Bike Waikato

Bike Day Out
2023-02-25 10:00 - 14:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | Matamata Domain, Matamata Domain, Matamata, New Zealand
If you live, work, shop or play in Matamata, come along to the Matamata Domain on Saturday, 25 February from 10am for a fun-filled, all-ages, Bike Day Out.

You’ve let us know you’d like it to be easier for pedestrians, cyclists and microwheel users (mobility scooters, wheelchairs, prams, scooters, etc) to safely get around Matamata, particularly to local schools and the town centre.

In order to see how we could help make this happen, we’re holding a Bike Day Out to give the community an opportunity to test out some ideas and let us know what you think.

Check out the link below more more info.

Flagstaff/Pukete Group Ride
2023-02-23 16:30 - 18:00 | Discovery Park, Flagstaff, Discovery Park, Hamilton, 3210, New Zealand
Join us as we explore Flagstaff, Pukete and Te Awa River by Bike. The ride will be led by HCC experienced Cycle Instructors and is best suited to riders with reasonable cycle skill and confidence combined with moderate fitness. The route will predominately use our network of shared use and traffic free paths for approximately 10km. Ride pace will be leisurely, families and children are welcome, but children must be confident riders or carried on a child seat/trailer and be always supervised by an adult. Register using the link below.

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Pop Up Commuter Station
2023-02-21 07:00 - 08:30 | Wairere Drive/River Road, Alongside Te Awa River Trail, Wairere Drive/River Road, Hamilton, New Zealand
We want to celebrate those who choose biking as their mode of travel in Hamilton. We’ll have a tent set up alongside Te Awa. Come say kia ora and you can grab something to eat or a bit of extra biking gear if you need it.

Bike Hub ABC Workshop
2023-02-19 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-02-12 10:00 - 12:00
Go Eco

Bike Hub ABC workshops are designed to give you the skills you need to keep your own, and others bikes safely on the road. Suitable for all ages.

Boon Art Bike Tour (Frankton/Dinsdale)
2023-02-18 10:00 - 12:00 | Go Eco, 188 Commerce Street, Hamilton, 3204, New Zealand
Go Eco

Bike Waikato are leading two group rides through Hamilton Central (Tuesday 7 February) and Frankton/Dinsdale (Saturday 18 February) to showcase the awesome street art that Hamilton Kirikiriroa has to offer.

The tours will be guided by representatives from Bike Waikato, with stops along the way to talk about the street art and grab a selfie or two.

Both rides will be at a leisurely pace mixing on-road and off-road riding. Children are welcome, though we recommend a cargo bike, bike trailer or bike seat for children who aren’t confident riding on the road.

Women's Bike Skills
2023-02-17 16:00 - 18:00 | Innes Common, Innes Common, Hamilton Lake, Hamilton, 3204, New Zealand
Hosted in partnership with This Is Me. Girls, women, or nonbinary people 14+ who would like to build confidence, this session will lead participants through a series of progressive cycling skills. All learning will take place in a in a traffic free area. Register with the link below.

Adult Cycle Skills - Beginner
2023-02-17 09:30 - 10:30 | Hillcrest Pump Track, Hillcrest Pump Track, 31 Cambridge Road, Hillcrest,, Hamilton, 3216, New Zealand
Getting back in the saddle, novice adult rider who needs to build some confidence, this session will lead participants through a series of progressive cycling skills for adult riders, aimed at improving confidence and personal cycling skills. All learning will take place in a in a traffic free learning area. Register with the link below.

Big Bike Film Night
2023-02-16 20:00 - 22:30
Lido Cinema

The Big Bike Film Night is riding into town on its mission- bringing the best cycling short films from around the world together for you.

This year’s treasure chest of films includes a delightful young Australian bikepackers learnings from completing a scenic trip to Hell; a visually commanding film set in postcard Tuscany following a 74-year old bicicletta rider whose spirit personifies cycling; a team who have spent five years formulating a dream…and only one way to get it- via packraft and mountain bike, on a pursuit of a first descent on the gnarly lines of Dillon Cone in the rugged coastal Kaikoura ranges; two schools share insights into how they promote active transport within their school community; a tale of a rider with a searing thirst for adventure exploring interior Iceland; putting the ‘mountain’ into mountain biking – a Scottish highland rider’s eyes are opened to the healing power of the bicycle; an uplifting film that celebrates a humble volunteer whose community spirit is inspiring and so are the majestic winter views of the trail where he lives in rural heartland Central Otago; a moving movie that follows a family that chooses to live life to the fullest in the face of adversity; and rounding out the night, find out what happens when you combine an ultra-distance 320 km gravel race and parenting together over a 24-hour period (which is tougher?); ALL in the mix!

These short films are a great reminder of why we love to ride our bikes with films that celebrate the fun, adventure, and inspiration that cycling enables, whatever your ride is.

