Biketober is a community-created bike festival presented by Bike Auckland

Looking for the perfect excuse to dust off your bike and create some springtime fun with friends and family? Join our annual festival of cycle fun, brightening up neighbourhoods all over Tāmaki Makaurau, all October long. With activities for all ages, abilities, and bike styles, let’s celebrate the joys of cycling together!

Biketober activities are community-led and self-run, leaving unlimited capacity for maximum creativity.

Biketober also takes place in other parts of Aotearoa New Zealand. Find out what’s happening in Hamilton, Christchurch and Otago.

Upcoming Events

October 2026
GI Whānau rides

Saturday October 17 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am Recurring

Looking for a fun, free activity for the whole family? Come along to GI Whānau Rides and discover the local cycleways

Free
Ride Ātiu

Sunday October 18

Atiu Creek Regional Park 414 Run Road, Tapora, Auckland

Free guided mountain bike rides at Ātiu Creek Regional Park, with bikes provided for mixed abilities.

Free
Waiheke Mountain Bike Ride

Sunday October 18 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Onetangi Sports Park Onetangi Sports Park, Waiheke Island, Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand

Come along to Onetangi Sports Park for a guided ride of Waiheke’s mountain bike trails. You’ll need a mountain bike and

Free
Bike Pals Spooky Special

Friday October 23 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Electric Bike Team 29 East St, Auckland, New Zealand

Join Bike Pals for a spooky ride through the city centre with tricks, treats & prizes!

Free
GI Whānau rides

Saturday October 24 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am Recurring

Looking for a fun, free activity for the whole family? Come along to GI Whānau Rides and discover the local cycleways

Free
Waiheke Labour Day Loop Ride

Monday October 26 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Waiheke RSA Belgium Street, Waiheke Island

Let’s do the loop! Meet outside the RSA in Ostend, then cycle as a group to discover Waiheke’s eastern end.

Free
GI Whānau rides

Saturday October 31 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am Recurring

Looking for a fun, free activity for the whole family? Come along to GI Whānau Rides and discover the local cycleways

Free
November 2026
GI Whānau rides

Saturday November 7 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am Recurring

Looking for a fun, free activity for the whole family? Come along to GI Whānau Rides and discover the local cycleways

Free
GI Whānau rides

Saturday November 14 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am Recurring

Looking for a fun, free activity for the whole family? Come along to GI Whānau Rides and discover the local cycleways

Free
GI Whānau rides

Saturday November 21 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am Recurring

Looking for a fun, free activity for the whole family? Come along to GI Whānau Rides and discover the local cycleways

Free
GI Whānau rides

Saturday November 28 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am Recurring

Looking for a fun, free activity for the whole family? Come along to GI Whānau Rides and discover the local cycleways

Free
December 2026
GI Whānau rides

Saturday December 5 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am Recurring

Looking for a fun, free activity for the whole family? Come along to GI Whānau Rides and discover the local cycleways

Free
GI Whānau rides

Saturday December 12 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am Recurring

Looking for a fun, free activity for the whole family? Come along to GI Whānau Rides and discover the local cycleways

Free
GI Whānau rides

Saturday December 19 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am Recurring

Looking for a fun, free activity for the whole family? Come along to GI Whānau Rides and discover the local cycleways

Free