تعليم ركوب الدراجة / 学骑自行车
बाइक चलाना सीखो / बाइक चलाउन सिक्नुहोस्
Aprender a andar en bicicleta / Aʻoaʻo tiʻetiʻe i se uila
Ako heka pasikala / Matutong magbisikleta
یاد بگیر سواری دوچرخه / سائیکل پر سوار ہونا سیکھیں
ብሽክለታ ምዝዋር ተማሃር / ብስክሌት መንዳት ይማሩ
Baro sida loo wado baaskiilka / बाइक चलाउन सिक्नुहोस्
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Bike Bridge runs free bike lessons for former refugee and migrant women in Ōtautahi/Christchurch. Taught by women, for women.
SESSION TIMES AND LOCATION
Wednesdays 5-7pm, 16th Oct - 18th Dec 2024
Wednesdays 5-7pm, 29th Jan - 2nd April 2025
at Addington School / Te Kura Taumatua
CONTACT
Lois Hill (Coordinator) bikebridge@radbikes.co.nz
Connect, Empower, Ride.
- Learn biking basics in a supportive, off-road environment
- Learn to cycle safely on the road
- Connect with others in our diverse Christchurch community
- Practice English
- Build fitness
- Gain a free and independent means of transport
- Protect the environment with sustainable transport
- Have fun!
ALL LEVELS WELCOME.
We cater both to complete beginners who have never sat on a bike before, as well as to those who are keen to build their confidence on road.
CLASSES ARE FREE & NO BOOKING REQUIRED.
No worries if you can only make it to part of the session, just turn up when you can.
BIKES & HELMETS PROVIDED.
Please wear closed shoes and warm clothing (layers recommended).
“It was an indescribable feeling. I felt like a small bird that was finally able to flap its wings and fly.” Faiza
“I like to ride a bike, it’s one of my favourite hobbies.” Nawar
“I enjoyed riding the bike itself, the team, the space, the challenges and the atmosphere.” Hala
“I enjoyed learning in two hours. I did not expect that I would learn so quickly. It was a beautiful day. I thank the teachers, thank you very much for training me.”
What we achieved since 2021…
1077 attendances, 334 bikes & other bike kit given away,
37 ethnicities connected, 1082 volunteer hours
Media Coverage
Story Getting back on the bike shared in Otago Daily Times
Awards
Received Community Diversity and Inclusion Award from Sports Canterbury
Received Kate Sheppard Women’s Fund from Christchurch Foundation
Huge Mihi to Our Supporters …
