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Summer Cycling Series

Riding a bike has many benefits, it’s good for your health, your pocket and the environment, and there’s no better time to ride than summer! Our local Summer Cycling Series offers a range of fun activities to help get people out and about to enjoy their bikes and our rohe.

Did you know transport is the second largest emitter of greenhouse gases in our district!? Switching out your regular car commute for a more climate friendly mode, like cycling is one of the most impactful ways we can lower our emissions.

  • Need to dust off the cobwebs? Returning Riders events are perfect for those who need a little ‘refresher’, want to upskill to riding on the road or are new to two wheels.
  • Social butterfly? Go by Bike days are perfect for anyone and everyone looking for an extra incentive to get on your bike.
  • Looking to cruise? Join our community rides; Wāhine on Wheels and Ngongotaha Trail Ride for casual, fun rides with refreshment pit-stops and a chance to chat with our Council cycling team.

Events and activities are free, but some require registration in advance - details below.

Bike Scavenger Hunt

Suitability: All ages and stages

When: All summer long

A fun activity taken to the next level when completed by bike. Do it on the way to school, or in your free time. Download the scavenger hunt list (PDF 439KB) or pick up a printed copy from the Rotorua Lakes Council customer centre. Tick off the things you find (try to find them all)! Post a photo of your list in the comments section of the Summer Cycling Series Facebook post on our Rotorua Lakes Council Facebook page and be in to win!

Download the scavenger hunt list (PDF 439KB)

Bike Art with Strava

Suitability: All ages and stages

When: All summer long

Unleash your creative side – whilst on your bike – with the Strava Art Competition. Show us your best bike art by Strava. Not sure how to go about it? This link https://www.bicycling.com/rides/a20044377/become-a... has great tips – can you do something as impressive as this? Give it a go and be in to win! Email a screenshot of your Strava bike art as a JPG attachment to cycling@rotorualc.nz with the subject line: Strava Art or load it directly to our Rotorua Lakes Council Facebook page (that's a Strava option) under the Summer Cycling Series post.

Bike it Forward

Suitability: All ages and stages

When: All summer long

Got a bike you no longer use? ‘Bike it Forward’ and donate your paihikara (bike) to help us bring the joy of biking to deserving community members. We‘re collecting good condition used bicycles to donate to less advantaged tamariki and adults. Please get in touch to arrange donation – email cycling@rotorualc.nz.

Bike Kitchen

Suitability: Those with bike maintenance skills

When: All summer long

We have a small fleet of donated bikes that need some ‘tlc’ before we can pass them on to their new owners. If you know your way around a bike and would like to support this kaupapa (project) that benefits members of our community, please email cycling@rotorualc.nz.

Returning Riders

Suitability: New or unconfident riders

When: Tuesday 5, 5.30 – 6.30pm

It’s time to dust off your paihikara (bike) and get your confidence back! Qualified instructors will lead small groups to rebuild bike skills and confidence so you can enjoy the benefits of riding. Receive a beginner biker pack on completion of the course to help you keep riding safely. Registrations essential, email cycling@rotorualc.nz.

Go by Bike Day – Morey St Reserve

Suitability: All ages and stages

When: Tuesday 5, 6.30 – 8.30am

Ditch the car and 'Go by Bike', it’s fun, easy and free! Ride into our pit-stop on the Morey St Cycleway by the Morey St Reserve and we’ll share some goodies with you.

Ngongotahā Trail Ride

Suitability: All ages and stages able to ride for 10km

When: Saturday 16, 9.30 – 11.30am

Live in Ngongotahā and keen to ride to town a few times a week for work or play? Come and have a practice this weekend and get some tips along the way. We’ll ride the Ngongotahā cycle Trail in to Eat Streat for an ice-cream before returning. Depart from the Ngongotahā Medical Centre - registrations essential, email cycling@rotorualc.nz.

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