Jess Berentson-Shaw, in Newsroom, wrote in 17 Ways to Get About Without Using Fossil Fuels | Newsroom about cycleways and alternative thinking on transport and the importance of investing in them under the following headings. Our elected reps need to consider them all when applying their minds to … [Read more...]
Another cycle story
On The Panel this week there was a man who was intending to protest about cycle lanes this weekend. He sounded like a lawyer, just applying his arguments to the earlobe test. He seemed to be obsessed with the fact that cyclists break the law all the time. One of panellists said that she was confused … [Read more...]
Biketober:
There is to be a celebration of biking in Christchurch during October. Seeing I can’t celebrate Movember, and I ride a bike, then I think I’ll join this one… Biketober Christchurch Submit your photos and video of biking in Christchurch this October to showcase the city’s cycling culture and be … [Read more...]
Cycling numbers are growing in Christchurch:
I can only be described as a fair-weather cyclist. When it rains, I’m scared I might shrink and immediately I resort to driving. However, the cold never worries me. That’s what heaps of cold weather gear is for. Recently my son, Johnny, purchased a cross country e-bike. A ride up the street scared … [Read more...]
Launch of Locky Dock:
I went on my bike to the launch of the new bike locking system called “Locky Dock”. IT is a really interesting piece of technology which enable bike riders to lock their bike in a way which is safe. It was good to hear Associate Minister of Transport Julie-Anne Genter speak with such enthusiasm … [Read more...]
Uber bike route alerts
One of the most common types of urban cycle crashes is people getting doored, as in somebody opens their car door carelessly into the path of a person cycling along. When people get thrown into traffic as a result, they may die as a consequence of getting run over. Regular Tuesday Club attendee … [Read more...]
Dutch embassy going car-free
Mira Woldberg is the Netherlands’ Ambassador to New Zealand. She made a stunning announcement earlier this week. As their contribution to reducing emissions and traffic congestion, they will dispose of their embassy car. From now on, local travel within Wellington will be done by e-bike. That’s … [Read more...]
More about cycling: Why the Dutch PM rides a bike to work:
Mark Rutte, the prime minister of the Netherlands, chooses to travel into his office by cycling, if the weather allows. While this isn’t far from the famous perception of the Dutch and their love of cycling, there is a lot of context behind their fondness for the mode of transportation. Even … [Read more...]