Biketober is a community-created bike festival presented by Bike Auckland. 

Looking for the perfect excuse to dust off your bike and create some springtime fun with friends and family? Join our annual festival of bicycle fun, brightening up neighbourhoods all over Tāmaki Makaurau, all October long. With activities for all ages, abilities, and bike styles, let’s celebrate the joys of cycling together!

Biketober activities are community-led and self-run, leaving unlimited capacity for maximum creativity. Help us compile a full calendar of joyous community-led bike fun from 1-31 October! Rides, tours, workshops, get-togethers – whether big or small, if your event involves people on bikes we’d love to hear from you. 


Month-long Events

STREET ART BIKE CHALLENGE

Synopsis: Photo competition: Discover the city's street-art scene by bike!

STREET ART BIKE CHALLENGE

Get ready for some especially colourful cycle rides around Tāmaki Makaurau’s highways, byways and streetscapes this spring.

October 2023 sees EcoMatters’ award-winning Street Art Bike Challenge kick off once again, with the opportunity to win $1000 worth of prizes when you snap your favourite street art spots around Auckland.

All you need is your phone or camera and, ideally, a social media account to share your street art moments through, using #streetartbikechallenge.

See more information about the challenge here! 

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Mangere BiketoberFest 2023

Synopsis: Mutliple dates: All Triple Teez activity for Biketober in one event tile!

Mangere BiketoberFest 2023

For up-to-date information and updates, see the Triple Teez facebook page! 

Oct 01
Every Sunday Street Fit
8am

Oct 03, 04, and 05
Bikefix Clinic
11am – 4pm

Oct 04
Every Wednesday Cycling Skills
5:30pm

Oct 14
Bula Ride
9am

Oct 23
Labour Rideout
9am

Oct 26
Re-cycle Re-pair Day
9am

Oct 31
Halloween Night Ride
7pm

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Kids learn to ride

Synopsis: Bring your kids to come learn how to ride a bike

Kids learn to ride

Keen to get your kids riding confidently? Come to one of Auckland Transport’s friendly drop-in lessons. All free and available all year long.

 

Adult bike courses

Synopsis: A range of courses to learn to ride (including e-bikes) and bike maintenance.

Adult bike courses

Check out Auckland Transport’s free offerings for those who want to learn:

  • Learn how to ride a bike – catering to different skill levels
  • E-bike courses
  • Maintenance courses

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Upcoming Events

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Previous Events

Biketober Bike Breakfast!

Date: October 5th, 2023

Time: 7:30am - 9am

Area: Karangahape Road

Biketober Bike Breakfast!

Date: October 5th, 2023

Time: 7:30am - 9am

Area: Karangahape Road

Location
ZEKI’S Mediterranean Bakery & Coffee House
543 Karangahape Road, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010

Cost
Free, though if you want food you may have to pay for your own!

Come along and grab a coffee on us and chat to bike-minded people!

Every First Thursday of the month. Follow the Bike Auckland Facebook page for updates.
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Sunset Group Cruise

Date: October 6th, 2023

Time: 5:30pm

Area: Waiheke

Sunset Group Cruise

Date: October 6th, 2023

Time: 5:30pm

Area: Waiheke

Where
Bike Hub Waiheke

Cost
Free

Join our Sunset Group Cruise 🌅 for a spring evening of cycling joy!

Riders of all ages are invited to embrace the season on a scenic ride, creating special moments with fellow cyclists 🌞

Please meet at Bike Hub Waiheke at 5.30pm

See the official event page here

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Climate Strike – Fridays for Future

Date: October 7th, 2023

Time: 1pm - 4pm

Area: Auckland CBD

Climate Strike – Fridays for Future

Date: October 7th, 2023

Time: 1pm - 4pm

Area: Auckland CBD

Location
Auckland Council building, then on to Albert Park

 

Cost
Free

 

Oct 7th | VOTE CLIMATE MARCH

 

RALLY UP FAM! The time to vote for a livable future is NOW! We no longer have time to waste with decision makers that will not take real climate action to tackle the intersectional issue that is the climate crisis.