POSTPONED (Ham East/Peacocke Group Ride)
2023-02-16 16:00 - 17:30 | Hayes Paddock, Hayes Paddock, Hamilton East, Hamilton, 3216, New Zealand
This event has been postponed due to trail conditions and low registrations

Adult Cycle Skills - Beginner
2023-02-16 10:00 - 11:30 | Settlement Centre Waikato, 46G Boundary Road, Hamilton, New Zealand
Getting back in the saddle, novice adult rider who needs to build some confidence, this session will lead participants through a series of progressive cycling skills for adult riders, aimed at improving confidence and personal cycling skills. All learning will take place in a in a traffic free learning area. Register using the link below.

Ride with Pride
2023-02-14 17:00 - 18:00 | Garden Place, Garden Place, Hamilton Central, Hamilton, 3204, New Zealand
An inclusive bike ride for all our rainbow/Kahukura communities and authentic allies

Come join some of the team from HCC rainbow network and their allies on a fun, community building and confidence boosting bike ride along our Waikato Awa for health, fun and well-being.

The terrain is mostly gentle and the event is open to all age groups 14yrs – to elder age (only requirement is that you are physically able to ride)

Families with children welcome also, all folks 14 & under need to either be in a child seat, or be able to ride confidently /competently.

Get your sparkle on, it’s time to shine. Prizes up for grabs on the best dressed, best helmet and more! We look forward to seeing all our colours there on the day!

Meet on Tuesday 14th February 5pm –Gather at Garden place. The ride goes along Te Awa to Milne Park (just after the Fairfield Bridge), and back.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact: cycling@hcc.govt.nz

We are excited to see you all there!

Pop Up Commuter Station
2023-02-14 07:00 - 08:30 | Ann Street, alongside Te Awa, Ann Street, Hamilton, 3200, New Zealand
We want to celebrate those who choose as their mode of travel in Hamilton. We’ll have a tent set up alongside Te Awa. Come say kia ora and you can grab something to eat or a bit of extra biking gear if you need it.

Trike Fun Day
2023-02-11 10:00 - 16:00 | Civic Square, Civic Square, Hamilton, 3204, New Zealand

Adult Cycle Skills - Beginner
2023-02-10 09:30 - 10:30 | Korikori Green, Rototuna Sports Park, Korikori Green, Rototuna Sports Park, Hamilton, 3210, New Zealand

Te Awa Group Ride
2023-02-09 10:00 - 14:30 | Pukete Boat Ramp, Pukete boat ramp, Te Araroa Trl, Hamilton, 3281, New Zealand
Ride the newly completed Hamilton section of Te Awa River Trails starting from Pukete Boat Ramp travelling through the City Centre taking in all the sights along the Mighty Waikato River heading towards Tamahere. The route will briefly stop at Punnet Café for refreshments before returning via the same route.This ride will be led by HCC experienced Cycle Instructors and is best suited to riders with reasonable cycle skill and confidence combined with moderate fitness. Whilst predominately traffic free, the route will involve some sections where participants will be riding on quiet roads. Participants must bring their own bike and helmet. Register using the link below.

Boon Art Bike Tour (Central City)
2023-02-07 18:00 - 20:00 | Victoria on the River, 274 Victoria Street, Hamilton, 3204, New Zealand
Victoria on the River

Bike Waikato are leading two group rides through Hamilton Central (Tuesday 7 February) and Frankton/Dinsdale (Saturday 18 February) to showcase the awesome street art that Hamilton Kirikiriroa has to offer.

The tours will be guided by representatives from Bike Waikato, with stops along the way to talk about the street art and grab a selfie or two.

Both rides will be at a leisurely pace mixing on-road and off-road riding. Children are welcome, though we recommend a cargo bike, bike trailer or bike seat for children who aren’t confident riding on the road.

Family Friendly Ride
2023-02-04 10:00 - 12:00 | Frankton Station, Frankton Rail Station, Hamilton, 3204, New Zealand
Family friendly group ride, travelling along Western Rail Trail from Hamilton Train Station (Frankton) to Innes Common, play park. Total ride distance will be approximately 3.5km suitable for all the family, Balance Bikers, Novice Pedalers or children in a trailer or seat. Bring snacks for a picnic in the park. Register using the link below.

Bike Hub - ABCs of a Bike (Chain)
2022-02-26 15:00 | Go Eco, 188 Commerce Street, Hamilton, 3204, New Zealand
This series of free workshops will give you the skills you need to not only fix and service your own bike, but teach friends and family how to do it too.It’s perfect for anyone interested in volunteering in our Bike Hub.Over three weeks you’ll learn the ABCs of Bikes.12th Feb: (Air) We look at puncture repair, how to get the wheel off the bike and seperate the tyre from the rim. How to identify the hole in the tube, patch it properly and then reassemble and test.19th Feb: (Brakes) We look at the different types of cable based brake systems, their maintenance, adjustment and things to watch out for to ensure your brakes are working to maximum effect.26th Feb: (Chain) This workshop involves what to look out for in chain movement and how to adjust the derailleur. It covers when and why you should change your chain and how to do it.There are limited spaces so please register by emailing simon@goeco.org.nz. A mask and vaccine pass will be required.

