Media

TV Good Morning: Cycling advocates say 'us vs them' attitude needs to go

Submitted by Patrick on 15 February, 2011 - 12:23
in

Glen Koorey from the Cycle Action Network examines the sentence handed down to Kristy King on three charges of careless driving causing death.

Screened today, 15 Feb 2011:
http://tvnz.co.nz/national-news/cycling-advocates-say-us-vs-them-attitud...

Mediawatch does cycling

Submitted by Anne F on 15 February, 2011 - 08:11
in

Sunday 13th February, Mediawatch presented their opinion of the New Zealand's media on cycling.

Go to 21 minutes 25 seconds into the program for a taste of media comment on people who cycle.

http://static.radionz.net.nz/assets/audio_item/0010/2460952/mwatch-20110...

Guilty plea over cyclists' deaths

Submitted by Anne F on 15 December, 2010 - 12:27
in

"My boy was also in the group - he was the next bike behind."

The driver of a car involved in a collision with a group of cyclists in which three people died last month has admitted causing their deaths.

In Morrinsville District Court today, 23-year-old Kristy King, of Matamata, pleaded guilty to three charges of careless driving causing death.

She has been remanded on bail and will appear in court for sentencing on February 14.

King was driving a car when it collided with the group of cyclists on the Walton-Morrinsville Rd on November 14.

Editorial: A terrible run of cycling accidents on our roads

Submitted by Anne F on 22 November, 2010 - 20:51
in

New Zealand roads often seem to be ruled by the maxim, might is right.

In the name of self-interest, this is perfectly understandable. A 40-tonne truck-and-double-trailer rig will do a lot more damage than a mobility scooter and can take a power of stopping, so it generally pays to offer it plenty of respect, regardless of any subtleties in the Road Code.

However, a healthier attitude would be one guided above all by a keen awareness of the right of the most vulnerable to be safe.

letter to DomPost, Cycling facts and myths

Submitted by Patrick on 20 November, 2010 - 17:35

Road safety is no accident, nor is it a joke.

Allow me to debunk myths about people who ride bikes, (R Fowles, DomPost letters 20 Nov)

Let's look at the facts.

It's not ok to break the rules, whether you are on a bike or driving. Ministry of Justice figures show just one percent of traffic offences are committed by people on bikes.

The Cycling Advocates Network's 'Stop at Red' and 'Cruise the Waterfront' campaigns promote responsible cycling.

Proposal: CAN calls for higher driving standards including retesting

Submitted by Patrick on 15 November, 2010 - 07:36

Since CAN presented the 3,500-signature petition and 9-point plan in 2008, have we seen enough action to improve safety?

Driver competence is clearly an issue. So let's call for retesting.

You can start driving at around 15 or 16, and there's no check to see if you are up to date with road rules, just an eyesight test every 10 years.

Let's require drivers to demonstrate their competence evey 10 years. There's a duty of care that goes with operating a vehicle that can kill.

What else should we call for?

Cycling facts and fiction

Submitted by Patrick on 22 July, 2010 - 18:43

Cycling is a convenient and healthy way to get from A to B. We would all be better off if more people cycle, more often.

Police charge mum-of-3 over cyclist's death

Submitted by Anne F on 24 June, 2010 - 09:23
in

A mother-of-three has been charged over the death of an Auckland University lecturer as he cycled home from work two months ago.

Nadine Koroheke, 40, was charged with dangerous driving causing death to Johann "Hans" Edge, also a parent of three including a new baby, and is to appear in the Manukau District Court next month.

Thirty-six-year-old Dr Edge, who was a lecturer in sports and exercise, was cycling home to Howick on March 25 with two colleagues.

CFA Poster and Flyer

Submitted by Dirk on 17 June, 2010 - 13:56

ASB Cycle Friendly Awards 2010

Poster and Flyer available

The two attachments are for circulation and printing. The flyer is good for events where likely nominators may be in attendance. The poster for general advertising. Please contact me if you would like printed copies of the poster.  awards [at] can [dot] org [dot] nz

Dirk

Re-cycling: by Martin Doyle

Submitted by Alex admin on 18 February, 2010 - 12:41
in

A plague of bicycle-riding is affecting thousands of young Wellingtonians who would otherwise be healthy, happy individuals. It can strike anyone at any time. I’ve known many people who have fallen victim to it. One minute they’re hale and hearty bon vivants raging at AC/DC concerts or having a rollicking time as Munich Beer Hall Fräuleins at the Rugby Sevens, and then the next time you see them they’re just bits of skin-and-bone pushing their bodies to the limit on ultra-expensive racing bikes.

Syndicate content