Biking to a sports game is a great way to warm up, enjoy the outdoors with whaanau, and skip the school sports traffic. Plus, did you know it takes less than 10 minutes to bike 2km?
We're excited to bring back Bike to Sport this year, encouraging more kids and parents to bike to their local sports games.
Event details
- Gallagher Hockey Centre, Frankton – Saturday 13 June, 9am – 12pm
- Discovery Park, Flagstaff – Saturday 20 June, 9am – 12pm
- Jansen Park, Hillcrest – Saturday 27 June, 9am – 12pm
Our cycling education team will be there on the sports days above, and will be offering:
- A chance to spin the winning wheel for each person who bikes in - prizes include coffee or ice cream vouchers, bike bottles, and hacky sacks.
- Free bike checks by Alba Bikes to keep your ride in top shape.
- Safety gear giveaways - bells, high-vis vests, backpack covers and bike maps.
- Extra bike racks for secure storage.
Plus, the team with the most bike riders at each event win passes to Ninja Valley!
Park and ride options
If you live too far away to bike from home, we’ve selected safe parking spots near the sports fields below where you can park your car and ride in.
Hare Puke Park
Option one:
Park on Cumberland Drive, between Keston Cres and Northbrook Glen, for a 700m journey in.
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Option two:
Park on Te Huia Drive, by Petersburg Drive, for a 1km journey in. There is a hill, so moderate fitness is required.
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Gallagher Hockey Centre
Use the Western Rail Trail to bike in by parking at the end of Islington Street for a 800m journey, or at the Frankton Train Station for a 500m journey.
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Reach out to our cycling team with any questions at cycling@hcc.govt.nz.
So grab your bike, rally your teammates, and ride to the game for fun, fitness, and fantastic prizes!
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Last updated 7 May 2026