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That’s a wrap for 
Biketober 2026!

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 our 2026 events!

view of Scoundrel bar and eatery
Sunday Social 2
October 11, 2026
3:30 pm
Catch up with other cycling people
Ride the Rakaia logo
Ride The Rakaia – Cycle Race
October 24, 2026
7:45 am
Road racing with a community vibe
Be-Spoke Womens MTB Coaching: Level Up core Skills Week 1
October 12, 2026
6:00 pm
MTB skills course for women
RAD Bikes “Find a Bike” Thursdays 3
October 15, 2026
3:00 pm
Find a bike at RAD
DIY bike trailer workshop 2026
October 17, 2026
9:00 am
Make your own versatile, low cost bike (or kayak) trailer
Cycling the Dream Team
1 day Checkpoint challenge – Cycling the Dream
October 31, 2026
8:00 am
Find checkpoints around town, a special one day challenge for the last day of Biketober
Dolly Parton, a bit older.
Friday Night Bikes 2 – Dolly Parton Remembrance
October 9, 2026
5:45 pm
Rides with a Friday night vibe
South New Brighton sunrise
Sunday Sunrise
October 25, 2026
5:15 am
Get an early start to your day
Jess Smale keeping score
Spokes Speaker Series 4
October 22, 2026
5:30 pm
Hear about collaborating between cycling groups in Ōtautahi
Bike Bridge 3
October 28, 2026
5:00 pm
Bike lessons for women. Catering for the complete beginner to those who wish to build more confidence on the road. Run by women for women.
Be-Spoke Womens MTB Coaching: Level Up core Skills Week 2
October 19, 2026
6:00 pm
MTB skills course for women
Simon Kingham, bike- correct ratio
Spokes Speaker Series 3
October 15, 2026
5:30 pm
Hear about cycling in Aotearoa New Zealand
Be-Spoke Womens MTB Coaching: Wrenching Women
October 18, 2026
1:30 pm
MTB mechanical skills course for women
Cr Nathaniel Herz Jardine
Spokes Speaker Series 2
October 8, 2026
5:30 pm
Hear about advocating for cycling in Ōtautahi
Waimakariri Bluff on the Fossil Free Coast to Coast.
Spokes Speaker Series 5
October 29, 2026
5:30 pm
Hear about advocacy, cycle trailers, crazy loads on bikes and community bicycle workshops
Bike Bridge 2
October 21, 2026
5:00 pm
Bike lessons for women. Catering for the complete beginner to those who wish to build more confidence on the road. Run by women for women.
Leeston Cycling club logo
Leeston Road Races 2
October 8, 2026
6:15 pm
Road racing with a community vibe
Track cycling logo - his re
Track Cycling: Club Racing 4 Restricted Gear
October 28, 2026
5:45 pm
Fun, fast and focussed cycling
Track cycling logo - his re
Track Cycling: Club Racing 1
October 18, 2026
3:15 pm
Fun, fast and focussed cycling
Tuesday TT logo on blue background
Tuesday Time Trials 1
October 13, 2026
6:30 pm
A classic out and back time trial
Leeston Cycling club logo
Leeston Road Races 3
October 15, 2026
6:15 pm
Road racing with a community vibe
Tuesday TT logo on blue background
Tuesday Time Trials 3
October 27, 2026
6:30 pm
A classic out and back time trial
Otautahi Enduro with dates
Ōtautahi Enduro
October 10, 2026
9:00 am
A day, or two, on the hill
Main Divide Classic round logo
Main Divide Classic
October 18, 2026
8:00 am
Big country road racing
Be-Spoke Womens MTB Coaching: Level Up core Skills Week 1
October 12, 2026
6:00 pm
MTB skills course for women
Spokes Logo with new tagline (every day)
Bike Valet: Spring Fair
October 17, 2026
9:15 am
free bike parking service for events
Spokes Logo with new tagline (every day)
Bike Valet: Pacific Night Market
October 15, 2026
3:30 pm
free bike parking service for events
Be-Spoke Womens MTB Coaching: Wrenching Women
October 18, 2026
1:30 pm
MTB mechanical skills course for women
Green-spine Red- zone history tour
Explore the Green Spine – Red Zone History Cycle Tour
October 24, 2026
11:00 am
A guided tour along the Avon Ōtākaro corridor
Be-Spoke Womens MTB Coaching: Level Up core Skills Week 3
October 27, 2026
6:00 pm
MTB skills course for women
Electrify Expo yellow banner
Electrify Christchurch Expo
October 11, 2026
9:30 am
Electrify everything!
