Media Releases

  • Driving age increase welcomed by cyclists – but investment in cycle training needed
    15 April, 2010

    The Cycling Advocates Network (CAN) welcomes an increase in the driving age to 16, but says the government also needs to invest in professional cycle training to improve road safety.

    CAN spokesperson Anne FitzSimon says one of the best ways to raise driving standards is to make cycle training widely available.

    “Trained cyclists make better drivers.”

    She says that raising the driving age means more young people will be cycling.

    “We all win when cyclists receive proper training.”

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  • Be bright, be safe, be seen
    29 March, 2010

    The end of daylight saving means it is time for cyclists to dust off their lights and add a bit of fluorescence to their riding wardrobe. Cycling Advocates' Network (CAN) chair Bevan Woodward said as the days get shorter, cyclists need to get brighter.


    "Lights and high-visibility riding gear make you easier to see," said Mr Woodward.

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  • Safer Journeys welcomed by cyclists
    3 March, 2010

    The Cycling Advocates Network (CAN) and BikeNZ welcome the commitment by the government to improve the safety of cyclists on our roads with the announcement of ‘Safer Journeys’, New Zealand’s 10-year road safety strategy.

    “Safer speeds, safer roads, action on raising driving standards and educating school children will benefit the more than 1.2 million New Zealanders who ride bikes”, says Cycling Advocates’ Network (CAN) Chair, Bevan Woodward. 

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  • Millions saved if more people cycle
    18 February, 2010

    Researchers say New Zealand could save $200 million per year in health costs if more people left the car at home and cycled instead.

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  • Cyclists call for ceasefire
    28 January, 2010

    Cycling advocates are calling for a ceasefire in the latest skirmish between some drivers and cyclists.

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  • *Merry cycling Christmas*
    28 December, 2009

    Bicycles and summer go together, and kids of all ages will be heading out on new bikes this week.

    Cycling Advocates' Network spokesperson Anne FitzSimon, says a bicycle is always near the top of the Christmas wish list.

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  • Cyclists declare John Key a cycling champion
    10 December, 2009

    Cyclists presented Prime Minister John Key with a special award for services to cycling today.

    John Key Cycle Award

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  • CAN CYCLE-FRIENDLY AWARDS WINNERS ANNOUNCED
    14 November, 2009

    CFASmileyCycleSignWinners for the CAN Cycle-Friendly Awards 2009 have been announced.

    Winners for the CAN Cycle-Friendly Awards 2009 have been announced. Out of thirty-three nominations the winners are as follows:

    Avanti Award for Best Cycle Facility Project:

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  • No cell phone use while biking
    1 November, 2009

    Today, the cell phone ban while driving comes into force. Cycling Advocates' Network (CAN) congratulates the government for this road safety initiative.

    CAN has long been asking for such a ban. "We have made submissions to Government for years on this topic, as it's such a no-brainer. If you want to get the road toll down, then this is one of the really simple initiatives", says CAN technical adviser Andrew Macbeth. Our policy on the matter can be found on our website.

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  • Cycling advocates call for stop to cyclist-bashing
    5 October, 2009

    The Cycling Advocates Network (CAN) is calling for a stop to cyclist-bashing on the roads and in the media. CAN's call comes after four cyclists were injured last week on Auckland's Tamaki Drive when a car failed to stop at a stop sign. Public and media response to the crash frequently featured abuse of cyclists.

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