Big Bike Film Night
2022-02-24 20:00 | Lido Cinema, Level 1, Centre Place, 501 Victoria St, Hamilton, New Zealand
The Big Bike Film Night is on a mission- bringing the best cycling short films from around the worldtogether for you.Showcasing our 2022 collection that has everything a cycle-centric audience could want – action,drama, humour, and plenty of inspiration; the evening is unashamedly and utterly, utterly, utterlydesigned and devised for the two wheel devotee!This year’s treasure chest of films includes one rider’s colourful adventure through dramaticlandscapes to the illumination of hot air balloons; a small School’s ambitious plan to create asustainable way to increase students hauora (a Māori philosophy of health and well-being); threefriends mission to the centre of South America on a treacherous 2500-kilometre bike and raft trip; acamp designed for female athletes to ride together and progress together; a group of young rowdiesexpressing their individuality through uni-cycling; a bicycle that is transformed into a work of art; atrail builders’ creative expression coming to life before your very eyes; AND one man’s journey fromIndia to Germany on a tandem bike, who on his way picks up strangers to inform them aboutmodern day slavery; ALL in the mix!!These short films are a great reminder of why we love to ride our bike; with stories that captivate us,stories that make us think, and most importantly of all- inspiring us to get out and ride. All celebratethe fun, adventure, and joy that cycling enables. So…listen to the voice inside you; it’s telling you to go. Grab your mates, grab your tickets, GO ON…grab your bike and come along for the ride!!

Check out our Promo Trailer HERE

Bike Commuter Celebration Station - Wairere Dr
2022-02-23 07:00 - 09:00 | Wairere Drive, Marist Park, Hamilton, New Zealand
Swing past the Bike Waikato stand on your morning bike commuter for some giveaways and vouchers as a reward for getting on your bike.We’ll be along Wairere Drive, near Old Farm Road, with some biking information and resources, food and coffee vouchers.

Bike Hub - ABCs of a Bike (Brakes)
2022-02-19 15:00 | Go Eco, 188 Commerce Street, Hamilton, 3204, New Zealand

Cafe Crawl
2022-02-19 10:00 - 14:00 | Hamilton Gardens, Hungerford Crescent, Hamilton, New Zealand
Join us for a casual ride along a designated route to enjoy some out of the way cafes and eateries. Bikes go well with food and coffee so we have come up with an experience that gets you out on the bike in search for some new food and drink experiences.This ride will be on open roads so a moderate level of riding experience is required. This ride is not recommended for kids.In order to ensure the safety of all attendees ride numbers are limited so remember to RSVP to secure your spot.

Register Here

Grade 2 Bike Training
2022-02-18 11:30 - 12:30 | Settlement Centre Waikato, 46G Boundary Road, Hamilton, New Zealand
Learn the skills you need to ride safely and with confidence on the road Each training will cover different aspects of on road riding- contact Settlement Centre Waikato to find out more.To register please email bikehamilton@hmstrust.org.nz

Bikes and Brews
2022-02-17 17:30 | Victoria on the River, 274 Victoria Street, Hamilton, 3204, New Zealand
Join us for a ride from the Central City to have a bite to eat and a drink or two while storytelling your best summer time ride.More details to come.

Have a go on a Bike
2022-02-13 10:30 - 12:30 | Settlement Centre Waikato, 46G Boundary Road, Hamilton, New Zealand
Unsure about riding or just have ridden a bike for a long time and want to have another go? Come and have fun riding around the park, learn tips and tricks from a qualified cycle skills instructors. Open to anyone all ages. (no registration required)

Bike Hub - ABCs of a Bike (Air)
2022-02-12 15:00 | Go Eco, 188 Commerce Street, Hamilton, 3204, New Zealand

Beginner Bike Training
2022-02-10 17:00 - 18:30 | Settlement Centre Waikato, 46G Boundary Road, Hamilton, New Zealand
The event is for anyone who doesn’t know how to ride a bike. This is a great chance to learn some new skills.By the end of this class most people will learn how to ride a bike. To register please email bikehamilton@hmstrust.org.nz

Beginner trainings require a vaccination pass due the closeness of the instructors and participants.

Bike Commuter Celebration Station - Ann St
2022-02-09 07:30 - 09:30 | River Path, Ann street, Hamilton, New Zealand
Swing past the Bike Waikato stand on your morning bike commuter for some giveaways and vouchers as a reward for getting on your bike.We’ll be along Te Awa River Ride, at Ann St, with some biking information and resources, and food and coffee vouchers to keep you going for the last push in the morning.

Quiz By Bike
2022-02-01 00:00 - 2022-03-31 23:59
How well do you know Hamilton? We’re testing your knowledge with our central city quiz that’s designed to get you out on your bike.

Download the Quiz Poster here to get started

Send your completed quizzes to bikemonth@bikewaikato.org.nz to be in the chance to win spot prizes.

Don’t forget there are also great prizes to win in February and March by riding your bike and taking part in the Aotearoa Bike Challenge. Register now at www.lovetoride.net/nz and join the Bike Waikato club!

Ts & Cs

The Bike Waikato Giveaway and Competition Terms and Conditions apply to this event for anyone entering the draw for prizes.Additional Bike Month Terms and Conditions also apply.
