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Cycling Advocates Network (CAN) has appointed well-known cycling advocate and author Patrick Morgan as manager of its Networking Project team.

CAN Chairperson Robert Ibell comments, ‘we have been fortunate in attracting very talented people to CAN. Patrick’s expertise as an advocate, communications professional, project manager and cycling trainer makes him especially well-suited to leading the Networking Project team. A high level of self-motivation and a range of practical skills are required, all of which have been demonstrated through his professional and personal achievements’.

Patrick has been an active member of Cycle Aware Wellington for a number of years, at various times managing the newsletter, website and acting as treasurer. He has also worked as a communications professional and project team leader in institutional and community-based projects. He is particularly interested in everyday cyclist training, gaining an instructors certificate in London in 2007, and has recently started a trainer development programme in New Zealand. He will be based in Wellington and leads Project Officers Fiona Whero in Christchurch and Anne Gummer in Auckland.

CAN’s Networking Project helps start and support local cycling groups and affiliated groups now total sixteen nationwide. It aims to help with the implementation of the national walking and cycling strategy 'Getting There' by improving the ability of bicycle user groups to take part in local and national decision making processes.