Cycle Friendly Cities on Radio NZ
good piece on bikes as transport, covering why Copenhagen claims to be the worlds best cycling city - and how that came to be. Also interviews with Wellington cycle advocates and Kieran from BikeNZ
cycle commuting
Overcoming bike commuting excuses
9 Solutions to common non-commuting excuses
I’m out of shape
•Ride at an easy pace; in a few months you will be in great shape.
•Ride your route on a weekend to find the easiest way to work.
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Bike commuter tips
Everything you wanted to know about riding to work or school ... but were afraid to ask!
The 10 most frequently asked questions about riding to work
1. Will I feel good?
Long-term health benefits include increased strength, improved muscle tone, and reduced risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes and some cancers.
Cycling gets the endorphins flowing and is a great stress release.
Remember, bike riding should not feel more strenuous than walking unless you want it to. Don't push yourself too hard at first
Everything you need to know about cycle commuting in Wellington
caption: get a bike, you'll love it.
Greater Wellington Regional Council:
Visit their cycling site for information on bike buddies, road rules, cycles on trains, buses, and ferries, cycle lockers at railway stations, cycling maps, cycle shops, groups and clubs, events and forums, and more.