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Posted on 26 Mar 2013 - 18:41 by jdawson
Background The NZ Cycling Conferences have been held approximately biennially since 1997. A summary can be found on Wikipedia. The organisation of individual conferences is undertaken by a...
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Posted on 19 Oct 2012 - 20:44 by Sridhar
Hmmm! interesting study.However, as Dr Nav says, I would prefer infrastructure changes. http://www.treehugger.com/bikes/new-canadian-study-finds-cyclists-who-do... Sridhar
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Posted on 9 Oct 2012 - 06:08 by StephenW
As well as our own workspace and website right here , there's a growing group of CAN people using facebook to share stories and ideas. You can find them here
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Posted on 3 May 2012 - 21:10 by Sridhar
Unbelievable -http://www.treehugger.com/bikes/bike-boom-almost-many-cycles-cars-one-ne...
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Posted on 10 Apr 2012 - 21:09 by Graeme
.Notice of a Special General Meeting of the Cycling Advocates' Network IncorporatedAs per Rule 5.5 of the approved Rules, the Committee of the Cycling Advocates' Network Incorporated (CAN) is calling a...
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Posted on 3 Jan 2012 - 19:22 by StephenW
This article was written for CAN's Chainlinks magazine, but we are only printing an except of it in Chanlinks, due to constraints on space. Authors: Alistair Woodward, Graeme Lindsay, Alex MacmillanSchool...
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Posted on 14 Sep 2011 - 16:26 by Graeme
.Dear CAN groups,At the next AGM, we will be in need of an elected officer to replace Adrian Croucher, the long serving CAN Secretary. In addition Glen Koorey, the current CAN Deputy Chair and...
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Posted on 27 Aug 2011 - 16:28 by glen
(Provisional policy 18/2/13; comments welcome)Background: Wearing high-visibility (e.g. fluorescent, reflective, bright-coloured) clothing when cycling may help other road users to perceive you (and...
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Posted on 4 Jul 2011 - 21:40 by Sridhar
Not sure if this is really a good design. Uses only half the space, rather half of it is wasted and takes only a max of 8 bikes when it could have easily been 15 bikes.Nevertheless, interesting concept....
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Posted on 16 Jun 2011 - 11:03 by Patrick
If you are new to cycling, bunch riding is an excellent way to get started, learn riding skills and meet other people on bikes. Generally, the route chosen will take account of the weather and road...
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Posted on 13 Jun 2011 - 12:05 by Patrick
In spite of encouraging people to report bad driving, police have failed to keep track of the data.Story includes comments from Atom Emet, Patrick Morgan and Kevin Hague; and video from Vexatious Litigant...
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Posted on 10 Jun 2011 - 09:52 by Patrick
The Transport Agency says a programme which promotes cycling as a fun, healthy and safe way to travel will continue, despite it losing Government funding.The agency has told Radio New Zealand News that...
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Posted on 24 May 2011 - 10:05 by Patrick
Cycling deaths Inquest announcedWaikato Coroner Gordon Matenga will travel to four separate regions throughout the country to hear evidence relating to nine cycling deaths to try and identify any common...
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Posted on 20 May 2011 - 16:17 by Patrick
Stop at red (stopatred.org.nz) is a campaign to reduce crashes and improve the status of cycling in the eyes of the public and policy-makers, and to tackle the attitudes of those cyclists whose behaviour...
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Posted on 6 Mar 2011 - 12:19 by Sridhar
Hi all,
Most of you won't be aware I met with an accident in Nov'09. What was worse was police investigation was all botched up. They failed to carry out proper investigation in the first instance....
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Posted on 3 Mar 2011 - 19:33 by Sridhar
Gee! This will put NZ to shame!
Go Celia go!
http://www.treehugger.com/files/2011/03/los-angeles-bike-plan-approved-b...
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Posted on 14 Jan 2011 - 17:25 by AlastairS
Nice little research study in BMJ into the commuting advantage of a light frame bike vs a heavy frame. Conclusion was that there was very little difference, but seems to have engendered some discussion...
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Posted on 16 Dec 2010 - 07:28 by AlastairS
"UnitedFuture leader Peter Dunne wants a change to the road code to require drivers to give cyclists a 1.5 metre "bubble" when passing them" See attachment for full press release.In this podcast, Dunne...
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Posted on 7 Dec 2010 - 15:31 by Fiona
Bikes are considered an important part of the solution. Here was me thinking no one in officialdom cares about peak oil. The story was carried on the National Programme today (just before...
