Media Releases | Cycling Action Network NZ

Roll On Wellington Awards reward the best (and worst) of cycling

Volunteer trail builders are the heroes of the Wellington cycling community, winning the award for the best piece of cycling infrastructure.

Cycle Aware Wellington presented the first Roll On Wellington Awards on 6 December.

Spokesperson Claire Pascoe says the awards showcase the best and brightest of cycling in Wellington.

"They're a great opportunity for the cycling community to show their support for the things they love in Wellington. There were lots of winners on the night... as well as a few who lost out."

Advice for drivers and cyclists follows Dunedin crash

Cycling Advocates Network (CAN) and BikeNZ have issued advice for drivers and cyclists following a fatal crash in Dunedin this morning.

Although the details of the crash have not yet been released, CAN spokesperson Patrick Morgan has reiterated advice to all road users about proven ways to reduce the chances of a crash.

Advice for cyclists and drivers follows truck, bus crashes

Cycling Advocates Network (CAN) and BikeNZ have issued advice for drivers and cyclists following two crashes involving cyclists in Hamilton this afternoon, one of which was fatal.

Although the details of the crashes have not yet been released, CAN spokesperson Patrick Morgan has reiterated advice to all road users about proven ways to reduce the chances of a crash.

"We know that reducing speeds is an effective road safety measure. Safer speed limits save lives."

Cyclists welcome inquest into cycling deaths

Cycling Advocates Network (CAN) and BikeNZ welcome the Coroner's inquest into eight recent cycling deaths.

CAN spokesperson, Patrick Morgan said cycling is a wonderful sport and way to get from A to B,
but we need to do much more to make it safer.

"The Coroner's inquest is an opportunity for a major re-think on road safety."

"We expect the 1.5 million New Zealanders who ride bikes to take a close interest."

The inquest will examine whether there were any patterns in relation to the deaths and if possible law changes were needed.

Churchill Fellowship for cycle skills trainer

Cycling Advocates Network manager Patrick Morgan will travel to Europe in September to study best-practice cycle training programmes. The study trip is partly funded by a Winston Churchill Fellowship.

Report: It's as easy as riding a bike

Mr Morgan says cycling skills can be acquired informally or taught in training programmes.

BikeNZ/CAN/NZTA Cyclist Skills Instructor training course dates

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 to ensure cycle skills instructors, whether they are delivering the BikeNZ Learn to Ride programme or any other certified programme, have the knowledge and skills needed to teach both adults and children to ride safely.

Three Grade One courses will be held in June, with a further 12 courses being run over the next year to cover grades one to three of the NZTA guidelines.

Be bright, be safe, be seen, say cyclists

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) spokesman Patrick Morgan said as the days get shorter, cyclists need to get brighter.

"Bike lights and high-visibility riding gear make you easier to see," said Mr Morgan.

Cycling fatalities have declined over recent years despite increasing bike sales. Mr Morgan said it could have something to do with cyclists embracing the culture of being seen.

Safer cycling projects announced

New Zealand's cycling organisations are joining forces to make cycling safer.

The Cycling Advocates' Network (CAN) and BikeNZ are working with the New Zealand Transport Agency on three new projects over the next 18 months, aimed at creating a safer environment for cycling.

The projects include training for cycling skills instructors; running workshops putting cyclists alongside truck and bus drivers; and developing a nationwide "share the road" campaign for all road users.

Outrage at sentence for killer driver

Cycling advocates react to the light sentence for a man who killed Manawatu woman Patricia Fraser.

Cycling Advocates Network (CAN) manager Patrick Morgan says he is outraged and saddened.

"The light sentence in this case sends a message that killing another road user has few consequences. That is appalling."

"This is not a story about cycling - it's about accountability."

"Why does the life of Patricia Fraser mean so little?"

"Our messages to all roads users are simple:

First. follow the rules.

Bluff to Cape Reinga by Bike

Bluff to Cape Reinga by Bike
Wellington endurance athlete Thomas Lindup aims to write his name in the record books with a solo bike ride the length of New Zealand.

On 2nd of March, he will start what will be the first unsupported record attempt for the length of New Zealand by bike, a distance of 2,170 km.

Past records have been set with support from teams of helpers, campervans, and a helicopter over Cook Strait. The supported record is 4 days 16 hours and 40 minutes, set by Fielding postie Colin Anderson in 2007.

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