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Posted on 5 Dec 2011 - 12:39 by Patrick
Yes, it does, says Sam Margolis from the London Borough of Tower HamletsIf you live in London, or in any other major centre in the UK, you may well have seen the adverts promoting free cycling training...
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Posted on 24 Nov 2011 - 10:15 by Patrick
Planning is underway for an intensive public information campaign for changes to two give way rules that will come in on the 25 March 2012.The campaign will be run in the month leading up to the date of...
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Posted on 14 Sep 2011 - 17:26 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 8 Apr 2011 - 16:55 by Patrick
It has been announced that BikeNZ and CAN have been appointed by the NZ Transport Agency to train cyclist skills instructors in order to fulfil a new NZQA qualification. This new national standard is...
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Posted on 10 Jan 2011 - 08:10 by Anne F
Cycling Advocates Network (CAN) and BikeNZ are saddened to hear of the latest cyclist deaths, but are pleased they are to be referred to the coroner.Spokesperson, Anne FitzSimon said this inquest will...
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Posted on 23 Nov 2010 - 14:43 by Patrick
Give us a chance
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Posted on 19 Nov 2010 - 16:42 by Patrick
Cyclists welcome Chief Coroner's decision to investigate crashesThe Cycling Advocates Network (CAN) and BikeNZ welcome the Chief Coroner's decision to investigate recent cycling crashes.Spokesman Patrick...
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Posted on 27 Sep 2010 - 12:26 by Patrick
From the UK:We know you, as the Secretary of State, have to make difficult decisions because of the scale of government cutbacks. Transport will be particularly heavily affected.We are extremely concerned...
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Posted on 10 Jun 2010 - 13:10 by Patrick
The London Fixed-gear and Single-speed club has a useful discussion forum on cycle training: qualifications, training tips, jobs, police checks, insurance etc. Not just for those who ride fixies or single...
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Posted on 17 May 2010 - 13:01 by Alex admin
Cycle training would have a more positive impact on cycle safety than the compulsory wearing of cycle helmets, according to an IAM (Institute of Advanced Motorists) survey. The online poll of over 6,000...
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Posted on 13 May 2010 - 16:41 by Alex admin
The vast majority of cyclists are frequently making these errors on the roads. Anyone who recognises and corrects their errors can cycle more safely, confidently and efficiently. Up until last week I...
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Posted on 26 Apr 2010 - 13:04 by Alex admin
This Guide has been developed with key industry players to help all businesses and organisations take up sustainable transport options. This is a visible and often immediate way for businesses to show...
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Posted on 26 Apr 2010 - 12:52 by Alex admin
I had always been under the impression that it was so easy to cycle in Holland that no cycle training was required or delivered. But I am mistaken; cycle training in the Netherlands:
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Posted on 26 Apr 2010 - 12:35 by Alex admin
The Institute of Advanced Motorists is urging cyclists to make themselves seen and to "claim their lane", moving out into the middle of the lane when approaching a junction or parked cars. The...
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Posted on 26 Apr 2010 - 12:11 by Alex admin
I'm walking through the 1960s housing estate when a policeman, cycling furiously, overtakes. In a single elegant move he rear-wheel skids his bike to halt, drops the bike and approaches, arm held out: "...
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Posted on 2 Mar 2010 - 21:17 by Anne F
CAN has produced a guide for instructors. You can download it from the bottom of this page. It includes lesson plans, road layout diagrams, and how to set up a training course.Course SummaryOn successful...
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Posted on 11 Feb 2010 - 13:56 by julied
Adult Cycle Skills Training Workshops Registrations are now open for the Adult Cycle Training Workshops for trainees. Want to gain confidence cycling around town, learn some new skills and find out how to...
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Posted on 2 Feb 2010 - 16:55 by AlastairS
Skills Active is currently undertaking consultation on the cyclist skills instructor qualification structure Skills Active is currently undertaking consultation on the cyclist skills instructor...
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Posted on 26 Jan 2010 - 22:05 by Anne F
Cycling is a great way to get around and a sport enjoyed by more than a million New Zealanders. If only three in 100 people took up cycling instead of driving, New Zealand would save more than 1 billion...
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Posted on 21 Jan 2010 - 11:41 by Patrick
The Cycle Training Management System (CTMS) software assists with the administration involved in delivery of Bikeability,Paul Lowe is the Director of cycling.instructor.com <http://www....
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Posted on 16 Jan 2010 - 13:00 by julied
Cycle Aware Manawatu will run a 2 day "Bike-ability" workshop to train trainers how to teach adults to ride bicycles as safely as possible on the road.
Enquiries to: cycleawaremanawatu [at]...
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Posted on 24 Dec 2009 - 11:07 by Anne F
Updated summary guide for cyclist skills training as at December 2009. Unfortunately it hasn’t quite made it onto the NZTA website yet, but it cant be too far away and when it does the easiest way to...
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Posted on 23 Dec 2009 - 16:15 by Patrick
Cycle Aware Manawatu Bikeability cycle training workshop Saturday 30th / Sunday 31th January 2010 9am – 4:30pm Cycle Aware Manawatu Bikeability cycle training workshop Saturday 30th / Sunday 31th...
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Posted on 7 Dec 2009 - 15:57 by Patrick
Please find attached a draft of the unit standards from the Qualification Development Panel meetings held in October and November. It is now time for us to share the draft unit standards with relevant...
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Posted on 28 Aug 2008 - 10:31 by cymbalista
CAN's Vision To see cycle skills training available to every New Zealander who wishes to ride safely and with confidence on our roads. Bikeability Bikeability is CAN's brand for cycle skills training....
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