Spokes Logo with new tagline (every day)
Bike Valet: Climate Action Spring Market
October 24, 2026
9:30 am
free bike parking service for events
Collection of Recumbent bikes
KiwiHPV – try something new
October 10, 2026
11:00 am
Try riding a recumbent
Rainbow Rave Ride logo
Rainbow Rave Ride
October 17, 2026
11:00 am
Ride your bike and have a boogie
Spokes Logo with new tagline (every day)
Bike Valet: Spring Fair
October 17, 2026
9:15 am
free bike parking service for events
Cargo Bike Picnic
October 31, 2026
10:30 am
Check out other cargo bikes
Aranui Bike fixup on a busy day
Aranui Bike Fixup Drop in Thursdays 5
October 29, 2026
3:00 pm
Bike Fixup session in East Christchurch
Dolly Parton, a bit older.
Friday Night Bikes 2 – Dolly Parton Remembrance
October 9, 2026
5:45 pm
Rides with a Friday night vibe
RAD Bikes “Find a Bike” Thursdays 2
October 8, 2026
3:00 pm
Find a bike at RAD
RAD Drop-in Sessions Sundays
RAD Drop in “Fix your bike” Sundays 2
October 11, 2026
2:00 pm
Fix your bike at RAD
Rainbow Rave Ride logo
Rainbow Rave Ride
October 17, 2026
11:00 am
Ride your bike and have a boogie
Friday night Bikes group at Bridge of Remebrance
Friday Night Bikes 3 – Sunset Ride
October 16, 2026
5:45 pm
Rides with a Friday night vibe
dual pane map of routes out and back for pedal for Palestine ride
Pedal for Palestine
October 18, 2026
1:00 pm
Ride our major cycle routes, with a get-together afterwards
Friday Night Bikes 5 – Halloween Ride
October 30, 2026
5:45 pm
Rides with a Friday night vibe
Bike Bridge 2
October 21, 2026
5:00 pm
Bike lessons for women. Catering for the complete beginner to those who wish to build more confidence on the road. Run by women for women.
Friday night Bikes group at Bridge of Remebrance
Friday Night Bikes 4 – “Heavy Ass” Hill Ride
October 23, 2026
5:45 pm
Rides with a Friday night vibe
South New Brighton sunrise
Sunday Sunrise
October 25, 2026
5:15 am
Get an early start to your day
Sunday cycle route - southwest
Sunday Cycles 4
October 25, 2026
12:30 pm
Ride our major cycle routes, with a get-together afterwards
Be-Spoke Womens MTB Coaching: Level Up core Skills Week 3
October 27, 2026
6:00 pm
MTB skills course for women
Gorges GP logo on black
Gorges Grand Prix
October 10, 2026
8:30 am
North Canterbury's best road racing
Track cycling logo - his re
Track Cycling: Club Racing 4 Restricted Gear
October 28, 2026
5:45 pm
Fun, fast and focussed cycling
Main Divide Classic round logo
Main Divide Classic
October 18, 2026
8:00 am
Big country road racing
Leeston Cycling club logo
Leeston Road Races 4
October 22, 2026
6:15 pm
Road racing with a community vibe
Tuesday TT logo on blue background
Tuesday Time Trials 1
October 13, 2026
6:30 pm
A classic out and back time trial
Bike Bridge 3
October 28, 2026
5:00 pm
Bike lessons for women. Catering for the complete beginner to those who wish to build more confidence on the road. Run by women for women.
