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Events: Auckland Region
Franklin
Mayoral Challenge
Event: Franklin Mayoral Challenge
Date: 23 February 2010, 6:00 pm
Location: Pukekohe Park Raceway
What's happening: Join us for a night of Franklin family cycling fun. Bring your bike, helmet, friends and family and chase Mayor Mark Ball around the track on your bike! Events are free and there's something for everyone. So come along and join in the fun and support Franklin's bid to win the Mayoral Challenge.
Web: www.franklin.govt.nz
Orewa
Mayoral Challenge
Event: Mayoral Cycle Challenge 2010
Date: 28 February 2010, 10:00 am
Location: Hibiscus Hwy, Orewa Beach
What's happening: Come and help us reclaim the title of Most Cycle Mad City!
A short cycle course along the beach followed by a carnival with live entertainment, rides and games and prizegiving. The school with the most particpating supporters wins sports equipment!
Other Event
Event: Bikewise Challenge
Date: 1 February 2010, 06:00 am
Location: Rodney District
What's happening: The Bike Wise Challenge will run from 1-28 February 2010 and is open to any New Zealand organisation (businesses, schools, churches, scout/guide groups etc). The Challenge is a fun, free, online competition which encourages you to swap your chair for a bike saddle and give cycling a go during Bike Wise Month. Organisations compete against others of a similar size in their region to see who can get the highest percentage of members/staff riding their bikes.
Phone 0800 426 5169 for more info
Other Event
Event: Bikewise Breakfast
Date: 17 February 2010, 07:30 am
Location: Orewa Beach
What's happening: Ride your bike to work or school on 17 Feb, and stop off at Orewa Beach for a super yummy breakfast! Spot prizes and entertainment also provided. All FREE for those on bikes!
Phone 0800 426 5169 for more info
Papakura
Mayoral Challenge
Event: Papakura Ride the Runway
Date: 14 February 2010, 4:00 pm
Location: Ardmore Aerodrome
What's happening: Ride the runway at Ardmore Airfield -First time ever. Bring the family, bikes and helmets and join the Mayor, Calum Penrose for 3km ride on the runway. Event will conclude with a sausage sizzle and lucky draw to win the Mayor's brand new Avanti bike. Free bike checks from 3.30pm.
Enter from Airfield Rd
Web: www.papakura.govt.nz
Go By Bike Day
Event: Bike to Breakfast
Date: 17 February 2010, 07:30 am
Location: Village Green cnr of Queen and Great South Road
What's happening: Bike to Breakfast in the Village Green next to the council building just off Great South Road.
Other Event
Event: Papakura Cycle Carnival
Date: 16 March 2010, 3:30 pm
Location: Ray Small Reserve, Elliot St
What's happening: A bike safety event for children aged 3 and up. Event includes fun activities plus bike inspections, road safety skills, and competitions. Loads of great prizes. Event runs until 7pm. Register via local schools or on the day.
Auckland City
Go By Bike Day
Event: Go by Bike Breakfast
Date: 17 February 2010, 06:00 am
Location: Viaduct Harbour
What's happening: An annual event to celebrate cycling in Auckland. Cycle down to the eastern vidaduct and get a free breakfast
Web: www.aucklandcity.govt.nz
Other Event
Event: Kaukapaka Scouts
Date: 23 February 2010, 4:00 pm
Location: Kaukapakapa
What's happening: Helping our Scouts learn about Bike Safety and the enjoyment of biking! :)
Other Event
Event: Bike Better Family Challenge - throughout February 2010
Date: 1 February 2010, 00:00 am
Location: 7 parks throughout Auckland city
What's happening: A family challenge for the month of Feb
Other Event
Event: Bike Better Fiesta
Date: 18 February 2010, 4:00 pm
Location: Western Springs Park, Western Springs
What's happening: This is a free MEXICAN THEMED family event, put on to encourage and support children who are interested in cycling in a safe and friendly environment. There will be music, bouncy castles, clowns, fairies, face painting, pinata's and a treasure hunt that will count as an extra activity in the Bike Better Family Cycle Challenge 2010.
