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Vision: "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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Spokes Canterbury @spokescanterbury.bsky.social · 1d

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

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Spokes Canterbury @spokescanterbury.bsky.social · 3d

and some cycleways that cross through parks, like the Northern Line Major Cycle Route along the railway line and through St James Park, may best be avoided. 2/2

Spokes Canterbury @spokescanterbury.bsky.social · 3d

⛔ 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

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Spokes Canterbury @spokescanterbury.bsky.social · 3d

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.

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Ilam Branch of The Green Party of Aotearoa New Zealand @ilam-greens.bsky.social · 8d

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.

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Spokes Canterbury @spokescanterbury.bsky.social · 11d

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

Spokes Canterbury @spokescanterbury.bsky.social · 11d

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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Cycling Action Network @cyclingactionnz.bsky.social · 18d

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!

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Cycling Action Network @cyclingactionnz.bsky.social · 24d

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.

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Spokes Canterbury @spokescanterbury.bsky.social · 20d

We found shelter, we dodged rain drops, we splashed puddles, and toasted to coffee outdoors with bikes. 5/5

Spokes Canterbury @spokescanterbury.bsky.social · 20d

We had an amazing wash processed Kenyan batch brew (Kaliluni AA) to go with delectable pastries (I saw blueberry danishes, chili cheese scrolls, and more 🤤), stickers, prizes, and Action Bicycle Club even kicked in a $65 gift voucher (congrats Mario!). 4/5

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Spokes Canterbury @spokescanterbury.bsky.social · 20d

@ridewithgps (and all their cool event sponsors like Miir, Swift Industries, and Coava coffee) @coffeeembassy_nz @actionbicycleclub and @bellbirdbakery. What an amazing community! It was miserable out, but your swag assuaged our soaking wet panniers. 3/5

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Spokes Canterbury @spokescanterbury.bsky.social · 20d

Shout-out to Tiny from South Africa, Ken from Singapore, Mario from Germany, Sean from the US, and George, our only Kiwi in attendance (actually, George's whanau met up with us, so cheers to Sarah and Maisie too). And an even bigger shout-out to the community support 2/5

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Spokes Canterbury @spokescanterbury.bsky.social · 20d

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.

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Spokes Canterbury @spokescanterbury.bsky.social · 23d

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.

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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

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Spokes Canterbury @spokescanterbury.bsky.social · 26d

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Christchurch #CoffeeOutside 2025

Join us for a global celebration of coffee, bikes, and community! Meet fellow enthusiasts, enjoy great company, and enter to win prizes. Meet up location: Meet us at Margaret Mahy Park at 8:45am and...

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Cycling Action Network @cyclingactionnz.bsky.social · Sep 5

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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Cycling Action Network @cyclingactionnz.bsky.social · Sep 10

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

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.

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Cycling Action Network @cyclingactionnz.bsky.social · Sep 15

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?

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

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Cycling Action Network @cyclingactionnz.bsky.social · Sep 19

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.

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Cycling Action Network @cyclingactionnz.bsky.social · Sep 24

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

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Cycling Action Network @cyclingactionnz.bsky.social · Sep 25

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.

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Spokes Canterbury @spokescanterbury.bsky.social · 26d

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!

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Spokes Canterbury @spokescanterbury.bsky.social · Sep 24

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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Spokes Canterbury @spokescanterbury.bsky.social · Sep 23

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...

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