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biketoberchch.bsky.social @biketoberchch.bsky.social · 12h
4pm-7pm! See you there!
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biketoberchch.bsky.social @biketoberchch.bsky.social · 12h
Moana Vā Pacific Night Market is on tomorrow evening and we will be there with a bike valet to make it easy for you to get to the event by bike. Skip the hassle of parking and enjoy the food and entertainment. Don't worry about the rain, there will be space indoors to eat your delicious food!
Moana Vā Pacific Night Market. Taste of the Pacific Night Market
This Thursday, October 18th, 4-7pm 455 Hagley Avenue Free entry | Rain or shine!

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biketoberchch.bsky.social @biketoberchch.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
No need to worry about finding a suitable secure parking spot for your bike, or worrying about leaving belongings unattended with your bike. Our bike valets are staffed by trained volunteers who will look after your bike while you enjoy the event. www.facebook.com/share/p/1Lg9...
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biketoberchch.bsky.social @biketoberchch.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
We are excited to join the Pacific Night Market on the 15th of October! We will be provided a FREE bike valet service for anyone who bikes, scoots, or otherwise wheels their way to the event!
Pacific Night Market Free Bike Valet

Come along to the Spokes Canterbury Free Bike valet at the 2026 Pacific Night Market at the Hagley Multicultural Centre. We will be on site from 3:30pm to 7:30pm to look after your bike wile you enjoy the market!
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biketoberchch.bsky.social @biketoberchch.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
Find out the story of the grassroots movement that led to the transformation of a notoriously dangerous four-lane boulevard into a safer, two-lane street with protected bike lanes.
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biketoberchch.bsky.social @biketoberchch.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
We are excited to be screening Changing Lanes at Lumière Cinema on Monday 19th October 6pm!!! With a special Q&A session from the film’s director Ben Wolf, this is not one to miss!!! Tickets only $15!!!
Changing Lanes a documentary by Ben Wolf
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biketoberchch.bsky.social @biketoberchch.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
We are looking forward to another social catch-up on Sunday at 3:30pm after the Sunday Cycles (you can skip the ride and meet us at Scoundrel)! The weather is looking stunning! 🌞 Stephen will be there with T-shirts to collect 👕 biketoberchch.nz/event/sunday...
Photo taken inside Scoundrel (a relaxed restaurant), showing the old car, plants, various seating arrangements (couches, tables and chairs), and patrons. The venue has a high ceiling and dark green walls
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biketoberchch.bsky.social @biketoberchch.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
The weather is looking stunning for our ride this Sunday! Remember to wear sunblock 🌞 - 12:30pm: Gathering in Latimer Square - 12:45pm: Briefing - 1:00pm: Rolling out - 3/3:15pm approximately: Back at Latimer Square - 3:15/3:30pm: Arrive at Scoundrel for Sunday Social biketoberchch.nz
A ride with GPS map showing the planned route from Latimer Square out west along the uni-cycle Major Cycle Route, continuing west through mostly quiet streets to Russley, the heading south and connecting with the South Express Major Cycle Route in Hei Hei, then riding back into town to finish at Latimer Square.
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biketoberchch.bsky.social @biketoberchch.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Looking forward to seeing and trying out a selection of different configurations tomorrow at Hagley Netball Courts! Recumbents, penny farthings, unicycles, fixies, cargo bikes, freak bikes, drift trikes, tandems, anything else you've got in the garage that's a bit less common? Let's play! 11am - 1pm
Four recumbent bikes, including one with full faring/covering for aerodynamics and weather protection. Photo taken on a coastal pathway with a beach in the background
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biketoberchch.bsky.social @biketoberchch.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
There will also be a Ride the Runway event from 9:30am to 10:30am so don't miss it! More details www.electrifychristchurchexpo.nz
Family riding bikes with hundreds of people in the back ground riding their bikes into the distance on what appears to be a road or a large airport runway.
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biketoberchch.bsky.social @biketoberchch.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
The Electrify Expo is this Sunday 9:30am to 4:30pm! We can’t wait to see you there to learn all about how to electrify your home and commute! We will be there providing a FREE #bikevalet so please make sure you bike or scooter there! #expo
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biketoberchch.bsky.social @biketoberchch.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Biketober T-shirts are selling fast! Get your orders in soon or risk missing out!! Fill out our google form here! forms.gle/aY2r194BVqby...
Model wearing biketober T-shirt. Mens's size small.Model wearing biketober T-shirt. Women's size 12.Woman riding a bike with a biketober T-shirt riding toward the camera. The design on the shirt is like a network subway map with I [bike emoji] ŌtautahiModel wearing Medium Men’s Biketober T-shirt.
