Hagley Park to the upper Heathcote River Ride (SPOKES ride #2)

Meet at: Armagh Street bridge entrance to Hagley Park / Gardens at 1.50pm. We will set off at 2pm

Exploring hidden gems (parks, rivers, quiet streets and cycle paths!) in the seldom visited southwest of the city! We will blaze a trail through Addington, Spreydon, Somerfield and Hoon Hay from the Avon to near the source of the Heathcote and back again.

The ride is approximately 20km and is expected to take about 2 hours.While the ride is flat, and will be at an easy pace, it is probably not suitable for younger children.

A ROUTE MAP IS ATTACHED (click on the Attachment link below).

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SPOKES Recreational Rides for 08-09 Season of Cycling

· Spokes rides this Season celebrate Christchurch as the City of Cycles, and the City of Rivers. Each of our five rides takes us along parts of the Avon or Heathcote Rivers, and will encourage you to enjoy these great places by bike!

· The rides are suitable for people of all ages and cycling abilities, and are especially designed to provide a positive riding experience for less seasoned cyclists.

· There is NO COST to anyone going on these rides, they are all organised and run by Spokes volunteers.

· All rides are loops - they start and finish at the same spot. We mostly ride along quiet streets and cycle paths, although we do need to cross some main roads. Each ride has a guide, but there is no special traffic management; each rider is responsible for their own safety.

· The rides are all on Sunday afternoons, meet at the place indicated for a 2pm start. Bring clothing for all weathers, a drink & snacks.

· Information about all Spokes 08-09 rides can be found on our website, here