The best road cycling routes in Canterbury
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Last updated: September 24, 2025
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322
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Expert road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
Expert
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199
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Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
Intermediate
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159
riders
Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
Intermediate
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134
riders
Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
Intermediate
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5. Sign of the Kiwi Café loop from Christchurch
52.4km
02:24
490m
Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
Intermediate
4.9
(27)
131
riders
6. Main Drain Ride loop from Christchurch
51.8km
02:04
80m
Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
Intermediate
5.0
(1)
122
riders
Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
Intermediate
85
riders
8. Coffee Culture Sumner loop from Lincoln
78.0km
03:19
410m
Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
Intermediate
69
riders
9. Historic Stone Library loop from Beckenham
48.6km
02:05
200m
Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
Intermediate
58
riders
10. Arthur's Pass Scenic Lookout loop from Arthur's Pass
27.0km
01:39
400m
Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
Intermediate
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