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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. 

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October 5, 2023
2:00 pm
Get a head-start collecting stamps for our brilliant Biketober Whānau Passport (+ ice cream for kids!)
October 5, 2023
9:15 am
Slow acoustic bike ride along cycleways in Ilam and Riccarton. No e-bikes.
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
Weekly volunteer sessions dedicated to stripping, sorting and salvaging donated materials.
October 28, 2023
9:00 am
Make your own versatile, low cost bike (or kayak) trailer
October 14, 2023
9:00 am
Ride your bike to the voting place this election
October 14, 2023
2:00 pm
Fixies & Single Speeds of Ōtautahi Unite!
October 18, 2023
6:30 pm
Recycle a Dunger (RAD) - Bike fix-up workshop
October 25, 2023
9:00 am
Leisurely 35km ride to Kaiapoi.
October 4, 2023
9:00 am
Gentle 24km ride around three of our oldest suburbs.
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 19, 2023
6:30 pm
Evening 15km pub ride and David Bowie tribute.
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 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
5:30 pm
Practical bike maintenance from Action Bicycle Club and Two Thumbs Brewery.
October 15, 2023
1:00 pm
Discover the radical side of Christchurch on this gentle ride, part of the Heritage Festival and Biketober.
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 29, 2023
4:45 am
Start the day the perfect way with a ride to witness the sunrise.
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 24, 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
5:00 pm
Journalist David Killick addresses this question in the first of five Spokes Tuesday Transport Seminars 2023
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
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 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 2, 2023
6:30 pm
Try out RAD weekly club nights throughout October.
October 3, 2023
2:00 pm
Get a head-start collecting stamps for our brilliant Biketober Whānau Passport (+ice cream for kids!).
October 14, 2023
2:00 pm
Fixies & Single Speeds of Ōtautahi Unite!
October 11, 2023
6:30 pm
Recycle a Dunger (RAD) - Bike fix-up workshop
October 18, 2023
6:30 pm
Recycle a Dunger (RAD) - Bike fix-up workshop
October 29, 2023
10:00 am
Join WORD (World Off-Road Riding Department) for some family fun at Bottle Lake Forest
October 8, 2023
12:00 pm
Recycle a Dunger (RAD) - Bike fix-up workshop
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 14, 2023
2:00 pm
Fixies & Single Speeds of Ōtautahi Unite!
October 1, 2023
2:00 pm
A training session for adults to refresh your skills and build confidence on your bike.
October 24, 2023
6:00 pm
Get to know your neighbourhood - a gentle ride hosted by Beckenham Neighbourhood Association.
October 5, 2023
6:30 pm
Evening pub ride (15km, central city).
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 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 3, 2023
6:00 pm
A training session for adults to refresh your skills and build confidence on your bike.
October 18, 2023
9:15 am
Gentle 27km ride to the Heathcote Valley.
October 7, 2023
9:45 am
Sorry, this edition is cancelled. You can still join the ride on 10 October.
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 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 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 19, 2023
6:30 pm
Evening 15km pub ride and David Bowie tribute.
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 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 28, 2023
10:00 am
A short ride and a picnic for cargo bike families of all shapes and sizes
October 24, 2023
5:00 pm
Jordon Milroy talks about his experience as a rider with cerebral palsy
October 8, 2023
12:00 pm
Documentary following six people from different continents who have devoted themselves to the bicycle
October 12, 2023
6:30 pm
Evening 15km ride to a cocktail classic!
October 26, 2023
6:30 pm
15km pub ride - what's not to like?
October 29, 2023
10:00 am
Join WORD (World Off-Road Riding Department) for some family fun at Bottle Lake Forest
October 3, 2023
5:00 pm
Journalist David Killick addresses this question in the first of five Spokes Tuesday Transport Seminars 2023
October 17, 2023
6:30 pm
Weekly volunteer sessions dedicated to stripping, sorting and salvaging donated materials.
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 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 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 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 3, 2023
6:30 pm
RAD (Recycle a Dunger) is offering a one-night workshop to encourage newbies into bike mechanics.
October 22, 2023
2:00 pm
Printing with bike parts! Get your creative groove on in a fun, supportive environment.
October 2, 2023
6:30 pm
Try out RAD weekly club nights throughout October.
October 10, 2023
6:30 pm
Community bike fix up.
October 10, 2023
1:00 pm
Learn from one man's experience finding safe cycle routes at home and across the globe
October 29, 2023
12:00 pm
Recycle a Dunger (RAD) - Bike fix-up workshop
October 9, 2023
6:30 pm
Try out RAD weekly club nights throughout October.

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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