Other Event
Event: Touring along Tamaki Drive Sunday Social Bike Ride
Date: 7 February 2010, 10:00 am
Location: Touring Along Tamaki Drive
What's happening: Enjoy stunning views of the Waitemata Harbout that only a leisurely bike ride can offer. Meet 10am, front steps of Britomart, Queen St. Stop at St Heliers for coffee and icecream and your picnic lunch (allow 2-2.5hrs).
Contact Mark Bracey chair@caa.org.nz with questions or visit the website: www.caa.org.nz/bikewise10.htm
Other Event
Event: VeloCity Social Bike Ride
Date: 13 February 2010, 2:00 pm
Location: Ferry Building to St Heliers Bay
What's happening: Meet at the Ferry Building.
Bring togs and towel
VeloCity social rides celebrate and
raise awareness for cycling occur the second Saturday of every month. Contact Alex for more details tortoise.said@gmail.com
Botany
Go By Bike Day
Event: Go by Bike Breakfast
Date: 18 February 2010, 08:30 am
Location: 588 Chapel Rd, East Tamaki, Auckland
What's happening: First Bike Wise Breakfast
Web: www.botanytowncentre.co.nz
Manukau City
Go By Bike Day
Event: Go By Bike Day
Date: 17 February 2010, 09:00 am
Location: Middlemore Hospital
What's happening: We will be having a breakfast on 17 February at Middlemore Hospital
Go By Bike Day
Event: Mangere Bridge Go By Bike Breakfast
Date: 17 February 2010, 07:00 am
Location: Mangere Bridge, Kiwi Esplanade
What's happening: Come by bike and breakfast at the bridge! Have a free yummy breakfast under the pohutukawa. There will be smiling faces and spot prizes. See you there from 7 am - 9 am!! Supported by Manukau Harbour Crossing Alliance and Manukau City Council.
Go By Bike Day
Event: Go By Bike Breakfast Manukau Central
Date: 17 February 2010, 07:00 am
Location: Manukau Square
What's happening: Come by bike and enjoy a free yummy breakfast in the Square. There will be smiling faces and spot prizes. See you there!
Go By Bike Day
Event: Auckland Airport Bike to Work Breakfast
Date: 17 February 2010, 07:30 am
Location: International Terminal Auckland Airport
What's happening: Breakfast from 07:30am, celebrating bike to work day and the airport travel plan third anniversary!
Web: www.aucklandairport.co.nz
Other Event
Event: MIT Go By Bike Day
Date: 24 February 2010, 09:00 am
Location: MIT Campus ,Otara
What's happening: Breakfast on campus for participants.
Other Event
Event: Amble to Ambury Sunday Social Bike Ride
Date: 14 February 2010, 10:00 am
Location: Mt Eden to Ambury Park
What's happening: Meet 10am at the corner of Poronui and Mt Eden Rds, Mt Eden. Head west to the start of SH20 Sandringham cycle path, stop for a bite to eat and feed the hens at Ambury Park then head back home across Mangere Bridge. Look at new cycle developments planned for Onehunga (and optional cafe stop). Return through One Tree Hill, Cornwall Park and Manukau Rd (allow 3 hrs). Email Mark Bracey chair@caa.org.nz with questions or join in en route. Check the website: www.caa.org.nz/bikewise10.htm
Other Event
Event: On Your Bike - Family Fun Day
Date: 20 February 2010, 11:00 am
Location: Farm Cove Reserve, Pakuranga
What's happening: Cycling is a safe and fun family activity. This event is a FREE fun family day on your bikes on the Rotary Walkway, one of Manukau City’s premier shared paths
There will be a cycle skills obstacle course run by Manukau on the Move, a clown on a unicycle, helmet fitting, Trikes and Training Wheel rides and a cycle amazing race run by Parks. Older children can ride with their parents to the Pigeon Mountain BMX track and have a go at BMX. There are bikes to borrow for adults and children.
