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Find out the latest news and stories about biking around New Zealand.
Do you have a personal biking story you’d like to share? Have you recently got back on your bike, started a new biking initiative, developed a new biking resource or have any exciting new biking ideas? If so, we would love to hear from you.
Upskilling
When it comes to cycling, most of us tend to think its just a matter of dusting off the wheels, getting on the bike and off we go. Unlike driving a car or riding a motorcycle, cycling appears relatively simple and many don’t see a need for any kind of training. So what’s the big deal about cyclist skills training and do you really need it? Read on.
Joys of being cycle mad cities
More than 13,000 took part in Bike Wise's 2010 Mayoral Challenge, to vie for the title of "Cycle Mad City". Organisers of two winning councils for 2010 – Ethna Renner from Central Hawke’s Bay District Council and James Baty from Wairoa District Council, share with Bike Wise what’s so great about these events.
Hooked on cycling
From just a casual exploration to getting hooked on cycling, Holly Cox tells us why we should try it too: "It's free, I am getting fitter and I like the freedom of being able to decide when I leave to go to work or come home and not be restricted to bus timetables."
New road safety education portal
Wondering how to get your children to travel more safely on the roads? The latest road safety resources for schools might be a great way to start. Check out the NZ Transport Agency’s new road safety education portal that offers a wide variety of ideas and materials on safer travel for teachers, parents and students.
First model communities take off
Imagine walking up to the newsstand in the morning to get your newspaper, strolling to your favourite café for a quick coffee with friends and cycling through connected paths to school or work. And then you finish off the day by cycling home, basking in the glorious sunset glow… welcome to a ‘model community’.
