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Winter Solstice Night Bike Ride

Wheel in the Winter

Winter Solstice Bike Ride returns for 15th year in a row
On the longest night of the year, hundreds of cyclists will light up Hagley Park in a glowing celebration of pedal power.
Spokes Canterbury invites families, commuters, enthusiasts, and everyone who has ever loved riding a bike to join the 15th Annual Winter Solstice Bike Ride - a free, fun community event to mark the turning of the season. Join us on the longest night of the year, and light it up to celebrate cycling!

EVENT DETAILS

📅 Date: Sunday, 21 June 2026
⏰ Gather from: 5:00pm. Ride departs 5:30pm
📍 Location: North Hagley Park, Armagh Street entrance, meet inside the Mickle Gates. The main 6km loop will use shared paths within Hagley Park. A shorter 4km loop suitable for younger tamariki will ride at a slower pace.
💰 Cost: Free and open to all
✨ Theme: Bling your bike! Lights, glowsticks, decorations - the more the merrier.

 

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Waimakariri Annual Plan 2026 / 2027 

  Waimakariri Annual Plan 2026 / 2027    Submission from Spokes Canterbury   Reference: https://letstalk.waimakariri.govt.nz/draft-annual-plan-2026-27 April 2026   Tēnā koutou katoa Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the Waimakariri Draft Annual Plan 2026 / 2027. Introduction Spokes Canterbury (http://www.spokes.org.nz/) is a local cycling advocacy group with approximately 1,300 followers. Spokes is affiliated with […]

Selwyn Annual Plan 2026 / 2027 

  Selwyn Annual Plan 2026 / 2027    Submission from Spokes Canterbury   Reference: https://yoursay.selwyn.govt.nz/annual-plan-2026 April 2026   Tēnā koutou katoa Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the Selwyn Draft Annual Plan 2026 / 2027. Introduction Spokes Canterbury (http://www.spokes.org.nz/) is a local cycling advocacy group with approximately 1,300 followers. Spokes is affiliated with […]

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Waitai Coastal-Burwood-Linwood Community Board Plan 2026-28 Submission from Spokes Canterbury Reference: https://letstalk.ccc.govt.nz/waitai-coastal-burwood-linwood-community-board-plan-2026-28 March 2026 Tēnā koutou katoa Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the Waitai Coastal-Burwood-Linwood Community Board Plan 2026-28. Introduction Spokes Canterbury (http://www.spokes.org.nz/) is a local cycling advocacy group with approximately 1,300 followers. Spokes is affiliated with the national Cycling Action Network […]

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