Biking to a sports game is a great way to warm up, enjoy the outdoors with whanau, and skip the school sports traffic.

Did you know, it takes less than 10 minutes to bike 2km? 

We're hosting our first Bike to Sport event to encourage more kids and their parents to bike to their local sports games. 

Our cycling education team will be at Jansen Park and Discovery Park on the dates below to give out free bike checks, and safety gear such as bells, high-vis vests, backpack covers and puncture repair kits.

Those who bike in will get a free hot drink - remember your keep cup! 

Plus, the team with the most bike riders at each event win passes to Ninja Valley.

Bike Waikato are providing additional bike racks at both locations for you to store your bike.

Event details

  • Saturday 8 June 2024, 8:30am-1pm
    • Jansen Park, Hillcrest
  • Saturday 15 June 2024, 8:30am-1pm
    • Discovery Park, Rototuna

If you live too far away to bike from home, we've selected options nearby the sports fields where you can park your car and ride in safely. 

Reach out to our cycling team with any questions at cycling@hcc.govt.nz.

Park and ride options

Jansen Park

Option one:

Park at Hillcrest Normal School carpark. 

Use the underpass to bike on Cobham Drive, Mansel Ave, and Morris Road.

Approximately 900m.

Option two:

Park behind Hillcrest Library. 

Bike through Hillcrest Park, Beech Cresent, and Morris Road.

Approximately 600m.

Discovery Park

Option one:

Park at Eden Park playground. 

Bike down Edenpark Drive, the alleyway to Miers Glade, the underpass of Resolution Drive, and Spinnaker Drive. 

Approximately 1.2km. 

Alternatively, you can park along Wentworth Drive to shorten the ride.

Option two:

Park between 30 - 94 Cumberland Drive. 

Bike down either Magellan Rise or the alleyway to Tuirangi Street, then Discovery Drive. 

Approximately 1km. 

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Last updated 23 May 2024