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Biketober is on hiatus!
Please CONTACT US to help make the next Biketober a reality!

Come along to #coffeeoutside October 4th 2025 Details and RSVP here.

Check out Blind Low Vision’s learn to ride a tandem event on the 1st of November 2025 Details and RSVP here

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 1, 2023
12:00 pm
Recycle a Dunger (RAD) - Bike fix-up workshop
October 1, 2023
5:30 pm
Documentary following six people from different continents who have devoted themselves to the bicycle
October 26, 2023
9:15 am
Slow 22km ride to the Agricultural Park via Merivale for bikes without motors.
October 5, 2023
2:00 pm
Get a head-start collecting stamps for our brilliant Biketober Whānau Passport (+ ice cream for kids!)
October 29, 2023
12:00 pm
Recycle a Dunger (RAD) - Bike fix-up workshop
October 25, 2023
9:00 am
Leisurely 31km ride to Spencer Park.
October 4, 2023
8:45 am
Slow 32km ride through the Red Zone.
October 19, 2023
6:30 pm
Evening 15km pub ride and David Bowie tribute.
October 11, 2023
9:00 am
Gentle 27km ride to Te Waoku Kahikatea Reserve.
October 10, 2023
9:45 am
Explore Ōtautahi Christchurch's inner city histories
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 3, 2023
6:00 pm
A training session for adults to refresh your skills and build confidence on your bike.
October 3, 2023
5:00 pm
Journalist David Killick addresses this question in the first of five Spokes Tuesday Transport Seminars 2023
October 4, 2023
8:45 am
Slow 32km ride through the Red Zone.
October 10, 2023
5:00 pm
Thinking of buying an e-bike or an e-cargo bike? Get top tips from the experts!
October 18, 2023
9:15 am
Gentle 27km ride to the Heathcote Valley.
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 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 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 31, 2023
6:30 pm
Weekly volunteer sessions dedicated to stripping, sorting and salvaging donated materials.
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 24, 2023
6:30 pm
Weekly volunteer sessions dedicated to stripping, sorting and salvaging donated materials.
October 10, 2023
5:00 pm
Thinking of buying an e-bike or an e-cargo bike? Get top tips from the experts!
October 17, 2023
5:00 pm
What makes a good cycling city?
October 29, 2023
10:00 am
The first mass dog ride this city has ever seen!
October 10, 2023
6:30 pm
Community bike fix up.
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 1, 2023
12:00 pm
Recycle a Dunger (RAD) - Bike fix-up workshop
October 14, 2023
2:00 pm
Fixies & Single Speeds of Ōtautahi Unite!
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 22, 2023
2:00 pm
Printing with bike parts! Get your creative groove on in a fun, supportive environment.
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
6:00 pm
A training session for adults to refresh your skills and build confidence on your bike.
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 1, 2023
2:00 pm
A training session for adults to refresh your skills and build confidence on your bike.
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 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 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
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 5, 2023
6:30 pm
Evening pub ride (15km, central city).
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 18, 2023
5:30 pm
Practical bike maintenance from Action Bicycle Club and Two Thumbs Brewery.
October 1, 2023
2:00 pm
A training session for adults to refresh your skills and build confidence on your bike.
October 14, 2023
2:00 pm
Fixies & Single Speeds of Ōtautahi Unite!
October 24, 2023
6:00 pm
A training session for adults to refresh your skills and build confidence on your bike.
October 25, 2023
9:00 am
Leisurely 31km ride to Spencer Park.
October 11, 2023
9:00 am
Gentle 28km ride along the Te Ara Ōtākaro Trail.
October 14, 2023
9:30 am
Slow group city ride. St Albans or New Brighton to Ferrymead and Brooklands. 35 and 70km options.
October 8, 2023
12:00 pm
Recycle a Dunger (RAD) - Bike fix-up workshop
October 19, 2023
6:30 pm
Evening 15km pub ride and David Bowie tribute.
October 29, 2023
12:00 pm
Recycle a Dunger (RAD) - Bike fix-up workshop
October 8, 2023
12:00 pm
Documentary following six people from different continents who have devoted themselves to the bicycle
October 26, 2023
7:30 am
Stop off for a FREE coffee and a $2 snack
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 31, 2023
6:30 pm
Weekly volunteer sessions dedicated to stripping, sorting and salvaging donated materials.
October 22, 2023
9:45 am
Group ride with three route options each starting and finishing in Kaiapoi.
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 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 14, 2023
9:00 am
Ride your bike to the voting place this election
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 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 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 4, 2023
6:30 pm
Get your creative mojo on with this RAD Bikes printing workshop.
October 28, 2023
9:00 am
Make your own versatile, low cost bike (or kayak) trailer
October 18, 2023
5:30 pm
Practical bike maintenance from Action Bicycle Club and Two Thumbs Brewery.
October 10, 2023
6:30 pm
Community bike fix up.
October 3, 2023
6:30 pm
RAD (Recycle a Dunger) is offering a one-night workshop to encourage newbies into bike mechanics.
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 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 15, 2023
3:00 pm
Let's get visible - reflective badgemaking for humans aged 8+

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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