Cycling requires a certain amount of skill.
If you’re new to riding a bike, or haven't biked in years, it's a good idea to learn the basic cycling skills(external link) needed for riding safely in the community. You can practice in your driveway or a local park with no cars around.
If you’re not experienced at riding in traffic, take some time to practice your skills and build your confidence on quieter roads or one of Christchurch's cycleways.
The best route to ride is often different from the route you'd drive. Plan your route to make use of cycleways, shortcuts through parks, and neighbourhood streets with less traffic and lower speeds.
Check out our Christchurch cycle map, or you can use the directions function on Google Map(external link)s - just click on the bike icon.
If you’re unsure about your best route, test-ride it when you have plenty of time. If possible, find an experienced cycling friend or colleague to ride with.
Be familiar with the official New Zealand code(external link) for cyclists and check out Waka Kotahi's cycling website(external link) for more great information on cycling in NZ.