North Shore City
Go By Bike Day
Event: Go By Bike Breakfast
Date: 17 February 2010, 06:30 am
Location: 1 The Strand, Takapuna
What's happening: A free breakfast celebration for North Shore City cyclists. There will be entertainment, displays, demonstrations, prizes and of course a free breakfast. Join one of our escorted rides or ride on your own, with friends, family or colleagues. You don't need to be a flash cyclist - just ride your bike!
Other Event
Event: Beginner Bike Sessions for Adults
Date: 25 February 2010, 6:00 pm
Location: Takapuna Primary School
What's happening: Need some more skills and confidence to get back on a bike? Never ridden before? Trained instructors will get you riding in the car park and cover basic road rules for cyclists, bike safety, and practical riding skills. There will be an optional on-road ride at the end of the session.
Other Event
Event: Bike to Work Wednesdays
Date: 24 February 2010, 07:00 am
Location: Participating Cafes
What's happening: Need a little 'incentive' to ride to work? How about a free coffee at a cafe near your workplace? Over the summer we've scheduled 5 incentive days to reward you for your efforts. All you have to do is ride to work on one of our incentive days, call into one of the participating cafes and receive a free coffee. They'll be a prize draw each day too, so the more days you ride, the more chances you'll have of winning.
Other Event
Event: Bike Expo
Date: 12 February 2010, 10:30 am
Location: North Shore Hospital (Shea Terrace Entrance car park)
What's happening: Come try a bike and learn some skills or bring your own and have a health check.
Other Event
Event: Medirest Bike to Work Day Breakfast
Date: 17 February 2010, 07:00 am
Location: North Shore Hospital
What's happening: Breakfast for all staff who cycle to North Shore Hospital, sponsored by our inhouse supplier Medirest.
Other Event
Event: Beginner Bike Sessions for Adults
Date: 11 February 2010, 6:00 pm
Location: North Harbour Stadium
What's happening: Need some more skills and confidence to get back on a bike? Never ridden before? Trained instructors will get you riding in the car park and cover basic road rules for cyclists, bike safety, and practical riding skills. There will be an optional on-road ride at the end of the session.
Other Event
Event: Bike to Work Wednesdays
Date: 10 February 2010, 07:00 am
Location: Participating Cafes
What's happening: Need a little 'incentive' to ride to work? How about a free coffee at a cafe near your workplace? Over the summer we've scheduled 5 incentive days to reward you for your efforts. All you have to do is ride to work on one of our incentive days, call into one of the participating cafes and receive a free coffee. They'll be a prize draw each day too, so the more days you ride, the more chances you'll have of winning.
Other Event
Event: Bike Expeditions - a beginner freindly bike ride
Date: 21 February 2010, 10:00 am
Location: Devonport Wharf
What's happening: Join us for a social bike ride especially designed for beginners. The route will include parks and quiter streets. The pace will be leisurely so no one will be left behind. A coffee stop will be included! There will be 3 rides over the summer so choose the one nearest you or come along for them all.
Waitakere City
Other Event
Event: Medirest Bike to Work Day Breakfast
Date: 17 February 2010, 07:00 am
Location: Waitakere Hospital
What's happening: Breakfast for all staff who cycle to Waitakere Hospital, sponsored by our inhouse supplier Medirest.
Other Event
Event: Twin Streams Sunday Social Bike Ride
Date: 28 February 2010, 09:45 am
Location: Mt Albert Train Station to Twin Streams
What's happening: Meet at the platform at Britomart at 9.45am to catch the western Line train to Mt Albert at 9.55am with your bike. From Mt Albert, ride along Carrington Rd cycle lane onto Nth Western cycleway to Trusts Stadium to meet other local West Auckland riders for the award winning Twin Streams Ride. Stop for lunch at the Packing Shed Cafe. Contact Mark Roberts mark@sustainable.org.nz or 021 041 2526 with questions or join in en route. Check the website: www.caa.org.nz/bikewise10.htm
