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"Our region is a vibrant bicycle friendly place where safe and accessible cycle routes connect neighbourhoods together fostering a culture of cycling for all."

Cover Photo Andrew Boyd Barber.
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Spokes Canterbury @spokescanterbury.bsky.social · May 20
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If you haven't already you can fill out the Life in Christchurch Survey, there are some questions regarding cycling and how you get around which helps give city councillors and staff important information about our transport network!

www.ccc.govt.nz/chchlife
Life in Christchurch 2025
The latest Life in Christchurch survey is now open for your feedback and we'd love your feedback on your experiences of travelling in Christchurch!
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November 16, 2025 at 9:20 PM
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Great upgrade to the cracked, rutted and narrow old path through South Hagley. Be sure to follow Cycling in Christchurch's blog, always something interesting to read on a Monday and Friday. And if you've got an idea for a guest post get in contact with them

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First Look: South Hagley Park new pathway
As mentioned the other day, a bit of work has been happening through the middle of South Hagley Park to improve the shared pathway there. Yesterday evening, I g
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November 10, 2025 at 7:36 AM
spokescanterbury.bsky.social
Great video from Tom from Shifter, what do you think we can learn from Seattle Washington to improve cycle advocacy in Ōtautahi Christchurch.

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This city is overcoming the backlash and building a cycling city
YouTube video by Shifter
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November 8, 2025 at 9:11 PM
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Great to see the connection along Antigua Street, alongside Parakiore, completed 🚲🎉🫶
Shared post from Christchurch City Council (original post on Facebook): The Antigua Street cycle connection, road and pipe upgrades are finished! With around 1100 cyclists travelling down Antigua Street each day, this is one of Christchurch's busiest cycle routes. The new connection features separated cycleways in both directions between Moorhouse Ave and St Asaph St and connects the Quarryman's Trail, Uni-Cycle as well as other central city lanes. This will make it nice and easy to get to Parakiore Recreation and Sport Centre by bike or scooter when it opens later in the year. A key part of the project was also upgrading the watermain pipes which had reached the end of their serviceable life. The road has also been resurfaced, and the western footpath has been widened and renewed, with new gardens adding the finishing touches to the area. Photos of the new road layout, featuring cyclists and cars, the new rain gardens, and the smooth new seal. Map of the area showing the new connection along Antigua St in red with yellow highlighting
November 7, 2025 at 8:21 PM
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Come ride with Spokes and Blind Low Vision this Saturday!
RSVP via the Humanitix link so we know how many spaces to book for the cafe stop in Kaiapoi 🚲☕🚲
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Blind Low Vision Cycling for Biketober (just missed by one day!)
Spokes Canterbury are joining with Blind Low Vision NZ for a bike ride to build connections and to celebrate cycling in the greater Christchurch area. BYO bike.
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October 27, 2025 at 11:49 PM
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Great to see the improvements along the South Express MCR at Mandeville street! A new beg button has been installed on the west side and cycle light timing has been improved, significantly reducing waiting times for peds and cyclists! TY CCC for making cycling improvements!
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Christchurch Mandeville street and Lowe street updated lights
YouTube video by Spokes Canterbury
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October 24, 2025 at 10:56 AM
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⛔ Strong Wind Warning - Red - for Canterbury, including Christchurch, Thursday 23rd October, 10am - 4pm ⛔
Please stay well clear of large trees and ideally limit travel to strictly necessary. Be aware that shortcuts through parks may not be available 1/2
October 22, 2025 at 8:18 AM
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Great to see the new shared path through South Hagley Park is open! So much smoother, flatter, and wider than the old one (between the netball courts and Deans Ave at the old Blenheim Road alignment/South Express Major Cycle Route
The bridge behind the netball courts, where the new path starts on the western side. Looking west towards Deans Ave. Looking west towards Deans Ave at the start of the new path. The new path is asphalt and at least 3 metres wide, sweeping around to the right (north of the old path). The old path has been dug out and re-levelled to presumably lay down grass. The intersection of the shared paths at the Deans Ave end, near the old Blenheim Road alignment and South Express Major Cycle Route. Looking east towards the netball courts and city centre. The new path is on the left. What remains of the old path (which has been dug out and re-levelled) is on the right.
October 22, 2025 at 7:15 AM
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Interested in transport?
Get along to this event on Sunday 19th October with @julieannegenter.greens.org.nz, new MP Mike Davidson, and community advocate Harrison McEvoy!
RSVP link in the comments 👇
Photo of Julie Anne Genter, details: 19th October, 2-4pm, Phillipstown Community Hub, 39 Nursery Road, Phillipstown, Christchurch 8011. Connecting Communities. Join us for a community hui with the Green Party's spokesperson and self-confessed train enthusiast MP Julie Anne Genter. Authorised by Julia Anne Genter MP for Rongotai. Parliament Buildings. Funded by Parliament Services.
October 17, 2025 at 10:20 AM
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Another great example! Nice one, Martin! 🚲🚌🚲
October 14, 2025 at 9:03 AM
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Reminder to all road users, but especially cyclists and pedestrians, to be extra vigilant when travelling through temporary traffic management. Claim the lane & make yourself as visible as possible. Make eye contact with drivers & staff operating stop/go signs & gates. www.odt.co.nz/star-news/st...
Father of Chch cyclist killed in crash says ‘restorative justice’ brought closure
The father of a Christchurch cyclist killed after a collision with a concrete truck assumed the driver was at fault and would most likely be going...
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October 14, 2025 at 7:33 AM
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Here at CAN, we know that every car trip replaced by bicycle brings benefits to our budget, and to our sense of well-being - it’s all part of the #CyclingMagic. If you experience that Cycling Magic, how about encouraging your work mates? It’s the last week to pop your vote back in the voting box!
October 6, 2025 at 10:34 PM
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That #CyclingMagic - jump on the bike, head to the game, and you're warmed up! And it's a great way for kids to head to the soccer, or rugby, or swimming!