ride map - north
Sunday Cycles 1
October 4, 2026
12:30 pm
Ride our major cycle routes, with a get-together afterwards
The Flahute presents
The Flahute Presents: The Navigator 3 day Brevet, Timaru
October 24, 2026
8:00 am
Full-on brevet rides, or a shorter taster rides, in Canterbury in October
Friday night Bikes group at Bridge of Remebrance
Friday Night Bikes 3 – Sunset Ride
October 16, 2026
5:45 pm
Rides with a Friday night vibe
Aranui Bike fixup on a busy day
Aranui Bike Fixup Drop in Thursdays 3
October 15, 2026
3:00 pm
Bike Fixup session in East Christchurch
Rainbow Rave Ride logo
Rainbow Rave Ride
October 17, 2026
11:00 am
Ride your bike and have a boogie
Green-spine Red- zone history tour
Explore the Green Spine – Red Zone History Cycle Tour
October 24, 2026
11:00 am
A guided tour along the Avon Ōtākaro corridor
Wed Wheelies Freinds and Families rides
Wed Wheelies Families & Friends Ride -1
October 3, 2026
9:30 am
Wednesday Wheelies out on a Saturday!
view of Scoundrel bar and eatery
Sunday Social 4
October 25, 2026
3:30 pm
Catch up with other cycling people
Tuesday TT logo on blue background
Tuesday Time Trials 2
October 20, 2026
6:30 pm
A classic out and back time trial
Jess Smale keeping score
Spokes Speaker Series 4
October 22, 2026
5:30 pm
Hear about collaborating between cycling groups in Ōtautahi
Waimakariri Bluff on the Fossil Free Coast to Coast.
Spokes Speaker Series 5
October 29, 2026
5:30 pm
Hear about advocacy, cycle trailers, crazy loads on bikes and community bicycle workshops
Cr Nathaniel Herz Jardine
Spokes Speaker Series 2
October 8, 2026
5:30 pm
Hear about advocating for cycling in Ōtautahi
Copenhagen bikes plus Glen Koory Thumbnail
Spokes Speaker Series 1
October 1, 2026
5:30 pm
Hear about cycling in Europe
Simon Kingham, bike- correct ratio
Spokes Speaker Series 3
October 15, 2026
5:30 pm
Hear about cycling in Aotearoa New Zealand
Spokes Logo with new tagline (every day)
Spokes monthly meeting
October 6, 2026
7:30 pm
Hear interesting things about cycling
Aging Positively Expo at Tūranga
October 17, 2026
11:00 am
Hear about the ways cycling can help aging people
Promo image for Changing Lanes film
CANCELLED Film Changing Lanes
October 19, 2026
6:00 pm
A road safety story from New York
RAD drop-in Session Wednesdays
RAD Drop in “Fix your bike” Wednesdays 4
October 28, 2026
6:30 pm
Fix your bike at RAD
RAD Bikes “Find a Bike” Thursdays 4
October 22, 2026
3:00 pm
Find a bike at RAD
Aranui Bike fixup on a busy day
Aranui Bike Fixup Drop in Thursdays 3
October 15, 2026
3:00 pm
Bike Fixup session in East Christchurch
RAD Bikes “Find a Bike” Thursdays 5
October 29, 2026
3:00 pm
Find a bike at RAD
RAD drop-in Session Wednesdays
RAD Drop in “Fix your bike” Wednesdays 3
October 21, 2026
6:30 pm
Fix your bike at RAD
Aranui Bike fixup on a busy day
Aranui Bike Fixup Drop in Thursdays 1
October 1, 2026
3:00 pm
Bike Fixup session in East Christchurch
Aranui Bike fixup on a busy day
Aranui Bike Fixup Drop in Thursdays 4
October 22, 2026
3:00 pm
Bike Fixup session in East Christchurch
RAD drop-in Session Wednesdays
RAD Drop in “Fix your bike” Wednesdays 2
October 14, 2026
6:30 pm
Fix your bike at RAD
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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.
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