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biketoberchch.bsky.social @biketoberchch.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Put your best Dolly Parton outfits on and we will blast around town for a belated RIP Dolly Parton ride. Will end at the dolly Parton themed bar in town! #FridayNightBikes #pubride #groupride #biketoberchch #bikes #cycling Find out more biketoberchch.nz/event/fnb-2/
Picture of Dolly Parton
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Rainbow Ride Ōtautahi Christchurch @rainbowridechch.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Not long now! 🙌 Have you got a fabulous colourful 'fit planned? 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ Have you decorated your bike? 🚲🎊 We look forward to seeing you at 10:45am for a safety briefing 👲 so we are ready to roll at 11am! With Huihui Bike Labs Thanks to our sponsors: - He Puna Taimoana - No Lights No Lycra - Musashi
Rainbow Rave Ride logo, which is similar to the Rainbow Ride logo. A cargo bike with a disco ball on the back has a progress pride with intersex flag trailing behind it and the words rainbow Rave Ride underneath the flag. There are tiny stars around the disco ball. The text and stick-figure cargo bike (with a long tail) are in black
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biketoberchch.bsky.social @biketoberchch.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Our bike valets are staffed by trained volunteers who will look after your bike while you enjoy the event. The Expo is a place to learn more about electrifying your home or commute and with the ride the runway event a great opportunity to take it out for a spin!
Ride the Runway Event Wigram Airforce Museum 11th October 2026.
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biketoberchch.bsky.social @biketoberchch.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
We are excited to join the Electrify Expo at the Wigram Airforce Museum on the 11th of October 9am-5pm! We will provide a FREE bike valet service for anyone who bikes, scoots, or otherwise wheels their way to the event! A safe parking spot for your bike and helmet!
Electrify Christchurch Expo 2026.
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biketoberchch.bsky.social @biketoberchch.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Nathaniel Herz Jardine is a first-term Councillor with a ten-minute cycle commute from Waltham for committee meetings. He discusses the big political headwinds against cycle infrastructure at Council, and how we might tack against those winds to keep making progress in Christchurch.
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biketoberchch.bsky.social @biketoberchch.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Apologies, this venue is not accessible to this with mobility constraints. We tried to book several other venues, but this was the only one we could get.
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biketoberchch.bsky.social @biketoberchch.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
@spokescanterbury.bsky.social is bringing you a Speaker Series this Biketober with guest speakers every Thursday. This week (Thu 8th) we have Cr Nathaniel Herz Jardine 📍 Pegasus Arms, upstairs ⌚ Doors open from upstairs from 5pm but arrive early to order food 🎤 Talk starts 5:30pm
A headshot photo of Nathaniel Herz Jardine. He has dark brown hair, moustache and beard, brown eyes, and pale skin. He is wearing a shirt with white, baby blue, pale pink, and pale purple stripes.
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biketoberchch.bsky.social @biketoberchch.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Cheers, Grant! We appreciate that :)
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biketoberchch.bsky.social @biketoberchch.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Biketober is well and truly underway, Ōtautahi Christchurch! Check out the calendar below for a small glimpse of what's on offer, and see our website for a full listing of events and details. biketoberchch.nz
Biketober calendar:PLEASE REFER TO THE WEBSITE FOR MORE INFO ABOUT EVENTS, TIME AND LOCATION
1: Speaker Series 1 - 2: FNB - Swim and Launch Event
Pub!
3 Fixedtober
4: Sunday Cycle + social
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6: Spokes Meeting
7: RAD Bike
Public Sessions
8: Speaker Series 2
9: FNB - Bike for Dolly Parton :)
10: KiwiHPV- try a
Recumbent
11: Electrify Chch expo bike valet
- Guided rides
Wigram
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13: Time Trial
Racing
14: RAD Bike
Public Sessions
15: Speaker Series 3 16: FNB - Heavy
Ass bikes up hill
17: Bike Trailer
WorkShop
-Rainbow Rave Ride
-Spring fair bike valet
18: Pedalling for
Palestine
Sumner)
-Track Cycling
Session
19: Changing Lanes Doc at
Lumiere Cinemas
20: Time Trial
Racing
21: RAD Bike
Public Sessions
22: Speaker Series
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23: FNB - Sunset ride
24: Climate Action
Campus Spring market bike valet
25: Sunday Cycle + social
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27: Time Trial
Racing
28: RAD Bike
Public Sessions
29: Speaker Series
5
30: FNB -
Halloween Ride
31: Dogs on bikes
-Tom Flood talk
RAD bikes: 54 Hawdon St (6.30pm - 8.30pm)
FNB = Friday Night bikes: Bridge of Remembrance (5.45pm)
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biketoberchch.bsky.social @biketoberchch.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
@notjustdna.bsky.social we hope you are able to access the form now?
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biketoberchch.bsky.social @biketoberchch.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Fixedtober Ride Today! Join the crew from Fixed Gear Christchurch (on any bike) Meeting 4pm at Te Pae (Oxford Terrace) Chill pace. No drop. Route under 30km. Stopping for a drink afterwards
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biketoberchch.bsky.social @biketoberchch.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
This is a great opportunity to explore a different part of the city and meet some new people! See you there! More details here! biketoberchch.nz/event/sunday... biketoberchch.nz/event/sunday...
Three bike rolling from left to rightPhoto of people sitting at tables in a restaurant.