 

THE PLAN:
Continuing our parade across the City we pick up where we left off, rallying at Auckland Council at 1pm and marching together to Albert Park where we will hear speeches from our community leaders at 2pm. More details to come on the Facebook event page.

 

Want to speak, help us, donate, or have questions? Contact us: fff.takimakimakaurau@gmail.com
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Waiuku Pedlars Group Ride on the Northwestern

Date: October 7th, 2023

Time: 9:30am

Area: Auckland

Waiuku Pedlars Group Ride on the Northwestern

Date: October 7th, 2023

Time: 9:30am

Area: Auckland

Location
Nixon Park parking area
Cost
Free
Waiuku Pedlars back again for another group ride, this time up in the Northwestern Cycleway of Auckland!
Meet at the Nixon Park parking area on Fourth Ave. at 9:30am, departure 10:00am.
The ride will be along the cycleway to Westgate and returning, around 32km for that loop.
We will continue on at that point for those wanting a longer ride into the city to ride around the waterfront area.
Keep your eye on the Waiuku Pedlars Facebook page for any updates. If due to weather or any other unforeseen reason we decide to not proceed with the ride, details will be posted on this group.
Don’t forget to stay hydrated!
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Pecha Kucha Bike Adventures

Date: October 12th, 2023

Time: 7pm

Area: Waiheke

Pecha Kucha Bike Adventures

Date: October 12th, 2023

Time: 7pm

Area: Waiheke

Where
Waiheke Resources Trust

Cost
Free

Join us for an evening of rapid-fire stories of two-wheeled adventures at our Pecha Kucha Bike Adventure event.

Experience the charm of storytelling as cyclists and adventurers share their most cherished moments on two wheels. From scenic rides through quiet countryside to unexpected encounters along the way, our speakers will take you on a journey that celebrates the simple joy of cycling.

Using the Pecha Kucha format, each storyteller will have a brief window to share their personal tales. Whether you’re a seasoned cyclist or someone curious about the world of bike adventures, this event offers an intimate look into the shared experiences and sense of togetherness that cycling brings.

Come and connect with like-minded individuals, gain new insights into the world of cycling, and leave with a renewed appreciation for the beauty of the open road. Join us for an evening of two-wheeled stories, where the love for cycling comes to life through the art of storytelling.

At time of publishing, this is the only event page.

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Group ride to vote together on Fiáin's birthday!

Date: October 14th, 2023

Time: 9am - 11am

Area: Karangahape Road

Group ride to vote together on Fiáin's birthday!

Date: October 14th, 2023

Time: 9am - 11am

Area: Karangahape Road

Location
Wish Cafe, K road

Cost
Free

Join us for coffee at Wish Cafe (my fav!) and a group ride along protected cycleways to vote together at the Greek Community and Orthodox Parish of Auckland!

We aren’t gonna talk about politics at this event so make your mind up on who to vote for before you come!
Children are welcome. Dogs are encouraged. There may be lots of waiting at the voting place (sorry!). Consider what you’ll do with the dogs and children while we wait. The dogs could all be piled onto Fiáin. This is a good and viable option. It would be a great birthday gift.

The rulez:
– no talking about which political party you are voting for
– no debating policies
– respect each other (pronouns etc)
– don’t be a party pooper (unless you’re a child. Then it’s allowed)
– bring a dog. If you don’t have a dog, steal someone else’s dog and bring it. Voting with Fiáin costs 1 dog.

The route:
Our route will go along Karangahape road, down East street to connect onto Ian McInnon Drive – and then we’ll follow the North Western cycleway the whole way there! Please be courteous to any pedestrians – ring your bell to say hello and give them lots of room when passing. Make sure you leave room for other people on bikes to pass as well.

How to vote:
You can register to vote and update your details online here – https://vote.nz/enrolling/enrol-or-update/enrol-or-update-online/?
Once you’ve registered to vote you’ll be sent an easy vote card in the mail. Bring it on the day – it helps!
Don’t worry, if you are late to register you can still do a “special vote” on election day. It’s just a bit of a more annoying process.

