The Cycling Advocates' Network (CAN) congratulates the NZ Police for their successful campaign on lower speeds.
CAN spokesperson, Anne FitzSimon, says, "Well done New Zealand, our best road safety record for a holiday weekend in one hundred years!"
"CAN urges the Police to extend its successful campaign on lower speeds permanently."
The Cycling Advocates' Network (CAN) fully supports tougher enforcement of speed limits - but wants this tough stance permanently.
CAN spokesperson, Anne FitzSimon, says "If it makes sense for Queens Birthday, it makes sense all the time."
National road policing manager Superintendent Paula Rose said during Queens Birthday weekend police will reduce their 10 per cent tolerance for driving over the speed limit to 5 per cent.
Ms FitzSimon says "The case for lower speeds is compelling."
The search for New Zealand's best bike lane, most effective promotion, and most cycle-friendly employer is on.
The Cycling Advocates' Network is inviting entries for the ASB Cycle Friendly Awards 2010.
Awards Coordinator, Dirk De Lu, says he expects some tough competition. He welcomes ASB into the cycle friendly fold, as the new Awards sponsor.
The Cycling Advocates Network (CAN) says cyclists, like all road users, need to pay full attention while on the road.
A woman cyclist killed yesterday after being struck by a train near Tauranga is believed to have been listening to an iPod-style music player.
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.”
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.
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.
Researchers say New Zealand could save $200 million per year in health costs if more people left the car at home and cycled instead.
Cycling advocates are calling for a ceasefire in the latest skirmish between some drivers and cyclists.
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.