
Evening 15km ride to a cocktail classic!
October 1, 2023
5:30 pm
Documentary following six people from different continents who have devoted themselves to the bicycle
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 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 29, 2023
4:45 am
Start the day the perfect way with a ride to witness the sunrise.
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 12, 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
6:30 pm
Community bike fix up.
October 10, 2023
5:00 pm
Thinking of buying an e-bike or an e-cargo bike? Get top tips from the experts!
October 5, 2023
2:00 pm
Get a head-start collecting stamps for our brilliant Biketober Whānau Passport (+ ice cream for kids!)
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 3, 2023
5:00 pm
Journalist David Killick addresses this question in the first of five Spokes Tuesday Transport Seminars 2023
October 3, 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 29, 2023
10:00 am
The first mass dog ride this city has ever seen!
October 2, 2023
6:30 pm
Try out RAD weekly club nights throughout October.
October 8, 2023
12:00 pm
Recycle a Dunger (RAD) - Bike fix-up workshop
October 17, 2023
6:30 pm
Weekly volunteer sessions dedicated to stripping, sorting and salvaging donated materials.
October 31, 2023
6:30 pm
Weekly volunteer sessions dedicated to stripping, sorting and salvaging donated materials.
October 3, 2023
2:00 pm
Get a head-start collecting stamps for our brilliant Biketober Whānau Passport (+ice cream for kids!).
October 21, 2023
9:30 am
A family-friendly jaunt around Lincoln
October 11, 2023
6:30 pm
Recycle a Dunger (RAD) - Bike fix-up workshop
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 4, 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 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 12, 2023
6:30 pm
Evening 15km ride to a cocktail classic!
October 3, 2023
6:00 pm
A training session for adults to refresh your skills and build confidence on your bike.
October 21, 2023
9:30 am
A family-friendly jaunt around Lincoln
October 5, 2023
6:30 pm
Evening pub ride (15km, central city).
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 28, 2023
6:00 pm
You've got to be in to win! This is the final day of the Big Biketober Passport. One Day Challenge is coming up tomorrow. Passport Prizegiving is on Tuesday.
October 26, 2023
9:15 am
Slow 22km ride to the Agricultural Park via Merivale for bikes without motors.
October 3, 2023
2:00 pm
Get a head-start collecting stamps for our brilliant Biketober Whānau Passport (+ice cream for kids!).
October 10, 2023
9:45 am
Explore Ōtautahi Christchurch's inner city histories
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 14, 2023
10:00 am
Expand your cycling routes and horizons in, around and out of Rolleston. Guided by locals for locals.
October 15, 2023
1:00 pm
Discover the radical side of Christchurch on this gentle ride, part of the Heritage Festival and Biketober.
October 18, 2023
9:15 am
Gentle 27km ride 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 21, 2023
9:30 am
A family-friendly jaunt around Lincoln
October 8, 2023
12:00 pm
Documentary following six people from different continents who have devoted themselves to the bicycle
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 12, 2023
6:30 pm
Evening 15km ride to a cocktail classic!
October 2, 2023
6:30 pm
Try out RAD weekly club nights throughout October.
October 22, 2023
2:00 pm
Printing with bike parts! Get your creative groove on in a fun, supportive environment.
October 10, 2023
5:00 pm
Thinking of buying an e-bike or an e-cargo bike? Get top tips from the experts!
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 10, 2023
1:00 pm
Learn from one man's experience finding safe cycle routes at home and across the globe
October 14, 2023
9:00 am
Ride your bike to the voting place this election
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 15, 2023
1:00 pm
Discover the radical side of Christchurch on this gentle ride, part of the Heritage Festival and Biketober.
October 7, 2023
9:45 am
Sorry, this edition is cancelled. You can still join the ride on 10 October.
October 10, 2023
9:45 am
Explore Ōtautahi Christchurch's inner city histories
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 15, 2023
12:00 pm
Recycle a Dunger (RAD) - Bike fix-up workshop
October 28, 2023
9:00 am
Make your own versatile, low cost bike (or kayak) trailer
October 15, 2023
2:00 pm
Drop into Tūranga for the monthly sketch session. The theme this month is cycling!
October 22, 2023
2:00 pm
Printing with bike parts! Get your creative groove on in a fun, supportive environment.
October 9, 2023
6:30 pm
Try out RAD weekly club nights throughout October.
October 30, 2023
6:30 pm
Try out RAD weekly club nights throughout October.
October 15, 2023
3:00 pm
Let's get visible - reflective badgemaking for humans aged 8+
October 4, 2023
6:30 pm
Get your creative mojo on with this RAD Bikes printing 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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