Christchurch really could be one of the best places in the world for cycling. It is nice and flat and has some hills for those who are into that, there are even great little towns surrounding Christchurch that are starting to be linked up with cycle tracks to give the weekend rider (
unfortunately the same people who wear lycra) a chance to enjoy a leisurely ride, see some of the country side and to cool down at some nice cafes. The Little River Rail Trail was an old railway line that was converted into a cycle track a few years ago. It currently links the blip on a map town of Motukarara to Little River which is slightly larger. Eventually it will continue right into the Christchurch outskirts.
The Trail Runs Beside Lake Ellesmere
Lush Cycle PathwayHopefully in the future there will be an increasing number of cycle lanes connecting up outlying towns and suburbs to encourage more cycle day trip activity. This is much more environmentally friendly and just as fun as going on a day's road trip in a car. Also if the tracks are popular it will encourage people to commute more by bike, hopefully resulting in better cycle lanes within Christchurch. This would actually make Christchurch one of the best places in the world for cycling, but until then it is only potentially the best.
Cycle Path Bridge Over Sheep
Sheep Under Cycle Path Bridge
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