There are now more than 75km of cycleways, which make getting around way safer and easier for everyone.
A section of the Papanui Parallel cycleway is closed until Wednesday 30 July, while we upgrade essential water pipes.
Discover new connections with the latest bike map
Download a copy of the bike map [PDF, 3.1 MB] or pick up a copy at Council Libraries and Recreation and Sport Centres, your local bike shop, Ara Institute, the University of Canterbury or the Bus Interchange.
You can also visit our cycleways page, which describes the current status of our 13 major cycle routes, including completed cycleways, partially completed cycleways, and planned cycleways.
To see public bike parking spots on the map below, select Cycle Stands from the list of map layers.
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The Waimakariri District has plenty of opportunities for cyclists, including off-road tracks alongside the Ashley/Rakahuri and Waimakariri Rivers which are managed by Environment Canterbury. Cycle facilities and trails in the Waimakariri District(external link). The Christchurch to Little River Rail Trail is a cycleway and walkway between Christchurch and Little River. Find information and maps for the Little River Rail Trail.(external link)
Cycleway
Cycle lane
Shared path
Shared zone
Te Ara Ōtākaro Avon River Trail
Cycle stand
Locky Dock
Undercover cycle stand
School bike track
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