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I work at CAN (Cycling Advocates Network) as a project manager. My job is to get more people biking, more often.
Hutt Valley folding bike fun ride 26 May 2013
A convivial ride for ‘Bicycle Origami’ practitioners from Upper Hutt Station to Caffiend café, Petone . Cruising quiet roads and sealed paths with a bakery stop in Silverstream and refreshment…
Red light jumping and bikes are the new golf
Chris Wikaira and Tony Doe on the Panel discussed red-light jumping and cycling as the new golf on Friday. (Amongst other interesting things).…
Bikes bringing more value than timber
As they say, “It’s the economy, stupid.” The economic value of mountainbiking in Rotorua’s Whakarewarewa Forest has been estimated at five times its annual timber revenue and looks set to…
Friday fun film: A Day Out
Carlton Reid is writing a blog to accompany his online publication, ‘Roads Were Not Built for Cars’. It includes fascinating items on the history of pedal power such as ‘A Day…
Friday Fun Film: Man Bikes Dog!
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Copenhagen cycling kindergarten
Here’s how they roll in Copenhagen: These are 4-6 year olds at a kindergarten in Copenhagen. Each Friday morning they get to play in the park opposite. Petter Brandberg from…
Konnichiwaaa! Riding in Japan
Hi from Tokyo! Had 6 hot days’ riding and survived a typhoon and many cultural misunderstandings. Off to Harajuku to check out the cosplay girls and rockabilly boys. Apparently in some…
WCC consultation on Courtenay/Kent/Cambridge bus lanes proposal
Wellington City Council would like your views on a proposed traffic resolution to extend the city’s network of bus lanes along Courtenay Place, Kent and Cambridge terraces and Adelaide Road.…
Stop at Red
This is the second of the video’s in the Respect: Stop at Red campaign. The first is How to trigger the traffic lights with your bike. Again, feedback would be appreciated.…
How to trigger the traffic lights with your bike
CAN is working on a Respect: Stop at Red campaign. It’s a campaign to reduce crashes and improve the status of cycling in the eyes of the public and policy-makers,…
Wanna be a star? Bike riders/actors wanted for film shoot
CAN are looking for bike riders/actors for a Stop at Red campaign shoot on Tuesday the 12th of July. Starring roles are available. Get in touch with Patrick Morgan, quick!…
Bike meets art
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Council offers discounted folding bikes
Wellington Regional Council is offering discounted Dahon folding bikes for just $560, a 30% saving. As the new Matangi trains are introduced there is less space for bikes, esp on…
Slowly we progress
Wellington Regional Council voted yesterday on new bikes on trains policy. Wins: 1. folding bikes allowed – and also on buses. 2. Contra peak flow allowed. 3. They’ll run bike-friendly…
Thorndon Quay
Thanks WCC for addressing the needs of people who bike. I like the way the new pedestrian crossing allows ample space for us. I also like the new speed reductions…
Cycle Friendly Awards in Wellington Fri 29 Oct
The ASB Cycle Friendly Awards are in Wellington on 29 Oct. Join us! The awards ceremony is open to the public without reservation or ticketing. It will be held at…
Cool bag made from old bike tubes and PC detritus
Upcycling: Here’s what my buddy made: Share this:…