Anything else?
We might do something fun afterwards – I haven’t decided yet! Ideas welcome!
*My birthday is actually the day before on the 13th but y’know, same same

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Biketober Sunnynook

Date: October 15th, 2023

Time: 10am

Area: Sunnynook

Biketober Sunnynook

Date: October 15th, 2023

Time: 10am

Area: Sunnynook

Location
Sunnynook Park

Cost
Free

Please join us for the first official event for Bike Sunnynook!

Facebook event link here

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E-bike Curious? E-bike 101!

Date: October 18th, 2023

Time: 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Area: Near Ōrākei Train Station

E-bike Curious? E-bike 101!

Date: October 18th, 2023

Time: 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Area: Near Ōrākei Train Station

Location
Bionic Electric Bikes, Remuera

Cost
Free

Looking at getting an e-bike and don’t know where to start? Got an e-bike and looking to upgrade?

Bike Eastern Suburbs* and Bionic Bikes invite you to come and test ride a range of Bionic bikes from 6.30 to around 7.30pm followed by Paul from Bionic Bikes giving a talk on what to look for when buying an e-bike, accessories and the latest technology.

Drinks and snacks will be provided, so please RSVP to give an idea of numbers. Open to all, so tell your friends and relatives who might be interested.

See the Facebook event for more info, to RSVP, or to stay up-to-date.

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Bike Film Screening - The Engine Inside

Date: October 19th, 2023

Time: 7pm

Area: Waiheke

Bike Film Screening - The Engine Inside

Date: October 19th, 2023

Time: 7pm

Area: Waiheke

Location
Waiheke Cinema

Cost
$20

Join us for The Engine Inside, a newly released feature length bike film. Follow six everyday people from vastly different worlds who dedicate their lives to a simple, 200-year-old machine. Their trials and tribulations reveal the bicycle’s unique power to change lives and help build a better world.

Get tickets here

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Progressive Dinner Group Ride

Date: October 20th, 2023

Time: 5:30pm - 9:30pm

Area: Kingsland surrounds

Progressive Dinner Group Ride

Date: October 20th, 2023

Time: 5:30pm - 9:30pm

Area: Kingsland surrounds

Ride and eat your way around some local suburbs!

Join us for a group bike ride filled with pit stops at some great local eateries, plus a drink or two.

We’ll start things off with a drink at Bar Martin (Mt Albert) and then progressively cycle around to Mr Zhous, FamousEddy (Mt Eden) and finish things off in Sandringham village.

5:30pm – meet at corner of Sandringham & Walter rd, on the green painted concrete area (opposite Eden Park)
5:45pm – we’ll head off to our first destination, Bar Martin in Mt Albert.

This ride will be a combination of cycle paths & on road & what people want to do on the night!

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No Drop Road Ride

Date: October 21st, 2023

Time: 8am - 10am

Area: Waiheke

No Drop Road Ride

Date: October 21st, 2023

Time: 8am - 10am

Area: Waiheke

Location
Bike Hub Waiheke

Cost
Free

Road cycling can be daunting, riding in a group doubly so! Have no fear! This No-Drop ride ensure that you enjoy the group ride experience, by ensuring that no one gets “dropped” by the group. Come enjoy a route the showcases the best road cycling that Waiheke has to offer

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Ride Holidays Charity Dinner

Date: October 26th, 2023

Time: 6pm

Area: Auckland CBD

Ride Holidays Charity Dinner

Date: October 26th, 2023

Time: 6pm

Area: Auckland CBD

Location
Hilton Auckland (Princes Wharf)

Cost
$190.00 per person. Includes 3-course meal, a drink or 3, and a small donation towards Sutton Park School (Mangere, Auckland)

MC
Jon Bridges

Guest Speakers
David Howman CNZM- Director-general of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) from 2003 to 2016.

Ella Wyllie – is a professional road racing cyclist from New Zealand, currently riding for Lifeplus Wahoo. Just road the World Championships, finished 2nd in the white jersey classification and 16th overall in TDF Femmes avec Zwift.

Harry Talbot- NZ photographer following professional cycling races across the world.

See the official event page here

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Bikes & Beers – Maungawhau (Mt Eden)

Date: October 27th, 2023

Time: 6pm - 8pm

Area: Mt Eden

Bikes & Beers – Maungawhau (Mt Eden)

Date: October 27th, 2023

Time: 6pm - 8pm

Area: Mt Eden

Location
Brothers Beer & Juke Joint BBQ
5 Akiraho Street, Mount Eden, Auckland 1024

Cost
Free to attend

Join us for an after-work craft ale or two!

