Visit the shorelines and beaches of Christchurch by bike. The Christchurch Coastal Pathway offers a smooth, separated cycle ride from the city toward the suburbs of Sumner, where you can stroll down the beaches and stop for a swim or have a fish and chip picnic on the beach. Finish with a gourmet ice cream from Utopia Ice on Wakefield Ave.
Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 12 km one way, 24 km round trip
Rental Time: 5 hour/1 day
Key Features: Sumner Beach
Suitable for: city bikes, city e-bikes
Models available: City Bike Cruiser, Cube Cross Diamond, Cube Cross Trapeze, Felt Versa
Begin your ride at Gloucester Street, right above Latimer Square. Continue east (whichever street suits you) until you reach Linwood Ave, which you will follow all the way to the coast. Ride along the water, crossing the bridge across McCormacks Bay, until you finally reach Sumner Beach. The entire route is roughly 12 kilometres one-way, fitting for a 5 hour or 1-day rental.