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Biketober 2023 is over!
Thanks for Participating!

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. 

Check out some of the 2023 events!

October 3, 2023
6:30 pm
RAD (Recycle a Dunger) is offering a one-night workshop to encourage newbies into bike mechanics.
October 15, 2023
2:00 pm
Drop into Tūranga for the monthly sketch session. The theme this month is cycling!
October 15, 2023
1:00 pm
Discover the radical side of Christchurch on this gentle ride, part of the Heritage Festival and Biketober.
October 19, 2023
6:30 pm
Evening 15km pub ride and David Bowie tribute.
October 4, 2023
6:30 pm
Recycle a Dunger (RAD) - Bike fix-up workshop
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 12, 2023
6:30 pm
Evening 15km ride to a cocktail classic!
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 25, 2023
9:00 am
Leisurely 31km ride to Spencer Park.
October 14, 2023
10:00 am
Expand your cycling routes and horizons in, around and out of Rolleston. Guided by locals for locals.
October 14, 2023
9:30 am
Slow group city ride. St Albans or New Brighton to Ferrymead and Brooklands. 35 and 70km options.
October 12, 2023
9:15 am
23km slow ride to Northwood and Redwood Springs, for bikes without motors.
October 25, 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
9:00 am
Gentle 24km ride around three of our oldest suburbs.
October 3, 2023
6:30 pm
RAD (Recycle a Dunger) is offering a one-night workshop to encourage newbies into bike mechanics.
October 14, 2023
2:00 pm
Fixies & Single Speeds of Ōtautahi Unite!
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 10, 2023
5:00 pm
Thinking of buying an e-bike or an e-cargo bike? Get top tips from the experts!
October 24, 2023
6:30 pm
Weekly volunteer sessions dedicated to stripping, sorting and salvaging donated materials.
October 26, 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 24, 2023
5:00 pm
Jordon Milroy talks about his experience as a rider with cerebral palsy
October 17, 2023
6:30 pm
Weekly volunteer sessions dedicated to stripping, sorting and salvaging donated materials.
October 3, 2023
6:30 pm
Weekly volunteer sessions dedicated to stripping, sorting and salvaging donated materials.
October 7, 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 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
6:30 pm
Community bike fix up.
October 3, 2023
6:30 pm
Weekly volunteer sessions dedicated to stripping, sorting and salvaging donated materials.
October 18, 2023
6:30 pm
Recycle a Dunger (RAD) - Bike fix-up workshop
October 26, 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 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 28, 2023
9:00 am
Make your own versatile, low cost bike (or kayak) trailer
October 5, 2023
2:00 pm
Get a head-start collecting stamps for our brilliant Biketober Whānau Passport (+ ice cream for kids!)
October 12, 2023
6:30 pm
Evening 15km ride to a cocktail classic!
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
10:00 am
A short ride and a picnic for cargo bike families of all shapes and sizes
October 1, 2023
9:30 am
We’re kicking off Biketober with an easy ride for you and your whanau, celebrating a central gem of the city - Hagley Park.
October 21, 2023
9:30 am
A family-friendly jaunt around Lincoln
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 24, 2023
6:00 pm
Get to know your neighbourhood - a gentle ride hosted by Beckenham Neighbourhood Association.
October 15, 2023
1:00 pm
Discover the radical side of Christchurch on this gentle ride, part of the Heritage Festival and Biketober.
October 25, 2023
9:00 am
Leisurely 35km ride to Kaiapoi.
October 5, 2023
9:15 am
Slow acoustic bike ride along cycleways in Ilam and Riccarton. No e-bikes.
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 25, 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
9:15 am
Gentle 27km ride to the Heathcote Valley.
October 1, 2023
2:00 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 1, 2023
9:30 am
We’re kicking off Biketober with an easy ride for you and your whanau, celebrating a central gem of the city - Hagley Park.
October 28, 2023
7:00 pm
Rave for your future - sweet sounds, sweet ride, bling your bike! Send a message LOUD.
October 11, 2023
5:30 pm
Bike chat over beer and Christchurch's best burgers
October 11, 2023
6:30 pm
Recycle a Dunger (RAD) - Bike fix-up workshop
October 31, 2023
5:00 pm
Come along and cheer the prize winners!
October 24, 2023
6:30 pm
Weekly volunteer sessions dedicated to stripping, sorting and salvaging donated materials.
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 21, 2023
9:30 am
A family-friendly jaunt around Lincoln
October 1, 2023
12:00 pm
Recycle a Dunger (RAD) - Bike fix-up workshop
October 5, 2023
6:00 pm
Spokes (cycling advocacy group in Canterbury) monthly meeting. Come along and find out more.
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
1:00 pm
Learn from one man's experience finding safe cycle routes at home and across the globe
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 14, 2023
9:00 am
Ride your bike to the voting place this election
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 7, 2023
9:45 am
Sorry, this edition is cancelled. You can still join the ride on 10 October.
October 15, 2023
2:00 pm
Drop into Tūranga for the monthly sketch session. The theme this month is cycling!
October 3, 2023
6:30 pm
RAD (Recycle a Dunger) is offering a one-night workshop to encourage newbies into bike mechanics.
October 26, 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 4, 2023
6:30 pm
Get your creative mojo on with this RAD Bikes printing workshop.
October 11, 2023
6:30 pm
Recycle a Dunger (RAD) - Bike fix-up workshop
October 18, 2023
5:30 pm
Practical bike maintenance from Action Bicycle Club and Two Thumbs Brewery.
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 10, 2023
1:00 pm
Learn from one man's experience finding safe cycle routes at home and across the globe

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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