.BikeNZ whole of bike plan:BikeNZ are proposing major changes to the structure of sports cycling in NZ that will affect all the cycling codes (road, track, BMX and MTB) and other activities such as school's cycling. A copy of their draft plan is attached as a PDF file. For those involved with sporting cycling, the proposed membership model is also now available and feedback on that is also invited.The BikeNZ proposal will see activities that were previously managed by the codes move to BikeNZ and currently draft service level agreements are being negotiated between them and BikeNZ to cover off the delivery of these sports. One of the aims is to simplify the membership structure for those who belong to affiliated cycling clubs plus tap into the recreational market for additional members by offering benefits etc.BikeNZ are holding a series of meetings around the country to outline...
News: February 2012
Feb
Conference debrief - best bits to reportThe upcoming campaign to stop WCC cutting their cycling budget GWRC Bus Review Proposal for a Wellington Cycling AtlasBike parking wish-list (if there's time)WCC Councillor Andy Foster will attend.
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Feb
And with even The Guardian recommending people sign up to The Times' #cyclesafe campaign, it's clear we've crossed the rubicon.To cross the rubicon is to pass the point of no return. And given there were 77 MPs jostling to say (mostly) kind words about cycling in a packed Westminster Hall during today's three hour Backbench Business Committee debate it was apparent that cycling - thanks to extensive coverage in The Times - is now on the political radar.The Guardian's James Randerson today said people should sign up to The Times' campaign, particularly "because it comes from the Times."He wrote: "The paper's readership is naturally closer to Jeremy Clarkson than [the Green Party's] Caroline Lucas, so the policy changes that the campaign is demanding are likely to have traction with sections of the public and politicians who would otherwise...
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Feb
Helmets and hi-vis clothing dominated the Taylor River reserve yesterday morning as nearly 100 people joined Marlborough Mayor Alistair Sowman for a bike ride as part of Bikewise month.The cyclists rode from Seymour Square, in Blenheim, to Rifle Range Pl at the foot of the Wither Hills, where they had a free BBQ and a bicycle skills course for younger riders.Seven-year-old Saskia Bray led the charge with Mr Sowman as both rode in front of the other cyclists along the route.Saskia got her first bike when she was four and was practising for her first Weetbix Tryathalon in Nelson next weekend.She decided to enter the competition because she had never done it before and it sounded interesting.Among the other riders was Margaret Simonsen, from Blenheim, who believed there were more people at this year's event than the one last year.The cyclists were also not as bunched up during the ride as...
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Feb
Designboom shows this bike shelf from Chris Brigham, a graphic designer gone 3D and now making furniture under the name Knife and Saw. . Living in San Francisco and visiting friends in New York, he "noticed that there is a void when it comes to elegant bike management." He's right; this would be perfect for LifeEdited.Bikes always get in the way - either in the hall, or leaning up against a bookshelf or something. So, I decided to design something to fix that problem. Until I think of a better name, I am calling it the Bike Shelf.Made from solid wood (in this case, Walnut) and suspended by a steel square rod mount, this shelf can hold both your bike, as well as anything else you want on it quite easily. If you want to just showcase your bike, that's fine, but if you want to utilize the space for books, flowers, bike accessories, etc., that's what it's there for.From Treehugger.com
Feb
Proposals for designated cycle and skateboarding through-routes around campus and better cycle racks will be part of a new policy being developed by Property Services.See 24 Feb University Bulletin (page 6)
Feb
New Zealand's best cycling projects, campaigns and champions were announced at the 2 Walk and Cycle Conference in Hastings today. The finalists were applauded for their contributions to making cycling a fun, safe everyday activity for all New Zealanders. The Department of Conservation and NZTA banded together to provide world class cycling and walking paths between Fox and Franz Josef glaciers. The success of this effort along with the techniques learned hold promise for better access to all of New Zealand's Parks. Hastings' iWay Share the Road campaign reminded us to share the road safely and courteously. Many cyclists also drive cars; they are teachers in our schools, fire fighters, police, labourers and even mayors. We all get ahead when we all get along. Auckland's cyclists led the way with their stunning Harbour Bridge Project. Government's original reservations were overcome by...
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Feb
Secure bike sheds are to be introduced to residential streets in Edinburgh as part of a new scheme aimed at encouraging people to take up cycling. The city council has announced plans for a £50,000 pilot scheme that will see six new bicycle storage facilities introduced to streets dominated by tenement flats, where residents often struggle to find safe places to keep their bikes. It is part of a range of measures by the council aimed at increasing the number of people that use bikes to get around the city rather than other more polluting modes of transport. Talks are now set to take place with residents and cyclist groups to choose the best locations for the facilities and it is hoped they will be installed by early next year. If the pilot scheme proves successful, the bike sheds could be rolled out across the city. Councillor Gordon Mackenzie, the city’s transport leader and chair...
