# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Winter Solstice Ride 2026
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 21 Jun, 2026 at 05:00 am
- **Event Description**: The purpose is to brightly support safe cycling  in Christchurch, for commuters, kids riding to school and for all recreational cyclists. And to be cool - very cool.

This is our 15th year.

Meet inside the Park at the Armagh Street Mickle Gates from 5pm for a 5.30pm start. We then follow each other single file on our bicycles around the paths of North Hagley park.
This is a family-friendly event but organisers urge that you ride with your children as it is pretty dark after 5.30pm.

Bling out your bike, helmet and person with as many lights as you can. 

We ride counter clockwise around the park on the shared use paths and on the new cycleways. Riders disperse on their own at the end of the ride. Or join us at Pegasus Arms

Event will be held rain or snow or wind or hail or a nice warm evening. ( in case of really severe weather, an announcement will be posted here by 4pm on the 21st).   


Organised by Spokes: http://spokes.org.nz/

Whatson Event Page: https://ccc.govt.nz/news-and-events/whats-on/event/winter-solstice-ride

https://www.facebook.com/share/1DwZWv4xqq/
2025
https://www.facebook.com/events/edit/1057974728833132/ 2024
https://www.facebook.com/events/947314656299167/
 2023
https://www.facebook.com/events/edit/474902554328383 2022
https://www.facebook.com/events/291208452347307 2021
https://www.facebook.com/events/1290433188014821 2020
https://www.facebook.com/events/289428725060864/  2019
https://www.facebook.com/events/598082050538833/  2018
2017: https://www.facebook.com/events/1671871529783921/
2016: https://www.facebook.com/events/1576478889348532/
2015: https://www.facebook.com/events/1564936043760346/
2014: https://www.facebook.com/events/238681886337055/
2013: https://www.facebook.com/events/295296917257483/
2012: https://www.facebook.com/events/379482075432654/
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/christchurch/winter-solstice-ride-2026/200030008361109
- **Event Categories**: trips-adventures, sports, kids, cycling
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 323

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Christchurch
- **state**: CA
- **country**: New Zealand
- **location**: Armagh Ct, Christchurch Central, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand
- **lat**: -43.528689837807
- **long**: 172.62711190146
- **full address**: Armagh Ct, Christchurch Central, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand, Christchurch, New Zealand

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Winter Solstice Ride 2026
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/59727573821650f18c58289ad25a4ba6399e731a4bee64b1dd280592712123a2-rimg-w1146-h729-dc130905-gmir?v=1781524022

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Winter Solstice Ride 2026 being held?
  - **A:** Winter Solstice Ride 2026 takes place on Sun, 21 Jun, 2026 at 05:00 am to Sun, 21 Jun, 2026 at 05:00 am at Armagh Ct, Christchurch Central, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand, Christchurch, New Zealand.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Winter Solstice Ride 2026?
  - **A:** Winter Solstice Ride 2026 is organized by Spokes Canterbury.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Winter Solstice Ride 2026 is ideal for sports fans, athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone who loves the thrill of live competitive action and the energy of a crowd. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Christchurch, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 320+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

## Structured Data (JSON-LD)

```json
[
    {
        "@context": "https://schema.org",
        "@type": "Event",
        "name": "Winter Solstice Ride 2026",
        "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/59727573821650f18c58289ad25a4ba6399e731a4bee64b1dd280592712123a2-rimg-w1146-h729-dc130905-gmir?v=1781524022",
        "startDate": "2026-06-21",
        "url": "https://allevents.in/christchurch/winter-solstice-ride-2026/200030008361109",
        "location": {
            "@type": "Place",
            "name": "Armagh Ct, Christchurch Central, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand",
            "address": {
                "@type": "PostalAddress",
                "name": "Armagh Ct, Christchurch Central, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand, Christchurch, New Zealand",
                "addressLocality": "Christchurch",
                "addressRegion": "CA",
                "addressCountry": "NZ"
            },
            "geo": {
                "@type": "GeoCoordinates",
                "latitude": "-43.528689837807",
                "longitude": "172.62711190146"
            }
        },
        "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode",
        "description": "The purpose is to brightly support safe cycling  in Christchurch, for commuters, kids riding to school and for all recreational cyclists. And to be cool - very cool.\n\nThis is our 15th year.\n\nMeet inside the Park at the Armagh Street Mickle Gates from 5pm for a 5.30pm start. We then follow each other",
        "organizer": [
            {
                "@type": "Organization",
                "name": "Spokes Canterbury",
                "url": "https://allevents.in/org/spokes-canterbury/12171330",
                "description": "More people cycling more often"
            }
        ]
    }
]
```