Bikes & Beers is Bike Auckland’s monthly catch up for people who like bikes. Come to Brothers Beer in Brothers Beer Maungwhau (Mt Eden) for a natter with bikey types from all sorts of obscure backgrounds! There’s even a sandpit for the kids!

If you are a Bike Auckland member, you are entitled to a free bevvy at this event! How cool is that???

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Halloween Bike Ride

Date: October 27th, 2023

Time: 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Area: Avondale

Halloween Bike Ride

Date: October 27th, 2023

Time: 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Area: Avondale

Friday the 27th of October, bring the kids to Avondale train station at 4pm for a Spooktacular bike ride to Ecomatters next to Olympic Park- We will ride on the bike path through a haunted tunnel and onto Ecomatters for a Halloween party- Halloween craft making and food/drink provided. T-shirt giveaway for best Ghost noise!

Meet at Ecomatters/Olympic Park New Lynn.

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Bikepacking Expedition to Whakanewha

Date: October 28th, 2023

Time: 2pm

Area: Waiheke

Bikepacking Expedition to Whakanewha

Date: October 28th, 2023

Time: 2pm

Area: Waiheke

Location
Bike Hub Waiheke, then on to Whakanewha!

Cost
Free, but you must bring your own camping gear.

Calling all keen bike adventurers! Come join us for a mini-bikepacking trip, for new and experienced. Stop off at the BikeHub in the leadup to get your bike safety checked and kitted out, then ride in a group to Whakanewha with all your camping gear in tow.

This is an overnight camping trip, beginning on Saturday the 28th and ending on Sunday the 29th

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Fun Family Ride to the Waterview Playground!

Date: October 28th, 2023

Time: 3pm - 6pm

Area: Kingsland

Fun Family Ride to the Waterview Playground!

Date: October 28th, 2023

Time: 3pm - 6pm

Area: Kingsland

Location
Nixon Park Parking LotCost
FreeKia ora koutou e te whānau, 

Get ready to join us for a fun family ride to the Waterview Waterplay Playground! We’re gearing up for an afternoon of fun, play and outdoor excitement on.

Our ride will take us along the Northwestern shared path (pedestrians & cyclists) for 4.5 km to the Waterview Waterplay Plaground, where you and your whanau can cool off & splash around.

The playground offers water-play areas, a learn-to-cycle track, a skate park and a BMX track.

There is easy wheelchair and pram access to all equipment except the sand.

You’ll also find public toilets, picnic tables and drinking fountains.

Option to cycle back together, individually, or in smaller groups – we can decide on the day.

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Womxn-led Workshop: Essent. Bike Care

Date: October 28th, 2023

Time: 10:30am - 12:30pm

Area: Epsom

Womxn-led Workshop: Essent. Bike Care

Date: October 28th, 2023

Time: 10:30am - 12:30pm

Area: Epsom

Location
Epsom Community Library

Cost
Free, but you must register to attend

 

A clean and well lubed chain is one of the best ways to recreate that smooth ‘new bike’ ride feeling. Your chain and cassette naturally wear down overtime, give them some love and in return prolong their lifetime. Reduce waste, save dimes! Love your bike.

You’ll learn to clean, rinse, and dry your chain and cassette – using everyday household items! How to lubricate it and how often. We’ll share some general chain tips including how to put your chain back on when it slips off.

In this session we’ll also provide you with a short demo on puncture repair basics. You’ll see how to remove and refit a wheel, tyre and inner tube. You’ll learn to identify the puncture cause; patch an inner tube; and properly inflate your tyres.

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Cycle Babes free-to-access sessions provide people with hands-on cycle skills, confidence and leadership abilities in a relaxed group setting. We are trans and queer inclusive and warmly welcome women and non-binary people of all ages and backgrounds to our events.
Big thanks to Albert-Eden Local Board and Albert-Eden Climate Action Network for their support. Our sessions are all free to access, but! If you are in a good position to provide koha to Tumeke Cycle Space we would absolutely love that.