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Feb
It would be some small comfort to those who mourn Jane Bishop to know that her death spurred some action on making city streets safer for cyclists. Bishop died in November 2010 after falling under a truck on Tamaki Dr after her cycle struck Glenn Becker, who had just opened his car door. Becker was acquitted this week of a charge of careless use of a motor vehicle causing death, a verdict that seemed consistent with the evidence. As the tireless spokeswoman for the Cycle Action lobby group, Barbara Cuthbert, remarked, he was "the fall guy" for an inadequate piece of roading, as surely as Jane Bishop was the victim. Not all drivers are as blameless; as the city's intrepid cycling community will ruefully attest, door are flung open in their paths every day. With a little luck, the wide coverage of this incident and its legal aftermath will make all drivers look out for cyclists...
Feb
Have a read through and make comments. The DRAFT is available:http://www.waikatoregion.govt.nz/Council/Policy-and-plans/Transport-poli... Specific Requests:We support the included projects in Table 12 of this Transport Programme. We request a number of changes to this table.o Inclusion of a high priority project (design + construction) - Avalon Drive Railway W&C Bridge. This is a critical missing link in the ring road project that forms a significant barrier to walking and cycling in Hamilton despite considerable thought from NZTA and HCC staff. o Inclusion of a Green Bridge (Investigation +design + construction) facility from Claudelands area to City heart in Hamilton significant issues with access + congestion + safety for active modes.o All projects in this table (12) address multiple LTMA objectives in a way no other expenditure in transport can. We ask that the LTMA objects...
Feb
NZTA has recently undertaken a study on viable options for providing active transport access to Hamilton gardens. The best of these options is an underpass from Grey street, but it costs 500k more than the NZTA's cheapest option on Sillary StreetThe Hamilton gardens are the best asset of the City, but extremely difficult to access on foot or by bicycle.CAW are proposing that a Trust be set up to help secure the difference in funding, and to enable NZTA & HCC to support and promote this vital piece of infrastructure without the rate payer being directly impacted as with the V8's, Claudelands, & the Velodrome. We are not proposing to make money but to significantly improve Hamilton City for its residents.Our desire is to see a best rather than cheapest solution. By best we don't me massive and fancy but effective, safe and well utilised.To date we have worked with NZTA, HCC,...
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Feb
Cycling's the go this summer!Whether you want to ride to the shops, explore the region's parks, get fit, commute to work or just spend time with the kids, check out our Summer Cycling Programme for a range of opportunities to help you discover the fun and freedom of riding a bike. No need to worry if you don't have a bike, we'll have some to borrow at many of our events. There is something for everyone, from complete beginners to experienced riders.http://www.aucklandtransport.govt.nz/moving-around/biking-cycleways/Fitn...
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Feb
REG:Cyclists have bled us white, the bastards. They don’t pay road tax, they run red lights. And what have they ever given us in return?XERXES:Pneumatic tyres.REG: What?XERXES: Pneumatic tyres.REG: Oh. Yeah, yeah. They did give us that. Uh, that’s true. Yeah.COMMANDO #3: And ball bearings.REG: Yeah. All right. I’ll grant you pneumatic tyres and ball bearings are two things that the cyclists have done.MATTHIAS: And the roads.REG: Well, yeah. Obviously the roads. I mean, the roads go without saying, don’t they? But apart frompneumatic tyres, ball bearings, and the roads…COMMANDO: Lightweight steel tubing.XERXES: Chain driven differential gears.COMMANDOS: Huh?...
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Feb
BIKES ON BOARD - TRIAL ON WAIHEKE BUS COMPANY VEHICLESThe Waiheke Bus Company has become the first public service bus operator in Auckland to offer bike racks on its buses as a trial and as part of its initiative to help promote cycling as a mode of transport.Waiheke ferry customers can already take their bikes for free on the ferries and now this is extended to the service buses as well.Bike racks have been installed on three separate buses, each capable of carrying 3 bikes each. The racks have been imported from the USA where they have been successfully deployed on public services buses.The aim is to improve the options for cyclists and many commuters who choose to ride to and from the ferry terminal or who want to explore the island’s many cycle tracks, whilst giving them the flexibility of being able to hop on a bus with their bike in order to venture further, get home after dark...
Feb
Café Ride, Sunday, 5 February, 8:00am http://www.bikemanawatu.co.nz/index.php/club-rides/view/558 http://www.sportmanawatu.org.nz/modules/SP_EventFinder/eventdetails.php?id=122666 Meet at Memorial park at 8am Ride Coordinator Short Ride - 49km Esplanade Cafe Main St, Vogel St, Railway Rd, Airport Dr, to JFK Roundabout, right onto Milson Line, Left onto Flygers Line, right onto Gillespies line, Left onto KB Rd, Lockwood Rd, left onto Hoihere Rd, Left onto Main Drain Rd, left on SH56, left onto Tiakitahuna Rd, No1 Line, Right onto Botanical, left onto Park to Esplanade Cafe. Medium Ride 60km Esplanade Cafe Napier Rd, Stoney Creek Rd. campbell rd, Newbury Line, Rangitikei Line Left on to Aranui Rd left on to Rongotea Rd, right on to Kairanga Bunnythorpe Rd Lockwood Rd, left onto Hoihere Rd, Left onto Main Drain Rd, left...