Postponed ! – Ride the Waimakariri District

The Waimakariri District is a great place to ride your bike. Today we have three different rides north of the Waimakariri River each starting and finishing in Kaiapoi. Ride length ranges from 35km to 48km. A range of roads, paths and tracks.

Please register in advance, using the form below.

Note that due to debris from recent high winds, there will be one route only, taking in Kaiapoi, Rangiora, Woodend and Pegasus. The event will take place on Labour Day – Monday 23rd October.  Other details remain the same. 

Event Details
  • Start Date
    October 22, 2023 9:45 am
  • End Date
    October 22, 2023 3:45 pm
  • Address
    Morgan Williams Reserve, 65 Charles St, Kaiapoi
  • Suitability

    Adults

  • Cost

    Free!

  • What To Bring

    Your bike and helmet, Water, Snacks, Dress for the weather, Cash/eftpos card, Your phone, Everything you need in case of punctures

  • Cancellations

    Postponed in poor weather

If the ride is to be postponed you will be advised by email the day before.

Rides will have Ride Leader and a Tail End Charlie. You are required to stay within the group and follow any instructions from your Ride Leader. Approx group size will be 10 riders.

Make your own safety decision at every step - Do not follow others without checking yourself the way is clear. Pedestrians have priority. Slow down and be prepared to stop if necessary.

The number of groups, which direction and the length of ride will depend on the preferences of those who RSVP. You will need to be confident riding on shingle, narrow dirt tracks and on road surfaces (sharing with some vehicles).

All three ride choices are mostly off road; only short sections sharing quiet roads. The longer rides are more likely to have rougher tracks to ride on which may not be suitable for thinner tyres on road bikes.

Please email biketober@gmail.com if you have any queries.

Event Details
  • Start Date
    October 22, 2023 9:45 am
  • End Date
    October 22, 2023 3:45 pm
  • Address
    Morgan Williams Reserve, 65 Charles St, Kaiapoi
  • Suitability

    Adults

  • Cost

    Free!

  • What To Bring

    Your bike and helmet, Water, Snacks, Dress for the weather, Cash/eftpos card, Your phone, Everything you need in case of punctures

  • Cancellations

    Postponed in poor weather