With about 7,500 sports clubs across the motu, there's lots of opportunities to #CycleToTheGame !

#VoteForBikes
Wouldn't it be nice to have... more folks cycling to play weekend sports. Vote For Bikes. Cycling Action Network Pae te haere mā Pahikara. Image shows a netball hoop, a rugby ball, a soccer ball, and cricket stumps. There's a Childs bike and another bike with a 'voting tick' coming out of the front wheel.
September 30, 2025 at 9:03 PM
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That's it from the very first international #coffeeoutside ride in the world in 2025 (we are just inside the international date line, after all). We got amazing RSVP numbers (ahem! More than Adelaide, Berlin, and Paris even 🫨), but we fell short on turn out. The rain did us in.
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Man wearing a bike helmet and rain gear stands under a pavilion holding a $65 voucher. It's cloudy and rainy in the background and bikes are visible leaning up against a seat. Three people stand under a covered roof while it rains. They are all dressed in rain gear and there is a bike leaning up against a bench. Margret Mahy Playground in Christchurch is visible in the background. People dressed in rain gear eat pastries and drink coffee under a pavilion while it rains outside.
October 4, 2025 at 9:06 PM
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Reminder that #coffeeoutside 2025 is happening this Sat! Bring a mug for coffee and milk (and non dairy options) will be provided on the day! RSVP to go into the prize draw ridewithgps.com/events/40108... See you there!

Thanks Bellbird Bakery, Action Bicycle Club, Ride with GPS.
Coffee Embassy.
Text which says International #CoffeeOutside Day RIDE WITH GPS HOSTED MEETUPS SATURDAY, OCT 4TH OR HOST YOUR OWN FOR A CHANCE TO WIN! Below lots of people stand around in front of a large building on a concrete pad. There is grass all around it and many bikes leaning up against the concrete wall. The sky is blue in the background and there are trees on the horizon. Text that is in all caps. Ride bikes, Drink Coffee, Win Prizes Below images of some bike pedals, coffee kit, drink bottles, bike grips, and bag holder
October 2, 2025 at 10:43 AM
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cyclingactionnz.bsky.social
Shared Paths are more common these days. Love 'em? Hate 'em? What do you think?