Cycle Babes is all about learning from your peers, making new friends, recognising each other’s skills and sharing knowledge in a community group setting. So you can gain confidence in your abilities, learning by your own hand through the support of the group.

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Spaces are limited! Registration via Eventbrite is essential.

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Womxn-led Workshop: Inspiration and Guidance

Date: October 28th, 2023

Time: 2pm - 3:30pm

Area: Epsom

Womxn-led Workshop: Inspiration and Guidance

Date: October 28th, 2023

Time: 2pm - 3:30pm

Area: Epsom

Location
Epsom Community LibraryCost
Free, but must register to attend.

This session is all about dreaming big and being inspired to give new things a go. Like building your own bike, going on a solo bike packing adventure, get into mountain biking or starting a women’s bike polo team! The sky is the limit.

Simultaneously, if you’re looking for advice on sourcing your first bike, or altering your current bike this is the session for you!

Gain support and confidence from the Cycle Babes sisterhood. Hear stories and receive guidance from the self made women who’ve given it go.

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Cycle Babes free-to-access sessions provide people with hands-on cycle skills, confidence and leadership abilities in a relaxed group setting. We are trans and queer inclusive and warmly welcome women and non-binary people of all ages and backgrounds to our events.

Big thanks to Albert-Eden Local Board and Albert-Eden Climate Action Network for their support. Our sessions are all free to access, but! If you are in a good position to provide koha to the Tumeke Cycle Space we would absolutely love that.

Cycle Babes is all about learning from your peers, making new friends, recognising each other’s skills and sharing knowledge in a community group setting. So you can gain confidence in your abilities, learning by your own hand through the support of the group.

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Spaces are limited! Registration is essential.

Shareable Biketober event page here

Liberate the Lane Friendly Protest 🏃‍♂️🚴‍♀️

Date: October 29th, 2023

Time: 8am - 11am

Area: Westhaven

Liberate the Lane Friendly Protest 🏃‍♂️🚴‍♀️

Date: October 29th, 2023

Time: 8am - 11am

Area: Westhaven

Location
Point Erin – Google Maps link for precise location

Cost
Free

Liberate the Lane at the Auckland Marathon – Friendly Protest 🏃‍♂️🚴‍♀️

🚴‍♀️🏃‍♂️ Are you passionate about getting a dedicated lane on the harbour bridge for walking, running, cycling and wheeling? Do you believe in the power of community and friendly protests? Join us at the Auckland Marathon to show your support for opening a lane for climate-friendly transport on the bridge while cheering on the incredible marathon runners! 🏃‍♀️🚴‍♂️

What’s the plan?

  • We’ll gather near the marathon route, holding signs and banners advocating for a bike lane on the bridge.
  • We’ll cheer for and encourage the dedicated marathon participants as they pass by, spreading positive energy and solidarity.


Why are we doing this?
 Opening a lane on the bridge for walking, cycling and wheeling is a win-win situation for our community. It closes a glaring gap in our transport network, makes our roads more inclusive for everyone, increases the resilience of our transport system, provides for accessibility and more affordable transport choices, and makes it easier for people to choose sustainable, healthy transport modes.

In the 2020 consultation 78% of the aucklander respondents supported walking and cycling, and in 2023 66% said they would walk or cycle across the Harbour.

At last year’s Auckland Marathon we held Liberate the Lane signs and rang our bike bells in support of the runners – and they cheered for us back. By participating in this friendly protest, we will continue to raise awareness about this glaring gap in our transport network, and show that Liberate the Lane has broad support

What to bring:

  • Your enthusiasm and positive vibes!
  • Homemade signs with messages painting our vision for walking, running, cycling and weeling access on the harbour bridge and why it matters.
  • Cool drinks, snacks or breakfast and sunblock.


Important Notes:

  • This is a peaceful and friendly protest. Respect and kindness towards all participants, including the marathon runners and law enforcement, are essential.
  • Follow all traffic rules and guidelines while cycling or participating in the event.

Let’s come together as a community, show our support for sustainable transport, and have a fantastic time at the Auckland Marathon! Invite your friends and family to join this unique and positive event. 🙌

See you there! 🚴‍♂️ 🏃‍♀️

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