Retro River Ride

Schedule

Fri, 16 Jan, 2026 at 11:00 pm

UTC+13:00

Location

Whanganui Green Bikes | Wanganui, MW

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Retro and Vintage Bike Ride in Whanganui
Join us for a scenic Retro and Vintage Bike Ride around the iconic bridges of Whanganui! and you are welcome to bring your own vintage or retro bike. If you don't have one, no worries—Green Bikes will supply one for you!
Participants are encouraged to dress in vintage attire to match the theme, though it's completely optional. The ride will finish at the Green Bikes Workshop and we will see who wins the prizes for best Bike and Best attire.

The Route:
The ride starts at the Green Bikes Workshop at 10 am, it will head south along the cycleways along the river where we will cross the Cobham bridge. From there we will head north on the road and join back up with the cycleway to the Aramoho Railway bridge, then back along the cycleways to Green Bikes. It will be at a relaxed pace and should take 1.5 hrs.
Event Details:
Saturday January 17th
Registration 9:15-9:45
Entry fee : $5 inc free BBQ Sausage at the finish.
Ride Starts: 10 am
Finish: 11:30
Prizegiving: 12:00
Start location Location:
Behind 23 Drew’s avenue, down driveway to off street parking, through gate on the left.
Attire: Vintage clothing encouraged but optional
It’s a day to celebrate the history and culture of cycling—join us for a ride through the ages!
This Event has been made possible by our Sponsors:
Roberts motors
Green Bikes
Phoenix Auto Painters
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Where is it happening?

Whanganui Green Bikes, 25A Drews Ave, Wanganui, Whanganui 4500, New Zealand

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