{"id":598,"date":"2021-12-22T03:27:36","date_gmt":"2021-12-22T03:27:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pastoralsystems.co.nz\/commentstotheether\/?page_id=598"},"modified":"2026-01-06T15:28:12","modified_gmt":"2026-01-06T02:28:12","slug":"bicycle-day-trips","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.pastoralsystems.co.nz\/photography\/bicycle-day-trips\/","title":{"rendered":"Some Personal Bicycle trips in the South Island of Aotearoa New Zealand"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

(Trips further afield at bottom<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bicycle Day Trips in Countryside Around \u014ctautahi <\/i>Christchurch<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In recent decades, like many cities around the world, Christchurch<\/a>  has successfully constructed a major network of dedicated cycle paths<\/a> and delineated cycle lanes. These have been a boon to increasing numbers of  both commuter and recreational cyclists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Christchurch, the substantial and ongoing construction of the cycle infrastructure is changing the mindset of people towards using this healthy and environmentally friendly form of transport. Cycling within the city has become safer and more enjoyable.

As elsewhere, the development and availability of e-bikes have accelerated the trend in cycle use. E-bikes have enabled many in the community to get out, socialize, exercise, and explore the city and countryside. What could be better?

In addition to the intra-city cycle network the country districts around Christchurch now have a wide range of scenic cycle routes both dedicated and along \u201ccountry lanes\u201d.

The videos below are of examples of day trips beyond the city and show animated GPS traces, with pop-up photographs to illustrate the routes and the varied paths, scenes and landscapes. Where possible, the routes chosen give priority to using cycle paths, tracks and back roads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Generally the distances shown are based upon the start and finish points being on the perimeter of St Albans suburb.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For viewing the videos on mobile phones it is recommended to maximize each video to full screen landscape mode. Site constraints have meant that the videos are reduced in resolution from the original 4K. If you prefer background music while viewing the videos un-mute each video.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Comments or questions may be submitted at the bottom of the page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Day Trips<\/h4>\n\n\n\n