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This past week has been notable for quite a few decent breezes in Christchurch (and a week ago in Wellington there was also a pretty strong northerly while riding around). Even as I write this, I can hear the wind gusting loudly outside. That can certainly make it a challenge ...
Submit on Govt Policy Statement on Roads – I mean, Transport…
Submit on Govt Policy Statement on Roads – I mean, Transport…LennyBoy28 Mar 2024Cycle infrastructureAs mentioned a few weeks back, the new Government has released its revised Govt Policy Statement (GPS) on Transport for consultation and, to no huge surprise really, it represents a huge shift away from sustainable transport options like walking and cycling (not to mention rail) and puts all the focus back on mega-road projects. The … Continue reading “Submit on Govt Policy Statement on Roads – I mean, Transport…” [...] Read more...
In the spotlight: Meg Christie, getting communities cycling
In the spotlight: Meg Christie, getting communities cyclingAngela Cassidy24 Mar 2024CyclivismMeg Christie is an active transport health promoter for Canterbury’s community public health service. Her job is about finding ways to make it easier for people to walk and cycle places. This involves influencing public policy (for example, by making submissions and presenting at local council meetings) and working with communities to reduce barriers to … Continue reading “In the spotlight: Meg Christie, getting communities cycling” [...] Read more...
Flashback Friday: Cycling projects around Wellington
Flashback Friday: Cycling projects around WellingtonLennyBoy22 Mar 2024Cycle infrastructure / Cycling routesAs I mentioned last week, I missed attending the just-finished 2WALKandCYCLE Conference in Wellington, but I’m actually now up in our capital city for a little holiday. I guess you could call it a “busman’s holiday” as I’ll be jumping on a bike to have a look around at some of the recent cycling developments … Continue reading “Flashback Friday: Cycling projects around Wellington” [...] Read more...
Chch cycle counter update Mar 2024: The only way is up…
Chch cycle counter update Mar 2024: The only way is up…LennyBoy17 Mar 2024Cycle infrastructure / People riding bikesIt’s been a little over a year since I last had a good look at how cycling numbers have been tracking across the many cycle counters in Chch. At that time the picture was a bit murky, thanks to a couple of years of disruptions from Covid lockdowns, worker illnesses, working from home, and the … Continue reading “Chch cycle counter update Mar 2024: The only way is up…” [...] Read more...
Flashback Friday: Highlights from #2WALKandCYCLE Conference Auckland
Flashback Friday: Highlights from #2WALKandCYCLE Conference AucklandLennyBoy15 Mar 2024Benefits of cycling / Cycle infrastructure / Cyclivism / EventsNext week sees the return of the 2WALKandCYCLE Conference, hosted in Wellington. Partly due to lockdown disruptions, it’s been three years since the last one in Dunedin – quite the wait. Unfortunately I won’t be attending this one – interestingly the first NZ cycling conference that I’ve missed since 2000. Back in 2016 I was … Continue reading “Flashback Friday: Highlights from #2WALKandCYCLE Conference Auckland” [...] Read more...
In the spotlight: Glen Koorey, championing safer roads for cyclists
In the spotlight: Glen Koorey, championing safer roads for cyclistsAngela Cassidy10 Mar 2024Cyclivism / People riding bikesIn the coming months, I’d like to post a series of short pieces on people who are actively involved in making greater Christchurch a great place to cycle and encouraging everyday cycling. I’ve got a few ideas about who I might talk with, but let me know in the comments if there’s anyone (or a … Continue reading “In the spotlight: Glen Koorey, championing safer roads for cyclists” [...] Read more...
Flashback Friday – The GPS: Govt Pro-roads Statement on transport
Flashback Friday – The GPS: Govt Pro-roads Statement on transportLennyBoy8 Mar 2024Benefits of cycling / Bicycle politicsSo, after much bluster and talk, the new Government has released its draft GPS on Transport and it’s perhaps not surprising that it’s mostly roads, roads, roads. I’ll make some more comments on this in a future blog, but it took me back to early 2017, when the previous National Govt released its last GPS … Continue reading “Flashback Friday – The GPS: Govt Pro-roads Statement on transport” [...] Read more...
Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail: Scenery meets Distance
Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail: Scenery meets DistanceLennyBoy4 Mar 2024Cycling routesAs I foreshadowed a while back, my partner and I recently completed the Alps 2 Ocean Great Ride in early February with a couple of friends. This cycle trail is the longest of the Great Rides in the country  at a bit over 300km, which people typically take between 4-8 days to complete it in … Continue reading “Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail: Scenery meets Distance” [...] Read more...
Flashback Friday: New northern cycleway to Waimakariri coming
Flashback Friday: New northern cycleway to Waimakariri comingLennyBoy1 Mar 2024Cycle infrastructureSo, if we’re to believe the intentions of the new Government, get ready for a lot more roads, roads, roads in the coming years. That also seems to be reflected in the recently consulted on Regional Land Transport Plan, which is looking to prioritise things like the SH1 Northern Link Woodend Bypass, Brougham St corridor, … Continue reading “Flashback Friday: New northern cycleway to Waimakariri coming” [...] Read more...
Flashback Friday: Roger wants cycling in the city too…
Flashback Friday: Roger wants cycling in the city too…LennyBoy23 Feb 2024Bicycle politics / Cycle infrastructure / General A2B by bikeThis week, we’ve just had the 13th anniversary of the devastating earthquake that struck Christchurch back in 2011 – it really does seem a lifetime ago now. In the first few years afterwards, a lot of discussions were had about what the rebuilt city should look like – and that included the new transport network. … Continue reading “Flashback Friday: Roger wants cycling in the city too…” [...] Read more...

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