Have a read of Lennart Nouat's piece and let us know your thoughts!

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We Need to Talk About Shared Paths - Mobycon
Mobycon Pacific Director Lennart Nout, discusses shared paths, and the drawbacks to incorporating them into network design.
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September 5, 2025 at 12:38 AM
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cyclingactionnz.bsky.social
It's part of that #CyclingMagic - on your bike you can pop down to a local cafe, to the bookstore, the gym because you can. You don't have to worry about finding a car park, or the traffic, or the sheer stress of driving - all those evaporate when you jump on your bike.

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Text says "Wouldn't it be nice to have ... more people coming into shops instead of driving past." and "Vote For Bikes, Cycling Action Network, Pae te haere maa Pahikara", on top of a faded image of a bicycle, with a 'voting tick' in the front wheel, a street sign saying "bikes, bikes, bikes, sale!", and a large question mark.
September 10, 2025 at 2:49 AM
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cyclingactionnz.bsky.social
You might be familiar with cycle infrastructure near you; what would you do to improve it? Install concrete separators on top of painted separator lines? Smooth out slopes along cycleways to make it more comfortable for cyclists? How could you encourage Councils to continually improve?
modacitylife.com Melissa & Chris Bruntlett @modacitylife.com · Sep 10
After six years we remain amazed by the mindset of constant improvement in The Netherlands.

At Nieuwe Plantage in Delft a slip lane was removed, the road narrowed, safety and priority for pedestrians and cyclists improved, with 60 new trees to be added to help cool in the summer and absorb water.
Before and after of a Dutch intersection with cyclists passing
September 15, 2025 at 1:42 AM
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Chris Bruntlett from Dutch Cycling Embassy notes several factors critical to countering Bikelash. For example; "Build a Broad and Diverse Coalition: By sparking a values-based conversation about our societal aspirations, we can find consensus ..."

See more here: www.linkedin.com/posts/cbrunt...
Woman on e-cargo bike with two children on the back, and a man cycling alongside her on a separated cycle path by the Wellington Harbour.
September 19, 2025 at 3:19 AM
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Whoops, bit late to the party!

September 19th marks Womens' Suffrage Day in Aotearoa NZ, and the humble bicycle played a big part in achieving the right of women to vote in 1893. The rest is history, and the humble bicycle still powers revolutions.

#CyclingPower #VoteForBikes #WomensRights
September 24, 2025 at 6:22 AM
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Grabbing a water bottle, she unlocked the bike, and set off down the drive. The clouds scudded across the sky, the wind was fresh, and she noticed the new spring growth. She breathed deeply, and there it was again - that old cycling magic; it never failed to arrive.

#VoteForBikes #CyclingMagic
Words say "Wouldn't it be nice to have... comfortable, safe space to enjoy that cycling magic" with "Vote For Bikes, Cycling Action Network, Pae te haere maa pahikara". and an image of a stylised bike with a voting tick coming out of the front wheel, and a smaller kids bike behind. There is a traffic sign saying 'bike lane'. There is a large faded question mark in the background.
September 25, 2025 at 5:51 AM
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Come along to our #coffeeoutside event this Saturday! See you there and don't forget to RSVP to go in to the draw to win prizes! Shoutout to bellbird bakery and action bicycle club for supporting and ridewithgps for organising this worldwide event! Thx coffee embassy 4 being our supplier of coffee!
Poster with bikes and a coffee cart on a path with trees in the background. The text is written below the image on a coffee coloured brown background. It reads. Bikes & Coffee Brews Celebrate coffee culture, meet up with cycle advocates and enthusiasts, WIN PRIZES! Join us for a morning coffee ride! Meet us at Margaret Mahy Playground at 8:45am and we'll roll out at 9am, or meet at Dallington Landing for coffee. Register below (or scan the QR code) for a chance to win some PRIZES. Ride distance and route on our RSVP page. See you there! Link to register: https://ridewithgps.com/events/401088-christchurch-coffeeoutside-2025 There are several supporting business logos on the right hand side of the text. Supported by Ride with GPS logo Bellbird bakery Logo Action Bicycle Club Logo Spokes Canterbury Logo
September 28, 2025 at 11:38 PM
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The road not taken! What could have been?

www.thepress.co.nz/a/nz-news/36...
How an abandoned Hagley Park motorway transformed Christchurch
Hagley Park nearly got a motorway. The project’s tangled history, full of twists and turns, permanently altered the shape of the city.
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September 24, 2025 at 4:54 AM
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We now have a ride planned!

