Kidical Mass FREE family bike ride

Kidical Mass is a group bike ride for tamariki and whānau from Queen's Wharf to Silo Park, ending in a BYO group picnic.

We’ll gather next to the fancy new Bike Hub on Queen's Wharf before winding our way along the waterfront, taking in the sights and sounds of the sea as we go. When we get to Silo Park we’ll park up and pull out the picnic blankets for a BYO picnic. At Silo Park there will be valet bike parking thanks to Bike Auckland, who will keep a keen eye on your ride while you picnic.

Following similar rides overseas, Kidical Mass is a fun morning designed to get families out and about in numbers and to promote riding a bike as a climate-positive transport choice amongst families and young people. Feel free to dress up - capes, colours, onesies, pajamas, anything goes!

The morning goes like this:

9:45am: Registration at Queen's Wharf, next to the new Bike Hub

10:15am: Health and Safety Briefing

10:30am: Group Ride Departs Queen's Wharf for Silo Park

11:00am - 12:00pm: Group Picnic

1:00pm: Bike Valet Closes

Kidical Mass is brought to you by Bike Auckland, Crank, Auckland Transport, Eke Panuku Development Auckland and Interesting Things, and is a part of the Auckland Climate Festival.

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Kidical Mass details:

Saturday 29 October (Rain date Saturday 5 November)

9:45am - 12:00pm Meet at Queen's Wharf, picnic at Silo Park

FREE!

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FAQS

What should I bring?

Your bike, a raincoat or a windbreaker, sunscreen, hat, a water bottle, a picnic blanket and a picnic for you and your whānau.

Getting there

We’ll be gathering at Queen's Wharf, in the large concrete area next to the new Queen’s Wharf Bike Hub. We recommend riding or catching public transport with your bike, but if you need to drive there are parking options at Silo Park. Please note, there is no public parking at Queen's Wharf.

If you would like to come as a group and need some ideas on getting there or logistics, please get in touch with [email protected]

Picnic

The picnic is BYO - please only bring what you need and be mindful of the waste you bring to the event. Please also bring a water bottle - we’ll have water available for you to refill your bottle. Please note, disposable cups will not be provided.

How long is the ride?

The ride is just over 1km - it is a flat ride that will take 15 - 20 minutes.

Can my kids walk, scoot or skate the route?

Absolutely, kids on scooters or skateboards can join the ride. If they are walking they will need to use the footpath and be accompanied by a guardian.

Do kids need to be accompanied by a guardian?

Yes, kids need to be accompanied by a guardian.

Are there toilets at the event?

Yes, public toilets are available at Queen's Wharf and Silo Park.

Read more at www.bikeauckland.org.nz

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