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Le Race
Cathedral Square, Christchurch, 800, New Zealand
+64 (0)3 332 9797
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#191 of 460 things to do rated by Real Travelers

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  • Alan & Claire
    Alan & Claire said

    … this particular race and get the Angel room (see picture) while we’re left with the African room. The hotel, owned… continue reading »

  • Green Eyed Wanderer
    Green Eyed Wanderer said

    … was pretty funny; he was a ballerina, thought he was riding a horse in a race, fell out of his chair… continue reading »

  • loraloralora
    loraloralora said

    … of the Kentucky Derby. We saw all of the girls coming back from the races in their big hats, getting drinks… continue reading »

  • James Wadley
    James Wadley said

    … for doing it because it felt so un-natural!Second up was luging - basically billy car racing down a… continue reading »

  • Wandering Muse
    Wandering Muse said

    … /> Race results Bride's team: 1 Groom's team 1 … continue reading »

  • P.T.
    P.T. said

    ….  Towards the end, I inadvertently found myself in a race with a duck. It all started when it approached… continue reading »

  • ginnycoyle
    ginnycoyle said

    … Jetboat ride- racing down a river skimming the rock walls and the occasional 360 turn. I have the time… continue reading »

  • Nick&Suzy
    Nick&Suzy said

    … about 5 o’ clock. And it was cup day (races) but luckily the traffic was okay, but with a lot of one… continue reading »

  • jennifer_erich
    jennifer_erich said

    … it with a million other people! We also managed to coincide with the America's Cup (boat race). So… continue reading »

  • Wandering Muse
    Wandering Muse said

    … whale & calf spotted Hector's dolphins (strange parents & bets) Hot water & hot chocolate Racing… continue reading »

More information on Le Race

This Christchurch to Akaroa cycling event, is open to both mountain and road bikes. Competitors can enter as either an individual, a team of two or four. The 100 kilometre course is both challenging and scenic and includes extremely fast downhill sections and lung busting uphill climbs. Riders start at Cathedral Square and head up Colombo Street, climb the historic roads of the Port Hills, before descending into Akaroa and the finish line. For riders who like to travel in style, there is a prize for the most creatively dressed teams.

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Shuttle bus; Tramway

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