Meet up location: Margaret Mahy Playground at 8:45am and we'll roll out at 9am. If you want to skip the ride or ride direct you can meet at Dallington Landing for coffee.

Remember to RSVP to the event link to be in to win prizes! ridewithgps.com/events/40108...
September 23, 2025 at 10:05 PM
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Spokes Canterbury Local Board Elections 2025

See below our rating for the candidates.

Note that those with a *asterisk* next to their name did not respond to the survey and were ranked based on their voting record.

Remember if you haven't registered it's not too late! Visit vote.nz for info!
Title: Spokes Canterbury Local Board Elections 2025 Subtitle: Rating Rating Explanation 10 Fantastic - Shows excellent understanding of the issues and will work hard to improve. Has consistently supported cycleways and other safety improvements through action as well as words. 8 to 9 Great - Shows great understanding of the issues and sounds like they are willing to improve cycling for all ages and abilties 7 Good - Appears positive towards cycleways. 6 or less Average - not likely to promote cycling or active transport. Candidate Spokes Rating Coastal Ward Celeste Donovan 10 Fendalton Ward David Cartwright 5 Xavier Dickason 9 Diane Ellis 5 Halswell Ward Kevin List 7 Andrei Moore 8 Harewood Ward  Nick Adams 9 Heathcote Ward Nathaniel Herz Jardine 8 Tim Lindley 9 Hornby Ward Cody Cooper 9 Janice Munar* 7 Innes Ward Pauline Cotter* 9 Mike Davidson 10 Ali Jones 3 *Candidate did not answer questioniare, ranking based on voting history and other action/feedback Page 2 of 3 Title: Spokes Canterbury Local Board Elections 2025 Subtitle: Rating Rating Explanation 10 Fantastic - Shows excellent understanding of the issues and will work hard to improve. Has consistently supported cycleways and other safety improvements through action as well as words. 8 to 9 Great - Shows great understanding of the issues and sounds like they are willing to improve cycling for all ages and abilties 7 Good - Appears positive towards cycleways. 6 or less Average - not likely to promote cycling or active transport. Candidate Spokes Rating Mayoral Candidates Sara Templeton 10 Peter Wakeman 5 Banks Peninsula Ward Tyrone Fields 9 Nigel Millar 8 Jamie Small 7 Cashmere Ward Kate Hodgins  10 Keir Leslie 9 Clare Marks 9 Lee Sampson 10 Tim Scandrett 8 Central Ward Dr Sunita Gautam  9 Hayley Guglietta 8 Jake McKellan* 8 John Miller 9 Tom Roud 9 *Candidate did not answer questioniare, ranking based on voting history and other action/feedback Page 1 of 3 Title: Spokes Canterbury Local Board Elections 2025 Subtitle: Rating Rating Explanation 10 Fantastic - Shows excellent understanding of the issues and will work hard to improve. Has consistently supported cycleways and other safety improvements through action as well as words. 8 to 9 Great - Shows great understanding of the issues and sounds like they are willing to improve cycling for all ages and abilties 7 Good - Appears positive towards cycleways. 6 or less Average - not likely to promote cycling or active transport. Candidate Spokes Rating Linwood Ward Ethan Gullery 8 Paul McMahon 9 Yani Johanson* 8 Papanui Ward Simon Britten 10 Harrison McEvoy 9 Emma Twaddell 9 Riccarton Ward Fionna Chapman* 8 Joseph Fullerton* 7 Tyler Harrison-Hunt* 8 Lucy King  4 Spreydon Ward  Sophie Bond 9 Melanie Coker 10 *Candidate did not answer questioniare, ranking based on voting history and other action/feedback Page 3 of 3
September 20, 2025 at 10:39 PM