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biketoberchch.bsky.social @biketoberchch.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Have you ever wanted to explore the cycleways of Christchurch but have never got around to it? This is your chance! Starting this Sunday Spokes will be running a series of guided cycleways tours starting from Latimer Square, looping around and ending at Scoundrel for a drink and a chat.
biketoberchch.nz
Sunday Cycles 1 – Biketober Christchurch
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biketoberchch.bsky.social @biketoberchch.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Go and join their Discord server to connect with other riders or follow their facebook page! discord.gg/8NW4z4JShF Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/share/g/1Fj6...
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Join the Friday Night Bikes Discord Server!
Check out the Friday Night Bikes community on Discord – hang out with 103 other members and enjoy free voice and text chat.
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biketoberchch.bsky.social @biketoberchch.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
For the whole month of October Friday Night Bikes will be heading out every Friday (That’s 5 Fridays!) Each Friday has it’s own special theme, the first is tonight and is a ride to New Brighton for a beach mission! (Swim optional) biketoberchch.nz/event/fnb-1/ for more details!
Picture of a beach with dunes and New Brighton Pier in the background.
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Christchurch City Libraries Ngā Kete Wānanga o Ōtautahi @christchurchlib.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
We have got a HEAP of great cycling resources including books for kids, guidebooks and more. Go forth and ride! ^MT my.christchurchcitylibraries.com/cycling/
my.christchurchcitylibraries.com
Cycling
Explore cycling resources at your library as well as events and important information for cyclists using Canterbury roads.
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biketoberchch.bsky.social @biketoberchch.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Biketober is here!!! Here is the calendar of events and check out biketoberchch.nz for more details! We are so excited and can’t wait to see you at all of our exciting events that we and our partners have planned!
Calendar of the month of October 2026. For more information visit https://biketoberchch.nz Biketober logo with the words Biketober festival of cycling. For more information visit https://biketoberchch.nz
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biketoberchch.bsky.social @biketoberchch.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Designed by @adamlines.bsky.social
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biketoberchch.bsky.social @biketoberchch.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Thanks Simon, form should be updated now! Give it another go!
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biketoberchch.bsky.social @biketoberchch.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
We are so excited to announce that we are selling shirts for Biketober 2026! Get your orders in soon before they sell out! Fill out our google form here! forms.gle/aY2r194BVqby...
Woman riding a bike with a biketober T-shirt riding toward the camera. The design on the shirt is like a network subway map with I [bike emoji] Ōtautahi
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biketoberchch.bsky.social @biketoberchch.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Glen is a transport and safety specialist with consultancy firm ViaStrada. Prior to that, Glen was a lecturer at University of Canterbury. Please support our host venue by ordering drinks. You can order food from The Craft Embassy via the bar at Little Andromeda. biketoberchch.nz/event/speake...
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Spokes Speaker Series 1 – Biketober Christchurch
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biketoberchch.bsky.social @biketoberchch.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Biketober Launch & Speaker Series 1: Dr Glen Koorey Dr Glen Koorey is speaking on “Sustainable Transport Insights from Europe” after his trip earlier in the year which included attending the 2026 Velo-City cycling conference held in Rimini, Italy When: Thu 1 Oct, 5pm Where: Little Andromeda
A photo from Copenhagen with a blue cycleway at an intersection with heaps of cyclists rolling through. In the background of the photo are some large buildings and big trees either side of the road.
There is an overlay of a photo of Dr Glen Koorey in the bottom right hand corner
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biketoberchch.bsky.social @biketoberchch.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Note that @spokescanterbury.bsky.social doesn't organise all of these events, but we try to showcase other organisations hosting regular events to raise awareness of other cool bike stuff happening across Canterbury
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biketoberchch.bsky.social @biketoberchch.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Biketober kicks off this Thursday! Here's a taste of what's on offer. Check out the website for full information biketoberchch.nz/list-calendar/
The printed calendar with one side showing the Biketober logo, Spokes Canterbury logo, and a QR code to take you to the Biketober website.
The other side shows a calendar with some of the many events happening over the month of October. 
The squares for September 28-30 are filled with traffic lights colours with a bicycle inside: a red circle on Mon 28th, yellow circle on Tue 29th, and green circle on Wed 30th.
The square for November 1st has the Spokes Canterbury logo.
Spokes Canterbury organises Biketober in the wider Christchurch area
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biketoberchch.bsky.social @biketoberchch.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Biketober 2026 starts in FOUR DAYS, Ōtautahi Christchurch! See our website biketoberchch.nz for the calendar of events, which is being updated regularly. @spokescanterbury.bsky.social
The logo for Biketober Festival of Cycling: simple illustrations of various types of bicycles with riders of all sizes, arranged in a loop around the letters BIKE of the word Biketober, with smaller words Festival of Cycling under the letters TOBER
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biketoberchch.bsky.social @biketoberchch.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Biketober is back for 2026! Check out the events (still being added, please bear with us) on the website biketoberchch.nz To help us track numbers, some events will have facebook events or free tickets on humanitix (especially our closing guest speaker, Tom Flood!) @spokescanterbury.bsky.social
Biketober festival of cycling logo with Biketober in capitals in blue text, with a ring of people riding bikes in cartoon style around the 'bike' part of the text
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Spokes Canterbury @spokescanterbury.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
Comment, sign and share Cycling Action Networks open letter for safe separated cycling infrastructure!
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