The 2008 CAN Do was a great success. Feedback was hugely positive, attendance was at record level, and it all went like clockwork. You could literally feel the buzz in the air.

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Share your pictures at the CAN Do 2008 Image Gallery

Digital Hackfest

Hackfest 'Sharpen your online skills' was the motto of the hackfest. CAN's new website is ready and local groups are now starting to transfer their local websites to integrate with the CAN site, or are setting up their own webspace for the very first time. 35 CANners from all around the country attended the hands on training workshop.

Our digital strategy is taking off like a rocket. Cycling will soon have an even more active online community.

Gemini Cycle Friendly Awards

Gemini AwardsThe Gemini Cycle Friendly Awards celebrate initiatives to promote cycling and create a cycle-friendly environment at both a national and local level in New Zealand. The Awards, in their 6th year, were an enjoyable affair in an appropriate setting. The Hon. Lianne Dalziel presented the awards; please see our media release announcing the five category winners, and more details on the 2008 results page. The awards presentation is available on the ViaStrada website.

CAN Do

CAN DoThe CAN Do is our annual get-together for CAN members from around New Zealand. It was a chance to network, share experiences, get new energy and great ideas. The CAN Do included rides, seminars, training ideas and solutions.

56 CANners attended the CAN Do. 18 local groups were represented. The CAN Do has never been this big before, which is testimony to the commitment by our staff who organised a fantastic event that ran as smooth as it gets.

We have posted notes from each session.

CAN AGM

The CAN AGM voted on a new executive. A media release covers the details, including the replacement for retiring chair Robert Ibell. AGM minutes are accessible for CAN user account holders.

CANterbury Ride

And because cycling advocacy is also about riding our bikes, this year brought an optional cruisy two-day bike ride along the Little River Rail Trail. Map.

CAN Do bike loan and airport pickup service

Steven Muir coordinated the bike loan to enable hose without bikes to participate in field trips, commute around the city and go on the Little River Rail rail two-day excursion that followed the conference. Steven also offered an airport pickup service using his tandem and bike trailers that he produces himself. >>More at attached document.