www.eventbrite.co.nz/e/reenergisi... Check out ReEnergising! Local action to electrify our energy transition! June 16th at 5:30pm Register for free.

This is worth reading, for excellent communication & story-telling. “I’m driving less. I don’t want to see the world through a driver’s eyes any more. Before I began driving less, I had long had a melancholic sense that the city lifestyle I lived was cut off...” #UrbanTruth From @irishtimes.com

Reminder that our AGM is this coming Tuesday the 26th. We will have a speaker, Tim Hughes come to discuss about safe cycling infrastructure. Some food will be provided as well. See you there!

www.newsline.ccc.govt.nz/news/story/c... Know someone that wants a bike to work or errands, but would like a confidence boost? It's free and they will learn important bike safety skills! Council has boosted funding for more adult bike skills classes. We hear they are booking up fast so get in soon!

Great to see cycleway construction starting. This section will bring safety improvements for all road users and enable more cycling trips during this and future fuel shocks. www.newsline.ccc.govt.nz/news/story/n...

We are so looking forward to our Winter Solstice Ride and can't wait to see everyone bling out their bikes! See you on the 21st!

Winter Solstice Night Bike Ride. 21st of June. 5pm. Don't forget to bling out your bike! www.facebook.com/share/1ELRtG...

Breaking news! the first of Otago University's Transport Research Network webnairs for winter 2026 is here! Dr Giulio Mattioli: Car dependence: understanding barriers to change through the decades. See here: youtu.be/nUu-j8m9Jv0?...

Sign up to get the link for this webinar tomorrow! Two Spokes Canterbury members had the pleasure of an in-person presentation from each of these speakers at the recent CANDo and they were absolute highlights 💯👌

Spokes Canterbury is announcing our AGM on Tuesday 26th May Doors open - 5:30pm Meeting starts - 5:45pm Tūranga Central Library Spark Place (Ground Floor meeting room) See more details at this link here! www.spokes.org.nz/2026/04/spok...

Spot on! #1hourconspiracy

Did you know that just because you are following us on socials, you might not be a member of Spokes? Come join as an official member here www.spokes.org.nz/spokes-membe... Strong Membership = Strong Advocacy!

www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic... @cyclingactionnz.bsky.social @bikeauckland.bsky.social @spokescanterbury.bsky.social @rnzrss.bsky.social

See how much you save by choosing the bike! rideandsave.co.nz

Spokes Canterbury is announcing our AGM on Tuesday 26th May Doors open - 5:30pm Meeting starts - 5:45pm Tūranga Central Library Spark Place (Ground Floor meeting room) See more details at this link here! www.spokes.org.nz/2026/04/spok...

WATCH: Have you heard about the “Carspiracy” that’s brainwashed us into #Motonormativity? Watch this video, and then share and discuss it widely. Addressing it starts with knowing it’s happening. By the Global Cycling Network (who should be on Bluesky) featuring @ianwalker.bsky.social. #UrbanTruth

School is back in term, so remember to drive slowly around schools and always be looking out for children, at all times 🚲🛴🚸

Comment, sign and share Cycling Action Networks open letter for safe separated cycling infrastructure!

Spokes Canterbury is excited to announce that @tomflood.bsky.social from Creativebyrovelo.com and @urbantruth.bsky.social and will be visiting Ōtautahi Christchurch, New Zealand on Oct 31. Details for the public event to follow.

While the oil crisis is definitely hurting people in the pocket, there may also be a lesson in it. thespinoff.co.nz/society/10-0...

The Dutch have an annual headwind cycling championship. Perhaps Ōtautahi Christchurch could hold a similar event up Memorial Ave on a nor-west day. youtu.be/VMinwf-kRlA

www.thepress.co.nz/nz-news/3609... Great to see our comments in the press yesterday. We continue to advocate for more cycling infrastructure and “quick-build” cycleways are a great way to do that - though not at the expense of the major cycleway builds!

Remember our submissions rely on you, the local expert from your street and neighbourhood coming to us and sharing your thoughts, ideas and personal experiences of walking, wheeling (and yes) driving, through your local streets.

Check out our latest in person submission to the Christchurch City Council Annual Plan. Huge thanks to Anne our submissions coordinator! youtu.be/1ok5W35faPg

Do you miss being in a mass participation bike ride already? Check out this free event in two weeks' time! 🎶🚴‍♂️🚴‍♀️🚴🎉 facebook.com/events/s/-bi...

Daylight savings time has ended, bringing darker evenings and shorter days. Lights on the front and back of your bike are essential for morning and evening riding, not just to be seen, but to see where you are going. Please check your lights are dipped enough so you aren't blinding other road users.

