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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 29, 2023
10:00 am
The first mass dog ride this city has ever seen!
October 16, 2023
6:30 pm
Try out RAD weekly club nights throughout October.
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 1, 2023
5:30 pm
Documentary following six people from different continents who have devoted themselves to the bicycle
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 15, 2023
1:00 pm
Discover the radical side of Christchurch on this gentle ride, part of the Heritage Festival and Biketober.
October 31, 2023
6:30 pm
Weekly volunteer sessions dedicated to stripping, sorting and salvaging donated materials.
October 24, 2023
6:30 pm
Weekly volunteer sessions dedicated to stripping, sorting and salvaging donated materials.
October 24, 2023
5:00 pm
Jordon Milroy talks about his experience as a rider with cerebral palsy
October 5, 2023
9:15 am
Slow acoustic bike ride along cycleways in Ilam and Riccarton. No e-bikes.
October 14, 2023
9:30 am
Slow group city ride. St Albans or New Brighton to Ferrymead and Brooklands. 35 and 70km options.
October 25, 2023
9:00 am
Leisurely 31km ride to Spencer Park.
October 12, 2023
6:30 pm
Evening 15km ride to a cocktail classic!
October 1, 2023
8:00 am
The Big Biketober Passport competition begins today - discover hidden gems around the city!
October 22, 2023
9:45 am
Group ride with three route options each starting and finishing in Kaiapoi.
October 4, 2023
9:00 am
Gentle 24km ride around three of our oldest suburbs.
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 17, 2023
5:00 pm
What makes a good cycling city?
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 24, 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 3, 2023
6:30 pm
Weekly volunteer sessions dedicated to stripping, sorting and salvaging donated materials.
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 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 14, 2023
2:00 pm
Fixies & Single Speeds of Ōtautahi Unite!
October 10, 2023
6:30 pm
Community bike fix up.
October 15, 2023
12:00 pm
Recycle a Dunger (RAD) - Bike fix-up workshop
October 11, 2023
6:30 pm
Recycle a Dunger (RAD) - Bike fix-up workshop
October 3, 2023
2:00 pm
Get a head-start collecting stamps for our brilliant Biketober Whānau Passport (+ice cream for kids!).
October 5, 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 28, 2023
10:00 am
A short ride and a picnic for cargo bike families of all shapes and sizes
October 3, 2023
6:00 pm
A training session for adults to refresh your skills and build confidence on your bike.
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 14, 2023
2:00 pm
Fixies & Single Speeds of Ōtautahi Unite!
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 24, 2023
6:00 pm
Get to know your neighbourhood - a gentle ride hosted by Beckenham Neighbourhood Association.
October 1, 2023
2:00 pm
A training session for adults to refresh your skills and build confidence on your bike.
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
9:00 am
Gentle 27km ride southeast to the Heathcote Valley.
October 4, 2023
9:00 am
Gentle 24km ride around three of our oldest suburbs.
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 22, 2023
9:45 am
Group ride with three route options each starting and finishing in Kaiapoi.
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 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 3, 2023
2:00 pm
Get a head-start collecting stamps for our brilliant Biketober Whānau Passport (+ice cream for kids!).
October 18, 2023
6:30 pm
Recycle a Dunger (RAD) - Bike fix-up workshop
October 15, 2023
2:00 pm
Drop into Tūranga for the monthly sketch session. The theme this month is cycling!
October 15, 2023
12:00 pm
Recycle a Dunger (RAD) - Bike fix-up workshop
October 26, 2023
7:30 am
Stop off for a FREE coffee and a $2 snack
October 16, 2023
6:30 pm
Try out RAD weekly club nights throughout October.
October 24, 2023
6:30 pm
Weekly volunteer sessions dedicated to stripping, sorting and salvaging donated materials.
October 29, 2023
10:00 am
Join WORD (World Off-Road Riding Department) for some family fun at Bottle Lake Forest
October 26, 2023
6:30 pm
15km pub ride - what's not to like?
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 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 6, 2023
1:00 pm
Learn more about Kate Sheppard - fearless social campaigner and enthusiastic cyclist. Gentle ride, guided tour and devonshire Tea!
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 18, 2023
6:30 pm
Recycle a Dunger (RAD) - Bike fix-up workshop
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 29, 2023
12:00 pm
Recycle a Dunger (RAD) - Bike fix-up workshop
October 15, 2023
2:00 pm
Drop into Tūranga for the monthly sketch session. The theme this month is cycling!
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 22, 2023
2:00 pm
Printing with bike parts! Get your creative groove on in a fun, supportive environment.
October 16, 2023
6:30 pm
Try out RAD weekly club nights throughout October.
October 3, 2023
6:30 pm
RAD (Recycle a Dunger) is offering a one-night workshop to encourage newbies into bike mechanics.

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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