It was organised by Spokes Dunedin and group spokeswoman Heike Cebulla-Elder said she was pleased the Albany Street Connection project, which is also aimed at improving pedestrian safety, was back on track.
About 10 riders cycled up and down Albany St, where there is not yet a separated cycle lane.
"We just want to show people that cycling is a good way to get around," Ms Cebulla-Elder said.
"Why did I decide to do it? Just to say that we’re really pleased that Albany St is going ahead."
Albany Street Properties director Phillip Day was less impressed with the Dunedin City Council’s decision-making and he signalled there might yet be a spanner in the works.
Mr Day said he had been approached by three people to start legal proceedings against it, "and we are looking into this".
The project had stalled last month when proposed parking changes were not approved, but the council had a U-turn this week through a controversial 8-7 vote.
The vote that made the difference this week was from Cr Jim O’Malley, who had previously received a strong recommendation from council lawyers that he should not vote.
Mr Day said it seemed Cr O’Malley "had the same legal advice as last time".
Before deciding to participate in Tuesday’s vote — after sitting back last time because of critical comments he had earlier made about some submitters — Cr O’Malley told councillors he had reflected on his comments and regretted them.
Too many carparks had been lost in the city, he said.
"For far too long some councillors have not taken small business into consideration."
Ms Cebulla-Elder, who is also a candidate for the city council, agreed there had been too much back-and-forth from the council, but believed proposed changes in Albany St would be appreciated in time.
She felt it could turn out similar to the George St redevelopment — business owners were opposed to changes there and later accepted them.
Another council candidate at the ride, Lachlan Akers, said the council had this week done what was best for the majority.
"Let’s hope it is not stalled by a minority of conservative business owners," he said.
Liam Harrison said he was there to support safer transport infrastructure in the city.
John Parker said he was showing support for making Albany St a more pleasant place.
"It’s great for residents, university students and businesses."