Great to see some new green and red paint at the top of Strowan Road around the Normans Road intersection and at the Northern Line Major Cycleway crossing, helping remind drivers to look for cyclists 👀🚴🚴‍♀️🚴‍♂️ Thanks Waimāero Fendalton-Waimairi-Harewood Community Board and Christchurch City Council 🙏

Meadowbank Pourewa Shared Path, Auckland. Footage from CANDo 2026 (the annual cycling advocacy conference organised by @cyclingactionnz.bsky.social and local organisers, this time @bikeauckland.bsky.social 🙏) in Tāmaki Makaurau. With: Bike Rotorua Spokes Dunedin @cyclewgtn.bsky.social And more!

Tāmaki Drive, Hobson Bay, Tāmaki Makaurau. Footage from CANDo 2026 (the annual cycling advocacy conference organised by @cyclingactionnz.bsky.social and local organisers, this time @bikeauckland.bsky.social 🙏) in Tāmaki Makaurau. With: Bike Rotorua Spokes Dunedin @cyclewgtn.bsky.social And more!

Ōrākei Basin, Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland Footage from CANDo 2026 (the annual cycling advocacy conference organised by @cyclingactionnz.bsky.social and local organisers, this time @bikeauckland.bsky.social 🙏) in Tāmaki Makaurau. With: Bike Rotorua Spokes Dunedin @cyclewgtn.bsky.social And more!

Great to see that the good foresight of our councillors past investing in a quality cycle network is enabling us to transition to low emissions no fuel vehicles. Let's continue to invest! www.thepress.co.nz/nz-news/3609...

Today we pedal with purpose! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🎉 Thank you to our sponsors, Stratos Technology Partners Rainbow NZ Charitable Trust Christchurch Community Events 🙏 See you in North Hagley Park or along the course through to the Pride Market at Naylor Love (Cashel St just east of Te Kaha) 🚴🚴‍♂️🚴‍♀️

There's still time to order your own t-shirt. Lots of colours and sizes to choose from. Jump on our website: rainbowride.org.nz

Thank you again to our amazing sponsors! Stratos Technology Partners (stp.co.nz), Rainbow NZ Charitable Trust (rainbownzcharitabletrust.org.nz), and Christchurch Community Events (chch.community)

Last chance! We ride Saturday 28th March, 9:30am! Register at rainbowride.org.nz

Bike dressing and costume making events at The White Room (180 Avonside Dr) Sunday 22nd, 1-4pm, and Thursday 26th, 5-8pm. Some supplies provided. Pick up more at Creative Junk (25 Disraeli St) and your local thrift stores

Final bike dressing and costume making today at The White Room Creative Space (180 Avonside Drive), 5-8pm! 🧶🧵 We are now full in all colours of the progress pride with intersex flag 🫶 Thank you to our sponsors & supporters 🙏 Thank you to our photographer Husk Productions 📷

We are still crafting bike decorations and costumes today with indoor space at The White Room (180 Avonside Drive). Thanks to our supporters and sponsors 🫶 The White Room Creative Space New Brighton Stitch-O-Mat He Puna Taimoana Christchurch Pride and more! Photos by Husk Productions

Tomorrow we ride for Pride! Check your helmet and bike are safe and your friends are coming to watch 🎉 See you at the Mickle Gates/Armagh St entrance to North Hagley Park at 9:30am Photos thanks to Husk Productions 🙏

www.thepress.co.nz/a/nz-news/36... Wow! What a great story! Keep up the great work Nigel!

We love our marshals! We would also love some more - it's free and fun! Register at rainbowride.org.nz Christchurch Pride Action Bicycle Club Christchurch City Council The White Room Creative Space Burnett Foundation Aotearoa Grizzly @spokescanterbury.bsky.social New Brighton Stitch-O-Mat

www.thepress.co.nz/a/nz-news/36... "Cycling in Christchurch surged 13% last week as fuel prices hit $3 per litre, with bike shops reporting an unusual rush on electric commuter bikes and equipment." Submit on our council long term plan to ensure cycling infrastructure remains a top priority.

One more sleep for Culture Galore 2026! Remember if you 🚲, 🚶‍➡️, 🛴, or take 🚌 you go into the draw to win a goodie bag. PLUS if you scoot or bike, use our awesome FREE bike valet to maybe win more prizes like two U-locks and matching holders, and a cycle related book! 1/2

Check out this amazing deal from our supporter, Action Bicycle Club: $10 WOF - Offer valid until 27th March - No bookings required. Turn up during shop hours 8:30am - 5pm and show your Rainbow Ride ticket - (more in comments)

"There is a proven concept called the “kerb-cut effect”. When you cut a ramp into the kerb of a footpath for wheelchair users, you make it better for the parent with a pram, the worker with a heavy trolley, and the elderly person with a walker." - EJ Barrett www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/3609...

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There is still time to join the line-up as a rider or marshal! Prizes for best decorated rider AND marshal 🏆 Register at rainbowride.org.nz Thank you to the amazing photographer for these shots from 2025: Seth Costa-Hughes of Husk Productions takcostahughes.wixsite.com/huskproducti...