Thanks to everyone who came down today to discuss cycling Our next meeting is on 13th February at University of Canterbury Ori Day. See you there!

We are still here for another hour!

I hear more light blue riders are needed 🩵🏳️‍⚧️🚲

Reminder our first event is tomorrow at Tūranga at 11am to 3pm. See you there. There will be tea/coffee and snacks!

Spokes Canterbury is Proud to support Rainbow Ride 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🎉🚲

Join us for an engaging and collaborative event hosted by Spokes Canterbury Cyclists Association as we work together to enhance cycling in Christchurch! We want to hear from you about your experiences and ideas for making our city more bike-friendly. 1/x Thread

We are right next to the buskers at the amphitheater!

Another article in @thepress.co.nz today covering our cycleway network, great to see we are being recognised for our efforts in Christchurch!

What a great news story from Australia! May this be inspiration for politicians in Auckland. #liberatethelane @bikeauckland.bsky.social

" 'Cyclists' had 84% lower life cycle CO2 emmissions that 'non-cyclists'." www.youtube.com/watch?v=kL-G...

Friday Night Bikes! More footage from Dec '25 Last Friday of the month Meet at the Bridge of Remembrance at 5:45pm All welcome 🚲🛹🛼 Come explore the city with us, slowly (Not a Spokes initiative, but one we support!)

Register now for 2026! Saturday 28th March events.humanitix.com/rainbowride26 Check out the full video on our YouTube channel youtube.com/@rainbowride...

Friday Night Bikes (not a Spokes initiative but one we attend regularly). Last Friday of the month, every month. Meet at the Bridge of Remembrance at 5:45pm for a 6pm roll-out. All welcome! Cruisy pace. Come explore the city with us 🚲🛹🛼 youtube.com/shorts/wMdLi...

Air quality, warming temperatures, green spaces, and transport choices are common themes. “Freedom is living in a city like here, where you can breathe clean air and choose your lifestyle.” www.theguardian.com/cities/2025/...

Check out the progress on the Nor'West Arc MCR along Aorangi Road between Brookside Tce and Condell Ave youtu.be/eTv9apJLOwM

Come and join Spokes Canterbury in the New Brighton Seaside Christmas Parade tomorrow, Saturday 13th December! Join us from 9:30am on Marine Parade near Hawke Street before rolling out at 10:30am. Here are some videos from last year for inspiration! youtu.be/_af6ruQgsrY youtu.be/dudOyojYyLw

Disappointed safe speeds were not chosen to protect pedestrians and cyclists, but at least average travelling speeds on some of these roads has reduced with the new road layouts. Take care out there 🚲 www.thepress.co.nz/nz-news/3609...

Today's the day! See you there at 10am for the ride. We leave at 10:15am. maps.app.goo.gl/HwEXSzQ1h8Ac...

THIS is why biking is better than driving www.youtube.com/shorts/OHLtP... Come along to our Family-friendly cargo bike picnic this Sunday the 7th of Dec at 10am! Event details are linked in the pinned comment.

Aranui Bike Fix up is looking for volunteers! No experience needed, just a passion for bikes and giving back to the next generation!

Wow! So great to see Christchurch is the best cycling city in the Asia and Oceania! 38 overall is very good too! All this is only due to advocates and citizens pushing elected leaders! Let's keep up the good work! cyclingchristchurch.co.nz/2025/11/30/a...

ccc.govt.nz/news-and-eve... Spokes Canterbury, Action Bicycle Club and Christchurch Electric Bicycles are organising a cargo bike picnic. Whether you own a cargo bike, load up a bike, use a trailer, or are just curious to try one out, everyone is welcome! See the link below for more details.

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

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 cyclingchristchurch.co.nz/2025/11/09/f...

Great video from Tom from Shifter, what do you think we can learn from Seattle Washington to improve cycle advocacy in Ōtautahi Christchurch. youtu.be/WT5Miss2itQ

Great to see the connection along Antigua Street, alongside Parakiore, completed 🚲🎉🫶

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 🚲☕🚲 events.humanitix.com/blind-low-vi...

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! youtu.be/9IF9ym3wsWg

⛔ 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

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

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 👇

Another great example! Nice one, Martin! 🚲🚌🚲

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...

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!

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

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. 1/5

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.

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! mobycon.com/updates/we-n...

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. www.can.org.nz/nice

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?

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...

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

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

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!

The road not taken! What could have been? www.thepress.co.nz/a/nz-news/36...

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...

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!

Spokes is hosting a coffee event in conjunction with Ride with GPS, which is coordinating events worldwide. Coffee outside is an opportunity for cycling enthusiasts to meet at a specified time and location to drink coffee, enjoy snacks and meet with friends, outside. ridewithgps.com/events/40108...

At CAN, lower speeds in our local communities is not negotiable. We recognise the benefits it brings to all road users, including cyclists. Safe, connected, separated cycling infrastructure includes lower speeds. Vote for candidates who supports lower speeds on your local streets.

Our wonderful treasurer, Robert! www.odt.co.nz/star-news/st...