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Posted on 6 Dec 2010 - 14:17 by AlastairS
I had the following letter published in the Sunday Star Times, responding to a letter arguing that cyclists had no place on urban roads:===Lizzie McKenna (letters, 28 November) says that "urban roads are...
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Posted on 23 Nov 2010 - 17:53 by Sridhar
http://www.stuff.co.nz/dominion-post/opinion/4371118/Lets-stop-backpedalling-and-improve-roads-for-cyclists
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Posted on 23 Nov 2010 - 13:43 by Patrick
Give us a chance
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Posted on 20 Nov 2010 - 16:35 by Patrick
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...
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Posted on 17 Nov 2010 - 18:53 by Patrick
A cyclist has died this evening following a crash on Auckland's Tamaki Drive.The cyclist reportedly collided with a truck outside Kelly Tarlton's and Hammerhead restaurant.The deceased was trapped beneath...
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Posted on 15 Nov 2010 - 15:19 by Fiona
Dunedin City Council is making its Southern Cycle Routes option decision at its first Council meeting with a decision due late today or tomorrow.http://www.odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/136324/cycle-...
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Posted on 15 Nov 2010 - 06:36 by Patrick
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...
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Posted on 14 Nov 2010 - 20:52 by Patrick
The Cycling Advocates Network (CAN) has called for urgent action following the deaths of three cyclists this weekend.CAN spokesperson Patrick Morgan says news of the deaths has highlighted the need for...
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Posted on 11 Nov 2010 - 14:10 by Fiona
Helping getting Bike Racks on Buses in all Regions - A Resource"Bikes on buses are a big leap forward for sustainable transport on many fronts."(Kirsty, CAN Member)A number of Regions are interested in...
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Posted on 26 Oct 2010 - 09:58 by Patrick
Attached is a letter from Barry Kidd advising you of the changes being made to the Government Policy Statement (GPS) on Land Transport Funding 2009/10 - 2018/19.These changes are important to understand...
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Posted on 21 Oct 2010 - 12:30 by Patrick
The boss of New Zealand's largest vehicle company wants Kiwis to pay more for their petrol.Toyota New Zealand CEO Alistair Davis says our fuel prices are far too low - the fourth-lowest in the OECD in...
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Posted on 20 Oct 2010 - 19:02 by Sridhar
So, for those who prefer not to wear helmets, here is an alternate option - http://www.treehugger.com/files/2010/10/hovding-helmet-airbag-for-head.php
:)
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Posted on 20 Aug 2010 - 21:17 by Sridhar
Now! I may be sounding like I am out of my mind. When I read this http://simpson.mine.nu/2008/07/verkeersbordvrij-unsafe-is-safe/, (I have a hard copy if you want), I also thought this author must be nuts...
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Posted on 16 Aug 2010 - 19:16 by Sridhar
Hmmmm! so maybe we should get our transport minister to ride a bike and hope he......
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/38717648/ns/us_news-life/
Sridhar
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Posted on 11 Jul 2010 - 13:26 by Patrick
A driver who killed a German cyclist after falling asleep at the wheel of his heavily laden logging truck and trailer has been jailed for two years and three months. Troy Roberts was sentenced in...
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Posted on 18 Jun 2010 - 14:22 by SteveX
Catch up on all the cycling activity happening around Auckland
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Posted on 12 May 2010 - 21:31 by Sridhar
About a year ago, we wrote about the trial of new physically separated bike lanes on Vancouver's Burrard bridge. Time has passed, wheels have turned. So how did the trial work out? StreetFilms has just...
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Posted on 28 Apr 2010 - 13:19 by Patrick
Wellington cyclists are cleaning up their act with a courtesy campaign aimed at curbing bad biking behaviour on the waterfront. News release from Cycle Aware Wellington Cyclists call for courtesy on the...
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Posted on 23 Mar 2010 - 21:48 by StephenW
Sharing the road: Cyclists and MotoristsSize matters when it comes to sharing the road, says cyclist and motorist, Peter King"Imagine driving home. Now imagine you are driving home along an airport runway...
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Posted on 10 Mar 2010 - 10:14 by npcycle
Forget Copenhagen & Amsterdam, try Cambridge. Town planners: forget the Netherlands, visit Cambridge (warning the HD video may take some time to stream) Good to see the emphasis on integration of...
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Posted on 11 Feb 2010 - 15:02 by Patrick
Thirteen cycle trails nationwide are a step closer to becoming part of the national cycleway. New Zealand cycle trail programme manager John Dunn said the 13 had been selected from 54 to proceed to...
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